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Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 10 FN 6.0

"Ghost Rider!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Mike Ploog. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Ghost Rider's origin tale from the pages of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) #5. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Hulk appears on the cover but is not inside this issue. Next issue contains a note from Marvel explaining that the cover for this fill-in issue went to press before they realized the planned story was not ready yet. The Hulk does appear in Ghost Rider #11. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 12 FN+ 6.5

"Phantom of the Killer Skies!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Frank Robbins, Frank Giacoia and Mark Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Klause Janson. Ghost Rider duels the Phantom Eagle in the Arizona desert. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4641456021

Part 1 of 2 - "A Specter Stalks the Soundstage!" Guest-starring Stunt Master and from the pages of Daredevil, Karen Page. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Ghost Rider must match wits with the diabolical Orb! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 27 VF 8.0

First 35c cover-priced issue - "At the Mercy of the Manticore!" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Perlin and Dan Green. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Spirit of Vengeance pits his supernatural powers against the menacing might of the monstrous Manticore! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4652057019

Part 1 of 2 - "The Cult of Doom!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. The Spirit of Vengeance takes on a cult that worships death! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Hulk stars in Hostess ad "Hulk and the Ultimate Weapon!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 54N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Orb of Evil...Eye of Doom!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. One of the Ghost Rider's most tenacious foes, the uncanny Orb, returns for more mayhem! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "Blown Away!" Cover price $0.50.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 45N CGC 9.8 JSA Garney

Paper: White

Ron Garney Authenticated Autograph. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4636245005

Newsstand Edition. Siege of Darkness: Part 10 of 17 – "Blood!" Guest-starring Hannibal King. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Ron Garney and Christopher Ivy. Story continued from Nightstalkers (1992) #15. When Seer discovers that the Fallen are turning members of the Blood against them, she seeks the help of Patriarch. But what she discovers next will turn her world upside down. Story continues in Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #145. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2N VF 8.0

First printing. Newsstand Edition. - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2N VF 8.0

First printing. Newsstand Edition. - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2N VF- 7.5

First printing. Newsstand Edition. - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2N VF- 7.5

First printing. Newsstand Edition. - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 3N VF 8.0

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 3N VF 8.0

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 3REP.2ND CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24.

Label #4459983003

2nd printing (Star Wars Jedi Arena back cover ad) - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 9 VF- 7.5

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing. Direct Edition. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 9N FN/VF 7.0

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 9N FN 6.0

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 11D VF+ 8.5

First Printing. Direct Edition. "The Pipeline Ploy!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. More new Joes are introduced: Gung-Ho, Doc, Snow Job, Airborne, and Wild Bill. Plus, who is the mysterious new enemy - Destro and what is the secret of the deadly HISS tanks. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 13 VF+ 8.5

1st printing - "Last Plane from Rio Lindo!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Scarlett and Hawk lead the Joes on a mission to South America to rescue Snake-Eyes, Stalker, Gung-Ho, and Breaker, but just where is Snake-Eyes? Destro seen again in shadow only. 1st appearance of Torpedo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D997FD-010

1st printing - "Joe Triumphs!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Destro finds the location of the Joes' Command center and launches a full assault. The Baroness revealed to be alive though severely burned and injured. Plus, the deaths of two major characters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 21D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant 1st Printing

1st printing. Direct Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 75D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-009

Direct Edition. The assault on Cobra Island continues in "Holding Actions!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Mutt and Junkyard; Lifeline; Sci-Fi; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Zartan; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Nullifier; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 89 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1982DFD-023

Clutch and Rock 'N Roll are on another vacation and run across another town fronting as a Cobra base, as the Joes fight a running battle on the road with a pile of snakes, in "Mean Dog!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Scarlett; Rock 'N Roll; Clutch; Repeater; Wildcard; Hardball; VILLAINS: Zarana; Zanzibar; Roadpig; Dreadnoks; Tele-Viper; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bright and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 100D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4643311014

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 100th issue! In "Seeds of Empire," the Dreadnoks attack the Pit, helped by two Joes on the inside, and the original Cobra Commander, back in the saddle, invades the town of Millville, with Spirit and Mutt trapped! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 102 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-004

"What Did He Say?" finds The Joe team and the Oktober Guard joining with the Tucaros tribe against the Iron Grenadiers led by Darklon in Sierra Gordo, while Scarlett's sister wants her off life support. Characters: Daina; Dragonsky; Gorky; Misha (All as The Oktober Guard); Darklon; Flint; Lady Jaye; Muskrat; Roadblock; Razorback Drivers; Cobra Commander; Fred XXIII; Law; Order; Mutt; Spike; Raggedy Mouf; Tiny; Russ; Spirit; Secto-Vipers; Tucaros; Destro; The Baroness; Scarlett's Sister; Storm Shadow; Snake-Eyes. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks? Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 105D CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24.

Label #4459905013

Direct Edition. "Hidden Aces" The story is split into two separate sequences: The Joes and Oktober Guard escaping from Darklon's forces, while Snake-Eyes continues his rescue mission of George Strawhacker (still unaware it's a trap set up by The Jugglers). Characters: Oktober Guard [Lt. Daina; Dragonsky; Sgt. Zubakov; Lt. Gorky]; G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Wild Bill; Roadblock (injured); Hot Seat]; Iron Grenadiers [Darklon; Iron Grenadier troopers; Razorback drivers; D.E.M.O.N. drivers; AGP pilots]; George Strawhacker. Note: Continuing the story started in issue 101 (Joes and Oktober Guard vs Darklon), as well as last issue (Snake-Eyes rescue mission). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright, Randy Emberlin and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 120 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197F604-006

Direct Edition. The G.I. Joe team takes on Slice, Dice and the Red Ninjas in "Return to the Silent Castle!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Dr. Mindbender dossier drawn by Sam Kieth. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 145 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4592226004

Cobra Commander wins in "Threads and Resolutions"! Characters: Cobra Commander; Spirit; Mutt; Road Block; Storm Shadow; Hawk; Grunt; Duke; Stalker; Rock 'N Roll; Zartan; Destro; Baroness; Billy; Dr. Mindbender; Sci Fi; Payload; Space Shot; Zarana; Blow Torch; Hardtop; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Chip Wallace. Cover by Phil Gosier and Tim Tuohy. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 145 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3782662016

Cobra Commander wins in "Threads and Resolutions"! Characters: Cobra Commander; Spirit; Mutt; Road Block; Storm Shadow; Hawk; Grunt; Duke; Stalker; Rock 'N Roll; Zartan; Destro; Baroness; Billy; Dr. Mindbender; Sci Fi; Payload; Space Shot; Zarana; Blow Torch; Hardtop; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Chip Wallace. Cover by Phil Gosier and Tim Tuohy. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 146 CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-19803A9-009

There's a new team of Joes in town--Star Brigade! And they're here to keep outer space safe from Cobra once and for all. "Immovable Objects" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier, Crusher Wallace and Steve Alexandrov. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 149 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3782662017

Billy turns traitor! Baroness gets fried! And the long-awaited return of Snake-Eyes! It's all in "Heroes and Medals and Things." Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier, Jack Snyder and Scott Koblish. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 150 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3782662018

Special giant-sized 150th issue spectacular! The battle you demanded--Snake-Eyes vs. Cobra Commander in "Slam Dance in the Cyber-Castle!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Crusher Wallace. Plus: Marvel's greatest talents team up for an all-star gallery of your favorite Joes and Cobras, featuring pin-ups by Bret Blevins, Tom Lyle, Pat Broderick, Alex Saviuk, Randy Emberlin, Ron Lim and Sal Buscema. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $2.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 152 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary Salute. Special issue! Presenting the original adventure of the very first G.I. Joe! Characters: Ace; G.I. Joe [Joseph P. Colton] (Origin); 1st Sgt. 'Top' Wenzel; Sp4 Angel Vazquez; several unnamed Viet Cong troops; President John F. Kennedy (JFK). "...Just Fade Away" is written by Larry Hama, with art and cover by Phil Gosier and Scott Koblish. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 155D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Hard to find last issue of this series. Story by Larry Hama. Art by Phil Gosier and Scott Koblish. Ever wondered how the entire G.I. Joe saga ended? G.I. Joe fans LOVE this cover featuring all our favorite Joes folding up the American flag one last time at the PIT Headquarters. The story features a letter from Snake Eyes, (the first time we ever get to hear the silent soldier's thoughts!), detailing his surprising feelings on war and the military. Not only is this a highly collectible final issue, its' a great read too. Cover price $1.50.

Giant Size Chillers (1975) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4235712011

All reprints; Bill Everett art from Adventures into Weird Worlds Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Doctor Strange (1975) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4515169013

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Nightmare!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #164), script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Hurling thru the void of space, Strange sees a vision of Victoria Bentley, surrounded by machinery; So he's taken back when he lands on a jungle planet inhabited by savage, monstrous creatures. "The Mystic and the Machine!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #165), script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Strange continues thru the underground tunnel until he comes to a large set of doors. Upon getting them open, he finds a disintegrator ray is waiting for him; After he takes it out with the Flames of Faltine, Yandroth realizes his magic is more potent than he calculated, and uses an Ultra-Spectrum Laser to incinerate Strange's brain. "Nothing Can Halt... Voltorg!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #166), script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Dan Adkins; A running battle ensues between Strange and the lightning-hurling Voltorg, which nearly destroys Yandroth's lab before Strange finally takes it out; Yandroth grabs Victoria and uses a "Teleportation" machine to instantly send the two of them to a far-distant world. "This Dream--This Doom!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #167), script by Denny O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; The Ancient One is alive and tells Strange he made Zom believe he was dead so he could pass on his powers to his disciple; With the Cosmic Balance restored he was able to shatter the spell that bound him; In his Himalayan retreat Strange and the Ancient One discover that Victoria Bentley is a prisoner in the Dimension of Dreams. "Exile!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #168), script b Denny O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Yandroth's shot sends Strange plunging into the abyss, but the Ancient One uses the Trans-Hypnotic Jewel to arrest his fall; Strange uses his Cloak of Levitation to grab Yandroth, but sees the Viking women about to kill Victoria. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4224232008

New John Buscema art; 1st appearance of Madrox in "Madrox the Multiple Man!" Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Story by Len Wein and Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are on their way to a Jets football game when they encounter the mysterious Madrox! First appearance and origin of Madrox. Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 28 (1st series). The FF's first meeting with the X-Men. This issue also contains a 7-page rogues' gallery of famous FF foes. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 the Hulk by Herb Trimpe. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Little Marvel AvX (2015) 3A CGC 9.8 Young

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4661406010

Story, Art and Cover by Skottie Young. Playtime is serious business in the land of Marville and our tiniest heroes are putting in work to prove to their new neighbors which crew toughest. The smaller they are, the harder they brawl--this is BATTLEWORD after all. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Giant Size Master of Kung Fu (1974) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-218A045-042

Five all new stories starring Shang Chi the Master of Kung Fu. First, on Shang Chi's birthday he is hounded and accosted on all sides by agents of his hated father who seeks Chi's death. "Death Masque!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Dan Adkins. Then, Shang Chi finds mystery and suspense in Miami in "Frozen Past, Shattered Memories." Story by Doug Moench. Art by Craig Russell. Includes a two page demonstration of Shaolin Boxing with Iron Fist and a reprinting of the first appearance of the arch villain from the 1950's Yellow Claw. Finally, the back-up tale "Reflections in a Rippled Pool!'' Story by Doug Moench. Art by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. 64 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Werewolf (1974) 2 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Tom Palmer and John Romita (alterations). "The Frankenstein Monster Meets Werewolf By Night," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; The Frankenstein Monster travels to California to see if Danton Vayla can help him; At the same time, the Brotherhood of Baal, run by Vayla, kidnaps Lissa Russell and plans to sacrifice her in a magical ritual; Jack Russell, while searching for his sister, changes into the Werewolf by Night and attacks the Frankenstein Monster. "Mind Over Matter" (reprinted from Adventures Into Weird Worlds #16), pencils by Bill Benulis, inks by Jack Abel; A man has been trained by Indian mystics to be able to make objects disappear, merely by doubting their existence; When he tries to tell his friend of his new powers, the friend is skeptical until he sees a demonstration. "The Ape Man" (reprinted from Strange Tales #85), art by Steve Ditko; A prisoner plans to escape, and hopes that the legend of an ape man in the jungle around his prison will deter pursuit. "The Barefoot Man" (reprinted from Uncanny Tales #29), art by Robert Q. Sale; Pablo, a poor Mexican, longs for a pair of boots to ease the pains in his bare feet; He finally resorts to mugging a man, and stealing his boots. "The Werewolf of Wilmach!" (reprinted from Astonishing #17), art by Tony DiPreta; Several deaths have a village in a panic over the werewolf prowling the moon-lit streets; Two ne'er-do-wells plan a robbery while the town is gripped in fear. NOTE: For #1 see Giant-Size Creature (1974). 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Werewolf (1974) 3 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. "Castle Curse!", script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Sal Trapani; The Werewolf roams the nighttime streets of Monterey when a billboard he passes shimmers into the image of Topaz; She reaches into the beast's psyche for the mind of Jack Russell, pleading for him to rescue her from within his ancestral castle; Memories of Blackgar Island, where Russoff Castle was rebuilt, impel the Werewolf to swim out toward it; He reaches the castle and finds Topaz inside, but she is merely an illusion that fades as a trapdoor opens beneath his feet; At the bottom, he is accosted by a creature covered with silver spikes. "The Visitor" (reprinted from Adventures into Terror #13), pencils by George Roussos; A man is convinced that controlling visitors exist all around him and when he is confronted by mist he goes off his rocker. "The Man Who Went Back!" (reprinted from Journey into Mystery #18), art by Pete Tumlinson; A man is pursued through time by tax collectors. "The Man Who Talked To Rats!" (reprinted from Adventures into Terror #13), art by Manny Stallman; A man comes across a man who talks to rats in an alley and makes a deal with him to kill his uncle so he will inherit his money; The weird guy sends his rats into the estate to chew up the old guy and the nephew both. "The Hands of Death" (reprinted from Adventures into Terror #13), pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Abe Simon; A woman's car breaks down in an area where women have been strangled and she takes shelter in a nearby house; She is admitted by a bundled figure that she abruptly assumes is the strangler. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Werewolf (1974) 4 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "A Meeting of Blood," script by Doug Moench, art by Virgil Redondo; Under the full moon, Jack Russell transforms into the Werewolf and roams the streets of Los Angeles, while blocks away, Morbius the Living Vampire glides silently on the trail of Martine Bancroft, his one-time fiancé; He speaks to her from a rooftop, but she doesn't at first remember him; Recounting his origin, Morbius breaks through her fog-shrouded memory, and she calls him down to embrace him. "When the Moon Dripped Blood!", script by Doug Moench, art by Yong Montano; Jack Russell receives a surprise visit at his step-father's home from his actress friend, Clary Winter; She tells him their friend Buck Cowan has sold a movie script to Brad Wrangle; The studio stunt-coordinator wants to move into production, and has hired Clary to star, as well as wanting Jack to perform stunt-work. "The Return of the Brain" (reprinted from Adventures into Terror #6) starring The Brain, Gilda Spears, and Steve Manners, art by Russ Heath. Letter to the editor from publisher Dean Mullaney. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Werewolf (1974) 5 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. "The Plunder of Paingloss," script by Doug Moench, art by Yong Montano; Under the pretense of conducting an interview for a newspaper, Jack Russell and Buck Cowan visit Satanist High Priest Joaquin Zairre, hoping to learn of a cure for lycanthropy; Zairre sees through the ruse, sensing that Jack is the cursed one; When Jack and Paingloss reach the barrier and the throne, they are met by Grithstane who casts a spell to keep Jack cogent and docile when they cross to the Shadow-Realm. Captain Marvel stars in the Hostess Twinkies ad, "The Big Bang!!" "The Most Miserable Man In the World!" (reprinted from Mystic #16); A man with terrible luck finally uses a book of black magic to summon the Devil, who informs him that he actually is in Hell. "He's Coming to Get Me!" (reprinted from World of Fantasy #11), art by Ted Galindo; A man who cheated his brother out of their father's money gets a letter stating that his brother is "coming to get him"; He puts a gun under his jacket since he thinks his brother is out for revenge. "The Unsolid Man" (reprinted from World of Fantasy #13), script by Carl Wessler, art by Joe Orlando; A Communist agitator flees the authorities on a rocket sled that is so fast it outdistances time and briefly allows him to him to walk through walls until time catches up with him. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2024090001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2021062002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 6th Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

6th Page Only.

Label #4134401007

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 22nd Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

22nd Page Only.

Label #4134401023

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 3 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.