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GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 14D FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 19 FN/VF 7.0

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) 19 FN/VF 7.0

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) 21N VG 4.0 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Centerfold coming loose 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) 62 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19857F5-020

Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 65 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-198117D-018

In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 70D CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-002

Direct Edition. In "Fair Trade," two teams of Joes are grounded in Sierra Gordo and have to try to hoof it out of the country with hostile troops looking for them; Destro helps out. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 71 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-004

In "Bailout," the Joes and Dreadnoks team up to get out of Sierra Gordo. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 74 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21EE224-022

Direct Edition. In "Alliance of Convenience," all-out war breaks out on Cobra Island between the Joes, Cobra Commander, Serpentor and Destro. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Sci-Fi; Lifeline; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; Battleforce 2000; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Tomax; Xamot; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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

Paper: White

Label #4713511018

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) 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) 77 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713536002

Direct Edition. In "Aftershocks," the Joes leave Cobra Island (after a cat fight between Lady Jaye and Zarana); Mindbender puts Serpentor in cold storage; Hawk and Roadblock are arrested by the Jugglers; and the Joe team is detained and suspended until the Cobra Island fiasco can be sorted out. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Flint; Lady Jaye; Doc; Lifeline; Beach-Head; Lt. Falcon; Tunnel Rat; Gung-Ho; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Keel-Haul; Shipwreck; Low-Light; GUESTS: The Jugglers; Dr. Adele Burkhart; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Destro; Baroness; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Scrap-Iron; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Randy Emberlin. Cover inks by Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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

Paper: White

Label #4713510001

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) 78D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4713511025

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) 79 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713510009

Direct Edition. The Joes may have beaten the diabolical Dreadnoks before, but now, in the heart of a New Jersey swamp, they're on the Dreadnoks' home turf--and that could make all the difference in the world! "Dreadnoks Rule!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Randy Emberlin. 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) 122D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4630908016

Direct Edition. "Transformer!" All hell's breaking loose both inside and outside the castle as the Joes fight both the Cobra forces defending outside, and the Red Ninjas, Slice and Dice inside to get to Destro. Meanwhile, Destro has finished his subjection to the scanner to show his love to the Baroness, and transforms the castle into a new Castle Destro as Cobra Commander arrives! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Billy dossier drawn by Andrew Wildman. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

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) 125 CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24.

Label #4459905023

Two stories are printed side by side through the issue! In one, Cutter and Shockwave must save Bulletproof from Headman and the Headhunters. In the other, Flint and his Eco-Warriors hunt down the vengeance-mad Cesspool. "Diptych" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Zartan dossier drawn by Larry Hama and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 138U.D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more; Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4646906024

Unbagged Direct Edition. Part 4 of 4. The Ninja Force saga concludes in "Unfoldings!" Is it defeat or victory for Cobra Commander? Characters: Scarlett; Zarana; Slice; Dice; Road-Pig; Cobra Commander; Baroness; Destro; Snake-Eyes; Storm Shadow; Hawk; Stalker; Wild Bill; Megatron. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 140 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713510005

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 2 of 4 - "Goin' South!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. With a new and improved Megatron at their side, Cobra is all but unstoppable! Is this the end of the Joes, or can they find a ally of their own to match the might of next generation Decepticon? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 148 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

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) 151 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19803A9-018

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) Canadian Price Variant 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4700857024

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 224GLCC CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zeck

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Michael Zeck on 5/26/2018 Great Lakes Comic Con Exclusive.

Great Lakes Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Mike Zeck. Cobra World Order: Part 6 of 7 - Written by Larry Hama. Art by S. L. Gallant. Cover by Stephen Mooney. Snake in the Grass! Just when G.I. JOE thinks its safe, COBRA reveals another layer to the Cobra World Order, as a close ally is revealed as a traitor. Can G.I. JOE survive this betrayal? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 230ROM VF 8.0

Written by Larry Hama. Art by S. L. Gallant. Cover by Robert Atkins. Trust. Loyalty. These are important facets of secret organizations like G.I. Joe and Cobra. But right now, traitors in each group's midst are ready to strike. Cobra Commander's trusted protégé turns against him, while Duke's wife hides a connection to a mysterious faction. Now, both G.I. Joe and Cobra must face a SNAKE IN THE GRASS! Bullet points: ' A new story arc that could spell doom for G.I. JOE and COBRA! Part of IDW's month-long variant cover program, celebrating the return of ROM! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 269A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama Atkins

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-25CD351-020

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Snake Hunt: Part 4 of 10 - Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by Robert Atkins. Cobra Commander wants a Snake Eyes of his own. The Joes have other ideas. It'll take two armies to settle the dispute! It's all hands on deck for both G.I. JOE and Cobra as living legend Larry Hama and fan-favorite Robert Atkins continue their massive 10-issue event... featuring EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF G.I. JOE! * Fourth chapter of 10-issue mega-event-'SNAKE HUNT'! * Will feature every living Joe from G.I. JOE: ARAH, including never-before-seen origins! * Living legend Larry Hama teams with fan-favorite G.I. JOE: ARAH artist Robert Atkins! * A fantastic new chapter in Snake Eyes lore! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 11

Issues 12N, 16N, 17N, 20, 22-24, 26, 28, 29, and 30N of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG and #16, #24, and #26 grading GD.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Snake Eyes The Origin (2020 IDW) 0A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama Diaz

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-25FE008-004

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Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Paco Diaz. The strangest secret of all… revealed! Find out the origin of Snake Eyes! Discover the true past of Storm Shadow! And get a major revelation about Cobra Commander! It's all here in this special reprint of the classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero tale... first told in G.I. Joe: ARAH #26 and #27! 44 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Snake Eyes The Origin (2020 IDW) 0A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama Diaz

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-25FE008-005

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Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Paco Diaz. The strangest secret of all… revealed! Find out the origin of Snake Eyes! Discover the true past of Storm Shadow! And get a major revelation about Cobra Commander! It's all here in this special reprint of the classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero tale... first told in G.I. Joe: ARAH #26 and #27! 44 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

GI Joe and the Transformers (1987) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4595768011

Newsstand Edition. "Blood on the Tracks!" Story by Michael Higgins. Art by Herb Trimpe and Vince Colletta. Worlds collide, as the Robots in Disguise and A Real American Hero meet for the very first time! When GI Joe unveils a new technology, Cobra wants a piece, but so do the diabolical Decepticons. But when Bumblebee is mistaken as an enemy, could a war between GI Joe and the Autobots be the result? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe Frontline (2002) 1A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama Dorman

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021.

Label #21-21F0204-009

(W) Larry Hama (P) Dan Jurgens (I)Bob Layton (Cover) Dave Dorman FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series. The Concept: G.I.Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action action action. This Issue: It's the year 1994, just after the government mothballed the classic G.I. JOE organization... or did they? Cobra is still up to its dirty tricks, and there's only one group of people qualified to stop them. You can guess who that is! This story arc fills in many of the gaps between G.I. JOE of the 1980's, and the current Image Comics series, and features the return of original G.I. JOE writer, Larry Hama, joined by (Superman and Captain America) artist Dan Jurgens. Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe Frontline (2002) 4 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021.

Label #21-21F3AF0-006

(W) Larry Hama (P) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (C) David Beck In stores the week of January 8th. The Concept: G.I. Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action, action, action! This Issue: The battle at the SILENT CASTLE comes to a head. The G.I.JOE team must do whatever it takes to stop Cobra from unleashing the power of the McGuffin Device. Worse yet, what will happen if they don't? This concludes the story arc by Larry Hama and Dan Jurgens, and finally gives some hints to why Cobra was eventually disbanded in the 90's. FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe Origins (2009) 10A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama Feister

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-25FD14D-014

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Cover by Tom Feister. Part 3 of 3 - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Andrea Mutti. Larry Hama closes out his latest story arc with a bang! The JOES have to retake a U.S. Embassy that is under siege by terrorists, but they have to do it ultra-hush. An unlikely hero emerges to change the outcome and the attitude of the team. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4692837002

"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) 2 VG/FN 5.0

"A Blast from the Past!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Ron Wilson. The story continues from Avengers 129 and the Earth's mightiest heroes are in dire straits! Kang the Conqueror has paralyzed Iron Man, Thor, and the Vision and placed each one inside a Macrobot. Now the three Macrobots are sent to China, the Soviet Union, and the United States to wreck havoc! Kang has also imprisoned Mantis, the Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness in an abandoned Egyptian pyramid as he tries to determine who is the celestial madonna. So that leaves two Avengers, Hawkeye and the Swordsman, plus the ancient pharaoh Rama-Tut to rescue the Avengers and save the world! In his finest hour with the Avengers, can the Swordsman lead the team to victory or will tragedy strike? Simply a great story with a powerful ending. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 19 (1st series) featuring Rama-Tut. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Chillers (1975) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Right Side Edge has gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0603518007

68-page giant. "The Gravesend Gorgon" (script by Carl Wessler, art by Alfredo Alcala); "The Monster of Hedgewood Moor" (script by Larry Lieber, art by M. Ripoll G); "The Lagoon Creature of Rising Sun"; "The Fountain" (script by Ralph Alphonso, art by Adolfo Buylla); "The Girl Who Couldn't Die" (reprinted from Adventure in Terror 6); "The Borrowed Face" (script by Wessler, art by Dave Gibbons); "From Out of the Past" (reprinted from Astonishing Tales 49); "Gilt-Edged Gnomes" (script by Doug Moench, art by Mike Lombo); and "Next Stop Eternity" (reprinted from Adventure Into Mystery 3). Two framing pages (art by Tom Palmer?). Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Conan (1974) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4528249015

Final issue. All reprints. Written by Roy Thomas, Michael Moorcock, and James Cawthorn. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Sal Buscema. New cover art by Jack Kirby, John Romita, and Joe Sinnott. A Sword Called Stormbringer!; Conan saves Zephra's life, fights against and later with Elric; Conan fights to save Hyborea and Melnibone from Queen Xiombarg. Bullpen Bulletins; Stan Lee talks about 7-Eleven Slurpee cups. The Incredible Hulk and the Twins of Evil! Hostess Fruit Pies ad, art by John Romita. Ad for the Special Edition Treasury of MGM's Marvelous Wizard of Oz, art by John Romita. Written by Roy Thomas, Michael Moorcock, and James Cawthorn. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Sal Buscema. The Green Empress of Melnibone; Conan and Elric have an un-easy truce while they ride to the sunken city known as Yagala; Once there they have to face Xiombarg, Prince Gaynor the Damned, Kulan-Gath and Terhali. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gil Kane, Tom Palmer, and Bernie Wrightson. The Blood of the Dragon!; Kalligor desires to marry the Baron's daughter and so he rides to kill the Hydragon and win her hand. FOOM ad. Marvel Freezesicle Molds ad. 68 pages, full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Creatures (1974) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727469015

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 Fantastic Four (1974) 3 CGC 6.0

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Label #4727467022

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 Fantastic Four (1974) 4 VG/FN 5.0

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 Fantastic Four (1974) 5 FN/VF 7.0

The FF must team-up with the Inhumans and the Black Panther to stop the menacing Psycho Man in "Divide and Conquer!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Plus, the FF battles the Mad Thinker and his Awesome Android in a representation of Fantastic Four #15. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. 64 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 6 CGC 9.0

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Reprint of Fantastic Four Annual #6. As Reed, Johnny, and Ben venture into the Negative Zone to face off with the ever dangerous Annihilus, Sue gives birth to her and Reed's son (Franklin). "Let There be Life!" Guest-starring Crystal of the Inhumans. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. 64 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Kid Colt (1975) 2 FN+ 6.5

New Kid Colt stories: "Showdown at Steer's Skull!" and "Battle at Blood Creek!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta. Kid Colt reprints: "Six-Guns Can Talk" (from issue 75; art by Jack Keller), "The Menace of Bulldog Yates" (from issue 103; art by Keller), "KId Colt, Coward" (from issue 108; art by Keller), and an untitled story from issue 35. Also in this issue: "When a Man's Afraid" (from issue 99; script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck?) and "Lawmen Never Die" (from issue 108; art by Sol Brodsky?). New Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 1 CGC 8.5

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"Ship of Fiends!" Guest-starring Dracula. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Aunt May has been stricken by a deadly new strain of the flu for which there is not a vaccine available in the United States. However, a doctor is currently bringing the vaccine to America via ocean liner. Since Aunt May might not have enough time to wait for it, the wall-crawler borrows a skycraft from the Fantastic Four and heads out to sea to retrieve the vaccine. But other people want that vaccine too, namely the Maggia and Dracula! It's a great 3-way battle on-board the S.S. Wendell. Cameo appearances by Equinox and the Human Torch. One subplot from this issue continues in Marvel Team-Up 23. (Note: This story was reprinted in 1994 in Spider-Man vs. Dracula 1.) This issue contains a 2-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the plans for the Giant-Size Spider-Man series. Back up story: "On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Steve Ditko. The Human Torch searches for Spider-Man. Very early appearance of Spider-Man. Reprinted from Strange Tales Annual 2. (Notes: This issue does not contain any art by John Byrne as mentioned in the Overstreet price guide. The Official Index to the Amazing Spider-Man issue 6 confirms that. This issue includes a full-page ad for Giant-Size Spider-Man 2 guest-starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu.) 64 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CGC 9.0

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3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CGC 8.5

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Label #4728754003

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 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 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.