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  • Item #60603218
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    Published Apr 1975 by DC.

    Beowulf (1975 DC) 1 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4380666010

    Starts May 6

    Featuring: 18 page Beowulf story "The Curse of Castle Hrothgar." Characters: Beowulf; Nan-Zee; Wiglaf; Hondscio; Unferth; Grendel; The Shaper. Written by Michael Uslan, with art by Ricardo Villamonte. Plus: 1 page Beowulf text article "An Epic Comes Home" written by Allan Asherman. Cover by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover price $0.25.

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    Published Apr 1975 by DC.

    Beowulf (1975 DC) 1 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4380666009

    Starts May 13

    Featuring: 18 page Beowulf story "The Curse of Castle Hrothgar." Characters: Beowulf; Nan-Zee; Wiglaf; Hondscio; Unferth; Grendel; The Shaper. Written by Michael Uslan, with art by Ricardo Villamonte. Plus: 1 page Beowulf text article "An Epic Comes Home" written by Allan Asherman. Cover by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60045052
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    Bionic Woman (1977 Charlton) 1 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4330946002

    Starts Apr 6

    Based on the Bionic Woman TV series (1976-78) starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson. Cover by Jack Sparling. Rico, Come Home!, art by Jack Sparling; Jaime Sommers comes to the aid of one of her students when an attempt is made to kidnap him. Weaker Sex?, art by Jack Sparling; In order to help keep Jaime's bionics a secret, Oscar orders that they be reduced in power between missions, with potentially deadly results. Birth of the Bionic Woman; Editorial recapping the history of the Bionic Woman TV series and of the character Jaime Sommers. Ad for back issues of Charlton's Six Million Dollar Man magazine. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #59252277
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    Published Feb 1976 by Marvel.

    Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 1 FN/VF 7.0

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover art by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Origin of Black Goliath in "Black Goliath." Black Goliath, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Bill Foster establishes himself in Los Angeles, leading a research team for Stark Industries; As Black Goliath he investigates a series of radium robberies and finds Atom-Smasher and his gang; Guest appearance by Hank and Janet Pym; Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Luke Cage cameos. Black Goliath's first appearance is in Luke Cage, Power Man 24. The story here continues in issue 25. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Advertisement for the record album "Reflections of a Super-Hero!" narrated by Stan Lee. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60591823
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    Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Apr 29

    Cover art by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Origin of Black Goliath in "Black Goliath." Black Goliath, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Bill Foster establishes himself in Los Angeles, leading a research team for Stark Industries; As Black Goliath he investigates a series of radium robberies and finds Atom-Smasher and his gang; Guest appearance by Hank and Janet Pym; Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Luke Cage cameos. Black Goliath's first appearance is in Luke Cage, Power Man 24. The story here continues in issue 25. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Advertisement for the record album "Reflections of a Super-Hero!" narrated by Stan Lee. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #59976664
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4341834005

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60321742
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4362087005

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60523016
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4075919006

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60523013
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4075919005

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4341834010

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60321743
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4362087006

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60469426
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60591944
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 7 VF- 7.5

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Ernie Chan. Drums!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; T'Challa reveals the origin of the Black Panther cult and Wakanda's vibranium mound; Black Panther and Abner Little return to the Collectors and Little reveals he managed to steal a vial of the miracle water from Samurai City; But, the vial is broken in the ensuing fight among the Collectors for the vial and T'Challa returns to Wakanda; In Wakanda, General Jakarra exposes himself to raw vibranium hoping to gain power, but is mutated by the contamination. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60396297
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    Published Feb 1983 by Marvel.

    Blip (1983 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

    1st app. Donkey Kong, Mario Bros. in comics

    Paper: White

    Label #4317884004

    Starts May 13

    1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60456803
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    Published Feb 1983 by Marvel.

    Blip (1983 Marvel) 1 VF 8.0

    1st app. Donkey Kong, Mario Bros. in comics
    Starts Jul 6

    1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #59490521
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    Published Jun 1984 by DC.

    Blue Devil (1984) 1 CBCS 9.0 SS Paris Cullins/Gary Cohn

    Paper: White

    Verified Signature: Paris Cullins. Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Sketch on cover. Direct Edition.

    Label #21-40F4D50-013

    Starts May 6

    Special effects master and stuntman supreme Dan Cassidy must contend with a real demon when Nebiros is freed from confinement in "How To Trap A Devil!" Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cullins cover. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60564030
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 137 VG+ 4.5

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    Cover art by Sal Buscema. "To Stalk the Spider-Man," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; Mole Man raises Captain America and the Falcon to the surface with his levitation beam; The Falcon sees Spider-Man, who is currently wanted by the police, swinging through the city; He decides to capture the Web-Slinger; Falcon stops a mugging, but continues his pursuit of Spidey; Falcon thinks Harry Osborne is Spider-Man and captures him; Peter Parker changes into his Spidey suit goes to rescue Harry; Spidey defeats the Falcon and plants a Spider-Tracer on him; The gangster Stone Face is out on bail and seeking revenge. Brief appearances by Nick Fury and Sharon Carter. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60648180
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4089316007

    Starts Apr 6

    "Power to the People" Double-Sized issue. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by John Romita Sr. Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Leila Taylor invites Sam Wilson to attend a rally in Harlem -- sponsored by a group called the people's Militia. Reluctantly, Sam agrees to go with her. However once there, he's taken aback by the speakers at the rally...who are wearing masks and spewing hate! Unfortunately, the group's call for violence is answered, and rioting begins in the streets! The Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon try to halt the civil unrest, but soon realize they must focus on the leader of the People's Militia instead. And the leader so happens to be an expert on hate: the Red Skull. Godspeed to Cap and the Falcon! Appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Brian Muldoon, Sharon Carter, and Redwing. (Notes: The Red Skull previously appeared in Astonishing Tales (1970) #4 and #5. The Falcon's new costume is previewed in the cover logo. It will debut next issue. The letters page includes a short essay explaining the cover price increase to 25¢.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60648176
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4183013005

    Starts Apr 22

    "J'Accuse!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). In a stunning development, the Tumbler somehow died during his fight against Captain America. And now the star-spangled avenger is being accused of murder! Cap wants to clear his name, so he runs from the police...and runs right into a new super-villain called Moonstone! In the meantime in Wakanda, Sam Wilson and Leila Taylor tour T'Challa's state-of-the-art laboratory. Will the Black Panther give flight to the Falcon? First (full) appearance of Moonstone (aka Lloyd Bloch). Origin of Moonstone. First (cameo) appearance of the Falcon's new costume with wings. Cameo appearances by Quentin Harderman, Stoneface, and the Tumbler. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #57508898
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 194 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2794BD8-019

    Starts Apr 22

    "The Trojan Horde" Part 2 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The search for the Madbomb begins! The U.S. government sends Captain America and the Falcon into a remote wilderness area near the Badlands -- that could be the secret location of the Madbomb! But in truth the government has unknowingly sent the pair into the clutches of the Royalist Forces of America! Who are they? The Sentinel of Liberty doesn't know, but he quickly learns that the shadowy group is performing gruesome experiments on its captives! Will Cap and the Falcon be the next to go under the knife? First (cameo) appearance of William Malcolm Taurey. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #27 (Dracula). The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2004 in trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Madbomb. The TPB collets issues 193 thru 200.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #57757088
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 206 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #21-2795A2A-023

    Starts May 6

    "Face to Face with the Swine!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers enjoy a night out on the town with their favorite ladies after their recent adventures with the Night People and Agron. However in a sinister twist of fate, a Central American dictator -- named the Swine -- orders a hit on the waiter serving Cap and the Falcon's table! As expected the two heroes spring into action to save the waiter. But they make an unexpected enemy in the process! Hours later the same hitmen follow Steve Rogers to Sharon's apartment...and in a matter of minutes Captain America is on his way (by force) to Rio de Muerte to meet the Swine! First appearance of Donna Maria Puentes. Appearances by Sharon Carter and Leila Taylor. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Incredible Hulk.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #57955467
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 209 CBCS 8.0

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    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-2792844-001

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    "Arnim Zola -- the Bio-Fanatic!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Sentinel of Liberty's adventure in Central America takes another strange turn when he meets Armin Zola! The peculiar man or android or something is overjoyed to find the Living Legend from World War II. And he summons another weird creature -- called Doughboy -- to grab Cap and Donna Maria! Needless to say, the shield-slinger's head is spinning! The crazy situation doesn't get better after Zola commands Doughboy to fly everyone to Switzerland. Where Cap meets Zola's next creation: Primus! Meanwhile back in the United States, Sharon Carter rejoins SHIELD to find Steve Rogers and uncover the secrets behind File 116. Origin of Armin Zola. First appearances of Doughboy and Primus. Cameo appearance by Leila Taylor. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #58374231
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 215 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2791CE1-014

    Starts Apr 29

    "The Way It Really Was!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. After regaining his sight, the star-spangled avenger takes a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. Cap is there with the Falcon to enjoy the view of the city and reflect upon his superhero career. Upon completing his walk down memory lane, the Living Legend vows to reconnect with his pre-Captain America years -- the early days of Steve Rogers' life. Retelling of Captain America's origin. Flashback cameos by the Red Skull, Dr. Abraham Erskine, Bucky, Rick Jones, Sharon Carter, Sub-Mariner, the 1950s Captain America, the original Avengers, and the Invaders. First 35¢ cover price. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #58374237
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 218 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2791CE1-016

    Starts May 6

    "One Day in Newfoundland" Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Don Glut. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. After meeting the mysterious Veda on the street outside his apartment, Captain America takes her to Avengers Mansion to talk. However while at the mansion, Cap and Shell-Head strike up a conversation about the Avengers' submarine -- that pulled the Living Legend from the icy waters of the North Sea (in the classic Avengers #4). And after listening to the sub's old audio tapes, Cap discovers an inconsistency in his origin! Why did he mention striking the water off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, when he actually fell into the English Channel? To answer that question, the star-spangled avenger returns to Newfoundland...where the mystery only deepens! First (cameo) appearances of Lyle Dekker and the Ameridroid. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Sharon Carter, Nick Fury, Jarvis, Marvel Man (aka Wendell Vaughn), Blue Streak, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #58374241
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2791CE1-018

    Starts May 13

    "The Ameridroid Lives!" First (full) appearance of the Ameridroid. Script by Don Glut. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. While the shield-slinger is his prisoner, Lyle Dekker fills in the missing pieces of Captain America's origin. Dekker reveals that his henchmen found the Living Legend floating in the English Channel (after the drone plane exploded) and brought him across the ocean to Newfoundland. Thus with the truth revealed, Dekker begins the dastardly process of transferring his mind -- and Cap's life force -- into his 12-foot tall creation: the Ameridroid! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Veda, and Senator Kligger Stivak. Flashback cameo by the Red Skull. Second story: "On a Wing and a Prayer!" Script by Scott Edelman. Pencils by Bob Budiansky. Inks by Al Gordon. The Falcon rescues Redwing from a novice super-villain. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 221 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2791CE1-019

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    "Cul-de-Sac!" Plot by Don Glut (pp. 1-5). Script by Steve Gerber. Story assist by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Tony DeZuniga. The Ameridroid walks the Earth! The 12-foot tall android -- with Lyle Dekker's mind and the shield-slinger's abilities -- marches down the streets of Newfoundland proclaiming the start of a new world order! However the red, white, and blue avenger stands in his way! Unfortunately, the powerful Ameridroid makes short work of Cap. But then the giant android comes to a startling realization. He doesn't belong in the world. He doesn't fit in at his size. So it's time for one of Captain America's famous motivational speeches...to bring this adventure to an end. Second story: "The Coming of Captain Avenger!" Script by Scott Edelman. Pencils by Steve Leialoha. Inks by Al Gordon. In the early days of the Avengers, Rick Jones dreams about becoming a member of the team. Story takes place between Avengers (1st series) #14 and #15. (Note: The Ameridroid returns in Captain America 261.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60240543
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    Captain George's Whizzbang, New (1968) Fanzine 12 FN 6.0

    Staple rust.

    Starts Apr 6

    Canadian fanzine by George Henderson. Features The Avenger by Don Hutchison; Charlie Chan Mr. Moto and all the other little foxes by Don Miller; All in Color for a Dime review; The Small Screen; article on Detective Comics #1; comic strip reprints of Buck Rogers and others; article on Wings (movie); and a John Wayne photo. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 34 pages. Cover price $0.35. 1971. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #54627368
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    Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 30 CGC 6.0

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    Label #3827429024

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    Captain Marvel battles the Controller in "To Be Free From Control!" Script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom. Brief Iron Man appearance. Starlin cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60484485
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    Published Nov 1972 by Marvel.

    Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

    1st app. Greer Grant later Tigra

    Paper: White

    Label #1346362001

    Starts Apr 6

    "Beware the Claws of the Cat!" Script by Linda Fite, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Wally Wood. Wood cover (Severin pencils?). Cover price $0.20.

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    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 1 FN- 5.5

    1st app. Cerebus

    Water spotting and residue. Slight marker on cover.

    Starts Apr 6

    1st appearance of Cerebus. FIRST EDITION; IMPORTANT NOTE: The original and the counterfeit versions may be identified by: 1) Original: The inside cover is not glossy like the outside cover. Counterfeit: Both sides of cover are glossy. 2) In the counterfeit, inks are slightly washed out, especially noticeable in the solid black fill areas. 3) The printing quality of the counterfeit is actually better than the original, but unless you have a copy of each to compare, this will not be evident. Cover price $1.00.

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    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 9 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor side edge cracks; Other - see grading notes

    Chipping on bottom left edge.

    Label #21-1033ACD-009

    Starts Apr 6

    Swords Against Imesh. Leading an assault against the city of Imesh, Cerebus finds himself involved in a duel to the death with its crazy alien-obsessed king and his deadly traps. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    Chamber of Chills (1972 Marvel) 23 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Apr 29

    Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Al Milgrom. All reprints: Where Lurks the Ghost! (from Tales to Astonish 25), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko; A man spends the night in a haunted house with the houses caretaker. Bat's Tale (from Marvel Tales 113), script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath; A vampire captures a fat man and takes his victim to display him to his brothers. The Men in the Morgue (from Adventures into Terror 28), art by Gene Colan; Two killers attempt to hide in the morgue, but the attendant locks them in the freezer. Gorilla Man (from Men's Adventures 26), art by Robert Q. Sale; Tormented by dreams of a strange gorilla man, Ken Hale is compelled to go to Africa to figure out what is happening. Hostess snack cakes ad, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Cinefantastique (1970) Vol. 6-7 #4-1 VF 8.0

    Starts Apr 29

    #24; Double issue: Vol. 6 # 4/Vol. 7 # 1. This special double issue includes the following: a lengthy piece on the making of Star Wars; behind the scenes on Close Encounters of the Third Kind (including a Steven Spielberg interview); David Allen on Laser Blast; Alfred Sole on Communion; an interview with Amy Irving; the filming of Dominique; William Girdler on The Manitou; and more. Star Wars cover art painted by Ira Gilford. Cover price $4.99.

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    Published 1971 (est.) by Martin L. Greim.

    Comic Crusader (1968) fanzine 11 FN- 5.5

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    1971. Flash Gordon issue. Al Williamson cover and interior art. Art by Alex Raymond, Dave Cockrum, Gray Morrow, Berni Wrightson, John Adkins Richardson, Joe Sinnott, Dan Adkins, and Russ Manning. Also includes numerous b&w photos of the Flash Gordon serials from the 1930s, and articles about those serials. Cover price $0.50.

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    Comic Crusader (1968) fanzine 12 VG- 3.5

    Staple rust with migration.

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    1972. Barbarian issue. Article on "Lost World" series in Planet Comics. Conan article by Tony Isabella. Frank Thorne interview. Art by Jim Steranko, John Byrne, Clyde Caldwell, Berni Wrightson, and John Buscema/Joe Sinnott. "Eclipse" comic story by Ronn Foss; "The Coming of Nolan" by Dennis Fujitake. Cover price $0.75.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

    1st app. Conan

    Paper: White

    Label #3729478001

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 VG+ 4.5

    1st app. Conan

    Water spotting.

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #1497106019

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Twilight of the Grim Grey God!; script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; setting: Hyperborean/Brythunian battlefield; Conan converses with God Borri Borri, participates in a great and bloody battle, and kills Malachi; adapted from the non-Conan story, The Grey God Passes by Robert E. Howard. Rumored to have had lower distribution in some areas. The letters page reprints the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 23 CGC 9.0

    1st app. Red Sonja

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4040033003

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Gil Kane. First appearance of Red Sonja in The Shadow of the Vulture, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Wmith, inks by Sal Buscema, Dan Adkins, and Chic Stone; setting: Pah-Dishah, Makkalet; Conan delivers message from Makkalet to Pah-Disha; Red Sonja saves Conan's life twice; Conan kills Mikhal Oglu (vulture) and sends his head to Yezdigerd; adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard featuring a female warrior, Red Sonya. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 CGC 8.0

    1st full Red Sonja story

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4040033004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting:Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letters column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed.32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 29 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1396822014

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. Two Against Turan, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; setting: City of Aghrapur; Conan kills Eithriall (a.k.a. Ormraxes) and many others; Conan joins the Turanian Army of King Yildiz; adapted from the non-Conan story, "Two Against Tyre," by Robert E. Howard. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 58 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4391022002

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    Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. First full appearance of Belit (she appearaed in a flashback cameo in Giant-Size Conan 1) in Queen of the Black Coast, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress; First appearance of Belit; Odongo kills Tito; Conan becomes Belit's lover; adapted from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Published Apr 1983 by Marvel/Epic.

    Coyote (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4297885018

    Starts Apr 6

    "Coyote!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Steve Leialoha. Meet Sylvester Santangelo. He has a secret. He is the shapeshifting hero known as the Coyote and he has a bone to pick with the criminal organization called the Shadow Cabinet, an international conclave dedicated to toppling the North American Government. Cover price $1.50.

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    Published Apr 1983 by Marvel/Epic.

    Coyote (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4297885020

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    "Coyote!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Steve Leialoha. Meet Sylvester Santangelo. He has a secret. He is the shapeshifting hero known as the Coyote and he has a bone to pick with the criminal organization called the Shadow Cabinet, an international conclave dedicated to toppling the North American Government. Cover price $1.50.

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

    1st app. Alexander Luthor, Pariah

    Paper: White

    Label #4167326004

    Starts Apr 6

    "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 8.5

    1st app. Alexander Luthor, Pariah

    Paper: White

    Label #4389492018

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    "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4349575024

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    Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7N CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4380679003

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    Newsstand Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on front of case

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-279B89B-010

    Starts Apr 22

    "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4365402021

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    "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.