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Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 189 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4508527014

Cover art by John Romita. From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Spider-Man vs. Kraven the Hunter and Vulture II; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #49. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 190D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4490148010

Direct Edition. Reprints Spider-Man # 50. First appearance of the Kingpin in "Spider-Man No More." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mickey Demeo. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Romita cover. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 209 CGC 9.4 SS Stan Lee/Zeck

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on Michael Zeck on 10/10/2015.

Label #2512773021

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Punisher Strikes Twice! starring Spider-Man, Jackel, and the Punisher, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #129. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 1) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Marvel Balls, and Crocktor Strange, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 217 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4508527018

Cover art by Mike Zeck. Big Apple Battleground! starring Spider-Man, The Punisher (Partial Origin), and Hitman, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #175. Doom Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry!, script and pencils by Fred Hembeck, inks by Joe Albelo; Doom asks Spider-Ham to help him reconnect with a young man who he has treated like a son but Spidey finds out the root of the problem is that the good Ducktor has thrown the poor boy's mother in jail for having served stuffing at a dinner when Doom had specifically requested mashed potatoes. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 220 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4508527017

Cover art by Mike Zeck. Stalkers In the Shadows starring Spider-Man, the Punisher, Cloak, Dagger, the Black Cat, Jean DeWolff, and Boomerang, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jim Mooney; reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #81. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 70-79 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN- to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 80, 83, 95, 97, 101, 102, 114-116 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variant #82. Most will grade in the GD to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 63-65, 67, 70, 74, 76, 80, 81 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variant #82. Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range, with #76 grading at FR.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 16, 36, 40, 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 61, 62 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 76, 91, 93, 95, 97, 101, 102, 111-113 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR/GD to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 82, 84-87, 88PIZ, 89 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variants 80, 81, 83. Most will grade in the GD+ to VG/FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 72-81 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 62-71 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 52-61 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 90-97, 101, 102 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 80-89 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN- to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 60-69 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 50-59 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 6

Issues 3, 5, 10 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); 2, 4 of Marvel Collectors Item Classics (1966); and Marvel Super Heroes (1966 Marvel One-Shot) 1. Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 8

Issues 2, 3, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR to GD+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 8

Issues 126, 147, 170-172, 185, 189, and 190 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0241789021

"The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 VG 4.0

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"As Those Who Will Not See!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger is cleaning up the Baxter Building following last issue's battle, when Ben Grimm and his girlfriend return home. The Thing immediately sees the Puppet Master and wants to talk to him! Phillip Masters says he might be able to restore Alicia's eyesight at his old Pennsylvania laboratory. So Ben, Alicia, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master fly to the Keystone State in the fantasti-car. But Alicia's step-father has a very thoughtful accomplice hiding in his old lab! Can the wall-crawler and the idol of millions avoid disaster vs. the Mad Thinker and Puppet Master? Origin of the Puppet Master. (Notes: This story explains how Phillip Masters came to be Alicia's stepfather. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One #9. The Mad Thinker appears next in Iron Man #74. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #13.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

"The Man-Killer Moves at Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Cat. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jim Mooney. The Cat (aka Greer Nelson) comes to New York City to recruit the web-slinger -- for a fight against Man-Killer! Apparently, the Man-Killer murdered a politician in Chicago, and now she's in the Big Apple to do likewise. But Spider-Man and the future Tigra have a plan to stick it to the Man-Killer! First appearance of Man-Killer. (Notes: The Cat appears in this story between issues #3 and #4 of the Cat (1972) title. The Cat becomes Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures (1974) #1.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 VF- 7.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 FN+ 6.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3984992007

"Time Bomb!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. At the hands of Kang the Conqueror, the wall-crawler and Iron Man have gone down to defeat in the 23rd century. Kang adds Shell-head to his collection of captured avengers, while Spider-Man finds the time portal and escapes back to 1973! Unfortunately, Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man has planted three reverse-time radiation bombs in Japan, Greece, and Venezuela -- which must be disarmed! So the web-slinger enlists the aid of Johnny Storm to foil Zarrko's master plan! Will the Human Torch and Spider-Man complete their globe-trotting mission in time? And who will rescue the Avengers three hundred years in the future? Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue was published the same month as the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

"Time Bomb!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. At the hands of Kang the Conqueror, the wall-crawler and Iron Man have gone down to defeat in the 23rd century. Kang adds Shell-head to his collection of captured avengers, while Spider-Man finds the time portal and escapes back to 1973! Unfortunately, Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man has planted three reverse-time radiation bombs in Japan, Greece, and Venezuela -- which must be disarmed! So the web-slinger enlists the aid of Johnny Storm to foil Zarrko's master plan! Will the Human Torch and Spider-Man complete their globe-trotting mission in time? And who will rescue the Avengers three hundred years in the future? Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue was published the same month as the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 11 VF- 7.5

"The Doomsday Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Inhumans. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man's quest to rescue the Avengers continues...and the next stop on his journey is Attilan -- the home of the Inhumans! Upon entering the Great Refuge, the web-slinger explains his plight to Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, and Triton. And with help from Maximus (of all people), the five heroes teleport to the 23rd century and resume the battle vs. Kang and Zarrko! Is there another time left to save the Avengers and the 20th century? Cameo appearances by Omega, Jarvis, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Thor. (Notes: Kang appears next in Avengers 128 & 129 to begin the Celestial Madonna saga. This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #27. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Dracula Lives magazine.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 VF 8.0

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4340498008

Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 17 VF 8.0

Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN/VF 7.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN+ 6.5

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN 6.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 19 FN+ 6.5

Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in "The Coming of Stegron the Dinosaur Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Ka-Zar battle Stegron in the Savage Land. First appearance of Stegron. (The wall-crawler previously visited the Savage Land in Amazing Spider-Man 104. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #90 Hercules.) Note: First appearance of Stegron. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 22 VF- 7.5

Spider-Man and Hawkeye battle Quasimodo the Living Computer in "The Messiah Machine!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. (Quasimodo previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 14 and appears next in Fantastic Four 202. The letters page includes an essay explaining the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #92, Byrrah.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 23 VF 8.0

Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch and Iceman battle Equinox, the Thermodynamic Man, in "The Night of the Frozen Inferno." This story is a continuation from a subplot in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Angel, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl. (Equinox returns to battle Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #59. Iceman appears next in Giant-Size X-Men #1. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #28, Hawkeye.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4640504009

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"For A Few Fists More!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Iron Fist and Spider-Man battle Drom the Backwards Man! If Spider-Man and the Living Weapon can reverse time, they will straighten out the backwards man! (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Iron Fist and Spider-Man, and was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #18. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio.) This issue 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 31 VF+ 8.5

"For A Few Fists More!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Iron Fist and Spider-Man battle Drom the Backwards Man! If Spider-Man and the Living Weapon can reverse time, they will straighten out the backwards man! (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Iron Fist and Spider-Man, and was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #18. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio.) This issue 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 31 FN/VF 7.0

"For A Few Fists More!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Iron Fist and Spider-Man battle Drom the Backwards Man! If Spider-Man and the Living Weapon can reverse time, they will straighten out the backwards man! (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Iron Fist and Spider-Man, and was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #18. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio.) This issue 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 32 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4672752021

"All the Fires in Hell!" Guest-starring the Human Torch and the Son of Satan. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Johnny Storm and the Son of Satan battle a supernatural force that has possessed Wyatt Wingfoot! But once the inner demonic rage consumes Hellstrom, Johnny gets more than he bargained for! Will the Human Torch be able to save Wyatt...and survive the Son of Satan's fury? Cameo appearance by the Thing. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4340499007

1st printing. "Blood Church!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Human Torch, and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. Unless Dr. Strange and the Human Torch defeat the demonic hordes of the deranged, self-styled prophet Jeremiah, Valkyrie will die! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts and old Hot-Head free Valkyrie in time? Cameo appearance by Clea. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 36 pages. Note: Hasbro reprinted this issue with Marvel Greatest Battles Comic Packs: included in the Spider-Man and Captain Britain pack. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 VF 8.0

"Once Upon a Time, in a Castle" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. At some point in high school, Peter Parker probably read Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein." At no point though did Peter think he might someday team up with Victor Frankenstein's creation! But due to a strange series of events, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself across the Atlantic Ocean, in the Balkans, and inside the castle of the evil Baron von Shtupf...with only one friend by his side: the Frankenstein monster! It's a literary team up for the ages as the wondrous wall-crawler and the man-monster from the pages of a 19th century novel join forces...to save the world! Cameo appearance by the Man-Wolf. (Notes: Frankenstein previously appeared in Frankenstein Monster 18. This issue includes a 2-page retelling of the origin of Frankenstein's monster.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 FN/VF 7.0

"Once Upon a Time, in a Castle" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. At some point in high school, Peter Parker probably read Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein." At no point though did Peter think he might someday team up with Victor Frankenstein's creation! But due to a strange series of events, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself across the Atlantic Ocean, in the Balkans, and inside the castle of the evil Baron von Shtupf...with only one friend by his side: the Frankenstein monster! It's a literary team up for the ages as the wondrous wall-crawler and the man-monster from the pages of a 19th century novel join forces...to save the world! Cameo appearance by the Man-Wolf. (Notes: Frankenstein previously appeared in Frankenstein Monster 18. This issue includes a 2-page retelling of the origin of Frankenstein's monster.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 41 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097675021

"A Witch in Time!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. The Scarlet Witch is going back in time! To the one place any witch would never want to go...1692 Salem, Massachusetts! What has possessed Wanda to travel to an abandoned castle in Latveria and rendezvous with Doctor Doom's time machine and a deranged 17th century preacher? The Scarlet Witch knows she's in trouble against Cotton Mather and sends a desperate plea for help back to New York. Who will answer her plea? The Amazing Spider-Man! Can the web-slinger save Wanda from a horrible fate...or will the Salem Witch Trials claim another victim? Cameo appearance by the Vision. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #14 Spider-Man.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4550601023

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"A Past Gone Mad!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. If the Dark Rider can beat Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch, does Spider-man have a chance? Flashback cameo by Reed Richards. (Note: This issue includes a brief retelling of Doctor Doom's origin, as well as a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko (and guest-starring Mary Jane Watson). The letters page contains a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney, and Marvel Value Stamp Series B #46 Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 43 VF- 7.5

"A Past Gone Mad!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. If the Dark Rider can beat Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch, does Spider-man have a chance? Flashback cameo by Reed Richards. (Note: This issue includes a brief retelling of Doctor Doom's origin, as well as a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko (and guest-starring Mary Jane Watson). The letters page contains a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney, and Marvel Value Stamp Series B #46 Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.