Comic books September 1977, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $52.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2F369ED-027 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.56) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Fiend from the Fire!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Rocket Racer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The action begins with a bang as the web-slinger chases a new skateboarding super-villain! The Rocket Racer! This red and yellow robber is moving and grooving through the streets on his souped-up skateboard! But the Spectacular Spider-Man is waiting right around the corner to teach him a lesson in driver etiquette! Meanwhile the police arrest Liz Allan for stealing drugs and chemicals from a local hospital! Why would Liz do that? Maybe she did it for a man! Or perhaps more specifically the Molten Man! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: The Rocket Racer appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The Molten Man previously battled the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 133. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $180.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #22-2033E9F-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.40) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The first installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline: "Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Catwoman!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; When word spreads throughout the underworld that Batman has been killed, several villains take credit for the deed; So the villain community sets up a trial to test the various claims, with Ra's al Ghul acting as judge and Two-Face acting as prosecutor; First up is the Catwoman; But Two-Face finds the technical error in Catwoman's story and she is dismissed. Letter from comics artist Adam Castro. Swamp Thing from the Beginning article by Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $65.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #22-2033E9F-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The first installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline: "Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Catwoman!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; When word spreads throughout the underworld that Batman has been killed, several villains take credit for the deed; So the villain community sets up a trial to test the various claims, with Ra's al Ghul acting as judge and Two-Face acting as prosecutor; First up is the Catwoman; But Two-Face finds the technical error in Catwoman's story and she is dismissed. Letter from comics artist Adam Castro. Swamp Thing from the Beginning article by Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $425.00 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case 35¢ Price Variant. Label #19-34D70A0-032 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.75) will be charged at checkout.

"Manhunt!" Written by Gil Kane (co-plot) and Jim Shooter. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Klaus Janson. Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. DD is desperately trying to chase down the Purple Man to clear Heather's father, but runs up against Death-Stalker instead. Notes: Last 30-cent cover price. This is the 35-cent cover price edition, which had limited distribution (for market testing). There also exists a 30-cent cover price edition which is much more common. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $27.85 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-136 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.84) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "I Am the Batman!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange, who has taken over Bruce Wayne's life, offers to sell the Batman's secret identity to the highest bidder; But Boss Thorne doesn't want to play that game, and tries to beat the information out of Strange; Meanwhile, Silver, who suspects something is wrong with "Bruce," summons Dick Grayson, who as Robin, rescues Batman from Strange's captivity. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $450.00 Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #21-342363F-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.50) will be charged at checkout.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "Disaster Area." Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The battle between Ikaris and the cosmic-powered Hulk continues! But as these two immensely powerful warriors threatens to topple the city around them. Can even Ikaris contain the fury of the Cosmic Hulk?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0EDC777-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $88.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 10/8/2021 Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-311 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.64) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-006

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This is it – the notorious Marvel comic that actually had blood from the members of KISS mixed into the printers ink. If you want to own a piece of Gene Simmons, this is as close as youre going to get. The fact that the rock band is battling Dr. Doom and Mephisto almost pales in comparison. Written by Howard the Ducks Steve Gerber, of all people, with art by Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, and Sal Buscema. Full color. Cover by Weiss and Gray Morrow. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $100.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Newsstand Edition Label #21-1821AB3-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

RCover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty and the Brute starring Spider-Man, Ka-Zar, Zabu, and Kravan, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #104. Goodbye to Linda Brown, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A girl in a wheelchair living with her aunt and uncle begins sleepwalking; In her sleep, she wheels herself underwater; The couple are sad...but they knew their mermaid ward would one day go home; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #97. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Chris Claremont on 10/4/2019 & Joe Sinnot on 11/3/2019. Newsstand Edition. Label #19-476BAFE-037 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. Call Me Death-Bird!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns), Joe Sinnot (finished art), and Sam Grainger (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1, 3-6, 11) and Sam Grainger (pages 2, 7-10, 14-31); Deathbird tries to take down Ms. Marvel on orders from Modok; 1st appearance of Death-Bird. Including Death-Bird, Chris Claremont introduced a few characters in this series that would later become popular X-Men mainstays. Ms. Marvel's costume covers her stomach now. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-034

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. Call Me Death-Bird!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns), Joe Sinnot (finished art), and Sam Grainger (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1, 3-6, 11) and Sam Grainger (pages 2, 7-10, 14-31); Deathbird tries to take down Ms. Marvel on orders from Modok; 1st appearance of Death-Bird. Including Death-Bird, Chris Claremont introduced a few characters in this series that would later become popular X-Men mainstays. Ms. Marvel's costume covers her stomach now. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $190.00 Paper: White Label #7004757-AA-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Last 30-cent cover-price. "Master of the Bells!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $54.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-342363F-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.62) will be charged at checkout.

Last 30-cent cover-price. "Master of the Bells!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $370.00 Paper: White Slab: Scratch on front of case Label #20-3CE6AB6-022

Number/month on cover: 90210-709, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "This Tree Bears Bitter Fruit" in which some mysterious pods lead the Enterprise on a long journey and Captain Kirk into a contest for survival. Story by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler, art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $370.00 Paper: White Slab: Scratch on front of case Label #20-3DB62BE-024

Number/month on cover: 90210-709, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "This Tree Bears Bitter Fruit" in which some mysterious pods lead the Enterprise on a long journey and Captain Kirk into a contest for survival. Story by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler, art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $95.00 Paper: White Slab: Scratch on front of case Label #20-3CE6AB6-026

Number/month on cover: 90210-709, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "This Tree Bears Bitter Fruit" in which some mysterious pods lead the Enterprise on a long journey and Captain Kirk into a contest for survival. Story by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler, art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $95.00 Paper: White Slab: Scratch on front of case Label #20-3CE6AB6-025

Number/month on cover: 90210-709, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "This Tree Bears Bitter Fruit" in which some mysterious pods lead the Enterprise on a long journey and Captain Kirk into a contest for survival. Story by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler, art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $540.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-157CCF5-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($16.20) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $269.99 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 5/15/2022 Newsstand Edition Label #22-268CABF-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.10) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $97.35 Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B4DBF3-062 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.92) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $195.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-090 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-089 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.