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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-032

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1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 5 of 6. "Lo, the Moons of Yavin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Luke does not have long to mourn the loss of Ben Kenobi as the Millennium Falcon is attacked from all sides by deadly Tie-Fighters. Even if these Rebel heroes do survive this latest attack, the Empire knows the location of the Rebel's secret headquarters. They don't have long before the Death Star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 6 FN+ 6.5

1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 6 of 6. "Is this the Final Chapter?!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin, Rick Hoberg, and Bill Wray. This is it, the explosive conclusion to the biggest space epic of all time! Armed with the secret plans, the Rebel Alliance mounts an all out attack on the evil Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. However, they'll have to break through the monstrous space station's own defenses and dozens of deadly Tie-Fighters to get to its weak point. As the Rebels' time begins to run out, and their fleet of X-Wing Fighters begins to dwindle, it falls upon young Luke Skywalker and the power of the force to save the day. But first he'll have to get past the most dangerous man in the galaxy - Darth Vader! Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4307446020

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4327937007

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4327956012

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002206-AA-001

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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Chris Claremont script; Walt Simonson cover Cover price $1.00.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #7002437-AA-016

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002437-AA-017

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0010393-AA-020

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #7002436-AA-009

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Sub-Mariner Mazes (1978 Marvel / Cinnamon House) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #23-1E75EFC-004

Cover by Alex Soma and John Romita. Art by Duffy Vohland , Jeff Aclin, and Dwight Zimmerman. Story by Vladmir Koziakin. Coloring and activity book. Digest sized. 8" x 5 1/4". Cover price $0.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 104 FN- 5.5

"Magneto!" Starjammers cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. You knew it had to happen sooner or later, the all new X-Men must battle the team's oldest and most dangerous adversary - Magneto, the Master of Magnetism! Plus, who are the Starjammers, and what is Mutant X? NOTE: 1st appearance of the Starjammers - Corsair and Ch'od. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 106 CBCS 7.5 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Newsstand Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/25/2022. Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2E6A667-006

Cover by Dave Cockrum. Dark Shroud of the Past!, script by Chris Claremont and Bill Mantlo, art by Dave Cockrum, Bob Brown, and Tom Sutton; The X-Men are working out in the Danger Room when the evil aspect of Xavier's mind attacks them with versions of the old X-Men. A fill-in issue that Classic X-Men skipped for reprinting. The story that began in Uncanny X-Men #105 continues in Uncanny X-Men #107. Short eulogy of Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 108 CBCS 7.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-2258953-005

"Armageddon Now!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Firelord. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. On the far side of the universe alone and cut off from their mentor, the X-Men must face their worst nightmares if they are going stop the mad Emperor D'Ken, from unleashing the unimaginable power of the M'Krann Crystal upon the universe.

NOTE: "This issue marks the first of a long and distinguished run by one of the greatest creative teams ever assembled - Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin. Over the course of the next 36 issues they will go on to tell some of the most prominent X-Men stories. Stories that still resonate to this day." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 109 VG+ 4.5

"Home are the Heroes!" Guest-starring Vindicator (1st appearance). Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine's past comes back to haunt him. The Canadian Government sends a super-agent to bring back the awol mutant. When the super-powered Vindicator arrives at Xavier's institute, Wolverine finds himself in the battle of his life against a man that was once his friend, and the X-Men are stuck in the middle. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 112 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-40F8F5C-007

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 113 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

"Showdown!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Don't miss the most unbelievable mutant showdown as the X-Men battle the Master of Magnetism himself aboard Magneto's orbiting satellite - Asteroid M! Even if Xavier's team of heroes can somehow find a way to defeat their enemy, how will they survive the harsh cold void of space? Plus, more secrets revealed about Storm's past. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 115 VF- 7.5

"Visions of Death!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The deadly and creature who feeds off the life-essence of mutants Sauron has returned! However, something even more dangerous then the sinister reptilian threatens to rise in the Savage Land, and Ka-Zar needs the X-Men's help to stop it. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zaladane. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 117 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

"Psi War!" Misty Knight cameo. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's the origin of Professor Charles Xavier! In a time before the X-Men, Xavier ran into another mutant whose mental abilities rivaled his own. Witness the battle that decided the fate of mutant and mankind for generations to come. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Shadow King. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 119 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Christmas Issue - "'Twas the Night Before Christmas...!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. If the X-Man can't stop the madman Moses Magnum (last seen in Power Man Annual #1), the island nation of Japan is doomed! Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 121 FN+ 6.5

"Shoot-Out at the Stampede!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight (1st full appearance). Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's no holds barred super-hero tussle as the Uncanny X-Men square off with Canada's premier super-hero team, Alpha Flight. And hanging in the balance, the fate of Wolverine. NOTE: 1st full appearance of Shaman, Aurora, Northstar, Snowbird, and Sasquatch. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 122D CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-0269EF2-004

Direct Edition. "Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 123 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4379953005

"Listen - Stop Me if You've Heard It - But this One will Kill You!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. One by one the X-Men are abducted. Now they must fight for their lives if they hope to survive the sinister creature of the diabolical Arcade - Murder World! NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 123 FN+ 6.5

"Listen - Stop Me if You've Heard It - But this One will Kill You!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. One by one the X-Men are abducted. Now they must fight for their lives if they hope to survive the sinister creature of the diabolical Arcade - Murder World! NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 124D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4248216008

Direct Edition. "He Only Laughs when I Hurt!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. How can the X-Men be expected to survive Arcade's sinister funhouse of death Murder World when their strongest teammate Colossus has been turned against them? Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 125D FN/VF 7.0

Signed by inker Terry Austin (splash). Certification not included.

Direct Edition. As the cover says: the dramatic return of Phoenix! "There's Something Awful on Muir Island!" "...!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. First appearance of Mutant X (Proteus). Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 125D CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-279E358-007

Direct Edition. As the cover says: the dramatic return of Phoenix! "There's Something Awful on Muir Island!" "...!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. First appearance of Mutant X (Proteus). Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 126 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4312380003

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"How Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth...!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. The X-Men return to Muir Island to investigate the attack on Polaris and Havok. When they get there they find themselves in a deadly battle against arguably the most powerful and deadliest mutant alive - Mutant X! 1st appearance of Proteus. Cover price $0.40.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 153 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-1C18776-010

Uncle Scrooge in "A Case of Too Many Sea Monsters," a reprint from issue number 49, "Let Donald Do It," a reprint from issue number 51, and "The Invisible Intruder," a Carl Barks reprint from issue number 44. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 167 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #23-1C18776-012

Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Bye-Bye, Money Bin starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Beagle Boys, script by Vic Lockman, pencils by Tony Strobl, inks by Steve Steere. Outfoxed Fox starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey and Louie, script and art by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

What If (1977 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. What if Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Pablo Marcos; Spider-Man becomes a member of the FF; Cameos by Killraven, the Squadron Supreme, and Deathlok. Hostess Fruit Pie ad with the Hulk, pencils by Dave Cockrum. Ad for Richochet Racers with Spider-Man and Captain America. Roy Thomas discusses how the title came about. 48 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #20-02CDC8D-008

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Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Cover Detached

Label #23-14ED31C-009

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862022

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Sinnott. What if Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos had Fought World War II in Outer Space, script by Gary Friedrich (plot) and Don Glut (script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Pablo Marcos; In a reality where technology was move advanced, Fury and his men fight a space war in 1941. Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man. 48 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4398423006

Cover pencils by Bob Budiansky (?) and Keith Pollard (?), inks by Pablo Marcos. "What If Dr. Strange Had Been a Disciple of Dormammu?", script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Tom Sutton (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson, inks by Bruce Patterson; Uatu the Watcher reminds the reader that events can always take a different path: that a distinction as apparently obvious as good and evil may be very slight indeed; Doctor Strange, as established in the main universe, was an arrogant surgeon who cared more for his patients' money than their health; When his ability to operate was robbed from him due to injuries in a car accident, he sought out the Ancient One, who refused to hand him the easy cure he was hoping for; Instead, he let Strange stay at the retreat and witness Baron Mordo's treachery, thus realizing that greater forces were in the world than his own selfish ambitions, and setting his foot on the path that would lead him to becoming Master of the Mystic Arts. "Spider-Man Meets June Jitsui!" ad for Hostess snack cakes. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 235 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377861005

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "The Biology Bomb!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Mid-Nite guest stars. Full-page Mr. Miracle ad with art by Marshall Rogers. One-page text feature covers the original Swamp Thing by Len Wein and Berni Wrightson. Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 242 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377861014

Wonder Woman's close encounter with..."Tomorrow's Gods and Demons." Written by Jack C. Harris, with art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. (Note: World War II ends.) Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-2]; Etta Candy; Steve Trevor; Hippolyte; Dr. Fate (cameo); Spectre (cameo); Angle Man [Earth-1] (cameo). Cover by Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Yogi Bear (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4359683013