Auctions: comic books 1972-1974, graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 5.0

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Label #0280597002

The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 CGC 8.5 SS John Romita

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Signed by John Romita on 4/22/21.

Label #2640365002

First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 32 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 134 CGC 9.6

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Label #4384438004

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter takes a day of leisure to go on a cruise with MJ, Flash, and Liz Allan; While onboard, a masked mercenary attacks!; Harry Osborn discovers Peters greatest secret! Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The leters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 136 CGC 7.5

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Label #4341795001

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Harry Osborn as the new Green Goblin in "The Green Goblin Lives Again," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; After a fulfilling Sunday together, Peter and MJ decide to spend a quiet evening at his and Harrys apartment; But as Peter opens the door, an explosion is set off!; Who has rigged Peters apartment?; And is his secret identity as Spider-Man a secret no longer? The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 95: Mole Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 113. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 8.0

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Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4355804001

"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 116 CGC 8.5

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Label #1001213003

"Betrayal!" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 3 of 8. Guest-starring the Defenders. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Story continues from Defenders 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes visit Dr. Strange's townhouse in Greenwich Village and request permission to enter, but Wong slams the door in their faces! After an angry Thor breaks down the door, the Avengers storm inside, but a mystic spell sweeps them back out onto the street! Meanwhile gathered around the Orb of Agamotto, the Defenders put together a plan to find the six pieces of the Evil Eye. However, in the dark realm, Loki has grown suspicious of his dreadful ally! And contacts the Avengers to tell them about the Defenders' search for the ancient instrument from Avalon! So the die is cast! And the blockbuster battles are about to begin! Flashback cameos by Prester John, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Human Torch to recap the history of the Evil Eye. Next Chapter: "The Silver Surfer vs. the Vision and the Scarlet Witch" The Avengers-Defenders Clash kicks into high gear as members of both teams span the globe to searching for the Evil Eye! And the first showdown features two of the most popular Marvel super-heroes of the 1970's! The Silver Surfer arrives in French Polynesia and plunges into the island's indigenous volcano to look for the Evil Eye. But the cosmic sky-rider's probing triggers a volcanic eruption! The fiery blast knocks a passing quinjet out of the sky and nearly kills the Scarlet Witch! Needless to say this act enrages the synthezoid avenger! And in the heart of the raging volcano, the Vision and the Silver Surfer fight for the Evil Eye! Story continues in Defenders 9. (Notes: The Evil Eye previously appeared in Fantastic Four 54. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. A reprint edition exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1973-1976 Marvel UK) 29 CGC 6.5

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Label #4411933002

Batman (1940) 245 CGC 8.0

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Label #4378798023

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano (pp. 1-2) and Neal Adams (pp. 3-15); Batman stops a crooked political group for framing another political group for the murder of Bruce Wayne. "Who Stole the Gift from Nowhere!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Luke Graham is accused of stealing $50,000 in cash that was sent anonymously to the Hudson University Library. Letter to the editor from comic writer David Michelinie. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 246 CGC 8.5

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Label #4378798024

Cover art by Dave Cockrum and Neal Adams. How Many Ways Can a Robin Die? starring Batman, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick (pp 1-17) and Dick Dillin (pp 18-23), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman must rescue the real Robin from some crazies who are using dummies to demonstrate various ways to kill Robin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 251 CGC 7.0

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Label #4350609001

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 251 CGC 6.5

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Label #4389004002

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 179 CGC 5.0 SS Englehart

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Signed by Steve Englehart on 3/25/22

Label #2719122001

"Slings and Arrows!" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter's afternoon of shopping is interrupted by an attack -- from someone named the Golden Archer! Who? The former Captain America doesn't recognize his newest assailant, but this guy is really good with a bow and arrows! And he knows Steve Rogers was previously the star-spangled avenger! The Golden Archer harasses the ex-Sentinel of Liberty throughout the day, but once night falls Steve gets the drop on the elusive archer! And then the Living Legend gets a pleasant surprise...and an interesting idea! Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Peggy Carter, Roscoe Simons, and Scar Turpin (as a stand-in Captain America). (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #52 Quicksilver by John Buscema.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 26 CGC 5.0

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Label #2101778015

Cap battles the Thing (of the Fantastic Four) in "Betrayal!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Dave Cockrum. Second appearance of Thanos (2 pages). 1st appearance of Death with Thanos. Super-Skrull appearance. Letter to the editor from writer Michael Uslan. Starlin cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4341784023

"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.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 CGC 7.5

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Label #2134383008

"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.

Comics Reading Libraries (1973 King Features) 8 CGC 6.5

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Label #4384477001

Issue R-08: Prince Valiant, Flash Gordon. 1977 reprint edition also exists.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 16 CGC 9.6

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Label #4018764011

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Frost Giant's Daughter, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Snowy battlefield; Conan chases Atali across the snow, slays her two frost giant brothers, and catches her; Her father, Ymir then takes her from Conan. This story originally appeared in Savage Tales 1, but for its publication here Windsor-Smith added another page (a new splash page), and some panels and dialogue were altered for Comics Code approval. Back-up reprint story: The Sword and the Sorcerers (from Chamber of Darkness 4), script by Roy Thomas, art by Windsor-Smith. Also in this issue: a full-page reprint of the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 21 CGC 9.6

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Label #4018765002

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Monster of the Monoliths, script by Roy Thomas, breakdowns by Barry Windsor-Smith, pencils by Craig Russell and Val Mayerik; inks by Dan Adkins and Sal Buscema; setting: Makkalet; Conan is taken captive in Makkalet when he defects from the Turanian army; Conan joins and is betrayed by Makkalet forces; Conan fights giant toad-god; adapted in part from the story "The Black Stone" by Robert E. Howard. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and comics artist Duffy Vohland. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) UK Edition 21UK CGC 9.4

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Label #4018765008

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Monster of the Monoliths, script by Roy Thomas, breakdowns by Barry Windsor-Smith, pencils by Craig Russell and Val Mayerik; inks by Dan Adkins and Sal Buscema; setting: Makkalet; Conan is taken captive in Makkalet when he defects from the Turanian army; Conan joins and is betrayed by Makkalet forces; Conan fights giant toad-god; adapted in part from the story "The Black Stone" by Robert E. Howard. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and comics artist Duffy Vohland. 36 pages, full color.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 129 CGC 7.5

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Label #2063296016

"The Frightful Four...Plus One!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Medusa and Thundra (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four have returned to the Baxter Building after finishing their adventure with the Mole Man last issue. But things don't remain quiet for long as Johnny surprisingly announces his intention to go to the Great Refuge! And in a flash the Human Torch departs for the Hidden Land to see Crystal! Moments later another bombshell drops when Agatha Harkness informs Reed and Sue that she can no longer take care of young Franklin. After all the outbursts, Ben decides to go for a walk across town to clear his head. However, he walks right into a battle between the past and present members of the Frightful Four! At an abandoned construction site, Ben Grimm and Medusa fight for their lives against the Sandman, Trapster, Wizard, and Thundra! First appearance of Thundra. Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.8

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Label #4327331010

"The Terrible Triumph of Doctor Doom!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Victor Von Doom crashes his college reunion and captures Mr. Fantastic and Medusa! And now the Latverian monarch is set to unleash Operation Babel (and the vibration bomb) on Earth's population! The rocket-launched bomb will destroy the personality of every person on the globe and transform them into a mindless subject of Doctor Doom! However, the FF's long-time foe may have made a critical mistake by bringing Darkoth and Ben Grimm back from the Balkans in order to witness his stateside triumph! Could there be a traitor in the midst? Meanwhile in upstate New York, Wyatt Wingfoot and Johnny Storm run into trouble with the local police and end up in jail. Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and Franklin. (Note: The cover of Fantastic Four 143 was used as the cover for the 1977 Fantastic Four pocket book with one modification: the Invisible Girl replaced Medusa in the background.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Stories (1962-1973 Dell) 33 CGC 9.0

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File Copy.

Label #4390841024

Anthology comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue reprints stories from issue number 13, "Final Encounter," "Dead Heat," "Out of the Blue," and "In the Pool." Issue also has "The Photographer" and "Who Ever Heard of a Spooked Pen?" one-page text features. Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 CGC 8.0

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Label #4377612008

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 CGC 6.0 Qualified

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Marvel Vale Stamp missing from page 10.

Label #4304930017

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Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

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Label #4384438002

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 66 CGC 8.0

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Label #4331066017

It's Avenger vs. Avenger in "Night of the Thunder God!" Guest-starring Thor and Doctor Spectrum. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man's body is under the thrall of the Skrull outcast Krimonn. The villainous alien is using Shell-Head's own power to wreak havoc on the innocent citizens of Detroit. That is until the Mighty Thor arrives on the scene. Can Tony get back control of his body before his teammate batters it senseless? 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #3761485025

Cover art by John Buscema. All reprints. "Agu the Giant," script by Don Rico, art by Werner Roth (from Lorna, the Jungle Queen 1, July 1953); Lorna saves Agu from the warriors of Itibi. "The Trail of Sudden Death," script by Rico, art by Joe Maneely (from Jungle Action 1, October 1954); Tharn stops uranium smugglers with the help of the pygmy Matubi tribe and the bull elephant Gata . "Striped Fury," script by Rico, art by Syd Shores (from Jan of the Jungle 14, December 1956); Bazo, head of the zebra herd makes sure they don't get attacked by lions. "Double Danger," script by Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike (also from Jann of the Jungle 14); A Jann imposter tries to lead local tribes to war but Jann exposes her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 5 CGC 4.0

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Label #2136656003

Black Panther stories begin. Cover art by John Romita. The Monarch and the Man-Ape! (reprinted from Avengers 62), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by George Klein; When the Black Panther and his fellow Avengers return to Wakanda they are captured by M'Baku, who plans to kill the Black Panther. Ad for The Ultimate Fan Club! FOOM! Friends Of Ol' Marvel. Monsters Unleashed ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 6 CGC 6.0

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Label #4375737005

New Black Panther stories begin. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. The "Panther's Rage" saga starts here in Panther's Rage, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; On his return to Wakanda, the Panther learns that one of the mountain villages is in revolt, led by a man calling himself Erik Killmonger (first appearance); The Panther confronts Killmonger at Warrior Falls, where the Panther is defeated and thrown from the top of the falls. Map of the Land of the Wakanda by Don McGregor. Double Danger! (reprinted from Lorna, the Jungle Girl 6, March 1954), script by Don Rico, art by Werner Roth; Lorna is impersonated by an imposter. Ad for FOOM! Friends of Ol' Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) 2 CGC 7.5 SS Friedrich

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Signed by Mike Friedrich on 11/3/23

Label #4342144001

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Fall of the Red Wizard," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Jack Abel; KA-ZAR and SHANNA aren't too keen on the idea of becoming human sacrifices; But when a triceratops rampages through their village, the Fall People are convinced Ka-Zar's blasphemy is to blame; Continued origin of the Savage Land. The Shanna story continues in Daredevil 109. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) 176 CGC 4.5

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Label #2117504025

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.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0124484001

Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.5

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Label #4323252003

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4384438005

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.0

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Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4339824004

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4341795005

Cover art by John Romita. When Satan Walked the Earth, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Daimon goes home to Fire Lake and finds that demons have crossed the portal to Hell that is in his basement. Continued from Ghost Rider #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4211739004

Spider-Man and the Human Torch (from the Fantastic Four) battle the Sandman, the Trapster, the Wizard, and Annihilus in "And Spidey Makes Four!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4254228021

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. "Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Hulk, and Iron Man cameos. It's monster vs. monster as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing battles the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, the malevolent Molecule Man shows up to make things even worse for our rocky hero. Cover price $0.20.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1975536006

"Attack!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with his diabolical father, Fu Manchu. But can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat his father's super-henchman with his hands tied behind his back? Includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 62 (The Plunderer). Cover price $0.25.

Rawhide Kid (1955) 104 CGC 5.0

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Label #2117504016

Reprints. Cover by Dick Ayers and Vince Colletta. Stories by Ron Whyte, Larry Lieber and Stan Lee. Art by Larry Lieber, Bob Forgione, Vince Colletta and Jack Abel. Blazing Western action as you like it! Get set for excitement when the Rawhide Kid is challenged to a..."Shoot-Out at Mesa City!" by Ron Whyte, Larry Lieber (pencils) and Vince Colletta, reprinted from issue #63. Plus a second six-gun saga you'll never forget when the Rawhide Kid faces..."The Gun That Couldn't Lose!" by Lieber (script/pencils) and Colletta, also reprinted from issue #63. And: Back-up story "War in Chicamaw County" by Stan Lee, Bob Forgione and Jack Abel, reprinted from Frontier Western (1956) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 2 CGC 7.0

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Label #4387943004

Conan stars in "Red Nails" (script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith); adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. Story continued in Savage Tales 3. Conan also stars in "Cimmeria," a Howard poem illustrated by Windsor-Smith (5 pages). King Kull stars in "The Skull of Silence" (script by Thomas, art by Berni Wrightson; adapted from the story by Howard; reprinted from Creatures on the Loose 10, plus the original unused cover by Wrightson). Also in thie issue: "Dark Tomorrow" (script by Gerry Conway, art by Gray Morrow) and a reprint, "The Crusader" (script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; from The Black Knight 1 in May 1955). Text feature, "A Probable Outline of Conan's Career" by P. Schuyler Miller and John D. Clark. Illustrations by Windsor-Smith, Al Williamson, and Frank Brunner. John Buscema cover painting. Cover price $0.75.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 6 CGC 9.4

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Label #4341795015

"Night of the Ninja." The Shadow must thwart a ninja assassin in Chinatown. Includes letter by artist Ken Meyer Jr. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2067567005

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1261895013

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Karate on the Moon!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; a Karate match starts on Earth and shifts to the moon. "Volley of Death," script by Frank Robbins, art by Dick Giordano; a man has to play tennis using a live grenade as the ball. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World. "Tall in the Saddle!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; a dinosaur runs in a modern day horse race. Letter to the editor from comic editor Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1261895014

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Gridiron Knightmare!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dick Giordano; an armored knight plays in a football game. "Man Who Leaped over the Earth!", script by Elliot Maggin, art by Dick Giordano; a man pole vaults over the Earth. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1261895015

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Challenge of the Faceless Five!", script by Cary Bates, art by John Rosenberger; the fate of the world depends on a faceless basketball team winning a game. "Man with the Golden Gloves!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; a prize fighter has heavy weights on his hands. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4102698002

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 197 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4314228009

Cover by John Romita. First appearances of Silas Grant and the Twilight Well in "The Well at the Edge of the World!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is defeated by Kartag, but the Norns intervene and grant Thor his request of water from the Twilight Well; They command Kartag to accompany the Asgardians back to fight Mangog; They arrive just in time, as Mangog is about to kill Odin; Meanwhile, Sif and Hildegarde fight off a monster on Blackworld before meeting Silas Grant, a native who promises to tell them who is responsible for the mysterious changes all around them. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hildegarde, and Odin. Cameos by Loki and Hela. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

War Is Hell (1973 Marvel) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2099905016

Chris Claremont script. Gil Kane cover. For doing nothing to prevent the invasion of Poland, Death punishes solider John Kowalski to suffer through a number of lives and deaths in host bodies. Cover price $0.25.