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Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 20 VF 8.0

Spider-Man and the Black Panther in "Dinosaurs on Broadway!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Spider-Man and the Black Panther battle Stegron and his dino-minions in Times Square. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo featuring Ka-Zar. Last 20¢ issue. (Stegron returns in Amazing Spider-Man 165. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #25 Human Torch.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 21 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4320777011

Spider-Man and Doctor Strange battle Xandu in "The Spider and the Sorcerer!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. (Xandu returns in Marvel Fanfare (1st series) 6. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #33 Sue Richards, the Invisible Girl.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 22 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4340849008

Spider-Man and Hawkeye battle Quasimodo the Living Computer in "The Messiah Machine!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. (Quasimodo previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 14 and appears next in Fantastic Four 202. The letters page includes an essay explaining the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #92, Byrrah.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 23 FN/VF 7.0

Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch and Iceman battle Equinox, the Thermodynamic Man, in "The Night of the Frozen Inferno." This story is a continuation from a subplot in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Angel, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl. (Equinox returns to battle Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #59. Iceman appears next in Giant-Size X-Men #1. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #28, Hawkeye.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 27 FN/VF 7.0

"A Friend in Need!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jim Starlin. The crafty Chameleon tricks the Incredible Hulk into helping him break a friend out of prison! Can Spider-Man stop them? Cameo appearance by Ned Leeds. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #68 Son of Satan.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 FN/VF 7.0

"Once Upon a Time, in a Castle" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. At some point in high school, Peter Parker probably read Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein." At no point though did Peter think he might someday team up with Victor Frankenstein's creation! But due to a strange series of events, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself across the Atlantic Ocean, in the Balkans, and inside the castle of the evil Baron von Shtupf...with only one friend by his side: the Frankenstein monster! It's a literary team up for the ages as the wondrous wall-crawler and the man-monster from the pages of a 19th century novel join forces...to save the world! Cameo appearance by the Man-Wolf. (Notes: Frankenstein previously appeared in Frankenstein Monster 18. This issue includes a 2-page retelling of the origin of Frankenstein's monster.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 40 FN+ 6.5

"Murder's Better The Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Human Torch, and the Sons of the Tiger (1st full-color appearance). Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. It's a wild free-for-all in an abandoned warehouse as Spider-Man and the Human Torch duke it out with the Big Man, Crime Master, Sandman, and the Enforcers! However, the two heroes are badly outnumbered and go down to defeat! Fortunately though, a group of martial artists is training nearby and stumble across the captive torch and wall-crawler! Now the odds suddenly look better as the Sons of the Tiger join the fray! During the furious final battle, friendships will be formed, mysteries will be solved, and tragedy will strike! (Notes: The Sons of the Tiger appear next in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu 19. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 50 FN+ 6.5

"The Mystery of the Wraith!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Iron Man. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. The wall-crawler needs help investigating the apparent death of Brian DeWolff two years ago. So he turns to the Master of the Mystic Arts for assistance! The trail of the Wraith leads to the DeWolff family crypt...but who or what is waiting inside? Captain Jean DeWolff enters first, then minutes later Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, and finally the Invincible Iron Man! It's a no-holds-barred battle down below! Origin of the Wraith. 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4299226018

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4495174021

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4719530011

"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4157954001

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"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 FN 6.0

"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 80 CGC 9.6 Qualified

Paper: White

Cover detached from top staple.

Label #4542775008

"A Sorcerer Possessed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Clea. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Mike Vosburg. Inks by Gene Day. Cover by Rich Buckler (pseudonym Validar) and Bob McLeod. A frightful werewolf ambushes Peter Parker and Cissy Ironwood during an evening walk in Central Park! After Peter fights off the beast, he finds the amulet of Dr. Strange! Is something wrong with the Master of the Mystic Arts? Perhaps something to do with the battle against Silver Dagger three issues ago? In order to find out, the web-slinger pays a visit to Stephen Strange's townhouse and ends up in a donnybrook with the good doctor! Can Clea and Spider-Man discover a cure for the Sorcerer Supreme? Cameo appearance by Satana. Last 35¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95 CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3997303001

Direct Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically, from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4527015023

Newsstand Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically, from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4675756016

Direct Edition. "Serpents and Senses!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Wolverine. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Herb Trimpe (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton and Joe Rubinstein. One of the first Spider-Man and Wolverine team-ups! In the Lower Hudson Valley, Logan is tracking deer, when he is suddenly ambushed by a legion of Roman centurions! Moments later in Manhattan, Roman centurions also appear and confront the web-slinger! However, the amazing one avoids capture and later on follows his spider tracer to an upstate medieval castle! Once inside the wall-crawler finds a series of traps, a bunch of robots...and Wolverine! Who has brought two of Marvel's most popular characters together? And for what sinister purpose? First appearance of Professor Power. Cameo appearance by Marcy Kane. (Notes: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 243 and 244.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 122D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4557281010

Direct Edition. "A Simple Twist of Fate" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. A mysterious visitor arrives in the Florida Everglades...the home of the Man-Thing! The newcomer to the swamp, Ian Fate, befriends the Man-Thing and takes him to New York City! Alas the folly of a simple swamp creature. The tortured behemoth from Florida is not in Manhattan to see the sights, but to help Ian Fate take revenge on J. Jonah Jameson! When the confused Man-Thing goes berserk in the Daily Bugle Building, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action! Can the web-slinger stop the powerful Man-Thing without killing the poor creature? (Note: Ian Fate appeared previously in Defenders 104.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 141N CGC 9.8 SS Arthur Adams/Leonardi/Oliver

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by Arthur Adams on 12/9/23 & Signed by Rick Leonardi on 2/3/23 & Glynis Oliver on 5/8/24. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4411326003

Newsstand Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (2004 3rd Series) 14 FN+ 6.5

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils & Cover by CORY WALKER. The team-up you thought you'd never see! Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker's INVINCIBLE bounces over to the Marvel Universe for a visit! Doctor Octopus is on the loose and Spider-Man is on the job with the help of INVINCIBLE (story continues in Invincibles #33-34). Also, the New Avengers make an appearance- ? so don't miss this one-of-a-kind crossover event! 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Team-Up (2019 4th Series) 2A CGC 9.8 Caselli

Paper: White

Label #2041438003

Written by Eve Ewing. Art by Joey Vazquez. Cover by Stefano Caselli. Looks like trouble for our hero, Spider-Man, also known as Kamala Khan. Er...wait. We mean Ms. Marvel, also known as Peter Parker. Dang, that's not right either. Peter Khan? Kamala Parker? Well, whoever it is, this duo isn't feeling so dynamic at the moment, and they need to work it out fast. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 7 VG/FN 5.0

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #7 features the Mighty Avengers. Stories by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema, Vince Colletta, George Klein, M. Esposito, Tom Palmer. This issue features "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes" (Reprints Avengers #52, "Behold the Vision" (Reprints Avengers #57, "...Till Death Do us Part" (Reprints Avengers #60), and "Come on in, the Revolutions Fine" (Reprints Avengers #83). Avenger's role-call: Captain America, Black Panther, Hawkeye, Giant-Man, Wasp, Black Widow, Quicksilver, Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Yellow Jacket. Guest-starring Valkyrie, Medusa, Crystal. Cameos by Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, X-Men, Daredevil, and Black Knight. And, featuring the villainy of the Grim Reaper, Ultron, the Circus of Crime, and the Masters of Evil (Klaw, Living Laser, Radioactive Man, Whirlwind, and the Enchantress). 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 24 FN- 5.5

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #24 features the Rampaging Hulk. This issue features "Man-Brute in the Hidden Land" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #175) by Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel, "Crisis on Counter Earth" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #176) by Gerry Conway, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel, "Peril Of the Plural Planet" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #177) by Gerry Conway, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel, and "Triumph of Terra-Two" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #178) by Gerry Conway, Tony Isabella, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel. Guest-starring the Inhumans and Adam Warlock. Plus, a solo adventure featuring Hercules by Mary Jo Duffy and Ricardo Villamointe. 80 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4344886011

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Sub-Mariner, Wundarr, and Namoritaguest star in "Manhunters from the Stars!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. When the stranger named Wundarr falls from the heavens he is discovered by the beautiful Atlantean Namorita, cousin to the Savage Sub-Mariner. A misunderstanding sets the powerful Wundarr against the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Then, when the Monarch of the Seven Seas shows up, things just get worse from there. Includes Marvel Value Stamp sample, #5 (the Hulk). Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 51 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #24-01C1A4E-079

"Full House-Dragons High!" Guest-starring Beast, Nick Fury, Ms. Marvel, and Wonder Man. Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnot. The sinister Yellow Claw's goons pick the wrong poker game to bust up. It's a game attended by the bouncing Beast, master spy Nick Fury, super-woman Ms. Marvel, the super strong Wonder Man, and the idol of millions, the Thing. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Brains Over Brawn!" Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 68N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700890017

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Newsstand Edition. "Discos and Dungeons!" Guest-starring Angel. Johnny Storm (Human Torch) cameo. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by Ron Wilson and Gene Day. A villain from the X-Men's past has kidnaped the high-flying Angel and Ben Grimm. Now, the odd-couple heroes must navigate a treacherous maze full of death traps to confront their captor once and for all. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 73N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700890018

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Newsstand Edition. "Pipeline through Infinity!" Guest-starring Quasar. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. Ben Grimm and his pal Quasar (future Protector of the Universe) find themselves on a strange world where dinosaurs still walk the earth. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 92D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4468745025

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Direct Edition. "This Evil Returning!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Jocasta and Machine Man. Fantastic Four and Captain America cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Sorted. Is even the combined might of Machine Man, Jocasta, and the Thing enough to stop a menace that has fought the Avengers to a stand still? Can they hope to defeat the robotic killing machine known as Ultron? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4380416014

"Death Watch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Thing, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Story continues from Avengers Annual 7. After Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Thor destroyed Thanos' synthetic power gem, victory appeared close at hand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But the evil genius' back up plan has worked to perfection and knocked out the Avengers! Before succumbing to unconsciousness though, Moondragon sends a desperate plea for help back to Earth, specifically to Peter Parker! The web-slinger knows that cosmic battles in outer space are not his specialty, so he swings by the Baxter Building to scoop up a friend. After a quick pow-wow, the blue-eyed idol of millions and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man blast off to save the galaxy! It's an epic encounter onboard the mad Titan's space ark as the Thing, Thor, Spider-Man, and finally Adam Warlock test their mettle vs. Thanos! Simply a fantastic annual! First appearances of Master Order and Lord Chaos. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Besides a surreal appearance in the Death of Captain Marvel Graphic Novel (1982), Thanos does not appear again until Silver Surfer (2nd series) #34 thirteen years later.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4363182019

"Death Watch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Thing, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Story continues from Avengers Annual 7. After Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Thor destroyed Thanos' synthetic power gem, victory appeared close at hand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But the evil genius' back up plan has worked to perfection and knocked out the Avengers! Before succumbing to unconsciousness though, Moondragon sends a desperate plea for help back to Earth, specifically to Peter Parker! The web-slinger knows that cosmic battles in outer space are not his specialty, so he swings by the Baxter Building to scoop up a friend. After a quick pow-wow, the blue-eyed idol of millions and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man blast off to save the galaxy! It's an epic encounter onboard the mad Titan's space ark as the Thing, Thor, Spider-Man, and finally Adam Warlock test their mettle vs. Thanos! Simply a fantastic annual! First appearances of Master Order and Lord Chaos. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Besides a surreal appearance in the Death of Captain Marvel Graphic Novel (1982), Thanos does not appear again until Silver Surfer (2nd series) #34 thirteen years later.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 62MJ CGC 9.6

Paper: White

"Mark Jewelers" insert. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4500592017

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Coming of Her!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Moondragon, Starhawk, and High Evolutionary. Thanos cameos. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Jerry Bingham and Gene Day. The Thing and Starhawk are in hot pursuit of the strange new being simply known as Her, who has a link to the deceased hero known as Adam Warlock. Their journey brings them to Counter-Earth and into the home of the High Evolutionary where the psychic Moondragon awaits. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel vs. DC (1996) 1D NM- 9.2

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Round 1!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Ron Marz (with special thanks to Peter David). Art by Dan Jurgens, Claudio Castellini, Joe Rubenstein, and Paul Neary. When a young man stumbles upon a cosmic anomaly, the DC and Marvel Universes begin to merge with some most unexpected results. The Juggernaut is running amuck in Metropolis, the murderous Bullseye invades the Batcave, Robin the Boy Wonder pops up at Xavier's School for the Gifted, and J. Jonah Jameson is Editor-n-Chief of the Daily Planet. Then, things get worse when the very fabric of reality threatens to destroy itself. Now, the champions of two universes must combat each other for the fate of their own existence. Includes the back-up feature "Decision '96" with dossiers on Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Batman, Wonder Woman, Storm, Wolverine, Lobo, Superboy, and Spider-Man. Plus, the ballet for the readers to vote and decide the pivotal battles and thus the outcome of this epic event. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Zombies (2005) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4606656007

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. From the pages of Ultimate Fantastic Four! On an Earth inhabited by zombified versions of Marvel's greatest heroes, a ray of hope has appeared-the space-born Silver Surfer! Still, can even a being wielding the Power Cosmic long survive among the denizens of this undead world? Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Zombies Resurrection (2020 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.4 Momoko 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #3751016012

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Leonard Kirk. Cover by Peach Momoko. THE MARVEL ZOMBIES RISE AGAIN! When the corpse of Galactus reaches planet Earth carrying a cannibalistic virus, Spider-Man and a ragtag group of heroes struggle to save survivors and uncover the truth! 56 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.

Marvel's Greatest Comics (1969) 31 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-01C1A4E-097

Giant-size issue, reprints. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone and Wally Wood (Daredevil figure). "A Blind Man Shall Lead Them!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia and Wally Wood (Daredevil and Matt Murdock figures); Reed devises mechanical devices to enable the FF to duplicate their vanished super-powers; Matt Murdock visits the FF and Dr. Doom attacks. "The Battle of the Baxter Building," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Dr. Doom battles the FF and Daredevil. Reed restores the FF's powers. "Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Quicksilver wants to take leave of Magneto, even though his sister says they "owe him too big a debt"; But she follows her brother's lead, and they seek out the Fantastic Four for advice; As only Ben and Johnny are home when they arrive, naturally, a misunderstanding turns into a brawl; When it's over, Quicksilver & his sister decide they're only "safe" with Magneto. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel's Greatest Comics (1969) 50 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "When Opens the Cocoon," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Deep in Lock 41 of the Beehive, Alicia encounters some of the organizations horrifying experiments; Him emerges from a cocoon, intent on the destruction of its creators; The FF pulls off their most daring rescue mission yet!; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #67. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel's Spider-Man Black Cat Strikes (2020 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8 Nakayama 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4333719007

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum. Art by Luca Maresca. Cover by David Nakayama. BLACK CAT HEARTS SPIDER-MAN! The BLACK CAT continues her mysterious crime spree in New York… …but will her reappearance catch SPIDER-MAN in a tangled web between MARY JANE and his former flame?! An all-new look into Peter and Felicia's fiery passion and the deadly consequences of a Super Hero romance. ME-OW! 28 pages. full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Marvel's Voices Pride (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.6 Jimenez Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4257510007

Cover by Phil Jimenez. MARVEL CELEBRATES LGBTQ+ CHARACTERS & CREATORS WITH A RAINBOW-POWERED SPECIAL! Marvel Comics is proud to present its first ever queer-centered anthology! Ring in Pride Month with an amazing assembly of writers and artists from all walks of life. Wiccan and Hulkling! Iceman! Mystique and Destiny! Karma! Akihiro! Nico Minoru and Karolina Dean! Celebrate these and so many more legendary characters from across the Marvel archive! New and fan-favorite creators tell their Pride stories - stories of inspiration and empowerment, stories that illustrate 'the world outside your window' in full color. Plus, some of Marvel's biggest LGBTQ+ moments get a special reprinting. Don't miss an extraordinary new chapter in Marvel history! 84 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Marvel's Voices Spider-Verse (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Giang "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4271952010

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Cody Ziglar; Marvel Various. Art by Jahnoy Lindsay; Marvel Various. Cover by John Giang. AN AWESOME ASSEMBLY OF MARVELS MIGHTIEST! An all-new selection of interdimensional adventures from some of Marvels freshest and finest creators, each bringing their own unique perspectives and stylings to the Web of Life and Destiny! What new spiders will find their way to the Marvel Multiverse, and what familiar faces will join them for this titanic and oversized issue?! 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Marvels X (2020) 1D CGC 9.8 Ditko 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Ditko Variant Cover.

Label #4719061016

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Art by Well-Bee. Cover by Steve Ditko. David has a problem. He lives in a world of monsters that would love to devour him. He's the last boy on Earth. The last human being on Earth. And these creatures that see him only as prey, they're his former neighbors. He has one hope: to get to New York. To get to where Captain America and the rest of the heroes are. Alex Ross and Jim Krueger combine their abilities with artist Well-Bee to tell a very uncanny prequel to the legendary EARTH X trilogy. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

MASK (1985) Special Preview 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4695110005

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Mike Chen. The adventures of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand in all-out battle action against the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, Full Color.

MASK (1985) Special Preview 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4695110004

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Mike Chen. The adventures of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand in all-out battle action against the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, Full Color.

MASK (1985) Special Preview 1 VF 8.0

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Mike Chen. The adventures of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand in all-out battle action against the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, Full Color.

MASK (1985) Special Preview 1 VF 8.0

Staple rust.

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Mike Chen. The adventures of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand in all-out battle action against the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, Full Color.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 109 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached.

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Prophet of Doom, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Captain Marvel, Jr. vs. Sivana, Jr. The Flying Snake, art by Max Elkan; Nyoka must halt the greedy intentions of a big game hunter after ivory when the man plants the feather of a rare bird on another hunter and the bird kills him. Ill At Ease starring Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb. The Terror of the Turkey Rustlers starring Tom Mix, pencils by Carl Pfeufer, inks by John Jordan. Women, Women, Women! starring Ozzie and Babs. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 110 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached.

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Hidden Death! starring Captain Marvel, Jr., art by Kurt Schaffenberger. 2 Comix Cards featuring Tom Mix. Carnation Malted Milk ad with "Rocky" Lane. On the Island of Doom!, art by H. G. Kiefer; Larry Grayson is assigned the job of staying on an uninhabited island for a week to determine if it is suitable for being a navy base; Nyoka reluctantly leaves him there but talks to him by radio each day; A few days into the week Larry's radio transmission is garbled so Nyoka tries to check on him. Untitled story with Ozzie and Babs. Two Goons in a Room starring Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb. The Mortgage on Murder starring Tom Mix, pencils by Carl Pfeufer, inks by John Jordan. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 23 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

"Exceptional White" Pages.

Label #22-44BA0C2-069

"River of Death!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson. The former British Foreign Service agent Black Jack Tarr is back and he wants Shang Chi's help. The two uneasy partners must travel to South America to stop Chi's sinister father, Fu Manchu, from forming an alliance with a Nazi war criminal. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 97 (The Black Knight). Cover price $0.25.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4722654009

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.