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Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4730458014

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"Whom the Gods would Join...!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and John Tartag. The newly formed Champions - Hercules, Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, and Ghost Rider - venture to Mount Olympus to face the might of Pluto, Ares, and Hypolyta! Can even the combined might of these heroes defeat such an alliance of Olympic might, especially when Zeus, king of the Olympic gods, is powerless to help them? Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921015

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727283019

NOTE: To see the final fate of the Champions see The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #17-18.

Final Issue. "Death Drone!" Guest-starring Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and John Byrne. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Champions are challenged by the mutant hunting Sentinel robots. And if that wasn't bad enough, the Vanisher and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants wait in the shadows to destroy which ever side wins. Cover price $0.35.

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2 JSA Layton

Paper: White

Bob Layton Authenticated Autograph on Page 1.

Label #4574623001

Direct Edition. "What Fools these Immortals Be!" Story and art by Bob Layton. The Lion of Olympus has returned home. However, the lord of the Olympian gods has decreed a day of silence and peace throughout Mount Olympus. Well, Hercules was never one to sit idly by, and his signature brand of merriment and revelry soon echo throughout the halls. Enraged by his son's arrogance, Zeus banishes him to the one place that might teach even an immortal humility. Too long has Hercules dwelled among mortals so Zeus sends him out into the void of space. Out here among the countless stars he hopes Hercules will learn the lessons he himself could not teach. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 4N CBCS 3.5 Verified Sig Rosa

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Sam De La Rosa. Newsstand Edition.

Label #24-069B1B7-001

Newsstand Edition. "Not Just another Galactus Story!" Story and Art by Bob Layton. Hercules lands on the planet Ciegrim-7 and is greeted with a heroes welcome. However, the revelry is cut short when he realizes that the God of Vengeance the Brotherhood worshiped is none other than the space god Galactus, perhaps the single most powerful entity in the known universe. The Lion of Olympus intends to take the fight to the World Devourer's own ship, but first he'll have to get past the newest Herald of Galactus, Nova (Frankie Ray). Hercules vs. Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0501983003

Cover art by Ken Barr; Thor illos by Jim Starlin, Virgilio Redondo, and Rudy D. Nebres; Thor the Mighty! story by Len Wein, pencils by Starlin, inks by Tony DeZunga; Star-Lord promo ad Rick Bryant; and The Isle of Fear Hercules story by Bill Mantlo, art by Val Mayerik. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 26 FN 6.0

New 6-page Wolverine/Hercules story: "At the Sign of the Lion!" Script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by George Perez. Reprints: "To Destroy the Monster" (from Incredible Hulk 167), "The Hate of the Harpy" (from Hulk 168), "Calamity in the Clouds" (from Hulk 169; minus page one); and "Death From On High" (from Hulk 170, minus page one). A Marie Severin sketch of the Hulk is on the inside front cover. New Al Milgrom/Joe Rubinstein front cover (Wolverine's head by John Byrne/Terry Austin); new Ron Wilson/Pablo Marcos back cover. Cover price $2.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 127 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Pluto (from Red Raven Comics #1, August 1940) is reintroduced in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The weakened and defeated Thor returns to Asgard where he finds Seidring has taken over; He battles the 'odin power' and defeats Seidring only to collapse himself. Appearances by Odin, Hercules, Jane Foster, Balder, and Heimdall. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Meaning of... Ragnarok", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardian gods have returned to Asgard where the prophetess Vollo relates the coming of Ragnarok! Odin and Balder appearances; Heimdall and Fandral cameos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 128 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Power of Pluto!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor recovers from his injuries last issue and goes looking for a rematch with Hercules who has been tricked into signing a contract with Pluto. Appearances by Odin, Balder, and Volstagg. Tale of Asgard: "Aftermath!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardian gods deliberate over the coming of Ragnarok. Appearance by Odin; cameos by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Wolverine (2024 Marvel) 18E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Nakayama "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4738982017

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Martin Coccolo (CA) David Nakayama THE NEW MORLOCKS UNDER SIEGE! LOGAN and SILVER SABLE train the NEW MORLOCKS. But trouble follows the WOLVERINE - and a familiar ENEMY will resurface to cause all-new trouble that will result in DEATH! Not a hoax, not an imaginary tale! RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY. 28 pages, full color Cover price $4.99.