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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7300667-AB-009

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer. "Hello, Bespin, Good-Bye!", script by Louise Jones (plot), Walt Simonson (plot), and David Michelinie (script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Can Luke and the crew clear Cloud City of its Imperial infestation? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 58N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #0010394-AA-025

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Sundown!", script by Walt Simonson (plot) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; When a malfunction threatens the Rebel fleet, it will be up to the droids to save the day! Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Fury Unleashed!" Statement of ownership--average print run 455,651; average paid circulation 229,901. Simonson cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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Chris Claremont script; Walt Simonson cover Cover price $1.00.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #7002437-AA-016

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002437-AA-017

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #7002436-AA-009

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) 1A.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4408082004

Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1261895015

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Challenge of the Faceless Five!", script by Cary Bates, art by John Rosenberger; the fate of the world depends on a faceless basketball team winning a game. "Man with the Golden Gloves!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; a prize fighter has heavy weights on his hands. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4102698002

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 CBCS 6.5 Signed Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-019

Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 179 CBCS 7.5 SS Starlin

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin in 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-020

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #20-2C72426-017

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 48 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. "Twilight of the Hunted," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; As Doom prepares to attack an A.I.M. installation, Namor takes Cindy Jones to her friend's apartment to keep her safe; To ensure Namor's loyalty, Doom kidnaps Cindy and holds her hostage until Namor has helped him get the Cosmic Cube; Namor battles through the defenses of the A.I.M. base only to face Modok and his hordes of androids. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 48 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. "Twilight of the Hunted," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; As Doom prepares to attack an A.I.M. installation, Namor takes Cindy Jones to her friend's apartment to keep her safe; To ensure Namor's loyalty, Doom kidnaps Cindy and holds her hostage until Namor has helped him get the Cosmic Cube; Namor battles through the defenses of the A.I.M. base only to face Modok and his hordes of androids. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 50 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. "Who Am I?", script and art by Bill Everett; Namor rescues a young woman he perceives to have drowned, but she surprises him and flees; He follows her and ends up in the Antarctic where he's attacked by giant crustaceans; He meets Salamar the Sustainer who shows him Namora's corpse and tells him of her daughter Namorita; Namor battles through the crustaceans and meets Prince Byyrah who has captured Namorita; Llyra joins the fun, but Namor manages to escape with Namorita. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 50 GD+ 2.5

1" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. "Who Am I?", script and art by Bill Everett; Namor rescues a young woman he perceives to have drowned, but she surprises him and flees; He follows her and ends up in the Antarctic where he's attacked by giant crustaceans; He meets Salamar the Sustainer who shows him Namora's corpse and tells him of her daughter Namorita; Namor battles through the crustaceans and meets Prince Byyrah who has captured Namorita; Llyra joins the fun, but Namor manages to escape with Namorita. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0635473007

Cover art by Alan Weiss and John Romita (alterations). "Atlantis Mon Amour," script by Dan Adkins and Mike Friedrich, art by Dan Adkins; A young Atlantean woman, Coral, finds the Sub-Mariner and seeks his help to help a threatened Atlantis; Namor reluctantly agrees and returns to his realm to confront the monstrous Haab creatures; The battle ends when their alien masters make first contact and announce that they come in peace; Namor leaves them behind as he no longer has any interest in Atlantis; However, a barbarian raiding force kills them all including Coral. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0769872017

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Invasion of New York!", script by Bill Everett (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Sam Kweskin (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Namor puts his trust in Lorvex to assemble a force which Namor will led against the surface dwellers to free Tamara; The invasion is a success in providing a daunting show of force, but Namor is unable to find Tamara as she has been rescued by Lorvex who decides to keep her as a hostage and continue the onslaught against the surface world; He defeats Lorvex and rescues Tamara; He then calls off the surface attack and after addressing the UN returns to his undersea realm; The surface world does not launch a counter offensive and Namor is once again crowned Prince of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner Mazes (1978 Marvel / Cinnamon House) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #23-1E75EFC-004

Cover by Alex Soma and John Romita. Art by Duffy Vohland , Jeff Aclin, and Dwight Zimmerman. Story by Vladmir Koziakin. Coloring and activity book. Digest sized. 8" x 5 1/4". Cover price $0.95.

Super Friends Special (1981) 1 VG/FN 5.0

DC giveaway book. Reprints Super Friends 19 and 36 plus games and puzzles. No cover price.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4360720003

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 189 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-030

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-033

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 198 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #19-26F2CFD-035

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!--Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; At a carnival in his own time period, Superboy faces the Fatal Five. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 205 FN/VF 7.0

100-page giant. New Legion of Super-Heroes story: "The Legion of Super-Executioners" (script by Cary Bates, art by Mike Grell). The other stories are reprints: Superboy in "The One-Man Team" (art by George Papp), Tales of the Legion of Super-Hereos in "The Outcast Super-Heroes" and "The Forgotten Legion" (scripts by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein). Also in this issue: one-page Grell biography and three-page "Lore of the Legion" character profiles. Neal Adams contents page illustration (reprinted from a Superboy cover). Cover by Nick Cardy. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 205 FN/VF 7.0

100-page giant. New Legion of Super-Heroes story: "The Legion of Super-Executioners" (script by Cary Bates, art by Mike Grell). The other stories are reprints: Superboy in "The One-Man Team" (art by George Papp), Tales of the Legion of Super-Hereos in "The Outcast Super-Heroes" and "The Forgotten Legion" (scripts by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein). Also in this issue: one-page Grell biography and three-page "Lore of the Legion" character profiles. Neal Adams contents page illustration (reprinted from a Superboy cover). Cover by Nick Cardy. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Superkernel Comics (1977 Xerox) Vol. 1 #7 GD- 1.8

Volume 1, Number 7. Comics by Guy and Brad Gilchrist (who would later go on to produce newspaper comic strips The Muppets and after that Nancy). 8-in. x 10-in.; full color; 16 newsprint pages.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0913414002

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4076854010

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 261 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4419899022

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Slave of Star Sapphire!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Carol Ferris thinks Superman is attacking Green Lantern, so she becomes Star Sapphire to fight him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 298 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4408153001

First 30c cover-priced issue. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Superman tries to live his life as Clark Kent only; he also battles Solarman; Xviar breaks into Clark's apartment. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement, art by Neal Adams; Superman teaches kids not to fear the police. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4393003002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-13E527A-009

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 135 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #20-3A1FD4E-010

2nd appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. Snoopy with Sopwith Camel plane--model ad from Monogram. Evil Factory!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman leads Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion to The Project where the original Newsboy Legion work as scientists to crack the DNA code and create clones; Meanwhile, minions of Darkseid, Mokkari and Simyan, dispatch their own clone of Jimmy to The Project complex. The Hairies -- Super-Race -- Or Man's Second Chance article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 138 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #7300889-AB-001

Partial photo cover. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Neal Adams. The Big Boom!!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Murphy Anderson (some Superman, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White heads), inks by Vince Colletta; The cast escapes from the clone from the previous story and prevents Simyan and Mokkari from unleashing more clones on The Project. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4267641007

First appearance of The Living Mummy! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Living Mummy comes to life and seeks out a descendant of the man that cursed him 3000 years ago. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2121493005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. A Separate War, script by Tony Isabella (plot, script) and Val Mayerik (plot), pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Dan Green; The war becomes worse when Ron--an anthropologist--begins to take on a warrior's demeanor, and Hydron lords over the people of Cairo; But The Mummy, Ron, The Asp, Olddan, and Zephyr combine their skills to escape from the ancient Lord of Waters. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-11F72CB-010

1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Label #21-24c87c6-020

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 193 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4354112017

48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. "What Power Unleashed?", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; High atop Mount Everest, Blader and Karnilla have summoned the Silver Surfer to come to the aid of Thor, who is now battling Durok, a powerful mystical creature created by Loki; The Surfer, after many betrayals from humans is apathetic to Balder's pleas for help, telling the God that he has no interest in the affairs of humans; Balder furiously pleads with the Surfer, telling the Zennlavian that he would give his life to Thor; Hearing this, Karnilla painfully reminds Balder that his life is sworn to her and her only; This prompts the Surfer to get involved, and when Karnilla is unable to strike the Surfer down, she frees Balder from the rocky confines she is crushing him in and the Surfer uses his Power Cosmic to heal him; Karnilla realizes to her horror what she had almost done and wonders if she would ever be deserving of Balders love. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDCA-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 300 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-105

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The Eternals Saga: Part 19 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. Origin of Odin and the Destroyer in "Chapter One Twilight of the Gods!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Siegfried is killed by Hagen; Siegfried and Brunnhilda are escorted to Asgard by Valkyries; Odin returns them to life with no memory of their previous lives, and Siegfried now named Thor; Odin tries to kill himself until the appearance of the first Celestial spaceship causes him to want to live again. "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Hostess snack cake ad. "Chapter 2 Whatever Gods There Be...", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; The Eye of Odin finishes its story, telling Thor of how Odin, Zeus and Vishnu confront the Celestials when they landed in the past, trying to drive them away. "Chapter Three Day of Alpha," script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Odin and Thor battle the Celestials; The Celestials pass judgement on the Earth; Thor learns the identity of his mother. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4328445012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3711025010

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3921057012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4322289005

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961415011

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.