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Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0283081005

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 28 VG/FN 5.0

The Legion of Monsters - Starring Ghost Rider, Morbius, Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing - "There's a Mountain on Sunset Boulevard!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Gan. The mightiest monsters of the Marvel Universe stand united! But can even their combined macabre might stand up to the supernatural power of the Starseed?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from writer Frank Lovece. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 28 VG- 3.5

The Legion of Monsters - Starring Ghost Rider, Morbius, Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing - "There's a Mountain on Sunset Boulevard!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Gan. The mightiest monsters of the Marvel Universe stand united! But can even their combined macabre might stand up to the supernatural power of the Starseed?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from writer Frank Lovece. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 55N CBCS 8.5 Witnessed Sig Wilson

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Ron Wilson on 6/14/2024 Newsstand Edition

Label #24-2104B2E-023

Newsstand Edition. Last 40-cent cover price. Wonder Man's first solo story, "A Force of Two!" Script by David Michalinie (co-plot by Bob Layton), pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 40, 41 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG to FN/VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 41 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range, with #7 grading at GD.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 32, 33, 38, 43, 54, 56, 58-60, and 61N of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading VG.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 42, 43, 44, 48D, 49, 52D, 55N, 56, 57N, 61D of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 25, 37, 38, 40, 43, 48N, 49, 55, 56, 61D of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 2

Issues 27 and 50N of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 7

Issues 37, 39, 44-46, 48N, and 50N of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG range with #37 grading GD.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 9

Issues 3, 4, 9, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 25 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #4 grading GD and #3 grading FR.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 9

Issues 23, 24, 25, 31, 33, 34, 36, 41, 55N of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 19-21, 25, 27, 32-34, 44, and 56 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.5 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 10/29/10.

Label #4550243005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and 1st appearance of Bloodstone in "Dweller From the Depths!," script by John Warner, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Bob McLeod; Ulysses Bloodstone battles a creature the Possessor calls from the sea. "Part Two: The Lurker Within," script by John Warner, art by Pat Boyette; Bloodstone fights the Possessor and during the battle the Possessor attempts to possess Bloodstone and is able to reach into Bloodstone's mind and see his life before he obtained the bloodstone. Marvel Comic Con 1975 ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins: The King Is Back!; 'Nuff Said!; Stan Lee's Soapbox. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.0 SS Stan Lee/Wolfman

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 10/29/10 & Marv Wolfman on 5/12/25.

Label #4570476001

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Hellfire Helix Hex!," script by John Warner, art by Sonny Trinidad; Bloodstone's origin is continued with Brad Carter seeing a portion of it, but not the conclusion when the Bloodstone is shattered into many pieces; Bloodstone battles the Possessor to the death. Continued in Rampaging Hulk #1. Article on how the Bloodstone series first began and where it was to be published, a mention of the guest stars Brad Carter and P.D.Q. Werner and more information on the Hellfire Helix. Marvel Treasury Editions ad. The Incredible Hulk and the Twins of Evil! Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Hulk. Hulk Halloween costume ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4709180008

Cover by Al Milgrom. "Into the Maw of Madness!," script by Steve Gerber, art by Al Milgrom; The Guardians discover a gigantic cosmic vampire sustaining itself by devouring planets and feeding off the energies of exploding galaxies; A young Mercurian girl, Nikki, is picked up by the Guardians. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4709180009

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Planet of the Absurd!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Howard Chaykin (finished art), inks by Howard Chaykin; With support systems failing, Martinex sets about repairing the Guardians Spaceship and sends the remaining members to the planet below to bide their time; What waits for the team is a planet much like New York city, complete with a strange mix of gangsters and aliens, and the Guardians find themselves splat in the middle of an alien gang war! The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 56. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2007920002

1st app. Rocket Raccoon. Cover art by Bob Larkin; Satana illo by Vicente Alcazar; Why a Devil's Daughter? article by John Warner; The Damnation Waltz Satana story by Chris Claremont, art by Vicente Alcazar; Part II: La Simphonie Diable—The Devil's Symphony Satana story by Claremont, art by Alcazar; From the Devil, a Daughter article by Claremont, art by Michael Netzer and Esteban Maroto; Just a Little Over a Year Ago… article by Bill Mantlo, art by Terry Austin; and The Sword in the Star!: Stave 2: Witchworld! story by Mantlo, 1st professional art by Keith Giffen. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 11B FN/VF 7.0 Corrected Variant

Corrected Printing with the Robert Heinlein blurb removed from the cover. Cover art by Ken Barr; Star-Lord illo by Jim Starlin; Second Launch! article by John Warner; Star-Lord illo penciled by John Byrne, inked by Terry Austin; Windhölme Star-Lord story by Chris Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Cinnibar Star-Lord story by Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Sparta Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; The Hollow Crown Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; afterword by Claremont; and Our Alien Heritage or The Central-Casting Syndrome article by Byrne. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Rivals (2025 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Tokitokoro

Paper: White

Signed by Tokitokoro on 7/5/25.

Label #4673072004

Written by Paul Allor. Art by Luca Claretti. Cover by Tokitokoro. SPINNING OFF THE BRAND NEW HIT VIDEO GAME SENSATION! Tokyo 2099. The time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it. One group, led by Peni Parker, wants to plug the Web into Cyberspace to repair it. The other group, led by Spider-Man, favors a more conservative approach of using Chronovium to strengthen the web and allow it to repair itself. The time rift makes rivals out of us all, but which team will overtake the other? Collecting the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic (2024) #1-6 for the first time in print! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

Marvel Rivals (2025 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700488012

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Written by Paul Allor. Art by Luca Claretti. Cover by Tokitokoro. SPINNING OFF THE BRAND NEW HIT VIDEO GAME SENSATION! Tokyo 2099. The time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it. One group, led by Peni Parker, wants to plug the Web into Cyberspace to repair it. The other group, led by Spider-Man, favors a more conservative approach of using Chronovium to strengthen the web and allow it to repair itself. The time rift makes rivals out of us all, but which team will overtake the other? Collecting the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic (2024) #1-6 for the first time in print! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

Marvel Rivals (2025 Marvel) 1JSC.A CGC 9.8 SS Campbell

Paper: White

Signed by J. Scott Campbell on 10/10/25. Campbell Variant Cover A.

Label #4680684003

Webstore Exclusive Psylocke Variant Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Written by Paul Allor. Art by Luca Claretti. SPINNING OFF THE BRAND NEW HIT VIDEO GAME SENSATION! Tokyo 2099. The time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it. One group, led by Peni Parker, wants to plug the Web into Cyberspace to repair it. The other group, led by Spider-Man, favors a more conservative approach of using Chronovium to strengthen the web and allow it to repair itself. The time rift makes rivals out of us all, but which team will overtake the other? Collecting the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic (2024) #1-6 for the first time in print! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

Marvel Rivals (2025 Marvel) 1TRINITY.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Trinity Comics Edition.

Label #4615047018

Trinity Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by Paul Allor. Art by Luca Claretti. SPINNING OFF THE BRAND NEW HIT VIDEO GAME SENSATION! Tokyo 2099. The time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it. One group, led by Peni Parker, wants to plug the Web into Cyberspace to repair it. The other group, led by Spider-Man, favors a more conservative approach of using Chronovium to strengthen the web and allow it to repair itself. The time rift makes rivals out of us all, but which team will overtake the other? Collecting the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic (2024) #1-6 for the first time in print! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

Marvel Rivals Ignite (2025 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.6 SS Tokitokoro

Paper: White

Signed by Tokitokoro on 7/7/25. Tokitokoro Variant Cover.

Label #4673051002

Written by Peach Momoko; Marvel Various. Art by Yuji Kaku; Marvel Various. Cover by Tokitokoro. MARVEL RIVALS TAKES OUR HEROES BACK IN TIME - AND TO JAPAN - FOR ALL-NEW ADVENTURES! Hot off the debut of MARVEL RIVALS, Peach Momoko designed a wave of costumes bringing the Marvel Heroes to Japan! FIRST: SAI takes on the symbiotic chaos of VENOM! YUJI KAKU brings Frank Castle - the unbeatable PUNISHER - face-to-face with...PENI PARKER?! Where Peni is, SP//dr isn't far behind... PLUS: K-Pop star LUNA SNOW is brought to the depths of HEL/ASGARD and right into the hands of HELA! 40 pages, PC/B&W. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Marvel Saga (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4680529021

"Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom). Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Saga (1985) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713544015

"Book XXIV!" Researched by Peter Anderson. "Book XXII!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Witness the mind-blowing origin of the Devourer of Worlds - Galactus! Featuring material from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #47, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1 and Super Villain Classics: Galactus the Origin (1983) #1. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Spectacular Lot of 9

Issues 1-9 of Marvel Spectacular (1973). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Marvel Spectacular Lot of 9

Issues 10-14 and 16-19 of Marvel Spectacular (1973). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 1 FN- 5.5

Red Wolf origin (first appearance is in Avengers 80) in "Red Wolf." Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Wally Wood. Neal Adams cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 4 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4030889010

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Island of the Damned!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Jack Russell travels to an island while searching for the Darkhold; While there he is turned into stone. Continued in Werewolf By Night #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4708739001

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4320777020

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 9 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Snakes Crawl At Night, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Chic Stone; everyone believes Johnny Blaze is dead when he falls down Copperhead Canyon; Sam Silvercloud kidnaps Roxanne. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4719573022

Cover art by John Romita. 4000 Holes in Forest Park!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sal Trapani; a cult called the Legion of Nihilists gathers around 4000 holes that appear in Forest Park; Son of Satan battles the cult; a hellfire serpent named Kometes appears. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 83 (Dragon Man by Jack Kirby). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4719573023

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Demon, Demon--Who's Got the Demon?, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Daimon battles the Allatou-possessed Alan Manners; the demon possesses Melissa and tortures her; the demon possesses Daniel. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 14 (The Living Mummy). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 22 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4708127010

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (extensive revisions), inks by Vince Colletta and John Romita (extensive revisions). Journey Into Himself!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bob McLeod; Daimon Hellstrom, trapped in a coma by Madam Swabada, is brought to the police station; Swababa attacks Daimon in the astral plane; Daimon is sent on a strange trip in which he is attacked by an assortment of friends and enemies; Guest appearances by the Ghost Rider and Satana. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 24 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4319256008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Walk the Darkling Road!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finished art), inks by John Romita (page 31 Satana heads) and Bob McLeod; the demon queen Kthara possesses Gloria (Lewis Heffords daughter) and kills Lewis; while flying a plane to California, Daimon recalls his childhood at an orphanage; Daimon battles Satana. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 27 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4623698013

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Death Is the Symbionic Man!, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner battles Simon Ryker, the Symbionic Man. Cont'd between Super-Villain Team-Up #s 4 and 5. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 29 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4319779015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Milgrom. The Deadly Gambit of Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Knight stops Conquer-Lord from assassinating the mayor; Conquer-Lord escapes with Marlene as his hostage; Moon Knight goes after him 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3992632002

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4457964007

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 28 VG 4.0

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. First solo Moon Knight appearance in "The Crushing Conquer-Lord!" Script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). Perlin cover. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 1A.N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1555752003

Standard Newsstand Edition. Marvel Spotlight on Captain Marvel - Return to Titan: part 1 of 2 - "The Saturn Storm!" Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Starfox cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Pat Broderick and Bruce Patterson. Cover by J. Aclin and Bob McLeod. MAR-VELL - an alien warrior of the ancient Kree race! With powers given him as Protector of the Universe, he seeks to defend Earth, the planet he has made his own! Picking up after the events of Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #62, Mar-Vell, Rick Jones, Gertie and Drax the Destroyer head to the Saturn moon of Titan and comer under siege. What power in the galaxy could have possibly humbled the Eternals of Titan? The answer may prove to be the good Captain's end. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 FN- 5.5

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 17 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4701981013

Giant-size issue. The origin of the Black Knight in "The Black Knight Reborn!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Dan Adkins and company. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, the All-Winners Squad featuring Captain America and Bucky ("Menace From the Future World!" from All-Winners 21). John Buscema/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4701981016

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Blue Galactus Variant.

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Exceptional White.

Label #25-13F29B8-013

Direct Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.