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Ghost Rider Wolverine Punisher Hearts of Darkness (1991) 1 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Janson

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Klaus Janson on 8/23/2019

Label #19-3233DB5-005

It would take the greatest of evils to stand against the combined power of Ghost Rider, the Punisher and Wolverine. And that's exactly what they have to face - - Blackheart, the demonic son of Mephisto! Written by Howard Mackie, with art by John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson. Fold out front and back cover by Romita, Jr. and Janson. Cover price $4.95.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1D VG/FN 5.0

Moisture damage.

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1D GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2D FN/VF 7.0

Writing on interior page.

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- 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- 7.5

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) 5D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3710577011

First printing. Direct Edition. "Tanks for the Memories!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin, Jon D'Agostino and Mike Esposito. The Joes, without permission, put their high-tech Mobat Tank with top secret weapons in a parade to prove to the high brass that this "souped up" tank can be sent on "sensitive" missions. However, Cobra finds out and put the Joes' confidence to the test! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 6D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer...To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. 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) 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) 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 VF+ 8.5 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) 21D VF 8.0 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) 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) 21D GD+ 2.5 Direct Variant 1st Printing

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

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) 21N GD+ 2.5 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Two center wraps detached at one staple.

1st printing. Newsstand 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) 21REP.3RD FN/VF 7.0 3rd Printing

This is 3rd printing of the classic "Silent Issue" with the first appearance of Storm Shadow in "Silent Interlude!" written by Larry Hama with art by Steve Leialoha. This is a THIRD PRINTING. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. NOTE: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 24 VG+ 4.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "The Commander Escapes!" - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Russ Heath. Storm Shadow embarks on a daring rescue mission to free Cobra Commander from the clutches of those accursed Joes! Plus, the Commander introduces mysterious new ally. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zartan (cameo). Cover price $0.60.

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) 126 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4645780020

How could Zartan and Billy possibly have escaped certain death? And what will happen now that Firefly has returned at last? "Firefly!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Gung-Ho dossier drawn by Ron Frenz and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 130N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4614179001

Newsstand Edition. The action heats up as Cobra Commander leads the forces of Cobra in an all-out attempt to destroy the Pit--the Joes' headquarters. Meanwhile, Firefly and his zombified ninjas launch an attack of their own--on Cobra Island! "Point and Counterpoint!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Plus: a Destro dossier drawn by Joe Madureira and Harry Candelario. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 148 FN/VF 7.0

It's Star Brigade vs. the legion of the unliving in "Irresistible Forces." Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier, Crusher Wallace and Scott Koblish. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 148 FN- 5.5

It's Star Brigade vs. the legion of the unliving in "Irresistible Forces." Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier, Crusher Wallace and Scott Koblish. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 149 VF+ 8.5

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 VF- 7.5

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) 151 FN/VF 7.0

Snake-Eyes--alone against "Cobra Renewed!" Characters: G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Flint; Lady Jaye; Hawk; G.I Joe (recalled to active duty at end); Roadblock; Tunnel Rat]; Cobra [Cobra Commander; Dr. Mindbender; Zartan (disguised as Wolfgang); Baroness; Billy; Storm Shadow (all three brainwashed); Viper; Cyber-Viper]; Wolfgang. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Scott Koblish. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 152 VF 8.0

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) 152N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand 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) 153 VF 8.0

Scarlett's in the "Shadow of the B.A.T."! Characters: Scarlett; Cobra [B.A.T.; agent Knox); Brenda. Written by Eric Fein (plot) and Peter Quinones (script), with art by William Rosado and Jack Snyder. Cover by L-Man and Garzon. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 154 FN/VF 7.0

Cover oxidation.

In this penultimate issue, Roadblock is "Flying the Unfriendly Skies"! Written by Peter Quinones, with art by Ernie Stiner and Crusher Wallace. Cover pencils by Amanda Conner. Cover price $1.50.

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.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 155D VF 8.0

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.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 155D GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Subscription form removed.

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.

GI Joe Special (1995 Marvel) 1 VG 4.0

Signed by Larry Hama. Certification not included. Cover detached at one staple.

Larry Hama story, Paul Gosier cover. Todd McFarlane & Mark A. Nelson art. Spider-Man #1 cover swipe. Released two months after the last issue of Marvel's G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero. Reprints issue #61 with new McFarlane artwork. (Overstreet says it reprints issue #60 but this is incorrect.) Cover price $1.50.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 FN- 5.5

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Creatures (1974) 1 GD 2.0

Spine chew.

52-page giant. New story: "Tigra the Were-Woman!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Greer Nelson, formerly known as The Cat, is transformed by the Cat People into Tigra. Tigra and the Werewolf By Night free the Cat People from Hydra. "Waiter, There's a Werewolf in My Soup!" article by Roy Thomas, art by Don Perlin; Text piece detailing the origins of the Werewolf By Night strip. "Where Walks the Werewolf!" (reprinted from Creatures on the Loose #13), script by Len Wein, art by Reed Crandall; A blind man has the eyes of a wolf transplanted into himself, and becomes a werewolf. "Tigra's Year" article by Tony Isabella; Details how the ideas behind Tigra came about. Includes the original pencil design sketch of Tigra by Gil Kane. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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 Dracula (1974) 2 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Pablo Marcos. New Dracula story: "Call Them Triad... Call Them Death!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Dracula and Kate Fraser battle the elder gods Triad. "The Girl In the Black Hood!" (reprinted from Tales to Astonish #32), script by Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; A famous photographer never allows anyone to see her face; A criminal tries to rob her and forces her to remove her hood, only to discover that she is actually Medusa when he is turned to stone. "On With the Dance!" (reprinted from Menace #2), script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath; A dancer who wants a part threatens the girl who got it with a gun to resign; Unfortunately for her, this girl is a witch, and she hexes the dancer to dance in place without ever stopping until she starves to death. "Sweet Old Ladies" (reprinted from Astonishing #18), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A criminal makes the mistake of picking the house of a coven of witches to rob. "Vampire At the Window" (reprinted from Astonishing #18), script by Stan Lee, art by Hy Rosen; A man seeks help from a private detective when he spies a vampire lurking outside of his window, but the private detective turns out to be one as well. "Drive of Death" (reprinted from Astonishing #17); A hit and run driver is picked up by the ghost of the man he killed and driven to a watery grave. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Dracula (1974) 3 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. New Dracula story: "Slow Death On the Killing Ground!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Springer; The daughter of one of Dracula's Turkish foes seeks revenge. "I Was a Vampire" (reprinted from Uncanny Tales #6), art by Matt Fox; A vampire falls in love with a woman and so takes a serum that can cure vampirism, but on their wedding night, his bride reveals herself to be a vampire. "The Wedding Present" (reprinted from Spellbound #22), art by Paul Reinman; When a man cheats a Voodoo practitioner out of his money for a love potion, he and the object of his affection are turned into wedding cake ornaments. "The Mark of the Vampire!" (reprinted from Spellbound #22), art by Mac Pakula; A man kills the vampire plaguing his town, his brother, but not before the brother passes the curse along to him. "The Man Who Changed" (reprinted from Uncanny Tales #6), script by Carl Wessler, art by Sid Greene; A beautiful woman who loves her ugly husband has her face deformed through surgery just as he is having his face made handsome by a plastic surgeon. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 3 FN/VF 7.0

New John Buscema art; Jack Kirby reprint. "Where Lurks Death...Ride the Four Horsemen!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Marv Wolfman and Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four battle the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! (Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death) Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 21 (1st series). 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Invaders (1975) 1 FN- 5.5

"The Coming of the Invaders!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Long before the Avengers, there were the Invaders. Captain America, the world's first super soldier, Prince Namor, the world's first mutant, and the Human Torch, the world's first android, and their sidekicks Bucky and Toro to form the Invaders. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. Their first mission: the Invaders race against the clock to save the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, from an assassination plot. NOTE: 1st appearance of Master Man. 68 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Mike Ploog. "How Will We Keep Warm When the Last Flame Dies?" starring Man-Thing, The Glob, Paul Benton, Professor Marshall, Akar, Yagzan, Kamar, The Entropists and Richard Rory, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Man-Thing gets down and dirty with the Glob. "Ice-Monster Cometh!" (reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #11), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A criminal pretends to be the ice-monster when the real thing comes to call. "I Was the Invisible Man!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #67), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A scientist invents a device that allows him to run faster than light, becoming invisible; He uses this ability to anonymously show off, planning to soon reveal his discovery and become rich; However, traveling so fast ages him rapidly, so that after only a few weeks he is elderly and near death. "Goom! The Thing from Planet X!" (reprinted from Tales of Suspense #15), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An astronomer sends radar waves to communicate with aliens, unfortunately attracting the attention of the hideous Goom who tries to conquer earth. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) 1 FN 6.0

Signed by Steve Gerber (Splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Mike Ploog. "How Will We Keep Warm When the Last Flame Dies?" starring Man-Thing, The Glob, Paul Benton, Professor Marshall, Akar, Yagzan, Kamar, The Entropists and Richard Rory, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Man-Thing gets down and dirty with the Glob. "Ice-Monster Cometh!" (reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #11), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A criminal pretends to be the ice-monster when the real thing comes to call. "I Was the Invisible Man!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #67), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A scientist invents a device that allows him to run faster than light, becoming invisible; He uses this ability to anonymously show off, planning to soon reveal his discovery and become rich; However, traveling so fast ages him rapidly, so that after only a few weeks he is elderly and near death. "Goom! The Thing from Planet X!" (reprinted from Tales of Suspense #15), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An astronomer sends radar waves to communicate with aliens, unfortunately attracting the attention of the hideous Goom who tries to conquer earth. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) 2 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by John Buscema. "Of Monsters and Men!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; Man-Thing goes berserk in New York City. "I Learned the Dread Secret of the Blip!" (reprinted from Tales to Astonish #15), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A power drain and radar anomaly is traced to a creature made of electricity hiding in a cave; It claims to be a friendly visitor, but humans attack it and it flees into space. "He Stalks By Night!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #51), art by Bob Powell; A planter in India is nearly convinced of superstitions concerning were-tigers after he slays its mate, but it turns out to be a plot by one of the locals to seize control of the village. "I Dared Enter the Forbidden World!" (reprinted from Tales to Astonish #15), art by Don Heck; A white game hunter finds the legendary elephant's graveyard, hoping to make a fortune in ivory; He discovers that elephants were introduced to Earth by Martians, who use the graveyard as a gathering point for the ivory, and won't let him leave. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) 4 VF 8.0

Cover art by Frank Brunner. "The Kid's Night Out!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Ed Hannigan and Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Springer; Panic in the sky as the most startling slime-creature of all stalks the hallowed halls of a terrified high school; Prejudice and hypocrisy plays a big part in a kids death. "Frog Death!", script by Steve Gerber, art by Frank Brunner; Howard the Duck falls through the dimensions back to Earth and must face Garko the Man-frog. "I Entered the...Doorway to Doom!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #72), art by Steve Ditko; A Russian farmer becomes a gold miner and uncovers a doorway into a dimension of malevolent beings; When the army comes for the man's gold they ignore his warnings to leave the doorway. "The Man With No Past" (reprinted from Journey into Mystery #21), script by Paul S. Newman, art by Joe Maneely; A claustrophobic artist seeks help from a psychiatrist and it turns out he has no memories from more than one year before. Marvel Value Stamp #36 (Ancient One). 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.