Comic books October 1977

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Add to cart CGC 9.2 $115.00 View scan Paper: White Label #4447113015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Featuring: 1 page introductory story starring Cain, Abel and Cynthia, written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 8 page Cynthia story "Raising the Devil" written by Mike Pellowski (plot) & E. Nelson Bridwell and drawn by Bernard Baily & Win Mortimer; 1 page story "Witch's Tails" by Dave Manak; 7 page Cain story The Strange Case of the Sloop "San Mateo" written by Sergio Aragones & Steve Skeates and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & Bob Smith. Cover by Mike Kaluta. Cover price $0.35.

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Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons.

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. Battle Clowns, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Romeo Tanghal; Rock and Easy Company dress up likes clowns to entertain some children. War Games strip by Dave Manak. The Messenger, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Lee Elias; WWII Infantry story. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Rainbow Squad, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Bob Wiacek; Mr. Mind forms an all-girl villain group, the Rainbow Squad, to take on Captain Marvel. Jennette Kahn discusses the origins of the Swamp Thing series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $19.99 View scan Signed by Joe Staton. No autograph certification is included. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Origin of Celsius," script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; General Immortus tortures Celsius to find out the secret of immortality serum that flows in her--a wedding day gift from her husband, Niles Caulder. Hostess Twinkies ad with Wonder Woman. Brief bios of Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton. Publishorial by Jenette Kahn. DC Profiles #19, Julius Schwartz. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jack Sparling. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Dave Manak, Arnold Drake, Dek, George Kashdan, Bill Burke and Joe Gill. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Charlton Comics was the publisher during this final run of the series. Spoofs of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, plus the movie Network. The debut of Jack Sparling's spicy good-girl series Cher D'Flower. Ad spoofs, cartoons, and 1970s TV talk shows. Nyetwork; The Bionic Woman Vs Love; The Too Late Night; Dept of Sick Trickery; Sickies; Rite On!; Sick Is ...; The Fort Knox No! No!; On the Rocks; Next Time... Don't Ask!; Makes Cents; Talk-Show Freak!; Cher D'Flower! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

UK Edition - Reprints Atlas (Marvel) stories. Squarebound, 7.25" x 9.25", 52 pages, B&W.

Cyborg secret agent Steve Austin is trapped in an alternate dimension when he battles a villain who can shift between universes. Written by Joe Gill, with art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez and Joe Staton. Cover by Jack Sparling. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman edition. Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.30.

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Includes the following: Star Wars—The Complete Story, Star Wars—How Was it Made, The World's Greatest Science Fiction Movies (Metropolis, Things to Come, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Forbidden Planet, THX-1138, and 2001), Comic Books on Film The Comic Book Influence (Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and Barbarella), and The Return of Star Trek 1978-?. 66 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

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"A Life Too Far" Guest-starring Medusa and the Inhumans. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. It's a race against time as the web-slinger has to deliver a serum to a dying patient in the operating room! But wait, there's another superhero that desperately needs that serum too...Medusa! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the long-haired Inhuman battle at Coney Island! And if the wall-crawler successfully beats Medusa, he will face Gorgon, Karnak, Triton, and Black Bolt next! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

35 cent cover-priced market test variant. Medusa and the Inhumans guest star in "A Life Too Far." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $65.00 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 2 pages heavy stock paper with ad for jewelry. "A Life Too Far" Guest-starring Medusa and the Inhumans. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. It's a race against time as the web-slinger has to deliver a serum to a dying patient in the operating room! But wait, there's another superhero that desperately needs that serum too...Medusa! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the long-haired Inhuman battle at Coney Island! And if the wall-crawler successfully beats Medusa, he will face Gorgon, Karnak, Triton, and Black Bolt next! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.65 Interior is complete. 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Whitman Variant. "A Life Too Far" Guest-starring Medusa and the Inhumans. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. It's a race against time as the web-slinger has to deliver a serum to a dying patient in the operating room! But wait, there's another superhero that desperately needs that serum too...Medusa! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the long-haired Inhuman battle at Coney Island! And if the wall-crawler successfully beats Medusa, he will face Gorgon, Karnak, Triton, and Black Bolt next! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spanish language reprints from Amazing Spider-Man #46 (1st Shocker) & 47. Cover by Rafael Lopez Esti? 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 44 pages, black and white.

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"Peril of the Plantman!" Story by Ralph Macchio, D. Jon Zimmerman, and Jim Salicrup. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey must face the sinister Plantman. Includes the 1-page features "Who is the Plantman," "Thor the Mighty," and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Magical Mystery Book!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, The Amazing Spider-Man and the Mighty Thor must team-up to stop Loki the God of Mischief in "Spidey meets Thor!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #11 Thor. Cover price $0.35.

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Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Ballantine Books Edition - 1st printing. Here it is--the manual used by "Bones" McCoy to treat whatever maladies he may encounter on the voyages of the starship Enterprise! Softcover, 8 1/2 -in. x 11-in. 160 page, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-710. Painted cover art. "Murder on the Enterprise," script by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler (story consultant), art by Alden McWilliams; A prominent Federation geologist is murdered on board The Enterprise!; But who did it; his ambitious research assistant, his bitter former lover, or his Andorian ex-student with an axe to grind? Hostess Twinkies ad with the Hulk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

A prominent Federation geologist is murdered on board The Enterprise!; But who did it; his ambitious research assistant, his bitter former lover, or his Andorian ex-student with an axe to grind? Hostess Twinkies ad with the Hulk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. NOTE: The Whitman Star Trek editions are not reprints. The Gold Key and Whitman editions were released simultaneously, but through different distribution channels. Cover price $0.30.

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Star Trek Giant Poster Book Voyage Fourteen was published by Paradise Press in conjunction with Paramount Pictures. Star Date: 7710.01. Includes pictures of the cast as well as articles on Tri-D chess, a history of the Federation, and a critique of "Where No Man Has Gone Before." Slick paper-stock, 8.5-in. x 11.25-in. (unfolds into a 22-in. x 33.5-in. poster). Giant poster of Capt. Kirk and Spock Cover price $1.00.

Auction Item: FN+ 6.5 View scan Auction opens December 8	Add to cart FN 6.0 $19.75 View scan	Add to cart FN- 5.5 $17.75 View scan	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $13.00 Staple rust with migration.
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Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $450.00 View scans Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-1A74A7B-005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $500.00 View scans CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Howard Chaykin on 8/17/24 Label #4489326011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $975.00 or Best Offer View scans CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Jim Shooter on 06/23/2021. Label #3852018005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart FN 6.0 $20.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $969.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white 35 Cent Price Variant Label #1616417002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Rare 35c test cover price variant with UPC code AND price is inside a square box. Cover price $0.35.

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Diamond reprint with blank upc (cover or indicia version). A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.35.

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Newsstand Reprint with UPC, "REPRINT" on cover and indicia. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

1st printing. Whitman 30¢ Diamond Edition. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Iron-on transfer book featuring 16 great Star Wars designs. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $6.95.

Special TV Issue: Fantastic Science Fiction Shows. Featuring: Logan's Run, William Shatner, Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman), Pat Duffy, Jared Martin (Fantastic Journey), special effects: part 4. Logan's Run TV show cover. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Warning of the Wonder Twins." Superman's old enemy Grax plants 12 bombs on Earth. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Wendy, Marvin, Wonderdog, the Wonder Twins and Gleek (making their first comic book appearance), Hawkman, Flash, and Green Arrow. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Fradon and Smith. Cover price $0.35.

Part of Harvey's Richie Rich explosion of the 1970s, this series reimagined the world's richest boy and his butler Cadbury as superheroes. Crashman and Rippy go undercover at a school for crooks. Richie finds that instead of making life more complicated, his vast wealth makes life easier. Super Richie; Richie Rich. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain featuring an original Capt. Britain story not released in the U.S. Also includes Amazing Spider-Man and other serializations of Marvel stories previously published in the U.S. Spider-Man stars in "Stalked By the Spider-Slayer" (script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito), Captain Britain in "When Slaymaster Strikes" (plot by Jim Lawrence and Larry Lieber, script by Lawrence, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Esposito), the Fantastic Four in "The Rage of Omega" (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott), and the Avengers in "Houses Divided Cannot Stand" (script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Buscema, inks by Don Heck).

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Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain featuring an original Capt. Britain story not released in the U.S. Also includes Amazing Spider-Man and other serializations of Marvel stories previously published in the U.S. Spider-Man stars in "Enter: Will-o'-the-Wisp" (script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito), Captain Britain in "Dogfight With Death" (script by Jim Lawrence, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Fred Kida), the Avengers in "The Swordsman's Secret" (script by Steve Englehart, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Don Heck), and the Fantastic Four in "Together Again for the First Time" (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott).

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Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain featuring an original Capt. Britain story not released in the U.S. Captain Britain stars in "While London Gapes in Horror" (script by Jim Lawrence, art by Pablo Marcos), Spider-Man star in "Murder on the Wind" (script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito), Avengers star in "The Zodiac" (script by Steve Englehart, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Don Heck), and Thor stars in "The Hammer and the Hellfire" (script by Gerry Conway, Pencils by John Buscema & Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta).

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Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain featuring an original Capt. Britain story not released in the U.S. - "Tunnels of Terror" (W) Jim Lawrence (A) Ron Wilson. Also includes Amazing Spider-Man and other serializations of Marvel stories previously published in the U.S.

Doctor Doom Triumphant: Part 1 of 2 - "A World for the Winning!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall, Don Perlin, and Duffy Vohland. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Doctor Doom has secretly taken control of Earth's population with his neuro-gas canisters. However, he is bored by his conquest and challenges Magneto to find a way to oppose him. The Master of Magnetism tries to recruit the Avengers, but a terrific battle erupts at Avengers Mansion instead! Could a former X-man end up as Magneto's only ally against Doctor Doom? Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Thor, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearance by the Champions. (Note: This issue features the first meeting between Doctor Doom and Magneto.) 32 pages

NOTE: Story continues in Champions (1975 Marvel) #16. Cover price $0.30.

Limited distribution 35 Cent Price Variant. "A World for the Winning!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall, Don Perlin, and Duffy Vohland. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Doctor Doom has secretly taken control of Earth's population with his neuro-gas canisters. However, he is bored by his conquest and challenges Magneto to find a way to oppose him. The Master of Magnetism tries to recruit the Avengers, but a terrific battle erupts at Avengers Mansion instead! Could a former X-man end up as Magneto's only ally against Doctor Doom? Story continues in Champions 16. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Thor, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearance by the Champions. (Note: This issue features the first meeting between Doctor Doom and Magneto.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "A World for the Winning!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall, Don Perlin, and Duffy Vohland. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Doctor Doom has secretly taken control of Earth's population with his neuro-gas canisters. However, he is bored by his conquest and challenges Magneto to find a way to oppose him. The Master of Magnetism tries to recruit the Avengers, but a terrific battle erupts at Avengers Mansion instead! Could a former X-man end up as Magneto's only ally against Doctor Doom? Story continues in Champions 16. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Thor, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearance by the Champions. (Note: This issue features the first meeting between Doctor Doom and Magneto.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Whitman Variant. "A World for the Winning!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall, Don Perlin, and Duffy Vohland. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Doctor Doom has secretly taken control of Earth's population with his neuro-gas canisters. However, he is bored by his conquest and challenges Magneto to find a way to oppose him. The Master of Magnetism tries to recruit the Avengers, but a terrific battle erupts at Avengers Mansion instead! Could a former X-man end up as Magneto's only ally against Doctor Doom? Story continues in Champions 16. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Thor, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearance by the Champions. (Note: This issue features the first meeting between Doctor Doom and Magneto.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Mike Grell. The Disease That Wouldn't Die!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Jack Abel; The Legion's Klordny Festival celebrations are interrupted when a myterious spore fog causes people to shrink and the Immune seeks revenge on R.J. Brande. Hostess ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Disease That Wouldn't Die, Part Two: A Short Way to Die!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Jack Abel; The Legion's Klordny Festival celebrations are interrupted when a myterious spore fog causes people to shrink and the Immune seeks revenge on R.J. Brande. Legion character bios. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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