Comic books May 1976, graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 156 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4657041006

"On a Clear Day, You Can See...The Mirage!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Wedding bells ring in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As Peter's former girlfriend (Betty Brant) and the web-slinger's future foe (Ned Leeds aka the Hobgoblin) tie the knot! The joyous ceremony proceeds as planned until a wedding crasher shows up! The Mirage! And he's not just looking for free hors d'oeuvres! Can the wall-crawler see through the Mirage and restore Betty and Ned's happy day? First Appearance of the Mirage. Appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The Mirage appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 96. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #83 the Incredible Hulk. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 133. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"On a Clear Day, You Can See...The Mirage!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Wedding bells ring in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As Peter's former girlfriend (Betty Brant) and the web-slinger's future foe (Ned Leeds aka the Hobgoblin) tie the knot! The joyous ceremony proceeds as planned until a wedding crasher shows up! The Mirage! And he's not just looking for free hors d'oeuvres! Can the wall-crawler see through the Mirage and restore Betty and Ned's happy day? First Appearance of the Mirage. Appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The Mirage appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 96. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #83 the Incredible Hulk. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 133. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Crisis on Other-Earth!" Part 5 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Story continues from Avengers 144 (part 4). In stunning fashion Hugh Jones has transported both the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme back to the Squadron's home world! Where none other than Nelson Rockefeller is the President! However, the President is wearing something very troubling on his head...the Serpent Crown! Realizing the evil of the crown, the Vision steals it from President Rockefeller, and the Avengers quickly escape into the streets. But the serpent crown is powerful indeed and begins to exert influence on the avenger who's carrying it...the Scarlet Witch! Unfortunately, Wanda falls prey to the crown's mental onslaught and then falls into the hands of the Golden Archer, Lady Lark, and Hyperion. But what happens next...may be the synthezoid avenger's finest hour! As the Vision puts on an incredible display of his powers vs. the Squadron Supreme! A classic issue for the fans of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Moondragon, Thor, and the Two-Gun Kid. Flashback cameos by Nomad and the Serpent Squad to recap the events of Captain America 181. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #76 the Hulk. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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Crisis on Other-Earth!" Part 5 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Story continues from Avengers 144 (part 4). In stunning fashion Hugh Jones has transported both the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme back to the Squadron's home world! Where none other than Nelson Rockefeller is the President! However, the President is wearing something very troubling on his head...the Serpent Crown! Realizing the evil of the crown, the Vision steals it from President Rockefeller, and the Avengers quickly escape into the streets. But the serpent crown is powerful indeed and begins to exert influence on the avenger who's carrying it...the Scarlet Witch! Unfortunately, Wanda falls prey to the crown's mental onslaught and then falls into the hands of the Golden Archer, Lady Lark, and Hyperion. But what happens next...may be the synthezoid avenger's finest hour! As the Vision puts on an incredible display of his powers vs. the Squadron Supreme! A classic issue for the fans of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Moondragon, Thor, and the Two-Gun Kid. Flashback cameos by Nomad and the Serpent Squad to recap the events of Captain America 181. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #76 the Hulk. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita Sr. Belit guest stars in Lord of the Lions!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Jungle & lost city; Origin of Amra & Shulo (black lion), Tindaga dies; Conan saves Maketa. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 89 (Stan Lee). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Twinkie Takers. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories in this issue include: As Ye Sow... by Bruce Jones and Luis Bermejo; Kui by Alex Toth; The Super-Abnormal Phenomena Survival Kit! by Jim Stenstrum and John Severin; The Shadow of the Axe! by Dave Sim and Russ Heath; Visitation at Pliny Marsh by Gerry Boudreau and Martin Salvador; and The Pit in the Living Room Floor! by Budd Lewis and Joaquin Blasquez. Includes the 1975 Warren Awards. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $1.00.

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Super-Heroes vs. Monsters featuring Superman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Marry Marvel, and the soldiers of "The War That Time Forgot." Cover price $0.50.

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Stories in this issue include: The Demons of Jedediah Pan by Bill Dubay and Jose Ortiz; Father Creator by Bill DuBay and Paul Neary; Merlin: A Secret King by Budd Lewis and Gonzalo Mayo; and The Expedition by Budd Lewis and Leopold Sanchez. Includes the 1975 Warren Awards by Bill DuBay. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.00.

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"A Sky-Full of Fear!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Reed designs an exo-skeleton for Ben, so the Thing can return to the Fantastic Four. Now Mr. Fantastic and the new Thing take off in hot pursuit of the rampaging Power Man! Who is secretly manipulating Luke Cage? Alicia Masters seems to know! When she confronts her step-father in the slammer, Power Man busts in and grabs both her and the Puppet Master! And in the skies high above the prison, Ben Grimm and Luke Cage lock up in a titanic battle with Alicia's life hanging in the balance! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bill Mantlo. This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #90 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

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"A Sky-Full of Fear!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Reed designs an exo-skeleton for Ben, so the Thing can return to the Fantastic Four. Now Mr. Fantastic and the new Thing take off in hot pursuit of the rampaging Power Man! Who is secretly manipulating Luke Cage? Alicia Masters seems to know! When she confronts her step-father in the slammer, Power Man busts in and grabs both her and the Puppet Master! And in the skies high above the prison, Ben Grimm and Luke Cage lock up in a titanic battle with Alicia's life hanging in the balance! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bill Mantlo. This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #90 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. Twinkieless Gotham City Hostess Twinkies starring Batman and Penguin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Steal, Flash, Steal!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Mirror Master has used mesmerizing mirrors to make Flash believe he is a crook; The Flash commits several robberies before an assist from Dexter Myles, masquerading as Heat Wave, shows the Flash he is not a crook and allows him to capture Mirror Master. To Kill a Star!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Green Lantern is chasing the Ravagers, who attempt to kill the sun of Jotham, but he uses the nuclear reactors of a space ship to kick up the fusion activity of the sun. Ad for pajamas and other DC super-hero merchandise. Batman and More Secret Origins of Super-Villains tabloid ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Ricardo Villagran. Batman and Twinkieless Gotham City Hostess snack cakes ad. "Paid In Full," script by Jack Oleck, art by Frank Robbins; A wanted criminal takes refuge with a witch, whom he then kills; Her cat grows to giant size and kills him in return. "Death Pulls the Strings!", script by Bill Finger, art by Nestor Redondo; A puppeteer uses real little people as his marionettes, then murders them when they rebel. Cain's Game Room cartoon, script by Don Edwing, art by Dave Manak. Justice For All Includes Children 3 public service announcement, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman teaches the concept of "innocent until proven guilty." Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 146,000; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 118.966. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Ricardo Villagran. Batman and Twinkieless Gotham City Hostess snack cakes ad. "Paid In Full," script by Jack Oleck, art by Frank Robbins; A wanted criminal takes refuge with a witch, whom he then kills; Her cat grows to giant size and kills him in return. "Death Pulls the Strings!", script by Bill Finger, art by Nestor Redondo; A puppeteer uses real little people as his marionettes, then murders them when they rebel. Cain's Game Room cartoon, script by Don Edwing, art by Dave Manak. Justice For All Includes Children 3 public service announcement, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman teaches the concept of "innocent until proven guilty." Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 146,000; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 118.966. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

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The Hulk must first contend with Samson "...and S.H.I.E.L.D. shall Follow!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Nick Fury cameo. Story by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton. The Hulk must once again battle the mighty Doc Samson (they have fought most recently in Hulk #141 and #193). But, this time the good doctor has not come alone. 36 pages. Includes a Marvel Value Stamp of Conan the Barbarian. Cover price $0.25.

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The Invaders/Liberty Legion Crossover: Part 3 of 4 - "…And Let the Battle Begin!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Story continued from Marvel Premiere (1972) #29. The Invaders are being mind-controlled by the Red Skull. Bucky has assembled a team of America's homefront heroes - The Patriot (Jeffrey Mace), Red Raven, the Thin Man, the Whizzer, Miss America, Jack Frost and the Blue Diamond – to save his friends and America. It's the Invaders vs. the Liberty Legion with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance. Story continued in Marvel Premiere (1972) #30. Cover price $0.25.

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1st appearance of Blizzard in "The Gentleman's Name is Blizzard!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Frank Giacoia. The Blizzard breaks into the Stark International Long Island plant to steal the Climatron! Can Iron Man defeat the Blizzard before his armor is frozen solid? First appearance of Gregor Shapanka as the Blizzard. He was previously the villain called Jack Frost. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #84. There exists a scarce 30-cent variant of this issue.) Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. The Black Panther stars in the Panther versus the Klan part 3, "A Cross Burning Darkly, Blackening the Night, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Bob McLeod; Sherrif Tate gives the details of Angela's death; The Panther interrupts a Klan rally. Letter from comics creator Mark Gasper. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. The Black Panther stars in the Panther versus the Klan part 3, "A Cross Burning Darkly, Blackening the Night, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Bob McLeod; Sherrif Tate gives the details of Angela's death; The Panther interrupts a Klan rally. Letter from comics creator Mark Gasper. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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25 cent edition. Night of the Huntress! - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by unknown, Tom Palmer and John Romita, Sr. (alterations). Featuring Kraven the Hunter taking on Tigra! It's hunter vs. huntress in the arena of sudden death! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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25 cent edition. Night of the Huntress! - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by unknown, Tom Palmer and John Romita, Sr. (alterations). Featuring Kraven the Hunter taking on Tigra! It's hunter vs. huntress in the arena of sudden death! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Frank Thorne. "Eyes of the Gorgon," script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja comes to a town that is being attacked by a Gorgon, who is turning the townspeople to stone. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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30 cent variant with starburst price style Cover price $0.30.

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30 cent variant. After a battle with the Kingpin in the previous issue, an exhausted Spider-Man hardly has time to catch his breath when the Black Widow tries to snare him in this reprint of Amazing Spider-Man # 86, "Beware the Black Widow!" written by Stan Lee with art by John Romita and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.30.

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30 cent cover variant. Distribution on price variants limited. "The Murder Agency!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy. It's martial arts mayhem at its best when Shang Chi must pit his considerable skills against the deadly League of Assassins. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Double-or-Nothing Life of Superman!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Superman must face several of his greatest foes, but it is part of Xviar's master plan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Double-or-Nothing Life of Superman!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Superman must face several of his greatest foes, but it is part of Xviar's master plan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Twinkieless Gotham City Hostess Twinkies ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Jimmy Olsen, Nashville Super-Star, script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When country music signer Red Tucker is killed in a plane crash, Jimmy travels to Nashville to uncover the details of his friend's death. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. I Betrayed Superman starring Lois Lane, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick. Linda Danvers -- Movie Star! starring Supergirl, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Krypto's Super-Movie Stunts!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. 68 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Luis Dominguez. Stories by Pat Fortunato, Frank Bolle, Luis Dominguez, and Joe Certa. Tales of mystery and suspense related to the UFO phenomenon. Poster ad featuring Humphrey Bogart, Clint Eastwood, Raquel Welch, and Elvis Presley. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Tweety Bird and Sylvester. 36 pages, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Jonah Hex stars in "Death of a Bounty Hunter." Script by Michael Fleisher, art by George Moliterni. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 328,000; average paid circulation 152,000. Cover price $0.30.

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Jonah Hex stars in "Death of a Bounty Hunter." Script by Michael Fleisher, art by George Moliterni. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 328,000; average paid circulation 152,000. Cover price $0.30.