Auctions: comic books 1970-1985

Justice Inc. (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4323269012

Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "This Night, an Avenger Is Born!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Al McWilliams; Origin and intro of the Avenger, and his support organization Justice, Inc.; The Avenger was Richard Benson; Due to the traumatic kidnapping of his wife and child the muscles in his face were frozen; This enabled him to literally mold his face into any shape. "Justice Incorporated" by Allen Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 91 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4237308018

Cover art by Neal Adams. Earth-- The Monster-Maker!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Three aliens are out on a joyride alongside their symbiotic pets when they lose control of their ship, resulting in one of the aliens being separated from his pet as they travel through the dimensional barrier separating Earths 1 and 2; As the JSA face off vs. the Alien A-Rym, he defeats them, as a result of the adult Robin charging in headstrong. Meanwhile, on Earth-1, as Batman leaves the JLA for another case he's working on, young college-aged Robin faces off alongside the team vs. Teppy, A-Rym's symbiotic pet, with the same actions and consequences; This results in Robin's uniform being torn up. The Day the World Melted featuring Knights of the Galaxy, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Hour Hourman Died! starring Hourman, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sid Greene. Letter from editorial director Carmine Infantino on the inflation in the USA and National Publications raising the price of its comics. Harlan Ellison controversy in this issue.52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 107 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4332332007

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Crisis on Earth-X!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; During an annual meeting between the JLA and JSA, six members and the Red Tornado (accidentally interfering with the transmatter machine that transports the two groups between Earths 1 and 2) are accidentally transported to another Earth, one in which the Nazis won World War Two; At first, the seven heroes are able to defeat a small group of Nazi soldiers, but are almost defeated by sonic machines when the Freedom Fighters, led by Uncle Sam, take the heroes away and explain what's going on in their secret headquarters; The three groups learn of machines around the world controlling everyone's minds, and set about to destroy them all. A letter from comics writer Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 137 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4385888020

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Crisis in Tomorrow!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell (plot) and Martin Pasko (script), pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; As the final part of King Kull's plan continues, it is yet thwarted again by the three groups of heroes, the JLA, JSA and Squadron of Justice; When Superman confronts Kull on the Rock of Eternity, however, he's turned into a killer by a dose of Red Kryptonite, and almost destroys Captain Marvel, but when Marvel utters 'Shazam!', the spell is broken and is saved by Superman while in freefall as Billy. Kull is then captured by the Marvel Family (who also free the trapped Pantheon of Gods and Goddesses), and the four triumphant heroic groups then leave back to their respective worlds from the Rock. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 151 CBCS 4.0 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition. Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 8/26/2023.

Label #23-29F5D14-002

"The Unluckiest League of All!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Superman [Earth-1]; Batman [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Hawkman [Katar Hol] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Racer; Strongman; The Crier; The Acrobat; Cyclone; The Shrinking Man; Water King; Jean Loring (flashback); Power Girl (flashback); Professor Amos Fortune (villain); Captain Comet (flashback). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Orlando. Cover price $0.60.

Ka-Zar (1970 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-336D7D6-002

68-page squarebound giant. Reprints: "The Coming of Ka-Zar" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; from Uncanny X-Men 10) and "The Mystery of the Midnight Stalker" (script by Lee, pencils by Gene Colan; from Daredevil 24). Also in this issue, a new Hercules story, "In His Footsteps, the Huntsman of Zeus" (script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Dick Ayers). Guest starring the Avengers. Story continues in Sub-Mariner 29.. New Marie Severin/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.25.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 12REDPANEL CGC 9.4 SS

Paper: White

Signed by Louise Simonson on 7/29/23

Label #2769489006

Red panel variant. While most copies of this issue have a blank panel on the bottom left of page 10, about 1600 copies (of 80000 issues printed) show a red ink drawing of Dante in that panel. In the "Bullpen Bulletins" page in Marvel Comics cover-dated June 1982, Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter humorously explains this with "The First Annual Shooter Awards". Shooter wrote "The Award for Worst Engraver's Error goes to Chemical Color for Ka-Zar #12 "Belasco...!" in which an entire panel, a color-hold, was dropped out!" Cover price $0.75.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4255810022

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 FN 6.0

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 13 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

1st cover 9.0, interior cover 9.0. Double Cover. Exceptional White.

Label #21-34BDE0B-012

"Hell at Hialeah." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. Kamandi fails in his attempt to escape the Hialeah raceway and must participate in a race to the death with Bull Bantam. Cover price $0.20.

Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) 171 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Chipping to lower back side corner bracket.

Label #3850190016

Two-Gun Kid guest stars in "Day of the Gunslingers!" Script by Larry Lieber, art by Jack Keller. Back-up reprint, "The Long Night!" (art by George Woodbridge). Cover price $0.20.

King Portfolio One (1976 Russ Cochran) NN FN 6.0

Staple rust (no migration).

1935-1937. Focusing primarily on the work of Alex Raymond, this beautifully crafted portfolio features black and white reprints of Sunday strips from Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim as well as entries from Polly and Her Pals, Red Berry, Krazy Kat, Barney Baxter, Mandrake the Magician, and Prince Valiant. 41 pgs, 12" x 18", B&W.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618456040

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4370685014

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Life of Pope John Paul II (1983 Marvel) 1D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Written by Steven Grant, plus an introduction by Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins. Art and cover by John Tartaglione. Marvel commissioned this ad-free title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of John Paul II. Father Mieczyslaw Malinski, a lifelong friend of the first non-Italian pope, and two Marvel staffers present the Popes life story, including his youth in Poland, his support of the Resistance during World War II, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Longshot (1985 Limited Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

1st Art Adams pro work. Arriving on Earth unsure of his own identity, Longshot tries to rescue a kidnapped baby in "A Man Without a Past." Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Arthur Adams (his first pro work). Inks by Whilce Portacio & Anderson. Cover by Adams. 1st appearance of Longshot and Spiral. Cover price $0.75.

Macross (1984 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037849004

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4389513015

1st color appearance of Grendel in the back-up story. Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. In the Mage story "Alas, Poor Ghost" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks), Lazlo the Grackleflint sends a gang of Red Caps against Kevin Matchstick. Note: Part 6 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) begins. Note: Part 1 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Man from Atlantis (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4387918016

Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Stories by Bill Mantlo. Art by Tom Sutton, Frank Robbins, Sonny Trinidad and The Tribe. All new! From the sensational NBC Television super series! First time in comics -- two novel-length Mark Harris adventures, plus behind-the-scenes articles, photos and pin-ups! Featuring: "Birthright" by Bill Mantlo, Tom Sutton and Sonny Trinidad; 2-page article "Patrick Duffy, the Man Who Makes the Man from Atlantis Live"; 3-page article "Face to Face with the Man from Atlantis" by David Cohen and Janice Cohen; "There Are Monsters in the Sea" by Bill Mantlo, Frank Robbins and The Tribe; 4-page article "Man from Atlantis: The Second Season" by Jo Duffy; pin-ups by Gene Colan & Frank Giacoia, Joe Staton & Joe Sinnott and Mike Zeck; and Out of the Depths letters page/series intro by Archie Goodwin. Giant-size issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4386162010

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #3764150011

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #3764150010

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4285769006

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4334288001

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

"The Making of a Madman!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Jack Abel. The origin of the Foolkiller! Plus, a terrifying secret revealed! Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of the Foolkiller. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400952019

Direct Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952023

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475003

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475008

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475007

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475005

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475002

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952022

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952024

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386010

Spider-Man conference featuring comments from Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Peter David, Marc Silvestri, David Michelinie, Kyle Baker, Rich Buckler, Brett Breeding and Joe Rubinstein; Steven Grant and Mike Zeck discuss The Punisher limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interviews with Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, Jackson Guice, Roger Stern, John Byrne and Jim Shooter about X-Factor; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; X-Factor. Cover by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel and DC Present the Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans (1982) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4391391010

Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 30 Cent Variant 6 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-016

30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. Tigra and Red Wolf star in "Soul Catcher." Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Frank Springer. Super-Skrull cameo. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. Rich Buckler cover pencils, Mike Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Comics Index (1976) 9A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4259798002

Magazine series devoted to indexing Marvel Comics Series with synopsis of each title, and info (picture of cover, date, story title, art & writing credits, character appearances and other comments) on each issue of the series. Also Includes a list of crossover appearances. THIS ISSUE covers The Uncanny X-Men #s 1-152, Uncanny X-Men Annual #s 1-5, Giant-Size X-Men #s 1 & 2, Amazing Adventures (3rd Series) #s 1-14, Ghost Rider (1970's Motorcycle) #s 1-63, Champions #s 1-17, plus the usual cross-reference Guides and Golden Age Gallery. Cover price $5.95.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-1EA4BC5-004

Conan: Revenge of the Barbarian. Written by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema, based on Robert E. Howards Black Vulmea's Vengeance. Includes a feature on the first Conan movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Full color. Cover by Earl Norem. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 10 NM 9.4

Star-Lord. The interstellar cop returns in World in a Bottle, written by Doug Moench, with art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. To Sleep, Perchance to Die, written by Marc Dacy, with art by Ernie Colon. Full color. Painted cover by Earl Norem. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-013

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Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part II of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Also includes a history of fantasy illustration by editor Richard Marschall. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 12 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-011

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Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part II of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Also includes a history of fantasy illustration by editor Richard Marschall. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 18 VF/NM 9.0

Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-033

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4293773008

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 35 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-15781A3-013

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Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Double Feature (1973 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4067230014

Captain America and Iron Man reprints from Tales of Suspense 84 and 77. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita, inks by Dick Ayers and John Romita. "The Other Iron Man," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mandarin is plotting against Iron Man. "If A Hostage Should Die," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and John Romita (pencils), inks by Frank Giacoia [as Frank Ray]; In a flashback to World War II, we see how Cap spends a few weeks with Peggy Carter and her resistance fighters. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-470573A-009

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Wraparound cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Into the Land of Death..., script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod; On the hunt for Sauron, the X-Men invade the Savage Land only to quickly be engaged in battle with the Mutates; The X-Men are defeated and all but Angel are captured and taken to Sauron and Zaladane. Swashbucklers, script by Charlie Boatner, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; El Aguila duels with Hawkeye to destroy a mind-control device. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.