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Adam Legend of the Blue Marvel (2008) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4491219007

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX. Art by MAT BROOME. Cover by JUAN DOE. The dreaded Anti-Man has returned...the Mighty Avengers barely stopped him before, and now he's stronger than ever! But why is the Blue Marvel, the only man who has ever managed to defeat the villain, rocketing to the bottom of the ocean? Guest-starring NAMOR! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Omnibus HC (2011- Marvel) 1st Edition 5B-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #120-149, Giant Size Avengers (1974) #1-4, Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #33, FFantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #150 and material from FOOM (1973-1978 Marvel) #6-7 and 12. Written by Steve Englehart, Tony Isabella, Scott Edelman, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway. Art by Bob Brown, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, George Tuska, Tom Sutton, Don Heck, Keith Pollard, Rich Buckler, Jim Starlin, Rich Buckler, Don Heck, Mike Esposito, Dave Cockrum, Joe Staton, Frank Chiaramonte, Mike Ploog, Vince Colletta, Sam Grainger, John Tartaglione, Dan Adkins, Joe Giella, Klaus Janson, Joe Sinnott, and George Perez. Cover by Rich Buckler. Prepare to assemble for another epic Avengers Omnibus edition, brought to you this time by Steve Englehart and a host of Marvel's greatest artists! They present Earth's Mightiest Heroes in some of their most iconic adventures: the origin of Mantis, the Avengers' first conflict with Thanos and a defining Kang the Conqueror saga that spans space and time. Of course, there's plenty of personal drama opposite the action as Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's origins are explored and two weddings bring together Marvel's heroes. New members will also join the ranks as the Beast, Hellcat and Moondragon become Avengers. This volume also features the series' letters pages as well as art and interviews from Marvel's famous fanzine F.O.O.M.! Hardcover, 856 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

Black Panther The Early Years Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) 1B-1ST VF- 7.5

Rich Buckler Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #52-53, 56, and 119 and stories from #54; Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #97-99; Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #100; The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #52, 62, 73-74, 77-79, 87, 112 and 126; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #2 and 69, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) Annual #4; Astonishing Tales (1970-1976) #6-7; Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #20 and Jungle Action (1972-1976 Marvel) #6-24.

Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia.

For the first time ever, the complete classic adventures of the Black Panther are collected in this, the first a line of Omnibus editions!

In the 1960s, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created one of the most iconic super heroes ever conceived, the regal king of the Wakandans - the Black Panther. Roy Thomas, joined by top artists including John Buscema, brought the Panther into the ranks of the Avengers and delved into his origins and backstory. Then, Don McGregor launched T'Challa's first solo series. His "Panther's Rage" was an adventure so huge it ranged across the savannah, into the deepest jungles and over snow-topped mountains.

Complete with original letters pages and an extensive trove of bonus material, this Omnibus is a must for every Marvel fan.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 912 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Marv Wolfman, Chris Claremont, Larry Lieber, Gerry Conway, Len Wein, and Don McGregor.

Art by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, Don Heck, Bob Brown, Barry Windsor-Smith, Gene Colan, George Tuska, Sal Buscema, Rich Buckler, Gil Kane, Billy Graham, Joe Sinnott, Syd Shores, Vince Colletta, George Klein, Sam Grainger, Tom Palmer, Frank Rolle, Dave Cockrum, Johnny Craig, Frank Chiaramont, Mike Esposito, Klaus Janson, P. Craig Russell, Pablo Marcos, Dan Green, Jim Mooney, Bob McLeod, and Keith Pollard.

Cover price $125.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil Omnibus HC (2017-2024 Marvel) 3B-1ST FN- 5.5

John Romita, Sr. Cover

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #75-119, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #111 and material from Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) #1-8. Written by Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Gary Friedrich, Mimi Gold, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, and Tony Isabella. Art by Gene Colan, Don Heck, Bob Brown, John Buscema, Alan Weiss, Barry Windsor-Smith, Sam Kweskin, Rich Buckler, Syd Shores, Jim Starlin, Sal Buscema, John Verpoorten, Tom Palmer, Jack Abel, Bill Everett, Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], Mike Esposito, John Tartaglione, Frank Giacoia, Sal Trapani, Don Perlin, Paul Gulacy, Joe Sinnott, Frank Chiaramont, Jim Mooney, and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Here come Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Natasha Romanoff enters Matt Murdock's life, one of the greatest eras in the history of the Man Without Fear begins. This massive Omnibus presents their action-packed adventures together - scripted by Gerry Conway and Steve Gerber, and featuring the iconic art of Gene Colan! But the Widow's entrance means a rocky road for Matt Murdock and Karen Page. A relocation to San Francisco will cement Matt's choice and open up a new world of adventure - with villains like Electro, Killgrave the Purple Man and Mister Fear in tow! There's also a crossover adventure with the Avengers and X-Men, and a fight with Kraven the Hunter that turns cosmic! Enter: Moondragon - who mistakes DD for a thrall of Thanos! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,160 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4495138004

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson. Val's New York Adventure!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; Dr. Banner helps Soviet scientists remove the radiation poisoning from Namor, Hellcat and Nighthawk; Red Guardian, who is now composed of nuclear energy, is kept by the Russian government and the rest of the Defenders are escorted out of the country; Valkyrie battles Lunatik. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 27 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Search for Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Sub-Mariner kidnaps Sue; He wants 24 hours to convince her to marry him; Reed wants to take her back. First Doctor Strange cross-over. Doctor Doom cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 VF- 7.5

"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus HC (2019 Marvel) 2nd Edition 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Residue.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Comics (1939)#1 and Marvel Mystery Comics (1939-1949) #2-12.

Written by Fred Schwab (as Ed Wood), Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, Bill Everett, Al Anders, Art Pinajian (as Tomm Dixon), Ray Gill, Ben Thompson, Paul J. Lauretta, David C. Cooke, Fred Schwab (as Ed Wood), Steve Dahlman, Bob Davis (as Stockbridge Winslow), William Allison Andrew McWhiney, Jack D'Arcy, John H. Compton, Louis Glanzman, Beach Allen, Gene Marrin, and E. Peters.
Art by Fred Schwab (as Ed Wood), Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, Bill Everett, Al Anders, Art Pinajian (as Tomm Dixon), Sam Gilman, Ben Thompson, Paul J. Lauretta, Charles J. Mazoujian, Harry Ramsey, Steve Dahlman, Irwin Hasen, Frank Thomas, William Allison, Robert Hughes, Louis Glanzman, Ed Robbins, Bob Oksner, and Gene Marrin.
Cover by FRANK R. PAUL.
Introduction by Will Murray.

In August 1939 a new voice hit the newsstands and changed the comic-book world forever: MARVEL COMICS #1, with its blazing Human Torch cover, had arrived!

This 64-page pulp package wasn't your typical assortment of super-powered, straight-laced, do-gooders-this was something completely new. The amazing android creation of Dr. Phineas Horton, the Human Torch was neither man nor hero-he was a blazing force of nature that shocked and unsettled mankind. Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, the half-human/half-Atlantean, ventures from his undersea kingdom into the world of man-not with a mind set on peace, but towards vengeance!

These two characters would form the foundation for the style of conflicted hero that defines Marvel to this day, and you'll see them evolve across twelve full issues from their raw forms into the battling fire and water mega-hits of the Golden Age!

They're flanked by an eclectic set born out of the fast-paced energy and imagination of the Golden Age including the heroic Angel; the wild and incomparable robot invention, Electro; the hard-edged detective, the Ferret; Terry Vance, the boy adventurer; the Western Masked Raider; and the ongoing jungle adventures of Ka-Zar, the Great.

Featuring an extensive essay on Marvel's pulp magazine pre-history, publisher Martin Goodman and the birth of Marvel Comics by noted historian Will Murray, and topped off with special bonus features including original artwork and items never seen since 1939, this collection forms the cornerstone of Marvel history essential for every comic book fan, collector and historian!

Hardcover, 848 pages, full color.

Cover price $150.00.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 27 CGC 3.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

PAGE 4 MISSING, AFFECTS STORY. COVER DETACHED. INCOMPLETE.

Label #1621634025

Cover art by Syd Shores. Meet the Asbestos Lady starring the Human Torch, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Torch and Toro attempt to take a vacation that is interrupted by Asbestos Lady. Mystery of the Old Curiosity Shop starring the Human Torch and Madame De Farge. A Boy and a Horse text story. Murder Deadline starring the Sub-Mariner, art by Al Gabriele. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-2E08A5E-004

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4499611021

"Okay, Axis – Here We Come!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Additional art by Alex Schomburg, Don Rico and Lee Elias. Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, and Human Torch must battle Hyena, Agent Axis, and the Shark, villains from their past. Plus, the Invaders come face-to-face with Yellow Jacket, Black Panther ,and the Vision, but what are the Avengers doing in 1941. Featuring a sinister appearance by the Grandmaster. 32 pages FC NOTE: The events in this issue tie-into Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #71. Cover price $0.50.

Kull the Conqueror The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 1B-1ST NM 9.4

John Bolton Cover

1st printing. Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #111-112, Kull the Conqueror (1982 2nd Series) #1-2, Kull the Conqueror (1983-1985 3rd Series) #1-10 and Kull: The Vale of Shadow GN (1989 Marvel).

Cover by John Bolton.

The last of three volumes collecting the complete original Marvel Kull comics kicks off with an early '80s Spider-Man/King Kull team-up against the threat of Ju-Lak and the Serpent Cult! Then, a new solo Kull series begins with a run of double-sized color comics by some of the best artists of the decade.

KULL THE CONQUEROR boasted a bruising dose of art from Big John Buscema - but it also featured takes on the warrior-monarch of Valusia from luminaries John Bolton, Charles Vess, Butch Guice and Bill Sienkiewicz. And the '80s era of Kull concludes with the stunning graphic novel KULL: THE VALE OF SHADOW by Alan Zelenetz and Tony DeZuniga.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 632 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Credits by:

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Alan Zelenetz, Doug Moench, Bruce Jones, Fred Blosser, and April Campbell.

Art by Herb Trimpe, John Buscema, Jack Morelli, Bob Budiansky, John Bolton, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Sal Buscema, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ernie Chan, Michael Higgins, Dave Simons, Joe Rubinstein, John Beatty, Ian Akin, Charles Vess, Tony de Zuniga, Mike Esposito, Danny Bulanadi, Bob Wiacek, Dan Green, Joe Chiodo, Klaus Janson, Marie Severin, Brian Garvey, and Mel Candido.

Cover price $125.00.

Origins of Marvel Comics HC (1974 Fireside/Simon and Schuster) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Oxidation. Water damage.

Fireside Book Series - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe . This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Squadron Supreme Classic Omnibus HC (2016 Marvel) 1-1ST VF- 7.5

1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #69-70, #85-86, #141-144 and #147-149; Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #280; Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #112-114; Squadron Supreme (1985 1st Series) #1-12; Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #314; Squadron Supreme: Death of a Universe GN (1989); Quasar (1989-1994) #13-16 and #51-52; Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #5-6; Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) Annual #1; Squadron Supreme: New World Order (1998), Exiles (2001-2008 1st Series Marvel) #77-78 and Ultimate Power (2006) #7-9.

Written by Mark Gruenwald, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, J.M. DeMatteis, Kurt Busiek, Jeph Loeb and Various. Art by Sal Buscema, George Perez, Bob Hall, Paul Ryan, Greg Land and Various. Cover by George Perez.

Get the full story of Marvel's most superior super-team!

They're the mightiest heroes of their dimension, but what happens when the Squadron Supreme encounters the Serpent Crown - and the Avengers? Then, in one of the most celebrated limited series of all time, the Squadron expands its ranks - and takes control of their United States in a bid to create utopia! But when the team members find themselves stranded in the Marvel Universe, will their New World Order fall - and their dimension be destroyed?

Guest-starring the Defenders, the Exiles, the Ultimates...and the Squadron Sinister!

Hardcover, 1,240 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 4 VG/FN 5.0

"Who Strikes for Atlantis?!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Oceans tremble as the undersea warlord Attuma sieges the Kingdom of Atlantis! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4461664017

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a battle even the Savage Sub-Mariner may not be able to win as he enters the surface world where man's law is supreme. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4461664018

Cover inks by Bill Everett and Marie Severin (alterations). "Thunder Over the Seas," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by John Tartaglione; A pompous and arrogant Atlantean soldier, Lorvex, makes a pass at Tamara who rebukes his advances; She's later caught in a fishing net and eventually brought to New York city; Namor learns of her capture and makes his way there only to be challenged by Thor; Namor engages Thor and quickly learns the full power of the Thunder God; Namor returns home to ponder a full-scale invasion of the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 69 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4461664019

Two Worlds and Dark Destiny! Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The Avenging Son rampages through Empire State University! Why? Because hes trying to locate an ESU professor that can save Atlantis and her comatose citizens! But a certain web-slinging student isnt fond of Prince Namor wrecking his favorite campus! Once Spider-Man corrals the Sub-Mariner, he directs the Prince of Atlantis to the right place! And there the Avenging Son learns that he must find and defeat Force (again) to protect his undersea kingdom! Imperious Rex! Last 20¢ issue. Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Namorita, and Tamara. Flashback cameo by Orka. (Notes: Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 211. Force returns in Iron Man 140. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 5 CGC 0.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Restoration includes: cover, 1st 2 wraps glued together. INCOMPLETE. Page 11 missing, affects story. (Cover/1st 2 wraps detached.)

Label #4008675001

Cover pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by George Klein. The Sub-Mariner Raps the Japs In the Pacific!, pencils possibly by Bill Everett, inks by Allen Simon; Prince Namor invents a 3-man submarine with which to wage war against the Japanese: heavily armed, having eight 6" high velocity torpedoes, depth charges, machine guns and a flame thrower, and faster than any torpedo boar ever built. Remember Pearl Harbor! public service announcement. The Sub-Mariner Smashes an Uprising At Manila, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Allen Simon; Sub-Mariner saves a survivor of a craft that sunk in Manila Bay and learns that his sister is a spy for the United States and is in danger of being captured by enemy forces in Manila. Tight Spot text story by Mickey Spillane. Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty ad. The House of Evil Dreams starring The Angel, art by Al Gabriele. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 34 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Bill Everett art, Carl Burgos cover Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4169094009

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.