Comic books October 1973, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $299.00 Paper: White Label #20-00DE997-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Betrayal!" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 3 of 8. Guest-starring the Defenders. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Story continues from Defenders 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes visit Dr. Strange's townhouse in Greenwich Village and request permission to enter, but Wong slams the door in their faces! After an angry Thor breaks down the door, the Avengers storm inside, but a mystic spell sweeps them back out onto the street! Meanwhile gathered around the Orb of Agamotto, the Defenders put together a plan to find the six pieces of the Evil Eye. However, in the dark realm, Loki has grown suspicious of his dreadful ally! And contacts the Avengers to tell them about the Defenders' search for the ancient instrument from Avalon! So the die is cast! And the blockbuster battles are about to begin! Flashback cameos by Prester John, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Human Torch to recap the history of the Evil Eye. Next Chapter: "The Silver Surfer vs. the Vision and the Scarlet Witch" The Avengers-Defenders Clash kicks into high gear as members of both teams span the globe to searching for the Evil Eye! And the first showdown features two of the most popular Marvel super-heroes of the 1970's! The Silver Surfer arrives in French Polynesia and plunges into the island's indigenous volcano to look for the Evil Eye. But the cosmic sky-rider's probing triggers a volcanic eruption! The fiery blast knocks a passing quinjet out of the sky and nearly kills the Scarlet Witch! Needless to say, this act enrages the synthezoid avenger! And in the heart of the raging volcano, the Vision and the Silver Surfer fight for the Evil Eye! Story continues in Defenders 9. (Notes: The Evil Eye previously appeared in Fantastic Four 54. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. A reprint edition exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $315.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023, Lou Ferrigno on 11/4/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-063 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $170.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-049 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Target: Tomorrow!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. In stunning fashion the Miracle Man has opened a deep fissure in the earth's crust and dumped Wyatt and the Fantastic Four inside! If the heroes manage to break out, they will face a raging tornado next! Wow, the Miracle Man looks invincible! Is there any hope for Ben, Johnny, Medusa, and Wyatt? It may take a miracle! Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and Franklin. (Notes: The Miracle Man appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 8. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $235.00 Paper: White Label #17-4049963-049 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $199.00 Paper: White Label #0010445-AB-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $379.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #19-21F9F84-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.37) will be charged at checkout.

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $133.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #17-23F73E3-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.99) will be charged at checkout.

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $160.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-053 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $214.34 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #0001905-AA-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.43) will be charged at checkout.

Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner in "Mayhem is the Men-Fish!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Wayne Howard. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner battle Tiger Shark and Doctor Dorcas. Flashback cameos by Llyra and the Hulk. (Tiger Shark next appears in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 249. This issue also includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 3.0 $120.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Sigs: Roy Thomas on 8/23/2019 & Jim Steranko on 10/18/2019. Small piece of tape on interior back cover. Label #19-3FC05E0-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

This series contains slightly edited reprints. Cover art by Jim Steranko. Beware... The Deadly Dreadnought!, script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Roy Thomas (dialogue), art by Jim Steranko; While the AUTOFAC computer works out the true identity of the Supreme Hydra, Fury plans to have Bronson transport Laura to SHIELD's West coast HQ; In the Personal Effects Dept. Fury is given a new weapons-laden outfit; Just in time-- as moments later, he's attacked by The Dreadnought, a deadly 8-foot-tall HYDRA killer robot. Death-Trap!, script and art by Jim Steranko; The Heli-Carrier takes on a number of VIP's, as well as Prof. Trojak and his "Q-Ray" for a demonstration; But Trojak is really a HYDRA agent, and his oversized machine has been used to smuggle several HYDRA thugs aboard! In addition to these dangers, Fury must also cope with his 3 best friends, who've been hypnotized to kill him. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $80.00 Paper: Off white Label #21-31C4038-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Baptism of Fire!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Papa Jambo trains Jericho Drumm to be Brother VooDoo; Brother VooDoo then returns and stops Damballah, the Serpent God. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 1.5 $42.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Large piece missing from 15th page, does not affect story. INCOMPLETE. Label #23-0AE1106-099 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.26) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (alterations). "Rise, Thou Killer Whale," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Perlin; Namor follows Virago the She-Beast back to this dimension to continue their battle; Namor and his Atlantean guard are able to drive her off; However, Virago inadvertently frees Orka and together they decide to mount a combined attack against Atlantis; Namor and Tamara find themselves overwhelmed and Orka's killer whales cause a lot of devastation in Atlantis. Tales of Atlantis back-up story, "The Sword in the Throne!", with Kamuu II (guest-star) and Zartra II (introduction), script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $125.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #19-2B70D54-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"To Kill a Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The slayers have finally tracked Dracula back to his layer, but can even this fierce team of vampire hunters destroy the most powerful vampire to ever stalk the earth? Plus, the origin of Blade! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $110.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Howard Chaykin on 3/11/2017 & Denny O'Neil & Marv Wolfman on 4/29/2017. Label #18-089E087-074 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

End of Edgar Rice Burroughs adaptations. John Carter Warlord of Mars stars in "Reunion!" Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Sal Amendola (?). David Innes stars in "The Trap." Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dan Green. Ironwolf preview pin-up by Howard Chaykin. Chaykin cover. Cover price $0.20.