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Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) comic books 1984-1986

  • Issue #12
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition
    • Label #22-3985F7A-013
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    • Label #22-3985F7A-012

    "The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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    $15 MARVEL FANFARE 12 NM- V1 1984! 1ST COVER & 1ST FULL IRON MAIDEN! BLACK WIDOW!!1!
    5 days left Auction Marvel Fanfare Comic Book #12 Key 1st Cover App. of Iron Maiden Marvel 1984
    5 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #12 BLACK WIDOW GEORGE PEREZ IRON MAIDEN 2nd APP. 1984 COMIC
    2 days left Auction Marvel Fanfare 12 9.2 Cgc George Perez Interior And Cover
    10 hours left Auction Marvel Fanfare #12 CBCS Graded 8.0 George Perez BLACK WIDOW Cover Marvel Comics
    3 hours left Auction MARVEL FANFARE 10, 11, 12, AND 13 - KEY BLACK WIDOW/IRON MAIDEN STORYLINE

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  • Issue #13
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 13

    "The Widow... Alone" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Beatty (pp. 1-13) and Brett Breeding (pp. 14-18). Cover by Art Adams. Damon Dran stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to destroy SHIELD and the Black Widow! And victory appears close at hand for Dran since Natasha and Ivan Petrovich are prisoners on his remote island! But the widow has been in near impossible situations before! Can the beauteous ex-Russian spy find a way to defeat Damon Dran and Snapdragon... and keep SHIELD in business for another day? Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Jimmy Woo. Second story: "Ballad of the Warriors Three" Script by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Charles Vess. The fair Idunn asks Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg to find her missing husband Bragi. Cameo appearances by Odin and Lady Sif. (Notes: The back cover features the Warriors Three with art by Charles Vess. Damon Dran previously appeared in Daredevil (1st series) 94. Snapdragon appears next in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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    5 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #13 - MARCH 1984 - HIGH GRADE COPPER AGE MARVEL COMICS CLASSIC
    1 day left Auction Marvel Fanfare #13 Black Widow George Perez art 1st Art Adams Marvel cover 1984

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  • Issue #14
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 14
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #21-2496D64-014

    "Dangerous Vision" Guest-starring the Vision and the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. A troubled Vision takes an evening walk through Manhattan and bumps into his wife, the Scarlet Witch, under attack by the Fantastic Four! Wow, what is going on? Despite his best efforts, the synthezoid avenger falls in battle to the fabulous foursome and into the clutches of Klaw and the Mad Thinker! Precisely one hour later, the Vision invades the Baxter Building and overwhelms the FF with his full array of powers! Has the Mad Thinker finally defeated the Fantastic Four? Or has he made a slight (synthezoid) miscalculation? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Second story: "Against Attilan" Plot and Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Alan Weiss. Quicksilver helps his Inhuman cousins recover the royal sceptre! Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. (Notes: The back cover features Pietro, Gorgon, and Karnak with art by Alan Weiss. Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 118,262; average paid circulation 115,232.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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    4 hours left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #14 1984 LEONARDI ART VISION FANTASTIC FOUR COPPER COMIC BOOK

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  • Issue #15
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 15
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-29CDAD1-019
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    "That night..." Guest-starring the Thing and the Human Torch. Script and Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Johnny Storm plays a major league April Fools' joke on his long-time friend and teammate Ben Grimm! But the torch should have double-checked his calendar first! Second story: "Crimson Ash" Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Jack Sparling. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. The Man Without Fear confronts a present day arsonist...whom he knows from his past! (Notes: The back cover features an illustration of Daredevil by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. This issue features a full-page ad for Dave Cockrum's graphic novel: The Futurians (1983 Marvel). Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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    7 days left Auction Marvel Fanfare 15; Thing, Torch, Daredevil; Windsor-Smith, Sparling Art; NM 9.4
    7 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #15 (1984) Thing, Barry Windsor-Smith, Marvel Comics

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  • Issue #16
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 16

    "Sky-Wolf!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. Cockrum pin-up. Sub-Mariner stars in "A Fable." Script by Bill Mantlo, art by Mike Mignola. Mignola pin-up. Cockrum wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

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  • Issue #17
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 17

    "Sky-Wolf!" (part 2) Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Hulk stars in "A Day in the Life." Script by David Anthony Kraft, art by Tony Salmons. Cockrum front cover, Salmons back cover. Cover price $1.50.

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    $6 34061: Marvel Comics MARVEL FANFARE #17 VF Grade

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  • Issue #18
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 18

    Cover art by Frank Miller. Home Fires!, script by Roger McKenzie (Co-Plot) and Roger Stern, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein; A group of regular citizens are setting fires to try to get the city to pay them 6 million dollars, but are stopped by Captain America. Kevin Nowlan portfolio--full-page illustrations of Dagger, the Black Widow, Red Sonja, Phoenix, the Herald of Galactus, and She-Hulk (the drawing that formed the basis for the John Byrne story in Fantastic Four 275). Terry Austin portfolio--full-page illustrations of Doctor Doom, the Black Widow, women of the X-Men. Back cover Captain America illustration by Frank Miller. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $14 Marvel Fanfare 18 Vf+ Condition
    1 day left Auction Marvel Fanfare #18 Marvel Comics (1985) FN/VF 1st Series 1st Print Comic Book
    5 hours left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #18 Captain America Frank Miller 1984 FN/FN

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  • Issue #19
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 19

    Cover art by Tony Salmons. Such Sweet Sorrow, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Tony Salmons; Cloak and Dagger take down a minor drug dealer; Needing a respite from their battle against pusher, Dagger leaves Cloak to find some fun in the city. Chapter II: Dancin' the Night Away, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin; Dagger finds solace in a dance club but is knocked out and kidnapped by Jack, a small-time drug dealer. Chapter III: Dagger's Light, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Kerry Gammil, inks by George Freeman; Cloak continues his fight against drug pushers but finds his hunger growing out of control without Dagger's light to quell it; Dagger is taken by Jack to a mobster, Uncle Saldino. Dagger pinup, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin. Back cover Cloak illustration, pencils by Kerry Gammil, inks by Terry Austin. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 Marvel Comics Marvel Fanfare Marvel Fanfare #19 EX
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  • Issue #20
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 20

    Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom. The Clash, script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; The Thing is unwittingly and unwillingly brought to an alternate dimension by Dr. Strange who has been captured by Xandu; The Thing battles demons to free Strange while Xandu makes off with the Eye of Agamotto; Returning to their home dimension and Strange's sanctum, they find that Xandu has controlled the mind of the Hulk. Carl Potts portfolio--full-page illustrations of the Hulk, Cloak and Dagger, the Defenders, Doctor Strange, and Power Pack. Dr. Strange and Xandu back cover art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    1 day left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #20(MARVEL 1985)-THING/DR STRANGE-VF+

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  • Issue #21
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 21

    Wraparound cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom. The Clash Part Two, script and pencils by Jim Starlin, pencils and inks by Al Milgrom; While the Thing battles a mind-controlled Hulk, Dr. Strange takes on Xandu. The Life of Captain Marvel ad, art by Jim Starlin. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    7 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #21 (1985) Thing, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Marvel Comics
    6 hours left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #21 CGC 9.6 SS JIM STARLIN

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  • Issue #22
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 22

    "Night of the Octopus" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ken Steacy. Painted wraparound cover by Ken Steacy. Stark International has installed a new security system at Ryker's Island maximum security prison! And with the likes of Doc Ock, Electro, Sandman, and the Grey Gargoyle currently incarcerated...the system had better work! In the meantime Dr. Octopus' adamantium arms are being studied and tested at S.I.'s Long Island facility! But the scientists there don't know that the arms still respond to Otto Octavius' mental commands! So when the six-armed super-villain instructs his arms to bust him out of prison, the loyal appendages break away and come running! By the time Iron Man arrives at Ryker's Island, the situation is completely out of control! Is the golden avenger ready to tangle arm-in-arm-in-arm-in-arm-in-arm-in-arm with Doc Ock? Cameo appearance by Vic Martinelli. Flashback cameo by Daredevil. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Ken Steacy's artwork. Seven full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Conan, Captain American, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, and the Fantastic Four. (Notes: Dr. Octopus previously appeared in Daredevil 165. Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 113,629; average paid circulation 112,044.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #23
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 23

    "From the Ashes" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ken Steacy. Painted wraparound cover by Ken Steacy. Tony Stark is stunned after his humiliating defeat at the hands or perhaps better stated... the arms of Dr. Octopus! The Invincible Iron Man is supposed to beat any of Spider-Man's usual sparring partners! But that was not the case inside Ryker's Island last issue! Nevertheless, the armored avenger has a new and different plan to win his rematch vs. Doc Ock! Could Shell-Head possibly turn Dr. Octopus' mechanical arms against him? Let's see how the good doctor likes a taste of his own medicine! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Jarvis, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Ken Steacy's artwork. Six full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Cloak & Dagger, Guardian, Doctor Strange, Power Pack, Storm, and Deathlok. (Notes: Ken Steacy also drew (and scripted) the Iron Man story in Marvel Fanfare 44. Printed on glossy paper.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #24
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 24

    Weirdworld is the feature in "The Were-Men of Lord Raven!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Craig Russell. Weirdworld pin-ups by Pat Broderick/Alan Weiss and John Buscema/Rudy Nebres. Back-up story: "Elegy." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by David Ross, inks by Bob Wiacek. Appearances by Nick Fury, the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Beast, Wonder Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Binary, and Carol Danvers. Russell front cover; Ross back cover. Cover price $1.50.

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    $13 MARVEL FANFARE 24, 25, 26 Weirdworld Complete Saga Marvel Comics 1986 HIGH GRADE
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    1 day left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #24 (1986) 1st Meeting of Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau, VF

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  • Issue #25
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 25

    Weirdworld is featured in "Raven's Dark Sorcery." Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Brett Breeding. Dave Sim (Cerebus creator) portfolio--full-page illustrations of Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu, Howard the Duck, Moon Knight, Cyclops (of the X-Men), and Iron Man. Captain Universe stars in "School's Out!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Terry Austin. Captain Universe pin-up by Brigman/Austin. Broderick front cover; Broderick/Bob Patterson Weirdworld back cover. Cover price $1.50.

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  • Issue #26
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 26

    Cover art by Pat Broderick. Editorial in which Al Milgrom expresses sorrow for artist Will Jungkuntz who died before his story was printed. "The Goblin Spree," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey; The elves' final confrontation with Lord Raven; featuring Weirdworld. "Death and the Queen," script and pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Bob Wiacek; Captain America fights against a mercenary from Saint Cyril know as Death; He wants to kidnap the queen of Saint Cyril during a ceremony in NY. Weirdworld pinup, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Captain America pinup, pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Bob Wiacek. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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    5 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE 26 – Weirdworld
    7 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #26 (1986) Captain America, John Buscema, Marvel Comics

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  • Issue #27
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 27

    Cover art by Tony Salmons. "Cars," script by Bill Mantlo, art by Tony Salmons; Marvel's foremost Man Without Fear, Daredevil, stars in a look at America's motoring culture, as Foggy Nelson attempts to buy a car. "McLeod's Mutants" portfolio featuring illustrations of Dani Moonstar, Cannonball, Magik (Illyana Rasputin), Sunspot, and Sentinel by Bob McLeod. "Spidey Gets Antsy," script and art by Marc Hempel; What happens when Spider-Man has nothing to do? Back-cover Spider-Man art by Marc Hempel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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    5 days left Auction Marvel Fanfare #27 Marvel (1986) VF+ 1st Print Comic Book

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  • Issue #28
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 28

    Wraparound cover art by Ken Steacy. "Murder by Numbers 1, 2, 3... It's As Easy to Learn... As Your A-B-C!", script by Bill Mantlo, art by Ken Steacy; Northstar's old terrorist friends are being stalked by a villain named Scourge; Scourge is using one of the prototypes of Mac's Weapon Alpha armor with some add-ons to kill the former members of Cell Combattre, Northstar's Quebecois terrorist cell; Jean-Paul comes to try to save the survivors; Alpha Flight follows, tracking him through his implant. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 Marvel Comics Marvel Fanfare Marvel Fanfare #28 EX
    $9 MARVEL FANFARE VOL. 1 #28 ~ FN- 1986 COMIC ~ BILL MANTLO STORY, KEN STEACY ART
    $9 Marvel Fanfare #28 MARVEL Comics 1986 VF/NM
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  • Issue #29
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 29

    Cover art by John Byrne. "A Terrible Thing To Waste," script and art by John Byrne; The Incredible Hulk is lulled into a stupor by a talented medicine man'; But the calm soon subsides when Hammer & Anvil attack! "Story" starring Captain America, script and art by Norm Breyfogle. Back-cover Captain America art by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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    1 day left Auction Marvel Fanfare #29 Comic | 1986 | Hulk

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