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Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4

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Label #4621256002

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

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Label #4621256007

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

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Label #4621256013

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

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Label #4621256014

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.0

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Label #4621256001

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.0

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Label #4621256004

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 8.5

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Label #4621256003

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 4.5

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Label #4646437019

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 4 CGC 7.0

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Label #4650383008

Cover pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Tom Palmer. The Spawn of Sligguth, script by Archie Goodwin and Roy Thomas (plot), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Frank Brunner; Ethan Stoddard asks help for his fiancee who has fallen prey to the cult of Sligguth in Starksboro; The Ancient One warns Strange of a Cosmic Obscenity that slumbers; Strange is overcome by Sligguth's worshippers. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 6 CGC 8.5

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Label #4650383009

Cover art by Mike Ploog and Frank Giacoia (alterations). The Shambler from the Sea, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Sal Buscema; Strange kills Sligguth, which wakens Shambler from the Sea, N'Gabthoth; Clea and Wong are overcome by Starksboro cult; Strange frees them from sacrifice to N'Gabthoth, and discovers map of Stonehenge. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. Comics ad for the NBC Saturday morning kid shows: Kids [Adam; Evy]; the Barkleys; the Houndcats; the Jetsons; the Pink Panther; the Roman Holidays; and Underdog. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 7 CGC 8.0

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Label #4650383010

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Shadows of the Starstone!, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and David Hunt; Henry Gordon inherits a Witch House in England and discovers his uncle's occult library; He finds sunken Kalumesh, and is attacked by the demon Dagoth; The Starstone comes to life, from which writhes evil matter. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 8 CGC 9.2

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Label #4650383011

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin. The Doom That Bloomed on Kathulos, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Frank Giacoia and David Hunt; Strange battles demons at Stonehenge, and is transported to living planet Kathulos. Strange slays the plant/planet, and is marooned far from Earth. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 9 CGC 9.2

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Label #4650383012

Cover art by Frank Brunner. The Crypts of Kaa-U!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; Strange finds essence of Shuma-Gorath, whose trail leads to crypts of Kaa-U, where The Ancient One has gone to die; The Ancient One saves Strange from attack of Shadowmen, & Shuma-Gorath emerges from the Ancient One's mind. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 13 CGC 9.4

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Label #4555675001

Cover art by Frank Brunner. Time Doom, script by Steve Englehart (plot; script) and Frank Brunner (plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Crusty Bunkers (part Neal Adams inks); Strange follows Mordo to 18th century Paris to confront Cagliostro, who is revealed as Sise-Neg, magician from 30th century; Sise-Neg is traveling back through time, controlling mystical energy to become God! 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 14 CGC 9.0

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Label #4650383013

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Frank Brunner. Sise-Neg Genesis, script by Steve Englehart (plot; script) and Frank Brunner (plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Sise-Neg journeys back to the dawn of Creation, absorbing all mystical power; Mordo schemes to be disciple. Strange implores Sise-Neg not to abandon mankind; Sise-Neg becomes Genesis and recreates universe. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 VF 8.0

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

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 FN+ 6.5

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

Marvel Premiere (1972) 16 CGC 9.4

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Label #4650383014

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. Heart of the Dragon!, script by Roy Thomas (co-plotter) and Len Wein, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Dick Giordano and Klaus Janson; Danny completes his training in K'un-Lun and acquires the power of the Iron Fist but rather than partake of immortality, he decides to return to his own world and seek vengeance against his parents' killer, Harold Meachum; On arriving in New York, Danny faces assassins who are trying to collect a ten thousand dollar bounty against him. The letters page contains a text feature by Tony Isabella and Marvel Value Stamp series A # 71 (the Vision by John Buscema). 36 pgs. $0.25. NOTE: 2nd appearance and origin of Iron Fist. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 16 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. Heart of the Dragon!, script by Roy Thomas (co-plotter) and Len Wein, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Dick Giordano and Klaus Janson; Danny completes his training in K'un-Lun and acquires the power of the Iron Fist but rather than partake of immortality, he decides to return to his own world and seek vengeance against his parents' killer, Harold Meachum; On arriving in New York, Danny faces assassins who are trying to collect a ten thousand dollar bounty against him. The letters page contains a text feature by Tony Isabella and Marvel Value Stamp series A # 71 (the Vision by John Buscema). 36 pgs. $0.25. NOTE: 2nd appearance and origin of Iron Fist. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 19 CGC 9.4

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Label #4650383015

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom. Death-Cult!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist meets Colleen Wing (1st appearance) and her father who knows all about Danny's stay in K'un-Lun; Iron Fist tries to make amends with Joy Meachum but she leads him into a trap where he has to face members of the Kara-Kai death cult; The mysterious ninja who actually killed Meachum shows up to give Danny a hand. Letter to the editor from comic artist Ken Meyer Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 6 (Thor by John Buscema, and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk 181. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 26 CGC 9.8

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Label #4595179010

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The Games of Raging Gods - Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska & Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby & Vince Colletta. Featuring Hercules! Because you demanded it -- the Prince of Power in his own Olympian mag! A man-god unchained! Also starring Zeus, Richard Fenster, Typhon and Cylla. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 3 CGC 8.5

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Label #4627238006

Cover art by Gray Morrow; The Night Josie Harper Died starring Blade the Vampire Slayer, written by Chris Claremont, art by Tony DeZunga; Trail of Blood, Trail of Tears starring Blade, written by Claremont, pencils by DeZunga, inks by Rico Rival; Dawn of Blood starring Blade, written by Claremont, art by Rival; Hellmorn! Blade story, written by Claremont, art by Rival; A Short Picto-History of Blade written by Scott Edelman; and Titan promo ad with art by Rich Buckler. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 7 CGC 7.0

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Label #4228301002

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

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 16 CGC 9.6

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Label #4627238003

Cover art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer; Men at Work illo by John Buscema; Out of the Dark article by Richard E. Marschall; The Hero-Killer Principle! story by Marschall, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tony De Zuniga; Voices! story by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; The Rise of the Private Eye article by Ron Goulart; Death by Disco! story by Steve Gerber, pencils by Colan, inks by De Zuniga; and Blackmark promo ad by Gil Kane. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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

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Trinity Comics Edition.

Label #4615047020

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

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 6.0

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Label #4055665006

52-page giant. Origin and first appearance of Werewolf By Night. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. First Night, script by Roy Thomas (plot); Jean Thomas (plot), and Gerry Conway (script), art by Mike Ploog; Jack learns of the family curse on his eighteenth birthday from his mother on her deathbead; Jack begins to believe that his step-father had his mother killed. House ad for Venus, art by Bill Everett. Where Gargoyles Dwell! starring Venus, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 3 CGC 6.5

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Label #4347345010

First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Werewolf By Night!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Andrea Timly captures Jack Russell and tries to get the location of the Darkhold from him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 5.5

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Label #4646437020

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

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.0

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Label #4646437021

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Die, Die, My Daughter, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Curly, the leader of the biker gang Satans Saints, tries to sacrifice Roxanne to Satan; cops chase Ghost Rider, who stops to rest in a graveyard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646437022

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe. The Son of Satan, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Sam Silvercloud and Snake free Daimon Hellstrom from his self-imposed emprisonment; Son of Satan seeks out Witch Woman and Ghost Rider and is attacked by his fathers minions; Origin and second appearance of The Son of Satan! (First appearance of Daimon Hellstrom is Ghost Rider 2.) Story continued from Ghost Rider (1973 series) #2. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.8

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Label #4657040017

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

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.2

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Label #4657040020

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Madhouse!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; at a party being held by Dr. Wilfred Nobel, party guests recognize Daimon as a famous exorcist and begin peppering him with questions; Son of Satan investigates Wilfreds home, which has burned to the ground. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 81 (Rhino by John Romita Sr.). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 GD 2.0

.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose. Staple rust. Rust migration. Water damage.

Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 GD+ 2.5

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

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 15 CGC 7.0

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Label #4650383016

Giant-size issue. Medusa bazttles the Trapster, Sandman, and the Wizard (of the Frightful Four) in "Let the Silence Shatter!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. Guest starring Black Bolt. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely, "The Dawn of the Sub-Mariner" by Bill Everett, the Black Marvel, and "Captain America Turns Traitor!" by John Romita Sr. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

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Label #4634242010

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.0

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Label #4664126011

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

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 6.5

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Label #4559112023

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

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CGC 9.6

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Label #4122350003

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4122350005

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #1052937034

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.8 SS Beatty/Shooter

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by John Beatty & Jim Shooter on 5/15/23.

Label #4242399031

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536832025

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 7D CGC 9.8 SS Beatty

Paper: White

Signed by John Beatty on 6/30/23.

Label #2773999013

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 11D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657834008

Direct Edition. "...And Dust to Dust!" Part 11 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Doom has accomplished the unimaginable, he has defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyonder and now contains the fallen entity's vast power within himself. The heroes must make a fateful decision, can Victor Von Doom be trusted with so much power? It's a decision that could cost them everything. Plus, learn the ultimate fate of the villains and the city of Denver, Colorado. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 11N CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4591107011

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Newsstand Edition. "...And Dust to Dust!" Part 11 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Doom has accomplished the unimaginable, he has defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyonder and now contains the fallen entity's vast power within himself. The heroes must make a fateful decision, can Victor Von Doom be trusted with so much power? It's a decision that could cost them everything. Plus, learn the ultimate fate of the villains and the city of Denver, Colorado. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4512476010

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Mike Zeck art. This is the reissue edition with the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Swimsuit Special Friends Foes and Rivals (2025 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8 SS Brooks/Seeley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Brooks & Tim Seeley on 10/11/25. Brooks Variant Cover.

Label #4661463003

Written by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs. Art by Nick Bradshaw (for 15-page story), Joshua Cassara (X-Men pin-up), Marguerite Sauvage (Rogue and Gambit pin-up), Mahmud Asrar (Black Cat and Spider-Man pin-up), Aaron Kuder (Fantastic Four pin-up, plus reprint Deadpool/Wolverine cover art as pin-up), John Tyler Christopher (reprint Deadpool cover art as pin-up), Ron Lim (pin-up), Nic Klein (pin-up), David Marquez (Cloak and Dagger pin-up), Olivier Coipel (reprint Namor cover art as pin-up), Mirka Andolfo (Rocket Raccoon and Gamora pin-up), Rian Gonzales (reprint Venom cover art as pin-up), Ryusei Yamada (Captain Marvel pin-up), Luciano Vecchio (Power Man and Iron Fist pin-up) and Adam Hughes (reprint Sensational She-Hulk cover art as pin-up). Cover by Mark Brooks. THE SWIMSUIT SPECIAL RETURNS! Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL! Wasp is on the case and seizes the opportunity for Marvel's heroes to do their OWN swimwear fashion shoot all over the world! But fear not, True Believers, we know what you're REALLY here for! This super-sized special features splash page after splash page of gorgeous art, but with a story so you can pretend you're "reading it for the articles"… 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646452001

Reprints: X-Men 1, Avengers 1, Strange Tales 115 (Doctor Strange origin), and Hulk 3; Jack Kirby and 72-page giant. All reprints. "X-Men" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman from Uncanny X-Men 1); the Hulk stars in "The Ringmaster" (scripts by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers from Hulk 3); "The Origin of Dr. Strange" (script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko from Strange Tales 115); "The Coming of the Avengers" (script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers from Avengers 1); and a monster story, "A Monster Among Us" (script by Lee, art by Ditko from Amazing Adult Fantasy 8). Cover price $0.25.