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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

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Label #4384438002

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 25 CGC 8.0

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Label #4419918002

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Captain Marvel battles the Super-Skrull (in the guise of Ronan, Megaton, Yon-Rogg, the Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner) in "A Taste of Madness!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jim Starlin (first work on the series), inks by Chic Stone; In an elaborate scheme of the Skrulls and their mysterious Masterlord, Super-Skrull and Kl'rt, Rick Jones is framed for the murder of Dr. Benjamin Savannah and brought to a run-down police precinct; Using Super-Skrulls invisibility as well as other Skrull technology, Mar-Vell and Rick are led to believe that many of his long-time friends and foes have returned and are attacking him; Rick and Mar-Vell identify the ruse, and Mar-Vell attacks the Skrulls; The building collapses in the battle and the Skrulls escape. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 26 CGC 9.4

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Label #4419920008

Cap battles the Thing (of the Fantastic Four) in "Betrayal!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Dave Cockrum. Second appearance of Thanos (2 pages). 1st appearance of Death with Thanos. Super-Skrull appearance. Letter to the editor from writer Michael Uslan. Starlin cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 27 CGC 8.5

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Label #4120455004

The Super-Skrull continues to pester Captain Marvel in "Trapped on Titan!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Pablo Marcos. Meanwhile, Thanos seeks out the Cosmic Cube. Cameos by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther), and Drax the Destroyer. This issue also contains a map of Titan. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 27 CGC 7.5

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Label #4419918001

The Super-Skrull continues to pester Captain Marvel in "Trapped on Titan!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Pablo Marcos. Meanwhile, Thanos seeks out the Cosmic Cube. Cameos by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther), and Drax the Destroyer. This issue also contains a map of Titan. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 27 FN- 5.5

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The Super-Skrull continues to pester Captain Marvel in "Trapped on Titan!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Pablo Marcos. Meanwhile, Thanos seeks out the Cosmic Cube. Cameos by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther), and Drax the Destroyer. This issue also contains a map of Titan. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 29 FN- 5.5

"Metamorphosis!" Script by Jim Starlin. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (Captain Marvel's head). In a remarkable manner, the cosmic entity called Eon summons Captain Marvel to transform him into the "protector of the universe!" Why? And for what purpose? Both questions have the same simple answer…Thanos! After undergoing various mental and physical tests of his worthiness, the Kree Warrior receives the "cosmic awareness" from Eon! And now the cosmically-enlightened Captain Marvel is ready for his next encounter with Thanos! First appearance of Eon. Cameo appearances by Thanos, Mentor, Starfox, Drax the Destroyer, Una, Lou-Ann Savannah, Rick Jones, and the Controller. Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zeus, and Mentor. (Notes: In this issue Captain Marvel's hair color changes from white to blonde. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Duffy Vohland.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 30 CGC 9.2

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Label #4419920007

Captain Marvel battles the Controller in "To Be Free From Control!" Script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom. Brief Iron Man appearance. Starlin cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 105 CGC 8.0

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Label #4423958011

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito. Menace From the Moons of Saturn!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck (pages 1-16, third tier of 26, 27-32) and Jim Starlin (pages 17-26 except bottom tier of 26), inks by Don Perlin; Kraven throws DD off of a cliff to his death but the hornhead disappears before he strikes bottom; DD finds himself in an elaborate underwater domain inhabited by Moondragon; She accuses him of being a thrall of Thanos and then tells him her origin to let him know what this means; Touching DD's mind, Moondragon discovers that she has been lied to and that Daredevil is one of the good guys; The real villain appears as none other than Kerwin J. Broderick, Matt's law partner and he gloats as he unleashes Terrex on the world; Thanos War tie-in; appearances by Dark Messiah and Angar the Screamer; cameos by Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 32 VG/FN 5.0

"Thanos the Insane God!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Origin of Drax the Destroyer. Script by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich (writing assist). Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Jim Starlin and Klaus Janson. Incredibly the powerful Thanos has ascended to godhood! But the awesome battle rages on! While Captain Marvel and Iron Man fight Thanos' minions on Titan, the enraged Drax the Destroyer attacks Thanos in outer space! Thanos the man was already difficult to beat. What chance is there against Thanos the god? Meanwhile, the mad Titan's alien armada zooms towards Earth! But the Mighty Avengers are ready and waiting for their close encounter with Thanos' kind! Story continues in Avengers 125. Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Death, ISAAC, Lou-Ann Savannah, Rick Jones, Mentor, Moondragon, and Eros. First 25¢ issue. (Notes: The letters page includes a half-page map of Titan. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #19 Hogun, Balder, and Fandral.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 33 FN 6.0

Captain Marvel battles Thanos in "The God Himself!" Script by Steve Englehart, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Klaus Janson. Guest starring Drax the Destroyer. Brief appearance by the Avengers (Thor, Iron Man, the Vision, the Swordsman, Captain America, the Black Panther, and the Scarlet Witch). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 6 (Thor by John Buscema). Starlin cover. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 9 FN+ 6.5

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "The Infinity Effect," script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; The story picks up after Strange Tales #181, where Warlock, Gamora, and Pip have just come face to face with the deadly Magus!; First mention of the In-Betweener (no actual appearance); At the end Thanos shows up telling that he was behind Gamora's plan to defeat Magus all the time; This issue also tells the story about Magus being an old version of Warlock and about Universal Church of Truth. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Starlin cover. Note: First appearance of the In-Betweener. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "The Infinity Effect," script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; The story picks up after Strange Tales #181, where Warlock, Gamora, and Pip have just come face to face with the deadly Magus!; First mention of the In-Betweener (no actual appearance); At the end Thanos shows up telling that he was behind Gamora's plan to defeat Magus all the time; This issue also tells the story about Magus being an old version of Warlock and about Universal Church of Truth. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Starlin cover. Note: First appearance of the In-Betweener. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "The Infinity Effect," script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; The story picks up after Strange Tales #181, where Warlock, Gamora, and Pip have just come face to face with the deadly Magus!; First mention of the In-Betweener (no actual appearance); At the end Thanos shows up telling that he was behind Gamora's plan to defeat Magus all the time; This issue also tells the story about Magus being an old version of Warlock and about Universal Church of Truth. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Starlin cover. Note: First appearance of the In-Betweener. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 9 VG/FN 5.0

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "The Infinity Effect," script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; The story picks up after Strange Tales #181, where Warlock, Gamora, and Pip have just come face to face with the deadly Magus!; First mention of the In-Betweener (no actual appearance); At the end Thanos shows up telling that he was behind Gamora's plan to defeat Magus all the time; This issue also tells the story about Magus being an old version of Warlock and about Universal Church of Truth. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Starlin cover. Note: First appearance of the In-Betweener. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "How Strange My Destiny!" (part 1), script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; Thanos helps Adam Warlock and Gamora to defeat Magus's army; Thanos tries to convince Warlock that the only way to stop Magus is to kill himself; Guest starring Pip the Troll; First appearance of the In-Betweener; Captain Marvel appearance; Cameos by Eros, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, the Magus, Thanos, and the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "How Strange My Destiny!" (part 1), script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; Thanos helps Adam Warlock and Gamora to defeat Magus's army; Thanos tries to convince Warlock that the only way to stop Magus is to kill himself; Guest starring Pip the Troll; First appearance of the In-Betweener; Captain Marvel appearance; Cameos by Eros, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, the Magus, Thanos, and the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "How Strange My Destiny!" (part 1), script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; Thanos helps Adam Warlock and Gamora to defeat Magus's army; Thanos tries to convince Warlock that the only way to stop Magus is to kill himself; Guest starring Pip the Troll; First appearance of the In-Betweener; Captain Marvel appearance; Cameos by Eros, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, the Magus, Thanos, and the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 10 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "How Strange My Destiny!" (part 1), script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; Thanos helps Adam Warlock and Gamora to defeat Magus's army; Thanos tries to convince Warlock that the only way to stop Magus is to kill himself; Guest starring Pip the Troll; First appearance of the In-Betweener; Captain Marvel appearance; Cameos by Eros, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, the Magus, Thanos, and the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.0

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Label #4427642018

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "How Strange My Destiny" (part 2), script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha (finished art); Magus had come to realize that Thanos is a bigger threat to his plans than he thought and decides to attack him, Warlock, Gamora and Pip with his army of demons; Fighting against seemingly impossible odds Thanos convinces Warlock to use his Soul Gem to defeat the opposing army; Thereafter Thanos sends Warlock, joined by Pip, through a time-probe to destroy the Kismet Trail, a sort of trail of potential destiny, leading to Warlock becoming Magus. Guest starring the In-Betweener. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 15 CGC 8.5

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Label #4427642019

Cover by Jim Starlin. Final issue in the series. Origin of Warlock's Soul-Gem in "Just a Series of Events!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock decides to find a new home since both Earth and Counter-Earth (High Evolutionary) (Earth-616) are too small for him; Thanos sends Gamora to find Warlock for his future plans and wants Gamora to become Warlock's unofficial bodyguard, another reason he sent her off is because he knows that Gamora would turn on him if she would find out what he was really up to; Warlock saves an old man named Lamilm Gor from a couple of big creatures, an alien named Marr Gar explains to Warlock that Gor received a loan of 5000 credits and now can't pay his debt so they are repossessing his space craft. The story continues in Marvel Team-Up 55. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 15 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Jim Starlin. Final issue in the series. Origin of Warlock's Soul-Gem in "Just a Series of Events!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock decides to find a new home since both Earth and Counter-Earth (High Evolutionary) (Earth-616) are too small for him; Thanos sends Gamora to find Warlock for his future plans and wants Gamora to become Warlock's unofficial bodyguard, another reason he sent her off is because he knows that Gamora would turn on him if she would find out what he was really up to; Warlock saves an old man named Lamilm Gor from a couple of big creatures, an alien named Marr Gar explains to Warlock that Gor received a loan of 5000 credits and now can't pay his debt so they are repossessing his space craft. The story continues in Marvel Team-Up 55. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.