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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1-7 and 9-12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1-7 and 9-12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1D, 2D, 3N, 4N, 5D, 6D, 7D, 9N, 10N, 11N, 12N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range, with #10 grading at GD/VG.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1D, 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 9D, 10D, 11D, 12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN/VF to VF+ range, with #1 grading at VG+.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1-7 and 9-12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1, 2N-7N, 9, 10N, 11, and 12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1-7 and 9-12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VF.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1N, 2, 3N, 4, 5N, 6N, 7, 9N, 10, 11, and 12N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 5

Issues 4, 5, 7, 10, and 12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 6

Issues 2-5, 9, and 12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Marvel Tails (1983 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3941689021

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearances of Spider-Ham, Hulk Bunny, Goose Rider and more. Cover by Steve Mellor. Written by Tom DeFalco and Steve Mellor. Art by Mark Armstrong, Steve Mellor and Joe Albelo. Captain Americat and Spider-Ham investigate a saboteur destroying a video arcade and run up against Hulk Bunny in "If He Should Punch Me!" by Tom DeFalco, Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. Characters in this story: Spider-Ham [Peter Porker]; Captain Americat; Hulk Bunny; J. Jonah Jackal; The Gopher Gang (villain); Masked Marauder (villain). Plus: "Goose Rider" back-up story by Steve Mellor. Characters in this story: Goose Rider; Chainsaw (villain). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401019

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 163N and 164-172 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 48, 49, 51-54, and 58-61 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 62, 83, 91, 95, 100-103, 110, and 111 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 112, 139N, 140, 141N-143N, 145, 147, 148, and 149B of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 150-152, 154, 156-160, and 162 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 16

Issues 173-177, 180, 182-189, 191, and 192 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with #192 grading VG.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1228830016

"Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A second monthly series for the Amazing Spider-Man begins with a team-up with his friendly rival in the Fantastic Four! After bumping into the Sandman on a New York beach, the web-slinger rushes to the Baxter Building! Only Johnny Storm is home on Christmas Eve, and he agrees to help Spider-Man track down the Sandman. The wall-crawler and the torch locate their foe in New Jersey, and the breakneck battle begins! Will Spider-Man and the Human Torch go easy on the Sandman? 'Tis the season! First appearance of Misty Knight (unnamed in the story). (Notes: The Marvel Team-Up title is published bi-monthly thru issue #7. Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) 106 is also published this month. This story was reprinted in 1974 in the Marvel Treasury Special - Superhero Holiday Grab Bag.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 2 VG 4.0

"And Spidey Makes Four!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Frightful Four use an entranced web-slinger to gain access to the Baxter Building. And after subduing the Human Torch, the Wizard tries to tap into the powerful energies of the Negative Zone! But the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster get much, much more than they bargained for -- when Annihilus bursts thru the Negative Zone portal! Wow! Spider-Man and the Human Torch already had their hands full against the Frightful Four. Can they beat Annihilus too? 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"As Those Who Will Not See!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger is cleaning up the Baxter Building following last issue's battle, when Ben Grimm and his girlfriend return home. The Thing immediately sees the Puppet Master and wants to talk to him! Phillip Masters says he might be able to restore Alicia's eyesight at his old Pennsylvania laboratory. So Ben, Alicia, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master fly to the Keystone State in the fantasti-car. But Alicia's step-father has a very thoughtful accomplice hiding in his old lab! Can the wall-crawler and the idol of millions avoid disaster vs. the Mad Thinker and Puppet Master? Origin of the Puppet Master. (Notes: This story explains how Phillip Masters came to be Alicia's stepfather. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One #9. The Mad Thinker appears next in Iron Man #74. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #13.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 7 FN/VF 7.0

"A Hitch in Time!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Thor. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker stops an attempted mugging in a back alley...and afterwards bumps into the Prince of Asgard! Talk about a chance encounter! As Thor converses with Aunt May's nephew, a bright light begins shining in the sky...and suddenly the whole world turns inside out! Seconds later Kryllk and his armed minions attack! In order to defeat the Asgardian troll, Thor will travel to an asteroid near Jupiter, while Spider-Man journeys to majestic Asgard! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, Fandral, and the Watcher. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468012

"The Man-Killer Moves at Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Cat. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jim Mooney. The Cat (aka Greer Nelson) comes to New York City to recruit the web-slinger -- for a fight against Man-Killer! Apparently, the Man-Killer murdered a politician in Chicago, and now she's in the Big Apple to do likewise. But Spider-Man and the future Tigra have a plan to stick it to the Man-Killer! First appearance of Man-Killer. (Notes: The Cat appears in this story between issues #3 and #4 of the Cat (1972) title. The Cat becomes Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures (1974) #1.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723168004

"Time Bomb!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. At the hands of Kang the Conqueror, the wall-crawler and Iron Man have gone down to defeat in the 23rd century. Kang adds Shell-head to his collection of captured avengers, while Spider-Man finds the time portal and escapes back to 1973! Unfortunately, Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man has planted three reverse-time radiation bombs in Japan, Greece, and Venezuela -- which must be disarmed! So the web-slinger enlists the aid of Johnny Storm to foil Zarrko's master plan! Will the Human Torch and Spider-Man complete their globe-trotting mission in time? And who will rescue the Avengers three hundred years in the future? Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue was published the same month as the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 11 FN 6.0

"The Doomsday Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Inhumans. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man's quest to rescue the Avengers continues...and the next stop on his journey is Attilan -- the home of the Inhumans! Upon entering the Great Refuge, the web-slinger explains his plight to Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, and Triton. And with help from Maximus (of all people), the five heroes teleport to the 23rd century and resume the battle vs. Kang and Zarrko! Is there another time left to save the Avengers and the 20th century? Cameo appearances by Omega, Jarvis, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Thor. (Notes: Kang appears next in Avengers 128 & 129 to begin the Celestial Madonna saga. This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #27. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Dracula Lives magazine.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 11 FN- 5.5

"The Doomsday Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Inhumans. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man's quest to rescue the Avengers continues...and the next stop on his journey is Attilan -- the home of the Inhumans! Upon entering the Great Refuge, the web-slinger explains his plight to Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, and Triton. And with help from Maximus (of all people), the five heroes teleport to the 23rd century and resume the battle vs. Kang and Zarrko! Is there another time left to save the Avengers and the 20th century? Cameo appearances by Omega, Jarvis, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Thor. (Notes: Kang appears next in Avengers 128 & 129 to begin the Celestial Madonna saga. This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #27. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Dracula Lives magazine.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723170008

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 FN 6.0

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 FN- 5.5

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 13 FN+ 6.5

Cover oxidation.

Spider-Man and Captain America star in "The Granite Sky!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America battle A.I.M. and the Grey Gargoyle. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameos by the Falcon and Sharon Carter. (Note: The Grey Gargoyle previously appeared in Captain America 142 and appears next in Thor 257. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 VF 8.0

Spider-Man and Ghost Rider in "If An Eye Offend Thee." Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita. Spider-Man and Ghost Rider battle the Orb. First meeting between Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Origin and first appearance of the Orb. The Orb appears next in Ghost Rider (1st series) 14. This issue was first reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 18 and Marvel Tales 254. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 FN 6.0

Spider-Man and Ghost Rider in "If An Eye Offend Thee." Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita. Spider-Man and Ghost Rider battle the Orb. First meeting between Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Origin and first appearance of the Orb. The Orb appears next in Ghost Rider (1st series) 14. This issue was first reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 18 and Marvel Tales 254. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 VG+ 4.5

Spider-Man and Ghost Rider in "If An Eye Offend Thee." Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita. Spider-Man and Ghost Rider battle the Orb. First meeting between Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Origin and first appearance of the Orb. The Orb appears next in Ghost Rider (1st series) 14. This issue was first reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 18 and Marvel Tales 254. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4719574006

Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4723168005

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4598460005

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN/VF 7.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 20 VF 8.0

Spider-Man and the Black Panther in "Dinosaurs on Broadway!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Spider-Man and the Black Panther battle Stegron and his dino-minions in Times Square. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo featuring Ka-Zar. Last 20¢ issue. (Stegron returns in Amazing Spider-Man 165. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #25 Human Torch.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 21 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4320777011

Spider-Man and Doctor Strange battle Xandu in "The Spider and the Sorcerer!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. (Xandu returns in Marvel Fanfare (1st series) 6. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #33 Sue Richards, the Invisible Girl.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 22 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4340849008

Spider-Man and Hawkeye battle Quasimodo the Living Computer in "The Messiah Machine!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. (Quasimodo previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 14 and appears next in Fantastic Four 202. The letters page includes an essay explaining the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #92, Byrrah.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 23 FN/VF 7.0

Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch and Iceman battle Equinox, the Thermodynamic Man, in "The Night of the Frozen Inferno." This story is a continuation from a subplot in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Angel, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl. (Equinox returns to battle Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #59. Iceman appears next in Giant-Size X-Men #1. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #28, Hawkeye.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 27 FN/VF 7.0

"A Friend in Need!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jim Starlin. The crafty Chameleon tricks the Incredible Hulk into helping him break a friend out of prison! Can Spider-Man stop them? Cameo appearance by Ned Leeds. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #68 Son of Satan.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 FN/VF 7.0

"Once Upon a Time, in a Castle" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. At some point in high school, Peter Parker probably read Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein." At no point though did Peter think he might someday team up with Victor Frankenstein's creation! But due to a strange series of events, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself across the Atlantic Ocean, in the Balkans, and inside the castle of the evil Baron von Shtupf...with only one friend by his side: the Frankenstein monster! It's a literary team up for the ages as the wondrous wall-crawler and the man-monster from the pages of a 19th century novel join forces...to save the world! Cameo appearance by the Man-Wolf. (Notes: Frankenstein previously appeared in Frankenstein Monster 18. This issue includes a 2-page retelling of the origin of Frankenstein's monster.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4299226018

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4495174021

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4719530011

"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4157954001

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"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 80 CGC 9.6 Qualified

Paper: White

Cover detached from top staple.

Label #4542775008

"A Sorcerer Possessed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Clea. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Mike Vosburg. Inks by Gene Day. Cover by Rich Buckler (pseudonym Validar) and Bob McLeod. A frightful werewolf ambushes Peter Parker and Cissy Ironwood during an evening walk in Central Park! After Peter fights off the beast, he finds the amulet of Dr. Strange! Is something wrong with the Master of the Mystic Arts? Perhaps something to do with the battle against Silver Dagger three issues ago? In order to find out, the web-slinger pays a visit to Stephen Strange's townhouse and ends up in a donnybrook with the good doctor! Can Clea and Spider-Man discover a cure for the Sorcerer Supreme? Cameo appearance by Satana. Last 35¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95 CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3997303001

Direct Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically, from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.