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Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4420000014

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Planet of the Absurd!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Howard Chaykin (finished art), inks by Howard Chaykin; With support systems failing, Martinex sets about repairing the Guardians Spaceship and sends the remaining members to the planet below to bide their time; What waits for the team is a planet much like New York city, complete with a strange mix of gangsters and aliens, and the Guardians find themselves splat in the middle of an alien gang war! The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 56. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4362484011

Guardians of the Galaxy star in the Starhawk origin (part 2), "DEath-Bird Rising!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Neal Adams; Man-Gods from Beyond the Stars written by Doug Moench and Roy Thomas, art by Alex Nino; The Chariots of Erich von Daniken text story by Ed Summer; The Books of the Gods text story by Ed Summer; Good Lord written by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Neal Adams, Terry Austin, Pat Broderick, Russ Heath, and Josef Rubinstein; and an ad for The Punisher. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 GD/VG 3.0

Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Vol. 1, No. 2 - November 1938. Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Vol. 1, No. 2 - November 1938. Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #5 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4418152007

Aug 1939. Cover by John W. Scott. Science Fiction stories by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr, R. DeWitt Miller, Lloyd Arthur Esbach. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. NOTE: Title becomes Marvel Tales (1939-1940 Western Fiction) Pulp with Vol. 1 #6 Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #5 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4498304007

Aug 1939. Cover by John W. Scott. Science Fiction stories by Frederic Arnold Kummer, Jr, R. DeWitt Miller, Lloyd Arthur Esbach. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. NOTE: Title becomes Marvel Tales (1939-1940 Western Fiction) Pulp with Vol. 1 #6 Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4137212002

52-page giant. Origin and first appearance of Werewolf By Night. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. First Night, script by Roy Thomas (plot); Jean Thomas (plot), and Gerry Conway (script), art by Mike Ploog; Jack learns of the family curse on his eighteenth birthday from his mother on her deathbead; Jack begins to believe that his step-father had his mother killed. House ad for Venus, art by Bill Everett. Where Gargoyles Dwell! starring Venus, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 2 VG 4.0

1" cumulative spine split.

52-page giant. Origin and first appearance of Werewolf By Night. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. First Night, script by Roy Thomas (plot); Jean Thomas (plot), and Gerry Conway (script), art by Mike Ploog; Jack learns of the family curse on his eighteenth birthday from his mother on her deathbead; Jack begins to believe that his step-father had his mother killed. House ad for Venus, art by Bill Everett. Where Gargoyles Dwell! starring Venus, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4476455011

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4275950004

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4208843001

First solo Moon Knight appearance. Cover art by Don Perlin. The Crushing Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Night stops seven masked men from breaking into the campaign headquarters for a mayoral prospect named Charles Thurston; Weasel tells Conquer-Lord all about Moon Knight. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Action (1977) 1 VF/NM 9.0

Originally Presented in Captain America (1968 1st Series) #100 - "This Monster Unmasked!" Starring Captain America. Guest-starring Black Panther. Cameos by the Avengers and Sub-Mariner. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Syd Shores. After a quick recap of how the Sentinel of Liberty arrived in modern times, Cap, T'Challa and Sharon Carter suddenly find themselves surrounded. Outnumbered and out gunned, our heroes soon learn that they face the sinister World War II criminal Baron Zemo! But that's impossible, Zemo is dead, isn't he? Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 VG 4.0

Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 GD 2.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0230116009

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2078954017

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #3692639001

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4251318019

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Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D VF- 7.5

Signed by inker John Beatty (splash). No certification is included.

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Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2079867005

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4401255002

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Facsimile Edition (2024 Marvel) 8A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4534890015

Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Mike Zeck. Marvel's monthly celebration of the finest super-hero crossover of them all continues with Battleworld about to be consumed by Galactus! Spider-Man is back in action and learning all the fresh tricks at his disposal courtesy of his new black costume - but his excitement might be short-lived as the assembled heroes, reunited with the X-Men, must mount an assault on the World-Eater with everything at stake! But is stopping Galactus even the right thing to do? Reed Richards isn't certain - and if he doesn't know what to do, what chance does anyone else have? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #8. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Facsimile Edition (2024 Marvel) 11B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition

Label #4535255021

Foil Cover. Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Mike Zeck. Marvels monthly celebration of the finest super-hero crossover of them all approaches its thrilling climax! Doctor Doom has beaten the Beyonder and seized all his limitless power! Removing his mask to show his healed face, Victor Von Doom now has the ability to destroy all of his enemies with a thought – but he has other, grander plans! The assembled heroes must grapple with the decision whether to let the godlike Doom continue on his ascendant path – whatever that might hold – or strike against him while they still can! As a fateful choice is made, you wont believe the shocking ending! Its one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS (1984) #11. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 36 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4361614007

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. In the Clutches of the Kingpin, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #51; Spider-Man battles The Kingpin of Crime. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 137 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4081976016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Amazing Fantasy (Marvel, 1962 series) #15; Peter Parker gets bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes Spider-Man. Unused cover for Amazing Fantasy #15, first time in color, art by Ditko. The Origin of Dr. Strange, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #115. Dr. Strange pinup by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker as.. Spider-Man pinup by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 223N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4513240007

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Todd McFarlane. The Arms of Doctor Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney; From his prison cell, Doc Ock calls to his mechanical arms and even Spidey can't stop the inevitable reunion; Ock hijacks a plane and holds an Asian general hostage for ten million bucks but Spidey foils his plans; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #88. The Playpen of Peril!, script by Michael Eury, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham saves the Marvel Babies from the deadly playpen of Malpractus. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 229D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4506252009

Direct Edition. Cover art by Todd McFarlane. My Friend, My Foe!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by David Hunt; Angel and Spidey try to break Iceman out of Clark's brainwashing before their chilly friend puts them both on ice permanently; reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1976 series) #18. Throw the Book at Him, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham has to take on Tombstain and Punfisher while trying to snap the latter out of his mind controlled command to kill his former ally. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Tales Avengers (2019 Marvel) 1B NM- 9.2

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Stan Lee & Various. Art by Jack Kirby and John Buscema. Cover by Jen Bartel. Earth's Mightiest Heroes charge into action as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the House of Ideas with the era-spanning MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of our most impressive talent from the past eight decades. First, the old order changeth for the very first time in AVENGERS (1963) #16, as the original team gives way - and Stan Lee and Jack Kirby assemble Captain America, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver as Cap's Kooky Quartet! Then, in one of the greatest comic stories ever told, Roy Thomas and John Buscema introduce the most enigmatic android of all in AVENGERS (1963) #57 - behold, the Vision! Finally, in AVENGERS (1963) #264, crafted by Roger Stern and Buscema, meet the new Yellowjacket - who's about to feel the full sting of the wondrous Wasp! 76 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Marvel Tales Hellstrom (2020 Marvel) 1B VF- 7.5

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gary Friedrich, John Warner, Richard Howell and Rafael Nieves. Art by Tom Sutton, Jim Mooney, Richard Howell, Michael Bair, Syd Shores and Al Milgrom. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. Daimon Hellstrom, the Son of Satan himself, burns his way into your brain as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel's most impressive talent from the past eight decades. First, the Son of Satan makes his daring debut as a tormented exorcist in "A Woman Possessed!" by Gary Friedrich, Tom Sutton and Syd Shores, reprinted from Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) #1. Next, Daimon enters his father's domain and faces an unholy family reunion in "The Homecoming!" by John Warner and Jim Mooney, reprinted from Son of Satan (1975) #1. A marriage made in heaven takes center stage as Daimon and his then-wife, Patsy Walker, star in "The Town and Patsy Walker" by Richard Howell and Al Milgrom, reprinted from Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) #59. And there'll be hell to pay when Daimon, now an occult investigator, comes face-to-face with his own demonic doppelganger in "Storm Clouds" by Rafael Nieves and Michael Bair, reprinted from Hellstorm Prince of Lies (1993) #1. 84 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Marvel Tales Lot of 11

Issues 155, 157, 158, 161, 168, 169, 177, 178, 197, 205, and 211 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Marvel Tales Miles Morales (2021 Marvel) 1B VF 8.0 Sway Virgin 1:50 Variant

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Sara Pichelli. Cover by Sway. A 21st-century sensation swings his way into superstardom as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel's most impressive talent from the past eight decades! And when the Peter Parker of the Ultimate Universe falls, young Miles Morales steps up as his world's new Spider-Man! From the brilliant creative pairing of Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli comes a web-slinger for the modern era - but who is Miles? How did he get his powers? What deadly dangers will he face? And how will he live up to Peter's legacy? Find out in his debut scene from ULTIMATE FALLOUT #4 and the mythos-making ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #1-5! 128 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 VG+ 4.5

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 43 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4506252010

"A Past Gone Mad!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. If the Dark Rider can beat Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch, does Spider-man have a chance? Flashback cameo by Reed Richards. (Note: This issue includes a brief retelling of Doctor Doom's origin, as well as a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko (and guest-starring Mary Jane Watson). The letters page contains a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney, and Marvel Value Stamp series B #46 Captain America.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 53 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4506252011

"Nightmare in New Mexico!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne (1st work on the X-men). Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Uncanny X-Men and the web-slinger are flying back home after their adventure in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1, when they suddenly spot a titanic battle raging down below between the Incredible Hulk and Woodgod! What has brought the green goliath and Woodgod to the Land of Enchantment? Spider-Man volunteers to investigate...and he may live to regret it! Cameo appearances by Professor Xavier and the X-Men (Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Storm, Wolverine). (Notes: This issue features John Byrne's first artwork on the X-men. Woodgod previously appeared in Marvel Premiere 31. The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 53 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40BAE71-069

"Nightmare in New Mexico!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne (1st work on the X-men). Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Uncanny X-Men and the web-slinger are flying back home after their adventure in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1, when they suddenly spot a titanic battle raging down below between the Incredible Hulk and Woodgod! What has brought the green goliath and Woodgod to the Land of Enchantment? Spider-Man volunteers to investigate...and he may live to regret it! Cameo appearances by Professor Xavier and the X-Men (Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Storm, Wolverine). (Notes: This issue features John Byrne's first artwork on the X-men. Woodgod previously appeared in Marvel Premiere 31. The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 66 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4524197020

"Murder World" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Byrne and Frank Giacoia. Captain Britain and the Spectacular Spider-Man wake up inside a giant pinball machine! The two heroes are trapped in Murderworld...an amusement park for murder! Can the web-slinger and Captain Britain beat Arcade at his own game? And also save Courtney Ross in the process? First appearance of Murderworld. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: Arcade appears next in Uncanny X-Men 122. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 75 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4535473008

"The Smoke of That Great Burning!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Power Man. Plot by Chris Claremont. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Bob Hall. Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, and Luke Cage are enjoying an evening at the Studio 13 disco, when suddenly masked gunmen bust in and start shooting! The two heroes quickly jump into the fray, but the thugs manage to escape after taking a hostage. Power Man and Spider-Man track the arson gang to a tenement building in the South Bronx, and that's where the action really heats up! When the gang sets the building on fire, the web-slinger, Power Man, and the New York Fire Department put their lives on the line to rescue the trapped residents! (Notes: This issue was critically acclaimed in the letters page of Marvel Team-Up 81 as tragically a real-life fire in Brooklyn claimed the lives of six firefighters in August 1978, about the same time this issue hit the newsstands. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 207.) Cover price $0.35.

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

Paper: White

Label #3966577019

"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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 82N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4480391018

Newsstand Edition. "No Way to Treat a Lady!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Black Widow. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Steve Leialoha (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Bob McLeod. The Amazing Spider-Man comes to the aid of a beautiful red-haired woman being attacked by a group of muggers! After making short work of the thugs, the wall-crawler recognizes the woman...it's Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow! But something is wrong with her, she doesn't remember being a superhero. What has happened to Natasha? The web-slinger doesn't have any time to ponder that question as agents of SHIELD suddenly attack! And on the rooftops in Hell's Kitchen, the desperate Spider-Man and the perplexed Black Widow make their final stand! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 101N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4520268002

Newsstand Edition. "To Judge A Nighthawk!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nighthawk. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Jerry Bingham. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Mike Nasser. Many years ago in college, Kyle Richmond made a terrible mistake by combining drinking and driving. And now someone from his past is haunting Nighthawk, because of the life that was apparently lost on that tragic night. When Spider-Man learns of the defender's plight, he volunteers to attend Nighthawk's college reunion. Can Kyle Richmond somehow turn back the clock and right a wrong from the days of his youth? Back up story: "Don't Let The Sun Come Up On Me!" Script by Mike Barr. Art by Steve Dikto. Nighthawk saves a young girl trapped by a collapsing wall. (Note: The letters page contains a listing of all the team-ups in the previous 100 issues of the Marvel Team-Up series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0185411004

"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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 150D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3716210012

Direct Edition. Tis Better To Give!" Double-sized issue. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the X-Men. Script by Louise Simonson. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. It's the grand finale of the Marvel Team-Up series! Cain Marko has a wonderful birthday gift for his friend, Black Tom Cassidy: the awesome Ruby of Cyttorak! But Cain doesn't know that Tom's touching of the ruby will actually split the Juggernaut's power in two...and create a pair of half-powered juggernauts! When Black Tom and the Juggernaut realize what's happened, they decide to make the best of it...and trash the Spectacular Spider-Man! The wall-crawler needs help, perhaps some uncanny help, and he needs it fast! Auspiciously, the X-Men arrive on the scene! And the super showdown begins: Colossus, Nightcrawler, Rachel Summers, Rogue, and the amazing one vs. the twin juggernauts! (Notes: The web-slinger and the Juggernaut previously battled in Amazing Spider-Man 229 and 230. The Juggernaut appears next in Uncanny X-men 194. Beginning in April 1985, the Web of Spider-Man title replaced the bronze age Marvel Team-Up title as the third regular series for Spider-Man. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 237 and 238.) 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 58 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

35 Cent Price Variant

Label #1209115010

This is the 35 cent variant edition with limited distribution. Spider-Man and the Ghost Rider battle the Trapster in "Panic on Pier One!" Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (assisted by Dave Cockrum), inks by Pablo Marcos and Dave Hunt. Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.35.

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

"The Lords of Light and Darkness!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the X-Men. Plot by Chris Claremont, Bill Mantlo, and Bonnie Wilford. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum. Something has gone terribly wrong at a top secret government installation in the Nevada desert! Meanwhile in the same vicinity, the World Conference on Man-Made Mutation is taking place onboard a 747 airplane! The Daily Bugle sends a photographer, Peter Parker, to cover the airborne conference; and Professor Xavier and his students are also present to keep an eye on the proceedings! But when a group of robots attacks the plane in mid-air, the Amazing Spider-Man meets the New X-Men for the first time! After safely landing the plane, the heroes discover the source of the problem: an underground "nest" teeming with deadly radiation! However, unbeknownst to the web-slinger and the X-Men, eight mystically-powered beings are waiting down below...and they want the power of Phoenix! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and the Uncanny X-men beat the Lords of Light and Darkness? And prevent a global meltdown? X-men lineup: Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Storm, and Wolverine. (Notes: The wall-crawler's southwestern adventure continues in Marvel Team-Up 53. This issue was the first appearance of the New X-Men outside their own title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 235 and 236.) 48 pages Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 141 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Canadian Edition

Label #1306169007

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Team-Up Lot of 3

Issues 135, 136, 145 of Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 6 FN/VF 7.0

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #6 features Doctor Strange the most mystical hero of all! This issue reprints Strange Tales #146-148, Marvel Premier #10, and Doctor Strange #170 and 177. Features "The End at Last" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Ditko, "The Origin of the Ancient One" by Denny O'Neil and Bill Everett, "The End of the Ancient One" by Stan Lee, Marie Severin, and Herb Trimpe, "To Dream, Perchance to Die" by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins, "Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo" by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and "The Cult and the Curse" by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan. 98 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 FN- 5.5

Superman and Spider-Man team up again in this special Marvel/DC crossover. "The Heroes and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman and the Hulk. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks (figures) by Joe Sinnott. Inks (backgrounds) by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, Joe Rubinstein, and Bob Wiacek. Plot suggestions by Marv Wolfman. Painted cover by Bob Larkin (with layouts by John Romita). Doctor Doom kicks off his latest campaign for world conquest by sending the Hulk to Metropolis to free the Parasite! However the Green Goliath's massive path of destruction draws the attention of the Man of Steel! And shortly thereafter the clash of the titans erupts! Eventually Superman realizes the Hulk is being controlled from the Latverian embassy and flies to New York to investigate! In the meantime the Daily Bugle sends Peter Parker to Metropolis to get photographs of Superman! But instead of running into Clark Kent's alter ego, the web-slinger encounters Wonder Woman! After a brief skirmish, both heroes deduce that Dr. Doom is causing all the trouble! And a while later all concerned parties converge on the Latverian Monarch's underground complex in Manhattan for the final showdown! The Amazing Spider-Man and Superman vs. Doctor Doom and the Parasite for the freedom of the world! A terrific story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Glory Grant, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Morgan Edge, and Steve Lombard. (Notes: Spider-Man and Superman first met in the 1976 Marvel/DC crossover: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury) #1. The inside front cover illustrates the origins and powers of Superman and the web-slinger. The inside back cover displays an alternate cover for this issue by John Buscema. The back cover depicts Superman battling the Hulk and the wall-crawler clashing with Wonder Woman. This story takes place in an alternative universe known as Earth-7642 in Marvel continuity. This issue was reprinted in 1996 in Superman and Spider-Man (1996 comic-sized) #1. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.