Comic books March 1976, graded by CBCS

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 154 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-007

"The Sandman Always Strikes Twice" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Sandman is back on the block! And stealing an experimental cryogenic converter for a mysterious crime boss! The charter member of the Frightful Four easily breaks into the research complex! But instead of absconding with the converter, the Sandman lays a trap for the spectacular one (to even the score after his defeat in Marvel Team-Up 40)! When the web-slinger shows up, the showdown begins! It's another rock 'em sock 'em battle between the Amazing Spider-Man and the Sandman! Cameo appearances by Doctor Octopus and the Kingpin. (Notes: The Sandman appears next in Fantastic Four 176. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics publisher Dean Mullaney respectively. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Man-Mountain Marko. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #49 Fantastic Four by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 131.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $28.50 Paper: Off white Label #21-3B8C92F-029 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

"The Taking of the Avengers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella and Scott Edelman. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. The Avengers series takes a two-issue hiatus from the Squadron Supreme saga. A mysterious elderly man hires the Assassin to kill Earth's Mightiest Heroes! How is a lone gunman going to take down the Avengers? He starts with an ambush of Captain America! And then sets a trap at the hospital for the shield-slinger's teammates! Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. Flashback cameos by the Grim Reaper, Magneto, Space Phantom, and Zzzax. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $750.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-18AE5A4-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($22.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and first appearance of the new Bullseye in Watch Out For Bullseye--He Never Misses!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Brown (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt finds out about a tenement slum owned by Glenn Industries; Bullseye kills with a ball point pen; DD gets the skinny on Bullseye from a Bugle reporter; When DD chases down Bullseye, he ends up in a circus ring where he is about to have a very public fight for his life. (See Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) #15 for the first Bullseye.) The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #47 (Thor by Jack Kirby). 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $229.95 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #23-0290611-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and first appearance of the new Bullseye in Watch Out For Bullseye--He Never Misses!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Brown (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt finds out about a tenement slum owned by Glenn Industries; Bullseye kills with a ball point pen; DD gets the skinny on Bullseye from a Bugle reporter; When DD chases down Bullseye, he ends up in a circus ring where he is about to have a very public fight for his life. (See Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) #15 for the first Bullseye.) The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #47 (Thor by Jack Kirby). 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $425.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-080 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and first appearance of the new Bullseye in Watch Out For Bullseye--He Never Misses!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Brown (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt finds out about a tenement slum owned by Glenn Industries; Bullseye kills with a ball point pen; DD gets the skinny on Bullseye from a Bugle reporter; When DD chases down Bullseye, he ends up in a circus ring where he is about to have a very public fight for his life. (See Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) #15 for the first Bullseye.) The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #47 (Thor by Jack Kirby). 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $345.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 10/7/2022 and Rudy Nebres on 11/19/2022 Newsstand Edition Label #23-18AFC60-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st appearance by Jack of Hearts. Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Ken barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Iron fist stars in "To Storm the Walls of Hell!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Birth of the Dragon: The Beginnings of Kung Fu!" An article by Steve Clement. "Kung Fu: Cinema of Vengeance!" A book review by David Anthony Kraft. "Fighting Woman: The Myth and Reality!" An article about woman in martial arts by Val Eads. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "Who is the White Tiger?" Introducing the newest martial arts hero the White Tiger. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts (1st app.). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Giffen and Rico Rival. Includes a B&W poster by George Perez featuring the Sons of the Tiger and the White Tiger. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 3.5 $29.34 Paper: Off white to white Centerfold Detached. Label #21-3B8C92F-130 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.88) will be charged at checkout.

First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 2.5 $27.94 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-3B8C92F-129 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.84) will be charged at checkout.

First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $99.00 Paper: White Label #21-2794F13-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Where Have All the Powers Gone?" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. After being exposed to excessive gamma radiation from the Hulk last issue, the Thing has reverted back to normal Ben Grimm! And now Ben and his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, have a chance to build a new life together. But there may be someone (operating behind the scenes) that doesn't want Ben and Alicia to have a new anything! Meanwhile, Reed decides to replace the Thing right away. Someone powerful...so how about Power Man? Luke Cage accepts Mr. Fantastic's offer; and when the Wrecker starts creating havoc at a local bank, Power Man gets his first test with the Fantastic Four! (Notes: This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #65 Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith and #66 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. Fantastic Four 168 was the only issue that contained two Series B Marvel Value Stamps. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run, 429,115; average paid circulation, 216,260.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $205.00 Paper: White Label #16-13AF551-003

"Starman" Pursued by Turran Kha, amiable alien Mikaal Tomas flees to Earth and warns of an impending invasion. Origin and first appearance of new Starman. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Mike Royer, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $175.00 Paper: White Label #7002155-AA-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner, Jim Starlin, and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Steve Gerber and Frank Brunner. Cry Turnip!; Howard sets out to help girlfriend Beverly as she gets into trouble with Turnip-Man; Can Howard and Beverly help this disgruntled, misguided vegetable persona!?; A Killraven parody. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Marvel Value Stamp series B # 59 (the Fantastic Four). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $305.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022. Label #23-0B0CC15-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

With Marvel Value Stamp. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Omega the Unknown, script by Mary Skrenes and Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney; Omega the Unknown, the last survivor of an alien world, battles a horde of steel assassins; a 12-year-old boy has a mysterious link with Omega. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.