Marvel comic books issue 40

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"Re: Vision" Avengers Reborn Part 4 of 4. Script by Len Kaminiski and Carrie Barre. Pencils by Gavin Curtis. Inks by Dan Panosian. Cover by Steve Lightle. In search of the purpose of his existence, the Vision travels to New Jersey to visit Dr. Miles Lipton, one of the leading artificial intelligence researchers in the country. In addition to his research activities, Dr. Lipton has also been trying to bring the suspected killers of his son, Alex Lipton, to justice. These two elements of the story overlap and lead to the Vision gaining the brain patters of the deceased Alex Lipton, and also fighting Roxxon henchmen to save the life of Dr. Lipton! First appearances of Dr. Miles Lipton and Laura Lipton. Cameo appearances by Captain America and Sersi. (Notes: Dr. Lipton and his daughter-in-law, Laura Lipton, appear next in Avengers 348. This is the final issue of the Avengers Spotlight series.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Murder's Better The Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Human Torch, and the Sons of the Tiger (1st full-color appearance). Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. It's a wild free-for-all in an abandoned warehouse as Spider-Man and the Human Torch duke it out with the Big Man, Crime Master, Sandman, and the Enforcers! However, the two heroes are badly outnumbered and go down to defeat! Fortunately though, a group of martial artists is training nearby and stumble across the captive torch and wall-crawler! Now the odds suddenly look better as the Sons of the Tiger join the fray! During the furious final battle, friendships will be formed, mysteries will be solved, and tragedy will strike! (Notes: The Sons of the Tiger appear next in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu 19. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Flaming Terror starring The Human Torch, art by Harry Sahle. The Morale Murder Menace starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. The Case of the Eager Diplomat starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. Mastermind text story by W. Cuthbert. The Monster of Negley Hall starring Vision, pencils by Syd Shores. The Shining of Castle Ra starring Jimmy Jupiter, script and art by Ed Robbins. Tapping the Code starring Patriot, pencils by Syd Shores. The Mystery of the Missing Stars starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Carl Burgos. The Deep Freeze, art by Mac Pakula; When a man discovers that he has a man frozen in the ice cake that he has purchased he goes down to the local warehouse only to confront the manager who reveals himself to be a Neanderthal (when the temperature rises) who is selling people suspended animation. The Merry-Go-Round, art by Art Peddy; A merry-go-round ride provides two young lovers with the financial means they need to become wed. Anything Can Happen!, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A story somewhat similar to "Those Who Change" in Amazing Adult Fantasy #10, but instead of using the time travel gimmick, this story merely stipulates two professors discussing infinite possible worlds. Xplam for Sale!, art by Mort Lawrence. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Doctor Strange - NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine includes a detailed history and background for the featured character, exclusive images, official stats (heith, weight, powers, etc.), a "Classic Moments" centfold which depicts an important event from the hero's or villain's past, and a look at the creators who made their mark on the character. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. NOTE: Due to the way the magazine was packaged originally with the figurine, there will be few Near MInt copies.

Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "Showdown Street" (art by Jack Keller). Other stories: "The Mystery of Dead Man's Mesa" (art by Joe Maneely), "The Rustlers Strike" (art by Dick Ayers), "Six-Gun Justice" (art by Al Williamson and Ralph Mayo), and "Trouble in Tombstone" (art by Joe Sinnott). Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

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40 - 2-page preview of Steve Epting art from Captain America #25; 3-page preview of Clayton Crain art from Ghost Rider: Trail of Tears #1; 4-page preview of Leinil Yu art from New Avengers #27; 3-page preview of Mike Deodato art from Punisher War Journal #4 Cover price $0.99.

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In "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste," a secret organization has taken to harvesting the most brilliant brains in the world and they've decided to go for the big enchilada - Reed Richards. Is this the end of the Fantastic Four? What will Reed Richards do without his brain? Will Iron Man take his spot in the FF? Or have we just lost OUR minds? Written by Chris Eliopoulos, art by Scott Koblish. PLUS - in the tale "Image is the Thing," the Thing must become a Big Brother in an effort to soften his image! Written by Joe Caramagna, art by Matteo Lolli & Christian Della Vecchi. Cover by Clayton Henry. 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Volume 40 – 1st printing. "Uncanny X-Men: Book 5!" Collects Uncanny X-Men #132-140, Annual #4, Phoenix: The Untold Story one-shot, and Phoenix from Bizarre Adventures #27. Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Art by JOHN BYRNE, JOHN ROMITA JR. & JOHN BUSCEMA. Cover by JOHN BYRNE. In celebration of the 25th anniversary and presented here for the first time in full-archival color, including pages straight from the Byrne/Austin originals, the Dark Phoenix Saga! Gathered together by Professor Charles Xavier to protect a world that fears and hates them, the X-Men had fought many battles, been on adventures that spanned galaxies, grappled enemies of limitless might, but none of this could prepare them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own members, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, and that power has corrupted her absolutely! Now they must decide if the life of the woman they cherish is worth the existence of the entire universe! Collecting X-Men #132-140, Annual #4 with special bonus features including the original X-Men #137 story where Jean Grey lived "Phoenix: The Untold Story" and the Claremont/Buscema Phoenix classic from Bizarre Adventures #27! And if that wasn't enough, brace yourself for a brouhaha with Wendigo and the seminal story of that furry blue elf Nightcrawler in "Nightcrawler's Inferno. Softcover, 304 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $24.99.

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features the first original story in the series, Timesmasher, by British writer-artist team Paul Neary and Mick Austin. Also, Cry for the Children, from X-Men #122, written by Chris Claremont, with art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Plus a backup story starring The Thing. 52 pages. Cover price 0.45. Cover price $0.45.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. "Hydrofoil!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Meet Shipwreck! This is one sailor that knows how to crack Cobra heads. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Shipwreck. Cover price $1.00.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Passport to Oblivion!" Guest-starring Hyperion and Thundra. Quasar and Giant Man (Bill Foster) cameos. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by Ron Wilson and Gene Day. The Thing battles the ultra powerful Hyperion. Plus, has ole blue-eyes lost the chance to court Thundra forever?

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Continuing his quest across the planet, Rom makes the ultimate sacrifice to save children of mankind from the evil clutches of the Pied Piper of legend. Brandy makes the ultimate sacrifice for the love of Rom and perhaps losses her soul in the process. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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This title lasted 63 issues before merging with Marvel UK's Spider-Man title. Like many titles published by the company under Dez Skinn, Hulk Comic featured new material produced by British creators such as Steve Dillon, David Lloyd and Steve Parkhouse, along with a smattering of American reprints drawn from the Lee/Kirby Marvel back-catalogue. Once Skinn was replaced by Paul Neary, however, the title's original output dwindled, being supplanted by an increasing number of reprints. The title included new Hulk material drawn by Dave (Watchmen) Gibbons and Steve (Preacher) Dillon. This material was significant in that it portrayed the illiterate, wandering Hulk of the 1970s television series. Once the title began featuring American reprints, it chose to display the Marvel Universe Hulk as depicted by Sal Buscema. Hulk Weekly is best remembered for reviving Captain Britain, which had previously been US-originated material. Other original work included Nick Fury also drawn by Steve Dillon and a new Black Knight strip which also featured Captain Britain. These original stories were mostly restricted to the first 20 issues of the title, before tailing off to make way for U.S. reprints, with the Black Knight strip running through most further issues until the title's cancellation. Nevertheless, Hulk Comic is particularly significant for launching the character of Night Raven by Steve Parkhouse and David Lloyd. Night Raven is one of several Marvel UK characters to eventually made the jump to the mainstream (US) Marvel Universe.

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Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.

Written by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Pierce Rice, Vern Henkel, "KW" and unknown. True cases proving crime can't win! It was just an innocent-looking stalled truck on Illinois Highway Number 10...but for Dave Meyers, it turned into a coffin! The actual case of the amazing gang war which the papers called..."The Highway Massacre"! This tale features pencils by Pierce Rice and Vern Henkel. Also in this issue: May 1930 headlines screamed out..."Death at the Auction" with pencils by "KW"; "Matches Mangin, the Crook Who Couldn't Act" with pencils by Rice; 2-page text story "Murder Is No Joke"; London still remembers..."The Crown Jewel Theft" with story by Stan Lee; and Kansas City's ""Tut" Newsome," the man who couldn't shout to save his life! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Flying Tiger-- Kills!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finished art), inks by Bob Wiacek; Spider-Woman battles the Flying Tiger, who makes his intro. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Continuing his quest across the planet, Rom makes the ultimate sacrifice to save children of mankind from the evil clutches of the Pied Piper of legend. Brandy makes the ultimate sacrifice for the love of Rom and perhaps losses her soul in the process. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Conjure Night!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym) cameo. Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Tom DeFalco, Ron Wilson, and Pablo Marcos. The Thing and the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, must face the undead fury of a vampire. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Captain Marvel battles Una in "Rocky Mountain 'Bye!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Al McWilliams. Appearances by Carol Danvers and the Watcher. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 3 of 4 - "V is for Vampire!" Guest-starring Miss America. Written by Don Glut. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Chic Stone. They barely survived their last encounter with Baron Blood. So now that the vampire Nazi sympathizer has returned from the grave, how can the Invaders hope to live after the sun goes down? Featuring appearances by U-Man, Lady Lotus, Master Man and Warrior Woman. 32 pages, FC.

8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W, horizontal format.

Volume 40 - 1st printing. "MODOK Cover!" The Marvel Comics Fact Files is a weekly publication that builds up to create a fantastic in-depth guide to the Marvel Universe, packed with information on all the heroes and villains, their weapons, vehicles and technology. Every issue features original cutaway artwork that reveals hidden secrets, detailed profiles of characters, a history of the teams, and a timeline of Marvel's greatest battles, plus inside information about the history of Marvel Comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 9-in. x 12-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $6.00.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Battle With the Big Man! - Written by Marv Wolfman & Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Brown, Al Milgrom, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Wiacek and Alan Weiss. Cover by Al Milgrom. Featuring the Torpedo! When it comes to handling novice super-heroes, the big bad in this tale doesn't need any help! It's the senses-shattering climax! Also starring Senator Eugene Kligger Stivak, Agents Seven, Six and Four, Wescott and Rocketeers. 32 pages, full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Murder's Better The Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Human Torch, and the Sons of the Tiger (1st full-color appearance). Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. It's a wild free-for-all in an abandoned warehouse as Spider-Man and the Human Torch duke it out with the Big Man, Crime Master, Sandman, and the Enforcers! However, the two heroes are badly outnumbered and go down to defeat! Fortunately though, a group of martial artists is training nearby and stumble across the captive torch and wall-crawler! Now the odds suddenly look better as the Sons of the Tiger join the fray! During the furious final battle, friendships will be formed, mysteries will be solved, and tragedy will strike! (Notes: The Sons of the Tiger appear next in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu 19. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 32 pages

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Hedy De Vine stars in: "The Cinderella Caper!"; "The Wardrobe Follie!"; and "The Bees-Ness"! Also in this issue: two untitled Frankie Fuddle 1-pagers, and untitled Hank and Lank 1-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson. "Rocky Mountain 'Bye!", script by Steve Englehart (plot, script) and Al Milgrom (plot), pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Al McWilliams; Captain Marvel and Rick Jones return to the Earth; Captain Marvel battles a space creature that has animated the body of his dead lover, Una; After the battle, Captain Marvel and Rick Jones agree there is nothing left on Earth for them and decide to explore outer space. Appearances by Carol Danvers and the Watcher. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color.