Marvel comic books issue 22

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

Issue 22. Circa 1981. Digest size. UK reprints of Marvel Comics "X-Men", issues 25 and 26. "The Power and the Pendant!" and "Holocaust!" written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Werner Roth. Ad for "Savage Sword of Conan" and Marvel's Winter Specials. 5.5" x 8". 48 pages. Black and white.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Captain Marvel Cover!" Cover by Ed McGuinness (from the cover of Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) #2). Featured in this issue: The Daily Bugle - inside the building; Spider-Man - Gwen Stacy dies; Carol Danvers...is Captain Marvel. 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.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Death Is a Ninja, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Aubrey Bradford; The Ninja transports Iron Fist to a mystic dimension where they can battle to the death in peace; He regales Danny with his origin story, his ties to K'un-Lun and how he was trapped in the Sacred Volume of Kali for many years; Iron Fist destroys the Ninja and returns to Earth to find the police mopping up the Kara-Kai death cult; Danny is cleared of Harold Meachum's death but feels lost as his vengeance against his parents' murderer is complete and he cannot return home to K'un-Lun for nine more years; 1st appearance of Master Khan. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Mike Vosburg and Mike Zeck art. "Second Chance" Ms. Marvel vs. Death-Bird (2nd appearance) & Mystique.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Rocky Grimm, Space Ranger: Part 12 of 12 - "To All Things an Ending!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm's epic adventure on Battleworld, the planet the Beyonder created for the Secret Wars (see Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-12), comes to it's startling end. What will this mean for the denizens of battleworld? What about Tarianna, the warrior woman that Ben has come to love? And, what does the mechanical monster, Ultron, have to do with all? Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #277. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Collects Ultimate Spider-man issues 42-43 and Ultimate T.U. 6 (part 2) Cover price $4.99.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Despite the new Barry Windsor-Smith cover, this issue actually reprints The Coming of Conan from issue 1, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; setting: Vanaheim, Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension. Also in this issue: previously unpublished Windsor-Smith pin-up. 36 pages, full color.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Mike Vosburg and Mike Zeck art. "Second Chance" Ms. Marvel vs. Death-Bird (2nd appearance) & Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

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Issue #22 - Sept. 30, 1981. Reprints Daredevil by Gray Friedrich and Gene Colan plus the Black Panther by Jack Kirby. 8 1/4-in. x 11 3/4-in., 28 pages, black and white.

Contains Runaways (2003 1st Series Marvel) #16 and Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) #51. Softcover, 6.5" x 10", 36 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

UK Edition. Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom trains Torpedo to be his replacement as guardian of Clairton in his absence. However, when Torpedo's archenemies the Rocketeers invade the small West Virginia town, he and Rom soon learn they have more in common then they first realized. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages.

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1st appearance of Hedy De Vine. Title formerly All Winners Comics (1941). Cover by Ed Winiarski and Christopher Rule. Stories by unknown. Art by Ed Winiarski, Christopher Rule and unknown. In this issue: "Movie Moods!" with art by Ed Winiarski and Christopher Rule - Hedy is very late for a film shoot and the studio's New York banker wants her fired; "The Prettiest Pirate!" with art by Ed Winiarski and Christopher Rule - Hedy is cast as a pirate in a costume epic; Willie in "The Artless Archer!" - Bird Brain is showing the girls how to use a bow and arrow, so, of course, Willie wants in; "Marble King" text story - Tim has a streak of bad luck, losing all his marbles in competition with Chuck; "Her Shocking Shopping Tour!" with art by Ed Winiarski and Christopher Rule - Hedy is having a difficult time trying to purchase a new dress; Frankie in "Frankie's Frantic Feats!" - Herb has a nervous breakdown, however Frankie ends up in the hospital by mistaken identity; and "Hedy's Hit!" with art by Ed Winiarski and Christopher Rule - Hedy attends the premiere of her movie 'Holiday in Hawaii' while Sandra goes to work distracting an influential film critic. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

German reprint series. Nr. 22 - Die Neue Gruppe X. Reprints Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #137 and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) Annual #12. 7-in x 10 1/2-in, 48 Pages, Full Color, German Language.

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Features comic strips, articles, and behind the scenes photos. 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

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The Marvel variants of the Gladstone series ran issues #21-32 only. The Marvel variants are identical to the Gladstone editions except for the Disney/Marvel logo in upper left corner of cover, AND the publication months as shown on the covers are even-numbered months, whereas the Gladstone editions sport odd-numbered months. Cover by Don Rosa. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Bob Karp, Al Taliaferro, Tom Anderson, and Antoni Gil-Bao. Adventures of Donald and the Ducks from European and American artists. In a story by Carl Barks, Scrooge teaches the combination to his safe to a parrot, which then flies away. When Donald slacks off on his job as a lighthouse keeper, his nephews must find out how to relight the lighthouse. The Pixilated Parrot; Lamplighters. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First 25-cent cover price. Morbius stars in "This Vampire Must Die!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Rich Buckler, finished art by Luis Dominguez. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Odin by Jack Kirby). Reprint back-up story: "Willie Brown is Out to Get Me!" with script by Stan Lee, art by Al Luster. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

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30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "Death Riders on the Horizon." Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham (pages 1-5) and Rich Buckler (pages 6-17), inks by Bob McLeod (pages 1-5) and Jim Mooney (pages 6-17). John Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. The Black Panther battles the Klan, part 4. Cover price $0.30.

Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of american edition except for cover price ("10p").. The Black Panther stars in the Panther versus the Klan part 4, "Death Riders on the Horizon." Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham (pages 1-5) and Rich Buckler (pages 6-17), inks by Bob McLeod (pages 1-5) and Jim Mooney (pages 6-17). John Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover.

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Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-man 22, and Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four 18. Cover price $4.99.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. Short H. G. Wells biography. "The Food of the Gods," script by Doug Moench (adaptation), art by Sonny Trinidad; Scientists create a new growth agent for food, but the spread of the material is uncontrollable, but giant chickens, rats, and insects run wild; Giant children with mental powers are shunned by society. Short H. G. Wells biography. Adapted from the H. G. Wells novel "The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth" (1904). 52 pgs., full color.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. All reprints from the Atlas Outlaw Kid 6: "Redmen on the Rampage," "Six-Gun Meeting" (art by Doug Wildey), "The Fence," and an untitled story (art by Wildey). New Herb Trimpe cover. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito. Bring On...the Clown!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Woman must thwart the crimes of the Killer Clown [Caspar Whimpley], who makes his intro. The Icemaster Cometh Hostess Fruit Pies ad with the Human Torch, pencils by Frank Miller. 32 pgs.

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Reprint edition that originally came packaged with Ultron from Marvel Legends series 11 (Legendary Riders Series). "ultron unlimited" part 4 (of 4) cover by george perez KURT BUSIEK/george perez/al vey It's the climactic conclusion to "Ultron Unlimited!" Not even the reunited power of two teams of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes can halt their undying foe?and Ultron will be triumphant unless Justice can stop him! Plus: A dramatic turning point in the life of Giant-Man! It's the big finish to the Avengers saga that you demanded! "AVENGERS is currently at a peak, as Kurt Busiek and George Perez demonstrate their love for the characters, respect for continuity (without being slaves to it), and whizbang storytelling talents...if you're any fan at all of super hero comics, buy this." -Comics Buyer's Guide"

Mark Jewelers Variant. Must have two page Mark Jewelers Insert "I've Been in the Desert with an Orb with No Shame" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Ron Frenz and Mike Machlan. Hawkeye and Mockingbird are meeting with a marriage counselor, when the Brothers Grimm suddenly strike! After the two avengers finish off the ghoulish duo, Mad Dog and Bobcat attack next! Second story: "Once there was a Swordsman!" Script by Lou Mougin. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Don Heck and Jose Marzan. The Avengers West Coast review the origin of the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man. First $1.00 issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Australian Price Variant. While in Greece, Barbie and Christie have an adventure of a lifetime. They meet a prince with a secret and share special friendship rings. By Lisa Trusiani, Anna-Maria Cool and Win Mortimer. Cover by Amanda Conner and Bob Downs.

Spanish language reprint of Incredible Hulk #181-187 (1st Wolverine) and Marvel Team-Up #27. (W) Len Wein (A) Herb Trimpe, Jim Mooney. Softcover digest, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 164 pages, black and white.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. First 20-cent cover price. After a two-year hiatus (and Captain Marvel's appearances in the classic Kree-Skrull War issues of Avengers 89-97), the series returns with Cap facing Megaton, the Atomic Assassin in "To Live Again!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cameo by the Avengers (Thor, Captain America, Iron Man) and the Sub-Mariner. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

30 cent cover variant with starburst price style. All reprints: "A Change of Mind!" with script by Len Wein and art by Sal Buscema/Syd Shores (from Chamber of Darkness 6); "A Face in the Mirror" (from Mystic 6); and "He Walked Through Walls!" with pencils by Jack Kirby (from Tales to Astonish 26). Tom Palmer cover inks. Cover price $0.30.

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