Auctions: comic books 1974-1976, graded by CBCS

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #23-1BEA953-001

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Vulture Hangs High!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spider-Man uses his last reserve of webbing after being dropped from the sky by the (third) Vulture!; After narrowly avoiding death, Spidey returns to ESUs campus to uncover the motives behind an innocent womans death; In a twisted web of mistaken identities, will Spider-Man solve this murder mystery before theres a second victim? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 105. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-005

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 154 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-007

"The Sandman Always Strikes Twice" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Sandman is back on the block! And stealing an experimental cryogenic converter for a mysterious crime boss! The charter member of the Frightful Four easily breaks into the research complex! But instead of absconding with the converter, the Sandman lays a trap for the spectacular one (to even the score after his defeat in Marvel Team-Up 40)! When the web-slinger shows up, the showdown begins! It's another rock 'em sock 'em battle between the Amazing Spider-Man and the Sandman! Cameo appearances by Doctor Octopus and the Kingpin. (Notes: The Sandman appears next in Fantastic Four 176. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics publisher Dean Mullaney respectively. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Man-Mountain Marko. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #49 Fantastic Four by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 131.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 257 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4FF7-005

100-page giant. Cover by Nick Cardy. "Hail Emperor Penguin!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a young King is kidnapped by the Penguin, it takes the efforts of Batman, Robin and Talia to free him from the madman's clutches. The Penguin's Unique Umbrellas! panels from previous comics. "Hunt for a Robin-Killer!", script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Gil Kane; After finding the Boy Wonder nearly dead from a brutal beating, a vengeful Batman hits the streets to find the man responsible. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Ally Babble and the Fourteen Peeves!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang; Ally Babble accepts the offer of $5000 from a rich man to eliminate 14 peeves he has against others, but is soon charged with ripping off the man who paid him. "Conversational Clue!", script by Mort Weisinger, art by Jerry Robinson; When Alfred accidently hears some unsettling conversation in a local library, he follows the clue up...which nearly costs him his life! "Die Small--Die Big!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; The appearance of a man dressed as the Batman at a party at Wayne Mansion and carrying a death threat for the Caped Crusader spurs Batman to attack the problem alone without the aid of Robin. "Rackety-Rax Racket!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); A series of crazy college initiations are actually a blind for daring thefts masterminded by the Joker! 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Marvel Value Stamp Missing From 10th Page, Does Not Affect Story. Incomplete.

Label #23-14ED31C-005

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 199 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2795A2A-007

"The Man Who Sold the United States" Part 7 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. With help from SHIELD, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon storm the Harding mansion! However Mason Harding -- the creator of the Madbomb -- is not inside! The most wanted man in America is a captive of the Royalist Forces of America. But thanks to a miniature madbomb, Harding escapes from William Taurey's estate and returns home. The Falcon and Cap plead with him to reveal the location of the "Big Daddy" Madbomb. Will Harding comply? Or will the U.S.A. go boom on its bicentennial? Cameo appearances by Carol Harding and William Taurey. (Notes: The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Captain America Omnibus by Jack Kirby. The edition collects issues 193 thru 214. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 134.30CENT CBCS 8.5 Buckler 30 Cent Variant

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-005

"There's Trouble in New York City, That's Trouble with a Capital 'T' Which Rhymes with 'D' that Stands for Daredevil!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoa cover. Torpedo, the Chameleon, and the Jester attack. Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #95 (Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner). This is the 30-cent cover price edition, which had limited distribution (for market testing). There also exists a 25-cent cover price edition which is much more common. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-034

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-035

The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2792844-012

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Where There's Smoke..., script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; James Mandarin desperately slits own throat at Strange's doorstep; wants Strange to be his guru, but is rejected. Strange tells of recreation of Earth to Lord Phyffe, Rama Kaliph, & Clea; Clea freaks; Mandarin is possessed by Satan, & Satan abducts them. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D7D4A0-002

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2215763-018

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-3B3716F-004

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-342363F-015

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-3E3F807-004

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-0700471-020

Revealed in this issue--the power of "Olympia!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris has been captured by demonic Deviants, but can even these monsters find a way to kill an immortal? Meanwhile, Makarri and Sersi regroup at the mythical homeland of the Eternals – Olympia! The secret is out! Man has discovered the truth behind mythology...it's all real! Notes: 1st appearance of Domo, Thena, and Zuras. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 158 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-27946BA-004

"Invasion from the 5th (Count It, 5th!) Dimension" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. A quiet Friday night at the Baxter Building is disrupted by Quicksilver! And after a brief skirmish with the Human Torch, the mutant speedster tells the FF that Attilan has been overrun by Xemu, the Master of the Fifth Dimension! Xemu plans to destroy the Earth with the Thunder Horn! Will Reed, Ben, Johnny, Medusa, and Pietro get back to the Hidden Land in time? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Thor to recap the events of Fantastic Four 150. (Notes: Xemu previously appeared in Strange Tales 103. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,583; average paid circulation 218,330.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 169 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2794F13-003

"Five Characters in Search of a Madman!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm is struggling to cope with his return to normal life. Does he secretly wish to still be the Thing? In the meantime, his replacement was terrific against the Wrecker last issue. It looks like Reed made a great choice in adding Power Man to the FF... that is until Luke Cage attacks the Invisible Girl! What has possessed Luke to attack Sue and then the rest of the Fantastic Four?! (Notes: One plotline from this issue sets up the story in Fantastic Four Annual 11. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 172 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2794F13-012

"Cry, The Bedeviled Plant!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After being tricked into boarding Gorr's spaceship, the Fantastic Four reluctantly agree to protect Counter-Earth from the Ravager of Worlds! But the FF may be too late since Galactus' herald, the Destroyer, has already engaged the High Evolutionary on his command asteroid. Nevertheless, the Thing springs into action against the armored herald! Can Ben beat the Destroyer before Galactus becomes aware of Counter-Earth? Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and the Hulk to recap the events of Incredible Hulk 178. (Notes: Both Galactus and the Destroyer previously appeared in Thor 228. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 174 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2794F13-017

"Starquest!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The situation is becoming desperate on Counter-Earth as both Reed & Ben and Johnny & Gorr have run into major problems on their potential substitute planets with Torgo and the Skrulls, respectively. The Invisible Girl tries to help her teammates, but accidentally transports herself to yet a third planet, which is totally devoid of life! Meanwhile, the countdown to Galactus' destruction of Counter-Earth continues, and the High Evolutionary has only one option left...fight the Ravager of Worlds one-on-one! 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

1st cover 5.5, interior cover 7.5. Double Cover.

Label #21-2796141-014

First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-038

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CBCS 7.5 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 3/13/2022.

Label #22-072EB80-002

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Hansi, the Girl Who Loved the Swastika (1973-1976) 1976-39C CBCS 7.5 39c Cover Price Variant

Paper: White

Label #23-0E505C0-004

Al Hartley cover. Pencils and script by Hartley. Based loosely on the book of the same name, about the true story of Maria Hirschmann, a Czechoslovakian girl who became a Nazi during WWII, got forced into a Russian labor camp, and eventually found her way to America and the Christian faith. There are three editions of this comic -- a 1973 39 cent edition, a 1976 39 cent edition, and a 1976 49 cent edition. 36 pages. Cover price $0.39.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-1D0DDD3-008

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-021

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD4FF7-012

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In Glenville, Johnny lives with his sister Sue; While she's known as a member of the Fantastic Four, he tries to keep a low profile; We get to see the house, much of which is chemically fire-resistent, and equipped with various crime-fighting equipment; But even in the suburbs danger lurks, as someone called The Destroyer is hell-bent on wrecking a local amusement park nearing completion. Part 2: The Flaming Fury Strikes Back!!; Ben shows up, but Johnny refuses help, saying it's his fight. Horror Hotel!; A hotel is terrorized by a "man-killing beast," sending tenants fleeing. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 1 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #23-253E131-002

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In Glenville, Johnny lives with his sister Sue; While she's known as a member of the Fantastic Four, he tries to keep a low profile; We get to see the house, much of which is chemically fire-resistent, and equipped with various crime-fighting equipment; But even in the suburbs danger lurks, as someone called The Destroyer is hell-bent on wrecking a local amusement park nearing completion. Part 2: The Flaming Fury Strikes Back!!; Ben shows up, but Johnny refuses help, saying it's his fight. Horror Hotel!; A hotel is terrorized by a "man-killing beast," sending tenants fleeing. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 187 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2798811-007

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. There's a Gremlin In the Works!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton; Banner stows away on a mission to the Soviet Union to rescue the captured Glenn Talbot, which brings the Hulk into conflict with the Gremlin, who has brainwashed Talbot. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 202,592. Spider-Man Hostess ad, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 192 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279720A-010

"The Lurker Beneath Loch Fear!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Joe Staton. The man-brute known as the Hulk has been returned home by the Shaper of Worlds. Now the green goliath is in for some mayhem on the Scottish Moors as he comes face-to-face with the lurker beneath loch fear! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-47F5AB7-012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 1 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #21-3246A82-006

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of Modred the Mystic in "Magic is Alive!", script by Marv Wolfman (inspiration) and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan (page 1) and Yong Montano, inks by John Romita (page 1), Frank Giacoia (page 1), and Yong Montano; Janet Lyton and Grant Whittacker dig a tunnel to try and find the lost tower of Darkhold in England; They work through a storm, which washes out the supports of their tunnel, causing it to cave ; In the adjoining chamber they find what they believe is a perfectly preserved human body in a tomb dating back to the Dark Ages; The man comes to life, revealing himself to be Mordred, a magician's apprentice during the final years of Camelot. Reprint back-up story "It Happened in the Attic!" (from Mystical Tales 7), art by Frank Bolle; A man goes back in time and kills his ancestor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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 Presents (1975 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279B3E2-014

First 30-cent cover price. Cover by Al Milgrom. Guardians of the Galaxy star in "Embrace the Void!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob Wiacek; Nikki is chosen as the sacrifice to the Topographical Man, who has been psychically connected with the mind of Vance!; Their Cosmic consummation brings forth the birth of a new star! 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 30 Cent Variant 5 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-017

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Guardians of the Galaxy star in "Planet of the Absurd!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Howard Chaykin. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #56. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 13 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-24C87C6-016

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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 Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 13 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-24C87C6-017

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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) 46 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4DC5-019

"Am I Now Or Have I Ever Been?" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Deathlok. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is still trying to get home! However the time machine makes one more stop...in the year 1990! The web-slinger attempts to maintain a low profile in war-torn Times Square, but it doesn't take long for trouble (and Deathlok) to find him! After a brief battle, Luther Manning convinces the wall-crawler that he's one of the good guys. Now the Demolisher and Spider-Man team up to take down a gang of radioactive mutants! (Notes: In this issue of Marvel Team-Up and in preceding issues, Dave Hunt is not credited as one of the inkers; however, his last name is hidden in the backgrounds of the splash page. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.25.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3089E30-004

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-390C32D-005

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-390C32D-006

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #18-102DAC9-005

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 27 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279EE8B-011

"Just a Guy Named X!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Perez, inks by Al McWilliams. When an overweight down-on-his-luck wrestler drinks a mysterious formula, he is endowed with super-human strength. Now, he's going to get back at everybody who laughed at him, starting with Luke Cage. Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 28 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279EE8B-012

"The Man who Killed Jiminy Cricket!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Don McGregor, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. Beginning one of Luke Cage's most epic tales yet. Cockroach Hamilton is back and this time he's playing for keeps. As a result of deadline issues, this story continues in # 30 (issue 29 is a fill-in issue). The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 29 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279EE8B-013

Fill-in issue. "No One Laughs at Mr. Fish!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Luke Cage face the amphibian menace of the man called Mr. Fish. And you better believe that no one laughs at his name twice. NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in # 30. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 25 (Captain America by Jack Kirby). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Kidnap Caper." Tom Palmer cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 31 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279B3E2-018

"Over the Years they Murdered the Stars!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Sal Buscema and the Crusty Bunkers (your guess is a s good as mine). This is it, the epic conclusion to Luke Cage's confrontation with Piranha Jones and Cockroach Hamilton. Will Power Man survive the experience? For that matter, will New York City survive the experience? Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 31 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279EE8B-015

"Over the Years they Murdered the Stars!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Sal Buscema and the Crusty Bunkers (your guess is a s good as mine). This is it, the epic conclusion to Luke Cage's confrontation with Piranha Jones and Cockroach Hamilton. Will Power Man survive the experience? For that matter, will New York City survive the experience? Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279B3E2-022

"Chemistro is Back!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Bradford. Luke Cage returns to the offices of Hero for Hire to find everything has been turned to glass. Now we know this won't sit well with the volatile hero. One of Power Man's most dangerous foes has returned and he's deadlier than ever. Cover price $0.30.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 38 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279B3E2-023

"Big Brother wants you...Dead!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman and Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Brown and Jim Mooney. Luke Cage's deadly adversary, Chemistro, has trapped him in a clutches of a death trap. Can Power Man escape before he runs out of air and find out why "Big Brother" wants him dead before it's too late? Cover price $0.30.