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Comic books August 1972, graded by CBCS

  • Item #57823013
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    Published Aug 1972 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • 1st cover 7.5, 2nd cover 9.0, interior cover 9.2. Triple Cover.
    • Label #21-31C4038-001
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    Cover by Nick Cardy. "Meet the Metropolis Monster!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman brings a male humanoid back to life after he has been attacked by a Frankenstein-like monster, only to learn that he has made a terrible mistake in doing so. "Fill My Grave With Money!", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Metamorpho helps out a man who has voluntarily trapped himself within a mine Simon Stagg has shut down, and who is transformed into a monster as a result. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #59251081
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 10/8/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022.
    • Label #23-0AE1106-015
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    "What To Do Till The Sentinels Come!" Part 1 of 3. Plot suggestion by Chris Claremont. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and John Romita (touch-ups). What would the Vision do if he had the opportunity to become human? The synthezoid avenger might just have that chance! But what if the man providing the means and the materials were none other than the Avengers' long-time foe, the Grim Reaper? During a clandestine meeting on the lower east side, the questions are asked. Now what will be the Vision's answers? Meanwhile, the Sentinels (last seen in Uncanny X-Men 59) have set their sights on a different team of super-heroes! Specifically Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And even more specifically the Scarlet Witch! When Wanda takes an evening walk through Central Park, the Sentinels strike! Quicksilver and the Vision rush to the Scarlet Witch's side for the showdown in Central Park! An excellent issue! Cameo appearance by General Thunderbolt Ross. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 79. Wonder Man's comatose body appears for the first time since his apparent death in Avengers (1st series) 9.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #59266819
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    • Witnessed Signature: Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022.
    • Label #23-0AE1106-042
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    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #60197568
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    $299.99
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #22-1A0E29C-002
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    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58402645
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Mike Royer on 8/21/2021
    • Label #22-0692A42-410
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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Earth--the Doomed Dominion, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Mantis and his bug army invade Earth. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58404071
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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Earth--the Doomed Dominion, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Mantis and his bug army invade Earth. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58404114
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    Published Aug 1972 by Marvel.

    New story: "Railroaded" (script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Jack Abel). Reprint: "Gun-Fighter for Hire" (script by Stan lee, art by Joe Maneely). Gil Kane cover pencils, Vince Colletta cover inks. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58405358
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    "Vengeance is Mine!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. When Luke Cage's actions cause a decline in business for a local drug dealer, he is forced to pit his diamond-hard fists against the deadly assassin known as Diamondback. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58404792
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 9/18/2021.
    • Label #22-0692A42-269
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    "Vengeance is Mine!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. When Luke Cage's actions cause a decline in business for a local drug dealer, he is forced to pit his diamond-hard fists against the deadly assassin known as Diamondback. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #55411713
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
    • Label #21-3C1C13F-014

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Atomic Samurai," script by Bill Everett and Mike Friedrich, art by Bill Everett; Namor travels to the surface world with Namorita in search of Betty Dean who he hopes will serve as a guardian to the young Namorita; They track down Betty who is vacationing on the Japanese island of Krakinowa; Namor stumbles upon a hidden city controlled by the Dragon-Lord who is eager to bring about another war with the US; The Dragon-Lord sends his agent, Sunfire, off to capture a US freighter; Namor intercepts Sunfire as he's concerned that the destruction of the freighter could threaten the health of the seas; Despite Namor's best efforts, Sunfire strikes a deadly blow against the freighter and it begins to sink. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #60185345
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    • Label #19-26F2CFD-030
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    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #60196122
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    • Label #21-197C723-009
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    Cover pencils by John Buscema, John Romita (alterations), and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by John Romita (alterations) and Marie Severin (alterations). "And None Dare Stand 'Gainst Ego-Prime!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Ego-Prime has come to Earth, and not all the Asgardian's power can stop him; Meanwhile, Heimdall finds one of the people in his quest - Jackson Kimbal. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Karnilla, Hildegarde, Heimdall, and Odin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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