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Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) comic books 1988-1990

  • Issue #36
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 36

    Cover art by Charles Vess. "Fandral's Follies," script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Loki tricks Una's father with one more false goat, leading him to commission Fandral to take the goat to the Isle of Love and get help from the priestess of Freya; The Isle of Love is populated only by maidens tending to the Temple of Freya, all of whom are sworn to vows forbidding them to love until their apprenticeship is over; Fandral nonetheless relentlessly flirts with every maiden he meets; He convinces the boat girl that even though she breaks her vows with him, he'll take her with him and marry her; When she notices him wooing other women immediately afterwards, she runs off heartbroken and prepares to leap from a cliff; Cameos by Thor, Volstagg, Hogun, and Loki. "Touch of Fire... Dawn of Fear!" starring Man-Thing, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Tom Sutton; Man-Thing deals with kidnappers. Man-Thing pin-up by Sutton. Back cover art by Charles Vess. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #37
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 37
    Auction opens May 6
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4125957008
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-2496D64-037

    Cover art by Charles Vess. "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm After They've Seen Asgard?", script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Here be Dragons!; The Warriors Three are caught up in a dreamscape illusion while trying to recover a missing Asgardian!; And Loki's to blame! Pin-ups: Storm by Brett Blevins; Spider-Man, the Black Cat, and the Hobgoblin by Arthur Adams; Iron Man by Walt Simonson; and the Man-Thing by Tom Sutton. "Synchronicity" starring Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot, script by Mark Borax, art by Norm Breyfogle. Back cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #38
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 38

    Last $1.50 issue. Cover pencils by Judith Hunt, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. "Whatever Happened to the Podunk Slam?", script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Judith Hunt, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Marc's art advisor is trying to convince him to purchase a hideous mask, but he declines; Later, Frenchie takes him to a girls home to take them to a concert of Podunk Slam; Afterwards, Marc has a headache and receives a vision from the priests of Khonshu in regards to Podunk Slam and the mask; He eavesdrops on the band and hears of some devious price they must pay for their success; He then heads to the girls home again to find an ambulance taking an elderly woman away--young girls are vanishing from their beds and being replaced with elderly women all over the city; Moon Knight figures out that the band have used the mask to take their fans' youth to keep their own. "Duet" featuring Dazzler and Rogue, script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Colleen Doran, inks by Terry Austin. Doran portfolio--full-page illustrations of Balder, Longshot, and Medusa. Back cover pinup of Dazzler and Rogue, pencils by Colleen Doran, inks by Terry Austin. 40 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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    5 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #38 1988 Moon Knight, Rogue & Dazzler Marvel NM (Combo Ship)

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  • Issue #39
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 39

    First $1.95 issue. Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Kim De Mulder. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 71,595. "The Cat's Tale," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Kim De Mulder; Hawkeye encounters Black Crow, a Native American superhero. "#*@%&ยข!", script by Michael Carlin, pencils by Bill Reinhold, inks by Jim Fern; Jake Lockley takes a man in Arabic clothing to the UN building; On the way, the man comments on the bright lights bothering him; Later, Jake is eating at Gena's when he hears on the TV that the same man is holding the UN building hostage with a bomb; Taking off, he changes into Moon Knight and enters the building; The man threatens to blow the bomb but Moon Knight flicks the lights off and on, causing the man to have an epileptic seizure. Bob Layton portfolio--full-page illustrations of the Black Knight, Doctro Doom, Galactus, Iron Man, and the Silver Surfer. Back cover pinup of Moon Knight by Bill Reinhold. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #40
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 40

    Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Chiaroscuro, script by Ann Nocenti, art by David Mazzucchelli; A devout woman receives a new lease on life when an "angel" falls down from the heavens. Deal With the Devil!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Craig Hamilton, inks by Rick Bryant; Story reveals that Mystiqe and Destiny knew Storm would lose her powers if she went to save Rogue from SHIELD. Pin-ups: Doctor Strange and Clea by Hamilton; Ka-Zar and Sheena by Hamilton; the Sub-Mariner by Kent Williams; Elektra by George Pratt. Storm back cover art by Craig Hamilton. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $13 Marvel Fanfare 40 Vf Condition
    6 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #40 VOL. 1 MARVEL COMIC BOOK. 1988
    3 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #40 DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI ART MARVEL COMIC 1988

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  • Issue #41
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 41

    Doctor Strange stars in "Perchance to Dream." Script by Walt Simonson, art by Dave Gibbons. Brief appearances by Nightmare and Infinity. Mike Machlan portfolio--full-page illustrations of the Avengers (inks by John Beatty), Nick Fury (inks by Jeff Butler), Wonder Man, Captain America and Bucky versus the Red Skull (inks by Al Milgrom), Daredevil versus Sub-Mariner (inks by Jerry Ordway), the Fantastic Four versus Doctor Doom (inks by Joe Sinnott), and Spider-Man (inks by John Romita Sr.). Bill Reinhold portfolio--full-page illustrations of the Black Panther, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Punisher, and Thor. Gibbons front and back covers. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #42
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 42

    Windfall!, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts (layout) and Terry Shoemaker (finishes), inks by Terry Shoemaker; Peter Parker fails in his photo assignment, but helps a woman stave off eviction and get her job back. Once More in the City of Light, script by Dennis Mallonee, pencils by Bob Hall, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Captain Marvel travels back to 1784 in order to bring a vial of Count Dracula's blood back to Marie Laveau; Captain Marvel is able to get the blood, but not before Dracula bites her neck; Captain Marvel returns to the present but the vial of blood explodes due to Dr. Strange's previous destruction of the enchantments which allowed vampires to exist. Captain Marvel back cover art, pencils by Bob Hall, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $12 Marvel Fanfare 42 Vf- Condition
    2 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #42 KEY MONICA RAMBEAU BACK STORY MARVEL COMIC 1989

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  • Issue #43
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 43

    Cover pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by P. Craig Russell. "Time After Time," script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by P. Craig Russell; When the Sub-Mariner is thrown back into history, he becomes a seafaring buccaneer!; He winds up have so much fun almost nothing could make him return to his own time; But something does and that something is the key to this adventure-filled thriller! "Death In a Vacuum!", script by Bill Mantlo, art by Greg Brooks; the Fantastic Four deal with bank robbers/hostage takers. Brian Murray portfolio: full-page illustrations of the Hulk, Moon Knight & Wonder Man, Wolverine, the Vision & the Human Torch, and Daredevil. Silver Surfer pin-up by Alan Weiss. Mephisto pin-up by Kerry Gammill. Howard Chaykin Human Torch back cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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    4 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #43 (1989) Namor, Bill Mantlo, Mike Mignola, Marvel Comics

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  • Issue #44
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 44

    Iron Man vs. Doctor Doom in "Doombug." Script and art by Ken Steacy (with assistance from Rodney Dunn, Steve Leialoha, and Andrew Pratt). Statement of ownership--average print run 56,220; average paid circulation 50,840. Steacy wrap-around cover. Cover price $1.95.

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    $44 Marvel Comic Marvel Fanfar Marvel Fanfare 1st Series Collection - 18 Issue EX
    2 days left Auction MARVEL FANFARE #44 KEY COPPER AGE MARVEL COMIC IRON MAN

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  • Issue #46
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 46

    The Fantastic Four stars in "Inside Job!" Script by Mike Barr, pencils by Louis Williams, inks by Bob Wiacek. The Thing stars in "The Day After." Script by Danny Fingeroth, art by Tod Smith. Smith covers. Cover price $1.95.

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    5 days left Auction Marvel Fan Fare #46 Oct

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  • Issue #47
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 47

    The Hulk battles Spider-Man in "Renovation." Script by Bill Mantlo, co-plot and art by Michael Golden. Nick Fury cameo. Letter to the editor from Charles Novinskie (Topps Comics). Golden wrap-around cover. Cover price $1.95.

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    $19 Marvel Fanfare 47 Vf Condition

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  • Issue #48
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 48
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-2496D64-048

    She-Hulk stars in "World's Hero...Father's Shame!" Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Jose Marzan. She-Hulk also stars in "California Dreaming." Script by Sue Flaxman, art by Don Perlin. The Vision stars in "Run Through the Jungle." Script by Michael Higgins, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jim Sanders III. Gammill/Marzan front cover; Wilson/Sanders back cover. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #49
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 49
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-2496D64-049

    Cover art by Alan Weiss. "Strange On the Range," script and art by Alan Weiss; An American Indian has discovered a way to use magic to alter history!; How can Doctor Strange stop him?; Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. "Two Guns Against the Gang!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Tod Smith; Two-Gun Kid (Matt Hawk) takes on "Bear" Bronson and "Rattler" Redlin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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    1 day left Auction 1990 Marvel Fanfare #49 Marvel Comics 1st Print Comic Book
    20 hours left Auction 1990 Marvel Fanfare #49 Marvel Comics FN 1st Series 1st Print Comic Book

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  • Issue #50
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 50

    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "If I Had the Wings of an Angel," script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Rubinstein; A mother's desire to protect her mutant child could spell death for Angel and X-Factor at the hands of Arcade! Mark Badger portfolio: full-page illustrations of Spider-Man, the Gargoyle, and Thor. Back cover Wolverine pinup by Mark Badger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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    4 days left Auction Marvel Fanfare 1990 #50 VF X-Men

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  • Issue #51
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 51

    Wraparound cover art by John Buscema. The Great Terror, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jack Abel; In a What If? tale that was originally slated as part of a Silver Surfer limited series, the Surfer is still trapped on earth and has to defend Mantis and her young son from the fury of Mangog. The Believer starring Nightmare, script by Dean Schreck, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Williamson. Surfer/Galactus pin-up by Ron Lim. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 41,025; average paid circulation 50,300. 36 pgs. NOTE: This issue was originally slated to be the first issue in Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series). However, when the Powers that be at Marvel comics allowed writer Steve Englehart to lift the Surfer's exile on Earth, this issue was shelved and a brand new #1 was written. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #52
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 52

    The Black Knight stars in "The Legend of the Black Knight." Script by Steven Grant, pencils by Scott Hampton (entire story?), inks by Ernie Chan. Doctor Strange back-up story, "Mirror, Mirror." Script by Dean Allen Schreck, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Williamson. Paul Ryan portfolio--full-page illustrations of Captain America, Doctor Strange & Clea, and the Silver Surfer. Chan front cover; Colan back cover. Cover price $2.25.

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    6 hours left Auction Marvel Fanfare #52 (Marvel, August 1990)

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  • Issue #53
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 53

    The Black Knight stars in "Paradise Lost." Script by Steven Grant, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jose Marzan. Cameos by Captain America, the Hulk, the Vision, Hawkeye, and the Black Panther. Iron Man stars in "Never Say ---!" Script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Dave Ross, inks by Chris Ivy. Pin-ups: the Black Widow (by June Brigman/Jim Lee) and the Cat (Brigman/Drake). Buscema front cover pencils; Ross/Ivy back cover. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #54
    Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 54

    The Black Knight stars in "Dishonor!" Script by Steven Grant, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Christopher Ivy. Wolverine back-up story, "Pieces of Fear." Script and art by Richard Howell. June Brigman portfolio: full-page illustrations of Dagger, Power Pack, and She-Hulk. Smith/Ivy front cover; Howell back cover. Cover price $2.25.