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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Warren Tufts and Ernest G. Osborne. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Casey Ruggles, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Delirious in the wilderness, the kidnapper of the baby thinks he's the infant's father. And he must protect the baby from Casey Ruggles and the baby's mother, who are hot on his trail. The Kids' latest prank sends the Captain over the falls with a barrel. The Family Workshop; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Strange as It Seems; Willie; Casey Ruggles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Saxie and Peaches story. Delinquents And Criminals Can Change article by J.M. Master. Gretchen Merrill--Unusual Sports Stars. Fangs the Wolf Boy story, art by Sid Greene. Chuck story, art by Gus Jud. A Great Broadway Detective--True Dramatic Crime. Sid Tannenbaum--Unusual Sports Stars. Ralph Beard--Unusual Sports Stars. Magic Tricks story, pencils by A. W. Nugent. Flying the Freight, art by Ed Moore. Greatest Actress of the World featuring Sarah Bernhardt. Love and Laughter text story. Alib Baba Saves Pasha Kasha's Head. Paula Kann--Unusual Sports Stars. Ham 'n' Eggs story starring Ham and Red Rooster. Lank Strong story. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Once Upon a Time. Story, art and wraparound cover by Lawrence Marvit. A lonely female mechanic builds a robot companion, but then she must teach him about life. Misfit (and misunderstood) Jo creates the perfect man in her garage, just for her own amusement, but then a lightning strike brings him to life. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Direct Edition. (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian. Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo."Secrets of the Kingdom Revealed"?Featuring guest appearances by detectives SAM AND TWITCH. When New York Police Department detective Twitch Williams' son goes missing, he's forced to turn to the one being he never thought he would have to ask for help: the Hellspawn. Spawn's investigations lead to the discovery of several other unexplained disappearances and to the existence of a mysterious underground group known as the Kingdom. But the cult's true agenda is something Spawn can't even begin to imagine.FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Todd McFarlane Eye of the Storm: Part 5 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski SPAWN'S LANDMARK 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES! LONG-AWAITED ANSWERS COME TO LIGHT! PLUS A FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTER IS CHANGED... FOREVER! Spawn and Tremor take a prisoner in their ongoing war to discover the truth behind The Program - the clandestine military operation that made them both monsters. As the interrogation heats up, the reality of Jim's memories begin to take shape. Was he the architect of his own downfall, or a victim of those with far more sinister intent? Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Todd McFarlane Eye of the Storm: Part 5 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski SPAWN'S LANDMARK 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES! LONG-AWAITED ANSWERS COME TO LIGHT! PLUS A FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTER IS CHANGED... FOREVER! Spawn and Tremor take a prisoner in their ongoing war to discover the truth behind The Program - the clandestine military operation that made them both monsters. As the interrogation heats up, the reality of Jim's memories begin to take shape. Was he the architect of his own downfall, or a victim of those with far more sinister intent? Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $254.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #1135826003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski 'COLLATERAL DAMAGE' DEATH! BETRYAL! PARANOIA! THE CURSE OF THE SPAWN SPREADS! As Jim Downing has violently sought answers to the many mysteries surrounding his work with The Program, those closest to him have gone about their lives. And while the darkness within Jim continues to grow, he is not the only one haunted by the curse of the Spawn. Witness the dark realities of those whose lives have been touched by Jim's rebirth, as the shadows of damnationbegin to take hold. Changing lives. Threatening lives. Taking lives! Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski 'COLLATERAL DAMAGE' DEATH! BETRYAL! PARANOIA! THE CURSE OF THE SPAWN SPREADS! As Jim Downing has violently sought answers to the many mysteries surrounding his work with The Program, those closest to him have gone about their lives. And while the darkness within Jim continues to grow, he is not the only one haunted by the curse of the Spawn. Witness the dark realities of those whose lives have been touched by Jim's rebirth, as the shadows of damnationbegin to take hold. Changing lives. Threatening lives. Taking lives! Cover price $2.99.

Spawn Figure #1, was originally available only with the toy.

Violator Monster Rig Vehicle #1, was originally available only with the toy.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Edd Ashe. Adventures of FBI agent Steve Saunders, originally a backup feature in True Comics (1941). Steve Saunders seeks escaped convicts after a prison break; Steve pursues a draft dodger who claims he won't be taken alive; Hollywood actresses receive threatening letters and inform the FBI. Includes a note that the series is "presented with the cooperation of the FBI" and based on authentic cases. What's Your FBI-Q?; The Case of the Seven Hunted Men; The Case of the Barefoot Bandit; The Mad G-Man; The Case of the Disguised Bandits. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Edd Ashe and Phil Berube. Adventures of FBI agent Steve Saunders, originally a backup feature in True Comics (1941). Steve Saunders tracks a cunning Nazi spy; T-Man Michael Trigger hunts vicious gun smugglers; Steve Saunders is called in after a bank robbery in Morton, Texas. Includes a note that the series is "presented with the cooperation of the FBI" and based on authentic cases. Oddities in Sports; Steve Saunders; Dick Powell - the Man Who Didn't Forget; What's Your Sky I.Q.?; T-Man Michael Trigger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Floyd Torbert and Edd Ashe. Adventures of FBI agent Steve Saunders, originally a backup feature in True Comics (1941). A crook learns as much as he can to improve his capers; Radium thieves accidentally unleash a deadly virus; Michael Trigger tracks an old chum who has turned to crime. Includes a note that the series is "presented with the cooperation of the FBI" and based on authentic cases. Official Story of the FBI; The Case of the Studious Bank Robber; T-Man Michael Trigger; Sports Champs: Robert Grant; The Boys' Club of America Prepares for the Camping Season; Chip Downs' Crime Lab; Ellsworth Vines. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1, No. 1. July 1968. Written by Stan Lee. Illustrated by John Romita and Jim Mooney on 52 page story, plus updated origin back up story featuring art by Bill Everett. 8.25" x 11". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Vulture is a Bird of Prey! Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. It's the long-awaited return of the Vulture! And the old villain is still craving revenge against Spider-Man! The Vulture perches several hostages on top of a skyscraper and dares the web-slinger to rescue them. The wall-crawler and the Vulture are in the middle of another classic battle, when suddenly the duo is interrupted by...the Hitman! First appearance of the Hitman. (Notes: The Vulture previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 64. The red-haired woman on the cover is not Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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"Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

"Lizards on a Hot Tin Roof!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. It's a 3-way super slugfest among the Lizard, Iguana, and the wall-crawler! Is the Lizard going to fight with or against Spider-Man? Either way Dr. Connors' enervator is the key to victory! Meanwhile, Dr. Sloan is hiding a mysterious skeleton in his laboratory. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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"Scourge of the Schizoid-Man!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Romita, Jr. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jerry Bingham and Joe Rubinstein. Dr. Curt Connors warns Spider-Man that he was not properly shielded when he donned the enervator back in issue 34. The web-slinger believes that he is okay and sets out to find Chip Martin, the Schizoid-Man! A furious wall-crawler battles the Schizoid-Man on the ESU campus with a shocking ending to the fight! Cameo appearance by the Frightful Four. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

"Meteor Madness!" Guest-starring Giant Man. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils and Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein. After dropping off his grad school term paper at Empire State University, the web-slinger runs into the Meteor Man inside the campus coliseum. Fortunately for Spidey, Bill Foster (aka Giant Man) is on campus delivering a lecture and helps the wall-crawler battle his long-time foe! However, the Meteor Man has plans to become a giant himself and give the two heroes a run for their money. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of King Conan.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

"A Night on the Prowl!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Marie Severin. Inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Al Milgrom. The wall-crawler is framed for a fashion industry murder by the Prowler! But didn't Hobie Brown give up being a costumed crimefighter a while back? The web-slinger investigates and then battles the new Prowler! The Spectacular Spider-Man is on his way to an easy victory...until Belladonna intervenes! First appearance of Nathan Lubensky. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. The Black Cat and the Fly guest star in the Assistant Editors' Month story, "Bugs!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Fred Hembeck and Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Albelo and Jim Mooney. One of the weirdest spider-Man stories ever published! Hembeck/Albelo cover. Cover price $0.60.

Direct Edition. "Hyde and Seek!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Cobra (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 232) is running for his life! Who is he running from? His deranged former partner...Mister Hyde! When Felicia and the wall-crawler come across the duo tearing up Manhattan, the free-for-all begins! Is the Black Cat ready to fight Mr. Hyde? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

"The Key" Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Joe Brozowsky. Inks by Keith Williams and Del Barras. Cover by Keith Pollard. A small-time crook breaks into Peter Parker's apartment and steals his spare Spider-Man uniform and equipment! The two-bit thief dons the red-and-blue suit and commits robberies, but ends up being captured by the police. When a dishonest cop makes the phony Spider-Man fight a street gang, the real web-slinger (in his black costume) must come to the rescue! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

"Will" Script by Gerry Conway. Guest-starring the Punisher. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Finally, it's the blockbuster showdown between Tombstone and the Spectacular Spider-Man! The location...a construction site in Atlanta, Georgia. The mission...bring Tombstone to justice or die trying! Meanwhile, the Arranger and the Persuader continue their efforts to brainwash the captive Punisher. Cameo appearance by the clone of Gwen Stacy. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Aftermath" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The colossal confrontation among the web-slinger, the goblin, and Vermin is over. Spider-Man has survived. Vermin has returned to the psychiatric ward. But the Green Goblin is still on the loose! Unfortunately, Harry Osborn has not come back to his senses like he did following his previous excursions in the costume of his deceased father. Now Peter and Mary Jane realize the serious problems their long-time friends face including their young son, Normie Osborn. The wall-crawler convinces the Molten Man to break the news to his sister, Liz Osborn, about what's happened to her husband. Cameo appearance by Frog-Man. Last $1.00 issue. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Desperate Measures" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The vindictive Vulture swoops into Aunt May's bedroom! However, Adrian Toomes doesn't want revenge, he wants forgiveness (for the death of Nathan Lubensky in Amazing Spider-Man 336). Does Aunt May give him forgiveness? No, she gives him a slap to the face! Wow, Aunt May vs. the Vulture? That sounds like a mismatch…until an enraged Peter Parker shows up! Setting the stage for another super showdown between the Vulture and the web-slinger next issue! 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Into the Light" Plot by J.M. DeMatteis. Script by Mark Bernardo. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Luke Ross. The forces of evil are conspiring against the Spectacular Spider-Man! The recently revived Calypso attempts to form an alliance with the new Kraven to destroy the web-slinger! While Norman Osborn of all people buys the Daily Bugle! Wow, why would Jonah sell his beloved newspaper to Peter Parker's number one enemy? Meanwhile John Jameson (in his semi-Man-Wolf persona) is still on the loose and Flash Thompson finally hits rock bottom! Can things get any worse for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Marla Madison Jameson, Jessie Thompson, Betty Brant, and Dr. Kafka. (Notes: Calypso reappeared in Peter Parker Spider-Man Annual 1997. This issue features a gatefold cover recapping the events of last issue. The credits listed on the front cover are incorrect.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Scourge of the Schizoid-Man!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Romita, Jr. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jerry Bingham and Joe Rubinstein. Dr. Curt Connors warns Spider-Man that he was not properly shielded when he donned the enervator back in issue 34. The web-slinger believes that he is okay and sets out to find Chip Martin, the Schizoid-Man! A furious wall-crawler battles the Schizoid-Man on the ESU campus with a shocking ending to the fight! Cameo appearance by the Frightful Four. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Cat and the Fly guest star in the Assistant Editors' Month story, "Bugs!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Fred Hembeck and Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Albelo and Jim Mooney. One of the weirdest spider-Man stories ever published! Hembeck/Albelo cover. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Hyde and Seek!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Cobra (last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 232) is running for his life! Who is he running from? His deranged former partner...Mister Hyde! When Felicia and the wall-crawler come across the duo tearing up Manhattan, the free-for-all begins! Is the Black Cat ready to fight Mr. Hyde? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Spidey plays detective and tries to uncover the connection between Venom and his latest victims! Part 3 of the debut 5-issue story arc! 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00311 Cover price $2.25.

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #13 Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by DAMION SCOTT "THE LIZARD's TALE" pt. 3 (of 3)?As Curt Connors' self-destructive behavior escalates, Spidey must try to corral his out-of-control friend. But the Lizard may force the wall-crawler to kill, rather than cure! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-01311 · ART BY DAMION SCOTT! Cover price $2.25.

More Driving Pleasure with Chevrolet Speed and Cruise Control (1959) is a promotional comic book introducing cruise control and speed control to the world in the new 1959 Chevrolet models. 8 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

Bound for Rio. Story by Diane M. Piron. Art by Norm Dwyer. Cover by Norm Dwyer. An adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series from Now Comics. During a South American race, Spritle and Chim Chim are kidnapped by drug lords who are trying to force Speed to smuggle drugs; Speed gets a surprise assist from Racer X. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

(W) Tommy Yune (A) Robby Musso Pops Racer recovers from his hospitalization to recall secrets that date back to his famous family's racing team. Meanwhile, Speed Racer struggles to survive against the evil Car Acrobatic Team on the treacherous roads of the Swiss Alps. Will the upgraded functions of newly retrofitted Mach 5 be enough against the hi-tech resources of Captain Terror? Can Racer X continue to protect Speed without blowing his cover? Cover price $3.99.

Robbie's parents are under a lot of pressure due to their past involvement with Alex Bow and trying to keep it a secret. And all of the pressure is affecting Robbie. So he tries to help solve the mystery of Alex Bow in "The Hidden Past." Script by Steve Ditko & Jo Duffy and art by Steve Ditko & Jim Sanders III. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Cottontail in "Kitten Around," "Space Salad," "Flutterby Butterfly," "Luck Out! Here I Come!," plus pages featuring Rudolf the Pup, Patty Beaver, Wally Woodpecker, and Solly Squirrel and a two page text piece, "Captain Kidd's Half Dollars." Possibly, these are reprints from Key Publications' 1954 "Peter Cottontail" #1. (Curiously, Speedy Rabbit does not make an appearance in this issue.) Cover price $0.10.

by Dan Mishkin, Ramon Perez, & Darwyn Cooke. Con artist, grifter and stage magician John Dodge lives by three simple rules: Never give a sucker an even break; Never con a con man; and above all, know your limits. But his life, his rules, and maybe his sanity are turned upside down when real magic starts seeping into the world because Dodge is one of the few who instinctively know how to use it. 7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by David Pepose. Art and Cover by Jorge Santiago, Jr. Spencer and Locke's investigation leads them to the seedy nightclub known as the Red Rose, and its dangerous owner who holds power over Locke. Meet Ramona Sinclair. If this femme fatale doesn't do these gumshoes in, a death-defying car chase just might. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Dennis Muren, Lorne Peterson, Dan Taylor, Ken Hughes, Richard Corben, David Hedison, Patricia Owens, and Ted A. Bohus. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Interviews with legendary Heavy Metal artist Richard Corben and Ken Hughes, the director of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Interviews with the stars of the original horror classic The Fly and 1980s special-effects masters from ILM. Photo features on Creature from the Black Lagoon and King Kong images in Ray Harryhausen films. Dennis Muren; Lorne Peterson; Dan Taylor; Ken Hughes; Richard Corben; David Hedison; Patricia Owens; Gorilla My Dreams; Creature from the Black Lagoon. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.00.

cover by pat olliffe & al williAmson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson After last issue's humiliating defeat at the hands of the man called Kaine, May "Mayday" Parker needs a serious break from the trials and tribulations that face Spider-Girl. And is there a better way to relax than by bouncing around with the spectacular Speedball? Join us as our girl goes swinging and slamming with the former New Warrior agains the evil, elastic Mr. Abnormal!" Cover price $1.99.

cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson Now that she's powerless, no one wants Spider-Girl to continue her crime-fighting career. No one except for a former enemy who drops her in the middle of a no-holds barred brawl between a mysterious new villain and Nova! Cover price $2.25.

cover by pat olliffe tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson In the wake of last issue's startling bombshell about her mother, Spider-Girl struggles to get her personal life together while her father, Peter Parker, begins to uncover the secret of the new Spider-Man -- with the help of a former Spider-Woman! Plus: The new Green Goblin takes on Crazy Eight and Funny Face! "The engagingly soapy twists of SPIDER-GIRL keep getting better and better." -IGN.com 7-59606-03503-8-038112.25 Cover price $2.25.

Books A Million Variant. Written by Jason Latour. Art by Robbi Rodriguez. Cover by ?? (signed B.). Still haunted by the death of her world's young Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy pays a visit to the two people who knew him best. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Part 1 of the animated origin of Venom! When a strange alien symbiote comes to Earth, Spidey gains a new costume! But what is its sinister secret, and how will it transform into his most vicious villain? Based on the hit Fox-TV cartoon! Written by Nel Yomtov. Art and cover by Alex Saviuk and Rob Stull. Cover price $1.50.

Stuff of Legends: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Brett Matthews. Art and Cover by Vatche Mavlian. Spider-Man and Wolverine explain how they made their way from an isolated Japanese island to the streets of Paris on what looks like an international wild goose chase. Characters in this issue: Spider-Man; Wolverine; Mr. Fantastic (cameo); Invisible Woman (cameo). 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.