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Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Generation X-23 (2026 Marvel) 2E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Wolf "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4736247010

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Jody Houser (A) Jacopo Camagni (CA) Maria Wolf THE KINNEYS CARVE INTO THE FACILITY'S SECRET! The Facility that created X-23 and her clones didn't stop with those experiments! Meet the new Generation of X-mutants, led by X-INFINITY! LAURA and GABBY expected to have their work cut out for them, but no one could have expected the secret of FACILITY-23! Or the power of X-73's molten metal mutation! 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Genis-Vell Captain Marvel (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Clarke 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Clarke Variant Cover.

Label #4121580016

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Peter David. Art by Juanan Ramirez. Cover by Taurin Clarke. PETER DAVID RETURNS TO GENIS-VELL, SON OF THE ORIGINAL CAPTAIN MARVEL! Both now back in the land of the living, Genis-Vell and Rick Jones are about to come crashing back into each other! Witness Genis-Vell, Captain Marvel return to the pages of his very own series written by legendary scribe Peter David, drawn by artist Juanan Ramírez! Can Rick Jones save Genis - and himself - before they both fade out of existence? Is Rick's ex-wife, Marlo, the key? Find out when Peter David returns to take Genis-Vell to all-new heights! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629410004

"A Woman Possessed!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Tom Sutton and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. This issue picks up after the events in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #11. Johnny Blaze races against the clock to save a woman from a fate worse than death. Featuring the evil of Mephisto (as Satan). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 VF- 7.5

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714805009

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4686560006

"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) 19 VF- 7.5

Last 25c cover-priced issue - Part 3 of 5 - "Resurrection!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and Stunt Master. Story by Tony Isabella and Jim Shooter. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Can it be true?! Ghost Rider defeated and Johnny Blaze's soul forfeit? Plus, why has Stunt master betrayed Karen Page? The plot thickens in another macabre chapter of Ghost Rider! Story continues in Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 28 FN/VF 7.0

"Evil is the Orb!" Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Uncanny Orb returns to plague Ghost Rider! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "The Ding-A-Ling Family!" Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4719529024

"The Menace of Nuclear Man!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider races against the clock to prevent a nuclear meltdown! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "The Human Torch and the Icemaster Cometh!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (2016 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Checchetto

Paper: White

Label #4680529012

Four on the Floor: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Felipe Smith. Art by Danillo Beyruth and Tradd Moore. Cover by Marco Checchetto. ROBBIE REYES IS BACK! It's hell on wheels as the Spirit of Vengeance makes his roaring return! A mysterious object from space crash-lands in southern California, drawing some of the brightest minds in the Marvel Universe to Ghost Rider's backyard - including Amadeus Cho, the Totally Awesome Hulk! What mayhem will be unleashed as the High-octane Hothead comes face-to-face with the Jade Genius? And with Robbie still possessed by the ghost of his evil uncle Eli…who's really in the driver's seat? Then, meet the newest speed trap in Ghost Rider's life as his original creators Felipe Smith and Tradd Moore reunite for a special backup story and the debut of an all-new villain. Strap in and start your engines, True Believer, this one's gonna be a scorcher! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Ghost Rider (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Lee 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4715506008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Cory Smith. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. JOHNNY BLAZE!! Johnny Blaze has the perfect life: a wife and two kids, a job at an auto repair shop and a small-town community that supports him… But Johnny isn't doing well. He has nightmares of monsters when he sleeps. And he sees bloody visions when he's awake. This life is beginning to feel like a prison. And there's a spirit in him that's begging to break out! Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, X-FORCE) and Cory Smith (CONAN THE BARBARIAN, CAPTAIN MARVEL) are going back to basics with the Spirit of Vengeance in this extra-sized first issue! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Ghost Rider (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Mastrazzo Variant Cover.

Label #4740277015

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) exclusive cover by Marco Mastrazzo. Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Cory Smith. JOHNNY BLAZE!! Johnny Blaze has the perfect life: a wife and two kids, a job at an auto repair shop and a small-town community that supports him… But Johnny isn't doing well. He has nightmares of monsters when he sleeps. And he sees bloody visions when he's awake. This life is beginning to feel like a prison. And there's a spirit in him that's begging to break out! Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, X-FORCE) and Cory Smith (CONAN THE BARBARIAN, CAPTAIN MARVEL) are going back to basics with the Spirit of Vengeance in this extra-sized first issue! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+

Ghost Rider Poster Magazine (1992) 1 FN- 5.5

Posters of Ghost Rider with various Marvel characters. Cover price $4.95.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1N VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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) 2N FN+ 6.5

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 VG+ 4.5

1/4" cover to cover edge tear.

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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) 5D VF- 7.5

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) 5D VF- 7.5

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 FN/VF 7.0

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) 6D FN/VF 7.0

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) 6D FN+ 6.5

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) 6D FN 6.0

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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) 12D FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Kwinn (last seen in G.I. Joe #2) returns! Plus, the 1st appearance of notorious Cobra Officer simply known as ScarFace. Stalker, Gung-Ho, Breaker, and Snake-Eyes head to South America to see what Dr. Venom and the Baroness are cooking up, but not all of them are coming back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 19N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4727283012

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "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) 22N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697939003

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "Like Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust...!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'Agostino. When Cobra tries to crash a hero's funeral, two ne recruits step up to the plate to save the day. Meet Duke and Roadblock! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Duke and Roadblock. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 24 FN+ 6.5

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) 25N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697939016

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 25N CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697027003

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 26D VF/NM 9.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 1 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha. At last! The strangest most startling secret of all is revealed...THE ORIGIN OF SNAKE-EYES! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 29 CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4697027011

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Beached Whale!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Michael Golden. Can the Joes stop the diabolical Destro from escaping? Don't bet on it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 46D CGC 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4697028019

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Who's Who on Cobra Island!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow invade Cobra Island! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4696741023

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 76D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511020

Direct Edition. In "All's Fair," the assault on Cobra Island concludes, and the bad guys all make a deal to deal with the Joes. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Flint; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Clutch; Leatherneck; Torpedo; Tollbooth; Psyche-Out; Recondo; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Croc-Master; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 78D CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024.

Label #4459904013

Direct Edition. The Joes not in captivity launch an assault to free Hawk with the help of Dr. Burkhart, and Destro shows up to put the nail in the Jugglers' coffin in "Payback!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Jinx; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Cover Girl; Dusty; Zap; Bazooka; Barbeque; Flash; Wetsuit; Snow-Job; Steeler; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Dr. Adele Burkhart; The Jugglers; VILLAINS: Destro; Baroness . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Rod Whigham and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 82 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-018

Direct Edition. In "Weeding Out," three new recruits survive the ordeal of basic training, G.I. Joe style, and are sent on their first mission before they have barely had time to catch their breath. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Zap; Roadblock; Grand-Slam; Cover Girl; Steeler; Lightfoot (1st); Repeater (1st); Budo (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers, Don Hudson and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 83D CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-020

Direct Edition. While the Joes are foiling Cobra's plans to take out the Pit, Roadpig is breaking Zarana out of jail, despite the best efforts of Law and his dog Order, in "Roadpig." Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Law and Order; Spirit Iron-Knife; Quick Kick; Shipwreck; Lady Jaye; Dusty; Roadblock; VILLAINS: Roadpig; Zartan; Zarana; Zanzibar; Dr. Mindbender; Cobra Soldiers; CAMEO: Cobra Commander [Fred VII]. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 107N VG/FN 5.0

Newsstand Edition. "Enter the Night Creepers!" As Stalker and Storm Shadow continue their escape from last issue, Cobra Commander hires a new group, the Night Creeper ninjas, to kill Storm Shadow. Meanwhile, Scarlett (recovered out of her coma in issue 105) and Hawk confront one of the Jugglers, General Crowther, to learn of the whereabouts of Snake-Eyes, Stalker and Storm Shadow. As Scarlett catches up to Storm Shadow, she inadvertently stabs him with an ice pick as he begins to explain how he's going to rescue Snake-Eyes from the trap he was set up into. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Lee Weeks and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 123 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21EE224-014

Introducing a new team of heroes--the Eco-Warriors--and a new team of villains--drug lord Headman and the Headhunters! "Shots in the Dark!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Hawk dossier drawn by Kevin Maguire. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 139D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 1 of 4 - "Realignments!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. The mighty Megatron arrives at Castle Destro and is not pleased with what he finds. But if Cobra Commander can somehow reason with the Cybertronian giant, Cobra may obtain a powerful new foe that could turn the scales in their war against GI Joe. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 144 VF- 7.5

"Snake-Eyes: The Tale Untold!" Characters: Wild Bill; Scarlett; Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Hawk; Road Block; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Doc; Stalker. Note: Story takes place immediately after issue 142. Written by Larry Hama, with art and cover by William Rosado and Chip Wallace. Cover price $1.25.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 1 FN 6.0

"Nuklo: The Invader That Time Forgot!" Guest-starring the Golden Age Whizzer. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The Whizzer (aka Robert Frank) invades Avengers Mansion looking for the Chrono-Module. After a brief battle with the Avengers, the Whizzer begins to explain his motives; but suddenly the module breaks open...and Nuklo emerges! The Avengers battle Nuklo throughout New York City; and the Scarlet Witch makes the team's final stand against the runaway nuclear child! During the story Robert Frank reveals that Nuklo is his son, and he also states that Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are his children; however, the Yesterday Quest storyline in Avengers 185-187 will disprove the Whizzer's statement about Wanda and Pietro. The All-Winners Squad (Bucky, Miss America, Original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro, Whizzer) appears in a 5-page flashback. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. This issue includes a one-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the plans for the Giant-Size series. Back up story #1: Reprint of Human Torch 33 from November 1948. Guest-starring Captain America. Back up story #2: Reprint of Tales to Astonish 58 featuring the Wasp. 1st Modern Age appearance of Miss America Cover price $0.50.

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 Fantastic Four (1974) 4 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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 Spider-Man (1974) 2 VG/FN 5.0

"Masterstroke!" Guest-starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita, and Tony Mortellaro. It's the master plan of Fu Manchu! Make Spider-Man and Shang-Chi believe that each other is a criminal, and then set up a super showdown at the Con Ed Power Plant near the 59th street bridge! Even if the web-slinger and the Master of Kung Fu survive their epic battle with one another, the two heroes plus Black Jack Tarr must still stop Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building! A terrific action issue! Back up story: "To Become An Avenger!" Guest-starring the Avengers, Daredevil, and the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Layouts by John Romita. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mickey Demeo (aka Mike Esposito). Spider-Man is offered membership into the Avengers, but he has to capture the Incredible Hulk first! Reprinted from Amazing Spiderman Annual 3. (Note: A full-size reprint of the cover of Annual 3 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4534271010

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"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1163535001

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.