Comic books April 1976, graded by CGC

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"Whodunit!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In shocking fashion the co-developer of the Worldwide Habitual Offender database is found murdered in his research lab! And the task of finding the killer falls to none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! The web-slinger scours the city searching for suspects! But the trail of clues leads back to the lab! Who is the killer? Who indeed! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 530,714; average paid circulation 273,773. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 132. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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30 cent cover variant with starburst price style. "Whodunit!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 132. Cover price $0.30.

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30 cent cover price variant with regular price box. The Madbomb story continues in "The Rocks are Burning!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Letter to the editor from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #78 (Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith). Kirby/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.30.

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Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special Movie issue. Cover by Ken Barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by John David Warner. Iron fist stars in "Bridge of Sorrow, Bridge of Pain!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Killers in Review!" A look at Sam Peckinpah and the martial arts by John David Warner. "The Dragon Flies!" An article by David Kraft. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger and the White Tiger star in "Revenge is the Jack of Hearts, Tiger!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts (2nd appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Gil Kane and Rico Rival. Includes a B&W poster of Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Ernie Chan. "The Real Batman Dies Next!" script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ernie Chan; At a costume fund raiser, a man dressed as Batman dies in Bruce Wayne's arms; His cowl is removed, and he is identified as Lt. Bucky Dunlop; the words "The Real Batman Dies Next!" appear to have been tattooed on his forehead; Gordon is there, and orders all in attendance, including Bruce, to remain behind. "Peal of the Devil-Bell!" starring Man-Bat, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Britt Langstrom (Kirk's sister) finds Francine (Kirk's wife) strapped to a bed, and she frees her, but Francine changes into a humanoid bat. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Shazam!, art by Curt Swan. Justice For All Includes Children 2 public service announcement, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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"Five Characters in Search of a Madman!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm is struggling to cope with his return to normal life. Does he secretly wish to still be the Thing? In the meantime, his replacement was terrific against the Wrecker last issue. It looks like Reed made a great choice in adding Power Man to the FF... that is until Luke Cage attacks the Invisible Girl! What has possessed Luke to attack Sue and then the rest of the Fantastic Four?! (Notes: One plotline from this issue sets up the story in Fantastic Four Annual 11. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

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"Last Night Fall Forever" This last issue in the series features the Return of the New Gods as Parademons attack New Genesis. Includes first appearance of Orion's new costume. Script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Vosburg. Cover price $0.30.

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68-page giant; all reprints. "The Stolen Identities," script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel (from Adventure 270 in 1960). Wonder Woman stars in "The Talking Lion" (from Sensation Comics 17 in 1943), script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Frank Godwin ; Wonder Woman takes Bobby to the zoo, where they meet Steve Trevor and his niece; The two kids discover that one of the lions can talk. "Attack of the Crocodile-Men, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson (from Hawkman 7 in 1965); When Shiera is teleported out of the museum, Hawkman traces the radiation to Egypt and the secret lair of the Criminal Alliance of the World. The Golden Age Flash stars in "The City of Shifting Sand" (from All-Flash Comics 22 in 1946 with new 1976 art by Edgar Bercasio), script by John Broome, art by Edgar Bercasio; At the annual meeting of the Liar's Club , Jay Garrick relates a strange tale of the Flash and his battle against deadly sand...sand that hates human beings! Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Superman stars in a one-page public service announceement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). New Ernie Chan cover. Cover price $0.50.

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25 cent regular edition. His masters sent him to capture the Inhumans...and Shatterstar always delivers! Featuring: 17 page Inhumans story "The Doom Called Shatterstar!" Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton; Crystal; Lockjaw]; Guest: Falzon; Iridia; Murius (Intro, flashback); Quicksilver (cameo); Villain: Shatterstar; Makus (Intro, cameo); Maximus (cameo); Aiero (cameo); Falcona (cameo); Leonus (cameo); Kree Supreme Science Council (flashback); Phae-Dor (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

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"Holocaust!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Cover by Gil Kane. Iron Fist must put a stop to Radion the Atomic Man's rampage or the city of London will be consumed in nuclear fire. But what good is kung fu against a man whose strength can rend steel? Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

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"Holocaust!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Cover by Gil Kane. Iron Fist must put a stop to Radion the Atomic Man's rampage or the city of London will be consumed in nuclear fire. But what good is kung fu against a man whose strength can rend steel? Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Ernie Chan. "Sherlock Stalks the Joker!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; The Joker's latest crime spree has him matching wits with Clive Sigerson, an actor convinced that he is his starring role - Sherlock Holmes! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Ernie Chan. "Sherlock Stalks the Joker!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; The Joker's latest crime spree has him matching wits with Clive Sigerson, an actor convinced that he is his starring role - Sherlock Holmes! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Ernie Chan. "Sherlock Stalks the Joker!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; The Joker's latest crime spree has him matching wits with Clive Sigerson, an actor convinced that he is his starring role - Sherlock Holmes! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Al Milgrom. "Into the Maw of Madness!," script by Steve Gerber, art by Al Milgrom; The Guardians discover a gigantic cosmic vampire sustaining itself by devouring planets and feeding off the energies of exploding galaxies; A young Mercurian girl, Nikki, is picked up by the Guardians. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by George Wildman. Cloud Clods starring Popeye, Swee'Pea, Nimbo, and Claude the Cloud King, who steals all the clouds and holds them for ransom. Gentlemen Prefer To Duel text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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"And Be a Villain!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. A quiet evening at the Baxter Building is disrupted by the Sub-Mariner's crashing through an upper floor window! The Prince of Atlantis is near death! What has happened to the Avenging Son? After Reed Richards provides emergency care to his erstwhile foe, Prince Namor explains. The vindictive Victor Von Doom ambushed Namor and disabled his protective suit! And now the dejected Sub-Mariner must serve Doctor Doom or else! But the Fantastic Four vow to stop their long-time adversary! Even if that means taking the battle to Latveria next issue! Meanwhile on a rooftop near the Baxter Building, the Human Torch encounters a new costumed vigilante! Is the mysterious Shroud a friend or foe? First appearance of the Shroud. Flashback cameos by Medusa and Triton. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner returns to his familiar green trunks (costume) in this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #67 the Amazing Spider-Man. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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"And Be a Villain!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. A quiet evening at the Baxter Building is disrupted by the Sub-Mariner's crashing through an upper floor window! The Prince of Atlantis is near death! What has happened to the Avenging Son? After Reed Richards provides emergency care to his erstwhile foe, Prince Namor explains. The vindictive Victor Von Doom ambushed Namor and disabled his protective suit! And now the dejected Sub-Mariner must serve Doctor Doom or else! But the Fantastic Four vow to stop their long-time adversary! Even if that means taking the battle to Latveria next issue! Meanwhile on a rooftop near the Baxter Building, the Human Torch encounters a new costumed vigilante! Is the mysterious Shroud a friend or foe? First appearance of the Shroud. Flashback cameos by Medusa and Triton. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner returns to his familiar green trunks (costume) in this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #67 the Amazing Spider-Man. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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"And Be a Villain!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. A quiet evening at the Baxter Building is disrupted by the Sub-Mariner's crashing through an upper floor window! The Prince of Atlantis is near death! What has happened to the Avenging Son? After Reed Richards provides emergency care to his erstwhile foe, Prince Namor explains. The vindictive Victor Von Doom ambushed Namor and disabled his protective suit! And now the dejected Sub-Mariner must serve Doctor Doom or else! But the Fantastic Four vow to stop their long-time adversary! Even if that means taking the battle to Latveria next issue! Meanwhile on a rooftop near the Baxter Building, the Human Torch encounters a new costumed vigilante! Is the mysterious Shroud a friend or foe? First appearance of the Shroud. Flashback cameos by Medusa and Triton. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner returns to his familiar green trunks (costume) in this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #67 the Amazing Spider-Man. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Fury of Firelord!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns), inks by Joe Sinnott (finished art); Plot assist by Marv Wolfman; The Asgardians are in Jane's apartment, when news comes on of Firelord leading a rebellion in Costa Verde; In Asgard, Igron is now Odin's advisor, and Balder believes Odin to now be insane; Back on Earth, Thor and Jane Foster fight the rebels and Firelord, until Thor falls under the Gypsy's spell like Firelord. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Hildegarde. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp sereis B #73 (Dr. Strange) and a statement of ownership: average print run 388,446; average paid circulation 197,216. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Christmas Issue - "Merry Christmas, X-Men!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Dave Cockrum cover. It's the Holiday Season and the residents of Xavier's School for the Gifted are about to receive a most unexpected surprise...the mutant hunting Sentinels have returned! But why have these robotic giants attacked now, and who is pulling their strings? The answer will leave the X-Men speechless. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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Christmas Issue - "Merry Christmas, X-Men!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Dave Cockrum cover. It's the Holiday Season and the residents of Xavier's School for the Gifted are about to receive a most unexpected surprise...the mutant hunting Sentinels have returned! But why have these robotic giants attacked now, and who is pulling their strings? The answer will leave the X-Men speechless. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Luis Dominguez. Strangler in Paradise, script by Carl Wessler, art by Romy Gamboa. What Did You Do With My Body?, script by George Kashdan (as Jack Kelly), art by Rico Rival. Scream of Fear, script by George Kashdan, art by Frank Redondo. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Jim Starlin. "A Trollish Tale!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), inks by Steve Leialoha (finished art); Pip takes center-stage in this 'Trollish Tale'; Marvel's most dastardly troll runs into trouble at a cabaret, when performer Heater Delight catches his eye; But before love can bloom, Pip must take on Pro-Boscis, Heater's unrelenting, (and entirely cruel), owner; This issue contains the origin of Pip the Troll, though it may not be accurate. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.