Comic books April 1975, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 0.5 $28.50 Paper: Off white Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) INCOMPLETE. Large piece missing 13th page, affects story. Label #21-3B8C92F-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

"The Times That Bind!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott (with John Romita touch-ups). The Vision's trip through time marches on as the synthezoid avenger discovers the sad fate of the original Human Torch. After going nova in the 1950's, the torch's body remained dormant and missing for many years until the Mad Thinker located it. However, the twisted thinker just resurrected the torch in order to attack the Fantastic Four. After the FF's victory (in Fantastic Four Annual 4), the original Human Torch became inactive again…until someone else, someone even more evil, found the android body! Also traveling through time, Mantis and her teammates learn how the pacifist Kree and the Cotati worked together to defeat the militant Kree and the Star Stalker centuries ago. And then they observe how the Kree came to Earth to plant the Cotati in Vietnam years later. Meanwhile back in the present time at Avengers Mansion, a confident Scarlet Witch wins a brief skirmish against Moondragon. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Mantis. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Libra. Flashback cameos by Immortus, the Supreme Intelligence, Quasimodo, Toro, Ultron-5, and the Fantastic Four. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $200.00 Paper: White Label #21-2793A34-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

"And Now The Endgame Cometh!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The master plan of Victor Von Doom stands revealed! Steal the power of the Silver Surfer and transfer it to a new giant Doomsman android! And then, of course, unleash the Doomsman on the unsuspecting Fantastic Four! However, there is an even more sinister being manipulating the events inside Castle Latveria! Who is the target of Mephisto's wrath? (Note: The saga of the Silver Surfer and Shalla Bal continues in the 2nd (1987) Silver Surfer series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $99.74 Paper: Off white to white Label #20-3DEF14B-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.99) will be charged at checkout.

"The Desolation Run!" Guest-starring Hulk. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema and John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Johnny Blaze participates in a cross-country race, but when the sinister Inferno tricks the Incredible Hulk into attacking Ghost Rider all hell breaks loose! NOTE: Marvel Value Stamp series A #66: General Ross. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $92.00 Paper: Off white Label #16-D9D0A6E-035 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $125.00 Paper: White Label #21-2215763-035 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"Decay Meets the Mad Viking!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. When two strange beings stalk the same swamp, only one can survive!!! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $175.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022. Label #23-0B02941-076 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"All the Fires in Hell!" Guest-starring the Human Torch and the Son of Satan. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Johnny Storm and the Son of Satan battle a supernatural force that has possessed Wyatt Wingfoot! But once the inner demonic rage consumes Hellstrom, Johnny gets more than he bargained for! Will the Human Torch be able to save Wyatt...and survive the Son of Satan's fury? Cameo appearance by the Thing. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $75.00 Paper: White Label #21-2215763-046 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Confrontation!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Springer. The Master of Kung Fu, Shang Chi, fights his way into the inner sanctum of Fu Manchu. However, can Chi survive an encounter with the deadly Council of Seven? Get ready for a confrontation between father and son unlike any that has come before. Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?). Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $165.00 Paper: White Label #0011106-AA-026 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout.

The astronauts become caught up in a war between rival gangs, but soon they must join forces to battle the marauding vampires. Part of the short-lived Atlas science fiction line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. Written by John Albano, with art by Pat Broderick and Frank McLaughlin. 32 pages. Cover by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $854.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-37F54A8-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.65) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $474.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front of case From the D.N.A. collection. Label #18-0E95045-075 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.25) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #23-0EDBF00-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $189.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #21-429084E-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 179 CBCS 7.5 SS Starlin

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin in 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-020

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $56.00 Paper: White Label #22-0833E94-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.68) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.