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Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4675912006

The story behind Crystar, with comments from Mary Jo Duffy; Editorial Notes by Jim Shooter, Tom DeFalco, Denny O'Neil, Ralph Macchio, Louise Jones, Mark Gruenwald, Larry Hama, Archie Goodwin and Al Milgrom; Conan the Comedian mock cover cartoon by Paul Smith; Guidebook to the Cosmos: The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Crystar cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4712265006

It's the big Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Issue! Get a preview on all the stuff from the historic series! PLUS! See Spider-man's black costume sketches in a comic that came out 2 MONTHS BEFORE Amazing Spider-Man # 252 (and Marvel Team-Up # 141 & Spectacular Spider-Man # 90. Secret Wars # 8 came out 7 months later). Article on Secret Wars, with designs of Spider-Man's new costume; Associate Editor Jo Duffy discusses Heartburst; writer Jim Salicrup discusses The A -Team; Secret Wars. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty.

NOTE: This issue features the 6th preview of Spider-Man's Black Costume (before its debut in The Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #252).

Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 41 FN 6.0

The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #12 - Double Sized Climax, with comments from Steve Englehart; Marvel Team-Up Breaks into Marvel Tales, with comments from Jim Owsley, John Byrne and Chris Claremont; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 4-page article by Kurt Busiek on Stan Lee, with comments from Lee; a look at the Spider-Man newspaper strip, with comments from Stan Lee; The Marvel Age: 1972 (Part I). Collage cover by Janet Jackson. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 41 FN- 5.5

The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #12 - Double Sized Climax, with comments from Steve Englehart; Marvel Team-Up Breaks into Marvel Tales, with comments from Jim Owsley, John Byrne and Chris Claremont; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 4-page article by Kurt Busiek on Stan Lee, with comments from Lee; a look at the Spider-Man newspaper strip, with comments from Stan Lee; The Marvel Age: 1972 (Part I). Collage cover by Janet Jackson. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 92 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667910023

Pro File: Jim Starlin; a look at Mighty Mouse, with comments from Sid Jacobson, Michael Gallagher and Stan Lee; 3-page preview of Mighty Mouse; The Many Faces of Wolverine; 'Willie Lumpkin' strip by Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; a list of every mutant in the Marvel Universe; a look at Armor Wars II, with comments from John Byrne and John Romita, Jr.; a look at Darkman, with comments from Bob Budiansky and Ralph Macchio; a look at the Nomad limited series, with comments from Fabian Nicieza; Marvel Age of Comics: 1982 (Part II); New Talent Department - John Romita, Sr. and Steve Geiger comment on the pencil art of Patrick Archibald. Iron Man cover by John Romita, Jr. & John Byrne. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans (1982 Marvel/DC) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4708186001

Direct Edition. Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans (1982 Marvel/DC) 1D CGC 9.2 SS Louise Simonson/Walt Simonson

Paper: White

Signed by Louise Simonson and walt Simonson on 04/05/2025.

Label #4586310003

Direct Edition. Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans (1982 Marvel/DC) 1D CGC 8.0 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233893018

Direct Edition. Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Artist Select Series: Fantastic Four HC (2019 IDW) John Byrne 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st printing.

Story and art by John Byrne.

For more than 40 years, John Byrne has been one of the most popular artists in comics. His legendary run on X-Men with collaborator Chris Claremont stands as one of the most influential of all time. Now, IDW Publishing is proud to present the massive (360 pages!) John Byrne Artist Select Fantastic Four collection. This beautiful book is part of the Marvel Artist Select series which collects iconic issues by beloved Marvel creators.

This oversized, limited edition hardcover celebrates John Byrne's time on Fantastic Four, with a carefully chosen selection of the creator's most impactful issues. Each book in this 999-copy, limited-edition run is presented in a beautiful slipcase, is individually numbered, and is signed by John Byrne. This deluxe hardcover features a collection of stories which will only be available in this limited edition hardcover. Highlights in this collection include Fantastic Four #'s 236, 238, 240, 242, 243, 244, 252, and more!

A true crown jewel in any John Byrne collection!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 360 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 999 copies.

Marvel Artist Select Series: New Mutants HC (2016 IDW/Marvel) Bill Sienkiewicz 1-1ST NM- 9.2

1st printing. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The next installment of the smash-hit Marvel Artist Select Series is here! Each deluxe hardcover in this series features a collection of issues never-before released together. This oversized, limited-edition hardcover celebrates the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz's complete run on The New Mutants and X-Men Unlimited #43. Each copy of this 999-copy limited-edition hardcover is slipcased, hand-numbered, and signed. Bullet points: " Signed by Bill Sienkiewicz! - " This collection of stories will only be available in this limited-edition run! " Exclusive slipcover, cover, and bonus collectibles. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 352 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 999 copies.

Marvel Collectors Item Classics Lot of 6

Issues 11-15 and 18 of Marvel Collectors Item Classics (1966). Most will grade in the FN range.

Marvel Comics (2019 Marvel) 1000ARTGERM.A CGC 9.8 Artgerm Variant

Paper: White

Artgerm Collectibles Edition.

Label #4584634014

Artgerm A Variant. THE GREATEST TALENT EVER ASSEMBLED FOR ONE STORY! THIS IS THE BIG ONE! In celebration of Marvel's 80th Anniversary, we have gathered together the greatest array of talent ever to be assembled between the covers of a single comic book! Names from the past, from the present, and even the future! Every page is filled with all-new work from this cavalcade of comic book luminaries! There is a mystery that threads throughout the Marvel Universe - one that has its origins in MARVEL COMICS #1 and which unites a disparate array of heroes and villains throughout the decades! What is the Eternity Mask, and who is responsible for the conspiracy to keep it hidden? And what new player will make their startling debut as these secrets are peeled away? Featuring the entirety of the Marvel Universe of characters! Written by Al Ewing, Jeremy Whitley, Mark Waid, Kathryn Immonen, Kurt Busiek, Joe Hill, Kieron Gillen, Jeph Loeb, Alex Ross, James M. Iglehart, Saladin Ahmed, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Walter Simonson, Gerry Duggan, Jonathan Lethem, Everett Lethem, Desmond Lethem, Priest, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Ryan North, Ralph Macchio, Jimmy "Taboo" Gomez, Benjamin Jackendoff, Jim Zub, Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas, Matthew Rosenberg, Charles Soule, Toby Whithouse, Rainbow Rowell, Donald Mustard, David Mandel, Eve L. Ewing, Brad Meltzer, Tom DeFalco, Glen David Gold, Ed Brisson, Adam F. Goldberg, Rob Liefeld, Erik Larsen, Jason Aaron, Donny Cates, Jonathan Hickman, Patrick Gleason, Gail Simone, Joe Quesada, Peter David, Chris Claremont, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld, Kelly Thompson, Tini Howard, Tom Taylor, Allan Heinberg, David F. Walker, Greg Pak, Chip Zdarsky, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Reynolds, Dan Slott, Jeff Lemire, Neil Gaiman, Jason Latour, Derek Landy and J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Steve Epting, Patch Zircher, Leonardo Romero, Joshua Cassara, Irene Koh, John Cassaday, Stuart Immonen, Ron Garney, Leonard Kirk, Phil Noto, Cameron Stewart, Gabriel Hardman, Michael Allred, Doug Braithwaite, Tim Sale, Cory Smith, Chris Weston, Eduardo Risso, CAFU, Klaus Janson, Alex Ross, Oscar Martin, Steve Rude, Javier Rodriguez, Alvaro Lopez, Walter Simonson, Chris Samnee, Paul Hornschemeier, Brian Stelfreeze, Joe Bennett, Ruy Jose, David Lopez, James Harren, Marco Checchetto, Jeffrey Veregge, Nick Bradshaw, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Rod Reis, Leinil Francis Yu, George Perez, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Carlos Pacheco, Rafael Fonteriz, Alan Davis, Kris Anka, Donald Mustard, Butch Guice, Jen Bartel, Julian Totino Tedesco, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Chris Mooneyham, Mark Bright, Scott Hanna, Jorge Fornes, Adam Riches, Daniel Acuna, Rob Liefeld, Erik Larsen, Goran Parlov, Geoff Shaw, Dustin Weaver, Patrick Gleason, David Baldeon, Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan, Adam Kubert, Salvador Larroca, Mattia De Iulis, Pepe Larraz, Kia Asamiya, Juann Cabal, Jim Cheung, JJ Kirby, Takeshi Miyazawa, Chip Zdarsky, Jesus Saiz, J. Scott Campbell, Patrick O'Keefe, Marcos Martin, Jeff Lemire, Mark Buckingham, Jason Latour, Paco Medina, Ed McGuinness, Mark Morales, Steve McNiven, Christian Ward, Mike Deodato, Jr. and Paul Azaceta. 96 pages. full color. Rated T

Marvel Comics 1991 Annuals 'The Korvac Quest' Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. 17" x 22". NOTE: Poster is folded as originally issued.

Marvel Comics 1991 Annuals 'The Von Strucker Gambit' Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. 17" x 22". NOTE: Poster is folded as originally issued.

Marvel Comics Blank Covers Lot of 10

Issues 1B of Amazing Spider-Man Blood Hunt (2024 Marvel); 1B of Black Panther Blood Hunt (2024 Marvel); 1BLANK of Empyre (2020 Marvel); 1BLANK of Eternals (2021 5th Series Marvel); 1BLANK of Iron Man (2020 6th Series); 1N of King in Black (2021 Marvel); 1B of Symbiote Spider-Man King in Black (2021 Marvel); 1L of Non-Stop Spider-Man (2021 Marvel); 1M of Spider-Woman (2020 Marvel 7th Series); and 1D of Giant Size X-Men Jean Grey and Emma Frost (2020 Marvel). Most will grade in the NM range.

Marvel Comics Index Lot of 8

Issues 3, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8B, 9A of Marvel Comics Index (1976). Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 1D CGC 9.6 SS Claremont/Milgrom/Simonson/Moench

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 10/9/22. Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson on 10/30/22. Doug Moench on 12/19/22.

Label #4438967001

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. Save the Tiger Part 1: The Good Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 1 starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 1: Ripples starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Fear Itself starring Silver Surfer, script and art by Al Milgrom. This story was reprinted in Marvel Milestones: Wolverine, X-Men, Tuk the Cave Boy (2005). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 74D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536686003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 2), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Bush of Ghosts part 7 starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. The "Freebie" starring The Constrictor, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Scott McDaniel (as Scott McDaniels), inks by Randy Emberlin. Absolute Zero starring The Human Torch and Iceman, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dan Adkins. Back cover art by Sam Kieth. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 74D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4522035001

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 2), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Bush of Ghosts part 7 starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. The "Freebie" starring The Constrictor, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Scott McDaniel (as Scott McDaniels), inks by Randy Emberlin. Absolute Zero starring The Human Torch and Iceman, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dan Adkins. Back cover art by Sam Kieth. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 75 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4059129014

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 3), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Death and the King's Horsemen (The Bush of Ghosts part 8) starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. Charmed Lives! starring Meggan and Shadow Cat, script by Sue Flaxman, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Chris Ivy. Triumph starring Doctor Doom, script and pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joseph Adiletta. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 77D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4522035016

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 5), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. A Place In the Wilderness (The Bush of Ghosts part 10) starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. Rude Awakening (Rumanian Rumble part 1) starring Sgt. Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Art Nichols. The Tides That Bind starring The Sub-Mariner, script and inks by Robert Campanella, pencils by Grant Miehm. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 77D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4522035023

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 5), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. A Place In the Wilderness (The Bush of Ghosts part 10) starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. Rude Awakening (Rumanian Rumble part 1) starring Sgt. Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Art Nichols. The Tides That Bind starring The Sub-Mariner, script and inks by Robert Campanella, pencils by Grant Miehm. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 78D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536686019

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 6), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Rumanian Rumble Part 2: Rude Awakening starring Nick Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Games starring Iron Man, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Ken Steacey. Not Interested starring Hulk and Selene, script by Dwight Zimmerman, pencils by Brian Stelfreeze, inks by Karl Story. Back cover art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 78D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536686020

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 6), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Rumanian Rumble Part 2: Rude Awakening starring Nick Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Games starring Iron Man, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Ken Steacey. Not Interested starring Hulk and Selene, script by Dwight Zimmerman, pencils by Brian Stelfreeze, inks by Karl Story. Back cover art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 82 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4670661014

Weapon X (Chapter 10). Wolverine by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Firestar in "Life During War Time - Part 1: The Price of Freedom" by Marie Javins & Marcus McLaurin (script) & Dwayne Turner (art); Iron Man in "Making Real Progress" by Bill Mumy (script) & Bill Leialoha (art); Power Man in "Hero in Hiding" by Marcus McLaurin (script) & Sal Velluto (art); White Queen, Freedom Force (Mystique, Blob, Destiny. Spiral, Avalanche) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4689399021

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Double Feature (1973 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4723169024

Captain America and Iron Man reprints from Tales of Suspense 84 and 77. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita, inks by Dick Ayers and John Romita. "The Other Iron Man," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mandarin is plotting against Iron Man. "If A Hostage Should Die," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and John Romita (pencils), inks by Frank Giacoia [as Frank Ray]; In a flashback to World War II, we see how Cap spends a few weeks with Peggy Carter and her resistance fighters. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102801013

"Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102801014

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102801015

"The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102801016

"The Widow... Alone" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Beatty (pp. 1-13) and Brett Breeding (pp. 14-18). Cover by Art Adams. Damon Dran stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to destroy SHIELD and the Black Widow! And victory appears close at hand for Dran since Natasha and Ivan Petrovich are prisoners on his remote island! But the widow has been in near impossible situations before! Can the beauteous ex-Russian spy find a way to defeat Damon Dran and Snapdragon... and keep SHIELD in business for another day? Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Jimmy Woo. Second story: "Ballad of the Warriors Three" Script by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Charles Vess. The fair Idunn asks Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg to find her missing husband Bragi. Cameo appearances by Odin and Lady Sif. (Notes: The back cover features the Warriors Three with art by Charles Vess. Damon Dran previously appeared in Daredevil (1st series) 94. Snapdragon appears next in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4663948004

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4362897004

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ralph Reese. "A Titan Walks Among Us!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; Alien conqueror Xemnu uses his mental powers, broadcast through a kids' television show, to try and enslave mankind; The combined forces of the Defenders must rise to stop him. Xemnu the Titan previously appeared in Monsters on the Prowl (Marvel, 1971 series) #11 and #14, reprints of Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #62 and #66. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Re-introduction of Ant-Man (1st appearance since 1960s) in "The Incredible Shrinking Doom!" Guest-starring Ant-Man and Peter Parker. Script by Mike Friedrich. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe. The Ant-Man is back! And working on a new experimental drug with a university research assistant…Peter Parker! But the duo's science project is put on hold when low-life thugs kidnap Billy Connors! The son of fellow researcher, Dr. Curt Connors (aka the Lizard)! Hank and Peter are outraged and vow to save Billy! So Ant-Man, Aunt May's nephew, and Hank's dog, Orkie, embark on a rescue mission to Eagleneck Point! However, these kidnappers are tough and push Hank Pym to the brink! Ant-Man needs help! And fortunately, there's a web-slinger close by! Retelling of Hank Pym's origin. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man and Martha Connors. Flashback cameos by Hawkeye and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue begins a seven-issue run in the Marvel Feature title featuring the Astonishing Ant-Man. These stories took place during Hank Pym's time away from the Avengers in the early 1970's. Ant-Man previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 154.) 32 page Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4560832006

Cover inks by John Romita. "Cry: Monster!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Hulk and the Thing are transported to a ghost town in the New Mexico desert to be pitted against one another in combat by the Leader and Kurrgo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0992445016

"The Bite of the Blood Brothers!" Guest-starring the Thing and Iron Man. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jim Starlin and John Romita. Ben Grimm is stranded in the Arizona desert after his battle against the Leader last issue! And looking for anyone or anything that can help him return home! In a stroke of luck, the golden avenger streaks overhead! But Shell-Head doesn't stop for Ben, he flies on to an abandoned military base! In a matter of minutes though, Iron Man will regret not stopping to pick up the strongest member of the Fantastic Four! Because far across the universe on Titan, Thanos commands the Blood Brothers to ambush the golden avenger! And just like that…the twin galactic vampires pounce on the unsuspecting Shell-Head! Fortunately for Tony Stark's alter-ego, the Thing eventually reaches Thanos' old base…and the rock'em sock'em battle erupts! The Invincible Iron Man and the blue-eyed idol of millions vs. the savage Blood Brothers! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Eros, Mentor, and Death. Flashback cameos by Drax the Destroyer and the Controller. (Notes: This issue is part of the classic Thanos storyline that ran though Captain Marvel 25-33. From a continuity standpoint, this story fits in and around Captain Marvel 30. The Blood Brothers previously appeared in the landmark Iron Man 55. The bloodthirsty brothers return in Iron Man 88. The Avengers visit Thanos' Arizona installation years later in Avengers 252. This is the final issue of the Marvel Feature 1st series. The letters page indicates that there was going to be a 13th issue featuring the Thing and the Man-Thing, but that story actually became the 1st issue of the Marvel Two-in-One series. This issue was reprinted in the Life of Captain Marvel limited series published in 1985.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4061073019

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410605014

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410605015

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4700891002

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1216399026

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643158002

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Cover art by Frank Thorne. "The Battle of the Barbarians!", script by Roy Thomas, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja delivers a stolen page from the Book of Skelos to Karanthes, but Conan has tracked her there and wants the page for himself. Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Fun and Games (1979) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4340440017

Direct Edition. Cover and Art by Owen McCarron. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004) 1DF.SIGNED.A VF/NM 9.0

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Terry and Rachel Dodson and limited to 799 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Written by MARK MILLAR Covers & pencils by TERRY DODSON Superstars Mark Millar & Terry Dodson team for SPIDER-MAN's debut in an ongoing MARVEL KNIGHTS series. This action-packed, hyper-realistic tale finds Peter Parker forced to face the cruel realities that wearing the Spider-Man mask and web-shooters brings to his personal life. Featuring a brutal confrontation between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-00111 ·NEW ONGOING SERIES! ·ONE OF WIZARD's TOP 10 BUZZ EVENTS OF 2004! ·SPIDEY vs. THE GREEN GOBLIN!

Marvel Legacy (2017) 1O CGC 9.8 Deodato 1:500 Variant

Paper: White

Deodato Variant Cover

Label #1245985010

Limited 1 for 500 Variant Cover by Mike Deodato. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Esad Ribic, Steve McNiven, Russell Dauterman, Chris Samnee, Alex Maleev, Stuart Immonen, Pepe Larraz, Jim Cheung, Daniel Acuna, Greg Land and Ed McGuinness. EVERYTHING STARTS HERE! It begins at the dawn of the human race, and ends with a child's prayer! In between, empires fall, mysteries brew, secrets are revealed, quests are undertaken and legends are forged! All leading up to the dramatic return you've been waiting for - and one you've been dreading! Jason Aaron (MIGHTY THOR) and Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS) usher in a new dawn - one whose rays will touch every corner of the Marvel Universe in the days to come! MARVEL LEGACY: It's everything you've been longing for - and more! 64 pages, full color. ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Marvel Masterworks Avengers HC (1988-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 7-1ST NM- 9.2

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #59-68.

Written by ROY THOMAS. Art by JOHN BUSCEMA, GENE COLAN, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, SAL BUSCEMA, and HOWARD PURCELL. Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA.

Earth's Mightiest Heroes assemble once again under the banner of the crème de la crème of comics collections-the Marvel Masterworks. Joined by the titanic talents of John Buscema, Gene Colan, and Barry Windsor-Smith, AVENGERS scribe, Roy Thomas, elevates the intrigue to fever pitch in yet another watershed collection. Featuring Hank Pym's first turn as Yellowjacket, Hawkeye's metamorphosis into Goliath, the wedding of Giant-Man and the Wasp, a solo adventure with the Black Panther, and building to a boil with a battle against the one and only Ultron, we dare to catch your breath while reading this classic collection! And to top it all off, we're including Roy Thomas and Howard Purcell's rare Black Knight tale from the pages of MARVEL SUPER-HEROES!

Reserve that copy today, True Believer!

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $54.99.

Marvel Masterworks Avengers HC (1988-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 14-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #129-135, Giant Size Avengers (1974) #2-4, and FOOM (1973-1978 Magazine) #12.

Written by Steve Englehart and Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Ron Wilson.

Prepare yourself for one of the greatest sagas in Avengers history: the Celestial Madonna! Throughout his AVENGERS run, writer Steve Englehart slowly built the mysterious Mantis into one of the '70s most intriguing characters. Here, her tale reaches its cosmic climax in a series of adventures spanning space and time! The action begins when Kang the Conqueror arrives on the scene - and before it's over Hawkeye will return; an Avenger will die; the Legion of the Unliving shall rise; and Kang, Rama-Tut and Immortus will have time-twisted you in two!

And that's just for starters, as this volume presents the origin of the Vision and the android Avenger's wedding to the Scarlet Witch! They're Marvel Masterworks, one and all!

Hardcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.99.