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Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4389513014

Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #7. "The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Cover price $0.75.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2043870003

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 2DCS VF

DC Comic Questionnaire Insert Variant. This variant of Firestorm #2 contains a 4-page, 6.75-in. x 8.5-in., bound in DC customer survey form. Otherwise, the comic is identical to ordinary copies. No info is available as to how many copies of this issue or other April cover-dated issues contained the survey. However, survey copies almost never turn up, so distribution of this variant type must have been very limited. Superman guest stars in "Danger Doubled is Death." The nuclear accident that created Firestorm also effects Danton Black, who becomes Multiplex, a super-villain who can duplicate himself. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 2DCS FN 6.0

DC Comic Questionnaire Insert Variant. This variant of Firestorm #2 contains a 4-page, 6.75-in. x 8.5-in., bound in DC customer survey form. Otherwise, the comic is identical to ordinary copies. No info is available as to how many copies of this issue or other April cover-dated issues contained the survey. However, survey copies almost never turn up, so distribution of this variant type must have been very limited. Superman guest stars in "Danger Doubled is Death." The nuclear accident that created Firestorm also effects Danton Black, who becomes Multiplex, a super-villain who can duplicate himself. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 29 CBCS 8.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-39E0BDC-004

Part 1 of 4 - "Deadly Pawn!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin, Tony DeZuniga and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, are drawn into the sinister schemes of Dread Dormammu! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spoils a Snatch!" Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 30 CBCS 9.4

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-39E0BDC-005

Part 2 of 4 - "The Mage and the Monster!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Dread Dormammu has turned the macabre power of the Ghost Rider against his hated foe, Doctor Strange! can the Master of the Mystic Arts find a way to save Blaze's soul, or will he be forced to destroy the Spirit of Vengeance?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 42 CBCS 8.5

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-004

"The Lonesome DEATH of Johnny Blaze!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider tracks down the rest of the Jackal Gang for some much needed vengeance. Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze can't remember the events of the last few days. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Iron Man stars in Hostess ad "Iron Man in the Hungry Battleaxe!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 44 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2797641-007

Part 2 of 2 - "Cloak of Crimson - Soul of Dust!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Carmine Infantino and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. It's Johnny Blaze vs. the Ghost Rider with both their futures hanging in the balance. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "Thor Meets the Ricochet Monster!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-010

"The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-013

Last 40-cent cover-price - "The Demon Within!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Al Milgrom. A dejected Johnny Blazes spirals out of control and hits rock bottom, vowing to never let the Ghost Rider out again! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "The Incredible Hulk vs. the Roller Disco Devils!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-014

First 50c cover-priced issue - "Wind of the Undead!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob McCleod. Ghost Rider is besieged by monstrous Hell-bats, but things go from bad to worse when he reverts to Johnny Blaze and can't trigger his transformation. How can a mortal man survive such an attack without the power of Ghost Rider? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Captain Mar-Vell stars in Hostess ad "Captain Marvel Defends the Earth!" Cover price $0.50.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 64 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4385668025

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by John Calnan & Vince Colletta; 6 page story "Dead Men Do Tell Tales" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 1 page text story "Fading Clue from a Phantom"; 4 page story "The Haunted Cell" drawn by Ken Landgraf & Danny Bulanadi; 6 page story "Flight of the Phantom Airship" drawn by Fred Carrillo. Cover price $0.35.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-2386FFA-002

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross). The Great Fonzarelli; Richie convinces Fonzie to perform a magic act for a Consolidated Charities fundraiser. An Offer You Can't Refuse; Bikers arrive at Arnold's and try to extort protection money from Al. Masquerade; Marion and Howard drive their kids crazy trying to decide what to wear to the Elk's masquerade ball; With Fonzie's help, they decide to go as Ann Sheridan, the Oomph Girl, escorted by President Teddy Roosevelt. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Richie Rich. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-2386FFA-005

Photo cover featuring Charles "Chachi" Arcola (Scott Baio); Warren "Potsie" Weber (Anson Williams); Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); and Ralph Malph (Don Most). Male Fraud, art by Bill Williams; Chachi starts a chain letter campaign which promises a date with Fonzie for every girl who keeps the chain going. Framed!, art by Bill Williams; A trouble-maker named Dick Fixx steals a number of valuables and frames Fonzie for the crimes. Matinee Idol, art by Bill Williams; Ralph falls for a girl named Marcie, and becomes convinced he looks like Humphrey Bogart. Star Trek the Motion Picture ad. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 2 #7 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4249840005

Peter A. Jones cover, Rich Corben, Howard Chaykin, and 2 pages Moebius art November 1978, issue 20. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 20th issue includes the following stories: The New Tales of the Arabian Nights, Sinbad in the Land of Jinn by Richard Corben and Jan Strnad; Exterminator by Bilal; Orion by Gray Morrow; The Great Trap by Sire; Gail by Druillet; The Garage by Moebius; Galactic Geographic by Kofoed; Off-Season by Zha and Claveloux; Empire by Samuel Delany and Howard Chaykin; Surgical Tactics by Bissette; Helman by Voss; and So Beautiful So Dangerous by Angus McKie. Cover art by Marcus Boas. Cover price $1.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 3 #7 NM- 9.2

Joe Jusko cover, Rich Corben and Howard Chaykin art, plus 2 pgs by Moebius November 1979, issue 32. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 32nd issue includes the following stories: Rowlf by Richard Corben; Egg-Stained Wine by Phil Trumbo; Moon Flight by Voss; Barlowe's Guidebook to Extraterrestrials by Wayne Barlow and Ian Summers; Zooks by Vaughn and Mark Bodé; Homer's Idyll by Charles Vess; Galactic Geography by Karl Kofoed; Shelter by Chantal Montellier; Elric by Michael Moorcock and Frank Brunner; The Airtight Garage by Moebius; Jim by Luc Cornillon; and The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester and Howard Chaykin. Cover art by Joe Jusko. Cover price $1.50.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4394792008

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Len Wein and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 8 page story "One Last Beautiful Swindle!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & John Celardo; 8 page story "Kill Me Gently!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-25C913A-017

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"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 VF/NM 9.0

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

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Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-036

"Fury at 5000 Fathoms!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Len Wein and Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Ernie Chan. The Jade Giant battles pirates and meets a kindred soul far below the turbulent surface of the sea. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 221 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

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Label #22-0F7594C-037

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler [as Validar], inks by Joe Rubinstein. Show Me the Way To Go Home, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Alfredo Alcala (finished art), inks by Alfredo Alcala; Banner awakens on Walter Newell's boat and slips away when they arrive back to New York City; When Newell realizes that Bruce Banner was his mystery passenger, he attempts to find Bruce before the Hulk can do any damage, which leads to a battle between Sting-Ray and the Hulk, followed by the Hulk disappearing again. Doc Samson appearance. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 174,287. Spider-Man Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Ross Andru. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 223 CBCS 7.5

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Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-038

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (as Validar), inks by Ernie Chan. "The Curing of Dr. Banner!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finished art), inks by Joe Rubinstein; While Hulk is leaping through the country, his gamma energy is released from his body; Hulk turns into a green Bruce and finally into the human Bruce; Somehow, Bruce Banner was cured from his curse!; Meanwhile, the Leader defeats Doc Samson and takes command of Gamma Base; Bruce hires McKraken, the pilot he contacted once to get to the Niagara falls (TIH #160) and flies to Gamma base to tell the good news; But the Leader locks him in a sealed room where Thunderbolt Ross and Doc Samson are kept as prisoners. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2D520EC-048

"Battlefield Berkeley!" Part 1 of 4. Quasar and Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Learn the intricate past of Trish Starr, the Hulk's erstwhile friend, and find out how the Hulk, Hank Pym, Doctor Strange and the Defenders' Nighthawk all fit into it. Plus, what happens when Machine Man shows up and kidnaps Trish? Quasar's story continues in Marvel Two in One (1974) #73. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 FN+ 6.5

"Battlefield Berkeley!" Part 1 of 4. Quasar and Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Learn the intricate past of Trish Starr, the Hulk's erstwhile friend, and find out how the Hulk, Hank Pym, Doctor Strange and the Defenders' Nighthawk all fit into it. Plus, what happens when Machine Man shows up and kidnaps Trish? Quasar's story continues in Marvel Two in One (1974) #73. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 237 CBCS 8.0

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Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-044

"When a City Dies!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Machine Man. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Hulk and Machine Man finally catch up to Trish Star's kidnappers and heaven help those who would wrong the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 238 CBCS 7.0

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Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-045

"Post Hulk, Post Holocaust!" Special guest-appearance by President Jimmy Carter. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. In the wake of the Hulk, Central City lies in ruins leaving S.H.I.E.L.D. behind to clean-up the mess. Plus, the debut of the new villain Goldbug. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 240 CBCS 8.0

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Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-046

"...And now El Dorado!" Part 2 of 5. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Through the manipulations of those simply called They, the Hulk has been brought to the mystic land of El Dorado. What do these mysterious beings want with the Jade Giant and what does it mean for Bruce Banner? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 247 CBCS 8.5

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Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-050

"Jarella's World!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Captain Marvel I. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Betrayed by puny humans once again, the Hulk finds himself exiled to a strange and dangerous place unlike any he's ever been to. Here he will come face-to-face with an enemy even he may not be able to defeat. Here he will face the power of an Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 249 CGC 8.5

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Label #1975098008

"Jack Frost Nipping at your Soul!" Iron Man cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko. The Hulk stumbles into the hidden lair of the villain formerly known as Jack Frost and Blizzaro. Will the Hulk find a way out of this arctic tomb or will he surrender to the icy touch of death. 32 pages. Includes a full page ad for Rom Spaceknight by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.6

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Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #0008060-AB-021

1st appearance of the U-Foes. "Waiting for the U-Foes!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Meet the evil Fantastic Four. Wanting to duplicate the accident that transformed the FF into super-powerful beings, millionaire Simon Utecht along with his cohorts expose themselves to the same cosmic rays. His genetic structure altered, Utecht becomes Vector, able to repel objects with violent force. His colleagues become the gaseous villainous, Vapor, the radioactive threat, X-Ray, and the monstrous Ironclad. The U-Foes will go on to be some of the Hulks most enduring foes. Witness their first epic battle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 120 FN/VF 7.0

First appearance of Justin Hammer in "The Old Man and the Sea Prince!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. During his trip back to the States, Tony Stark's 747 is struck in mid-air by a flying tank! Wow, where did it come from? Apparently it was thrown from the ground by the Sub-Mariner! Oh no! The golden avenger will deal with Prince Namor in a minute! But first he must stop his airliner from crashing into the ocean! Don't worry Shell-Head...the Avenging Son will wait! Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe and Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and Nick Fury. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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

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

Label #23-29F5D14-002

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

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1259660022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.0

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Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-060

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Alone Against Alpha Flight! - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dave Simons. Enter Sasquatch, Northstar and Aurora -- Alpha Flight! Ties into Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #140. Starring Machine Man, Alpha Flight [Sasquatch [Walter Langkowski], Aurora, Northstar], Agent K (introduction), Madame Menace (villain), Miles Brinkman (villain), Rollins (villain), Hulk (cameo), Gears Garvin, Peter Spaulding, Maggie Jones, Pamela Quinn, Eddie Harris and Santelli. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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

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Label #4400952019

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

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

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952023

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

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

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Label #4389475007

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

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

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Label #4389475005

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

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

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Label #4389475002

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

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

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952022

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

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

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Label #4400952024

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

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-27D449D-063

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"Himalayan Nightmare!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. The shambling creature known as the Man-Thing suddenly finds itself transported to the cold, harsh peaks of the Himalayas. There he must fight off hungry wolves, a savage bear and treacherous men with guns. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-066

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"Death-Knell!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The sinister warlock Baron Mordo has conceived a diabolical plan to have the burning touch of the Man-Thing destroy his hated enemy - Doctor Strange! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Story concludes in Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #41. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-27d449D-067

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"Who Knows Fear!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The swamp monster known as the Man-Thing wants nothing more than to help the lost girl Barbie Bannister. But when she looks upon his macabre form, she becomes terrified and whatever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-27D449D-068

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"Fraternity Rites!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The Man-Thing attempts to stop a frat boy prank from going horribly wrong. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Newsstand Edition

Label #23-1EA4BC5-004

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

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

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