Comic books December 1978, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $65.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #1298007001

"The Power of Electro!" Guest-starring Captain America. Plot by Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin. Script by Marv Wolfman. Brilliant art by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard. It's an overstuffed tale featuring the star-spangled avenger, web-slinger, SHIELD, Electro, and the bubonic plague! When the Daily Bugle receives a tip that authorities have cordoned off the neighborhoods surrounding the Indian Point Power Station, Jonah sends his ace photographer to investigate! The web-slinger easily slips past the SHIELD agents but runs into a problem after bumping into the Sentinel of Liberty! Cap wants the wall-crawler to leave the area ASAP! But Cap would think differently if he knew that an electrifying encounter awaits! The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America vs. Electro! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This is one of only three issues Jim Starlin drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 113, 114, and 187. More of Jim Starlin's artwork featuring Spider-Man can be seen in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. The web-slinger and Electro previously battled in Marvel Team-Up 56.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $175.00 Paper: White Label #4646886006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout.

"A Serpent Lurks Below" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Dan Green. On a rainy night in Manhattan, a depressed shield-singer stops by Avengers Mansion to visit his teammates. And after a pep talk from Iron Man, Cap remembers that his friend and former partner, the Falcon, is still missing. To find Sam Wilson, the Living Legend journeys to SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown. However, once inside he learns that the secret headquarters is abandoned -- and scheduled for demolition in 15 minutes! Cap rushes toward the exit, but he's ambushed by the Constrictor! The serpentine super-villain has been hired by the Corporation to kill Captain America. And he doesn't care if the SHIELD complex is about to implode! What a deadly dilemma for the red, white, and blue avenger! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Jasper Sitwell, Blue Streak, Marvel Man, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. (Notes: The plot lines in the Captain America title and the Incredible Hulk title begin converging for the Assault on Alcatraz crossover. The Constrictor previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 212.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 228 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610967001

"A Serpent Lurks Below" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Dan Green. On a rainy night in Manhattan, a depressed shield-singer stops by Avengers Mansion to visit his teammates. And after a pep talk from Iron Man, Cap remembers that his friend and former partner, the Falcon, is still missing. To find Sam Wilson, the Living Legend journeys to SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown. However, once inside he learns that the secret headquarters is abandoned -- and scheduled for demolition in 15 minutes! Cap rushes toward the exit, but he's ambushed by the Constrictor! The serpentine super-villain has been hired by the Corporation to kill Captain America. And he doesn't care if the SHIELD complex is about to implode! What a deadly dilemma for the red, white, and blue avenger! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Jasper Sitwell, Blue Streak, Marvel Man, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. (Notes: The plot lines in the Captain America title and the Incredible Hulk title begin converging for the Assault on Alcatraz crossover. The Constrictor previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 212.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4657041013

Black Sun Rising! Elrod returns at the worst possible time, just as Cerebus is infiltrating a dangerous temple ritual in search of secret treasure. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $39.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4512477001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.17) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium

"Home Deadly Home!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are back together again! And basking in the glow of their victory over Doctor Doom in the previous issue. After returning to Manhattan, the FF move back into the Baxter Building and unpack all of their equipment and personal belongings. But something isn't quite right with the computers in the Baxter Building, and suddenly the FF find themselves under attack! 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $190.05 or Best Offer Paper: White Multi-Pack Edition. Label #4512476025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium

Whitman Variant. "Home Deadly Home!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are back together again! And basking in the glow of their victory over Doctor Doom in the previous issue. After returning to Manhattan, the FF move back into the Baxter Building and unpack all of their equipment and personal belongings. But something isn't quite right with the computers in the Baxter Building, and suddenly the FF find themselves under attack! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4533837002

Kiss stars in "The Land of Khyscz!" Plot by Ralph Macchio and Alan Weiss, script by Macchio, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Tony DeZuniga. Pull-out poster by George Bush (not the president). Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4533837003

Jaws 2. The official comic book adaptation of Universals first shark sequel. Written by Richard Marschall, with art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Includes an interview with Jaws 2 director Jeannot Szwarc. Full color. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $84.00 Paper: White Label #4113734002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.52) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Man-Wolf stars in "Otherwar!" Script by David Kraft, pencils by George Perez, inks by Frank Giacoia. The story continues from Creatures on the Loose 37. Perez/Bob McLeod cover. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $49.00 Paper: White Label #4589716001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.47) will be charged at checkout.

Man-Wolf stars in "Otherwar!" Script by David Kraft, pencils by George Perez, inks by Frank Giacoia. The story continues from Creatures on the Loose 37. Perez/Bob McLeod cover. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $35.95 Paper: White Label #4149281017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.08) will be charged at checkout.

Man-Wolf stars in "Otherwar!" Script by David Kraft, pencils by George Perez, inks by Frank Giacoia. The story continues from Creatures on the Loose 37. Perez/Bob McLeod cover. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $63.00 Paper: White Label #4113734001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.89) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Man-Wolf stars in "Otherwar!" Script by David Kraft, pencils by George Perez, inks by Frank Giacoia. The story continues from Creatures on the Loose 37. Perez/Bob McLeod cover. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $250.00 Paper: White Label #4639549002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout.

This issue reprints the classic story from Amazing Spider-Man 121. "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin) is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. To get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen Stacy and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. So then and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Death of Gwen Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Two pages from the original story are omitted. This issue was the first reprinting of ASM 121.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $142.00 Paper: White Label #4484866007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.26) will be charged at checkout.

"If Not For Love!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Ms. Marvel. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Howard Chaykin (breakdowns), Juan Ortiz (finishes), and Jeff Aclin (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Master of the Mystic Arts receives an ancient deck of tarot cards from an anonymous person. When Doctor Strange reads the cards a powerful magical force is unleashed inside his Greenwich Village townhouse! Fortunately, both Peter Parker and Carol Danvers are in the neighborhood and upon observing the commotion...the Amazing Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel along with Wong rush into Dr. Strange's home! After the dust settles, the web-slinger, Ms. Marvel, and the Sorcerer Supreme journey to New Orleans to find out who has stolen Clea's soul! And down on the bayou, the trio runs into Silver Dagger and Marie Laveau! 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $215.00 Paper: White Label #1228421017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.45) will be charged at checkout.

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $219.00 Paper: White Label #3890057001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.57) will be charged at checkout.

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $225.00 Paper: White Label #3880453004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.75) will be charged at checkout.

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $75.00 Paper: White Label #4262444021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $129.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4512496009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $36.00 Paper: White Label #4522996017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.08) will be charged at checkout.

"Pursuit!" A thief named Frazier blames Tarzan for the theft of the Korsar pirates' gold. Abdul "Mad Arab" Alhazred gets shot in the face. Script by David Kraft, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by John Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $210.00 Paper: White Label #0717203004

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $249.00 Paper: White Label #4491868005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $435.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Terry Austin on 3/26/24 & Chris Claremont on 5/8/24. Label #4383322004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.05) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $1,289.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Stan Lee on 01/23/2016 and Chris Claremont on 03/19/2016. Label #1316558005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($38.67) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $171.47 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #0187759002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.14) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $950.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Stan Lee on 7/7/14. Label #1323166015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($28.50) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $798.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Stan Lee on 07/13/2012, Jim Shooter on 06/27/2015 and Chris Claremont on 03/09/2016. Label #1316592002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($23.94) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $129.00 Paper: White Label #3776825001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $145.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23 Label #4233889003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout.

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $64.85 Paper: Off white to white Label #4437016010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

Volume II, Number 17. December 12, 1978. Superman cover and feature story. Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 11-in, 80 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $115.00 Paper: White Pedigree: Don Rosa Collection Don Rosa Collection. Label #7206681007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Wrigley's Comics

Stories in this issue include: "Hell from on High" (starring Vampirella and Van Helsing); "Blood Queen of Bayou Parish" (again with Van Helsing); and "Wolf Hunt." Written by Steve Englehart and Joe Wehrle. Art by Jose Gonzalez and Esteban Maroto. Joe Brancatelli's talks business, editors, and such in his column on comic books. Includes an announcement about the return of the Fan Page. Cover photo is of Barbara Leigh in Vampi costume. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $99.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4458847014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: "Hell from on High" (starring Vampirella and Van Helsing); "Blood Queen of Bayou Parish" (again with Van Helsing); and "Wolf Hunt." Written by Steve Englehart and Joe Wehrle. Art by Jose Gonzalez and Esteban Maroto. Joe Brancatelli's talks business, editors, and such in his column on comic books. Includes an announcement about the return of the Fan Page. Cover photo is of Barbara Leigh in Vampi costume. Cover price $1.25.