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  • Item #62084311
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    Published May 1972 by DC.

    All Star Western (1970) 11 VG/FN 5.0

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    Giant-size issue. Final issue of the series (title continues as Weird Western Tales). 2nd appearance Jonah Hex in "The Hundred Dollar Deal!" Script by John Albano, art by Tony DeZuniga. El Diablo stars in "Satan's Sanctuary." Script by Sergio Aragones and Len Wein, art by Gray Morrow. Reprints: Pow-Wow Smith stars in "The Buffalo-Hide Bandits!" (art by Carmine Infantino) and "Bat Lash" (script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, art by Nick Cardy). DeZuniga cover. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62159802
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    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 12 CGC 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3818068011

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Iron Man: D.O.A.", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Mike Ploog; The military is out looking for the Beast in connection with the death of Carl Maddicks, scientist working for the Brant Corporation, and unknown to everyone secretly giving secrets to a enemy organization; While hiding out, Beast reflects back on the events that led to him turning into a hairy beast and how he cannot change back to his normal form; As he is hiding, the Beast is contacted telepathically by Marvel Girl and Professor X; Mastermind, Unus the Untouchable, and the Blob appear. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62159803
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 104 CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #2036081020

    Starts Feb 24

    "The Beauty and the Brute" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Daily Bugle's expedition to the Savage Land has turned into a disaster! Gwen Stacy is missing. J. Jonah Jameson is dazed and confused. And the web-slinger is stuck in quicksand! And it's all courtesy of Kraven the Hunter! Spider-Man's long-time foe wants to rule the Savage Land. And thanks to the giant creature named Gog...he just might just succeed! But the lord of the jungle and his big saber-tooth cat stand in Kraven's way! Can Ka-Zar and Zabu corral Kraven and save their big city visitors? (Notes: Kraven and Ka-Zar previously fought in Astonishing Tales (1970) #1 and #2. Spider-Man and Ka-Zar meet again in Marvel Team-Up #19. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #83.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 105 CGC 8.5

    1st app. Spider Slayer

    Paper: White

    Label #4466630022

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    "The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt May throw a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 105 CGC 8.0

    1st app. Spider Slayer

    Paper: White

    Label #4398081023

    Starts Jan 27

    "The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt May throw a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62206214
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 105 FN 6.0

    1st app. Spider Slayer
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    "The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt May throw a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61330055
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 105 CGC 5.0

    1st app. Spider Slayer

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4030889013

    Starts Jan 27

    "The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt May throw a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61386737
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 106 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4308594001

    Ends Jan 27 6:15 PM CST
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    "Squash! Goes the Spider!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. After a tough battle vs. the spider slayer, the wall-crawler heads toward home and changes clothes on a nearby rooftop. But once he removes his mask, he notices a spy camera watching him! Did the camera catch Peter Parker's face? The web-slinger can't take a chance, so he makes a nifty synthetic mask to trick Professor Smythe! In the meantime, the professor prepares to take another run at Spider-Man with an even bigger spider slayer! Is the second time going to be the charm? Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #1 is also published this month. It becomes Spider-Man's second monthly title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #85.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62185254
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 106 VG+ 4.5

    Water spotting.

    Starts Jan 27

    "Squash! Goes the Spider!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. After a tough battle vs. the spider slayer, the wall-crawler heads toward home and changes clothes on a nearby rooftop. But once he removes his mask, he notices a spy camera watching him! Did the camera catch Peter Parker's face? The web-slinger can't take a chance, so he makes a nifty synthetic mask to trick Professor Smythe! In the meantime, the professor prepares to take another run at Spider-Man with an even bigger spider slayer! Is the second time going to be the charm? Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #1 is also published this month. It becomes Spider-Man's second monthly title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #85.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62184781
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 106 VG 4.0

    Cover coming loose at one staple.

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    "Squash! Goes the Spider!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. After a tough battle vs. the spider slayer, the wall-crawler heads toward home and changes clothes on a nearby rooftop. But once he removes his mask, he notices a spy camera watching him! Did the camera catch Peter Parker's face? The web-slinger can't take a chance, so he makes a nifty synthetic mask to trick Professor Smythe! In the meantime, the professor prepares to take another run at Spider-Man with an even bigger spider slayer! Is the second time going to be the charm? Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #1 is also published this month. It becomes Spider-Man's second monthly title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #85.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62206215
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 107 FN 6.0

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    "Spidey Smashes Through!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the final confrontation between the Amazing Spider-Man and the spider slayer! Professor Smythe thinks he has all the bases covered, but the web-slinger has a plan -- to knock out both the spider slayer and its creator! And if Spider-Man emerges victorious, he'll have a few choice words for J. Jonah Jameson afterwards! What an awesome fight! In the meantime, Flash Thompson is in a troubled state of mind after returning from Vietnam. So he reaches out to Gwen Stacy for help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Randy Robertson. (Notes: Professor Smythe returns with his next spider slayer in Amazing Spider-Man 150. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #86.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62205440
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 108 FN+ 6.5

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    "Vengeance from Vietnam!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Flash Thompson learns the hard way that a man cannot outrun his past. During his tour in Vietnam, Flash discovered a sacred hidden temple in the jungle. And despite his best efforts to save the temple, it was destroyed by artillery fire. Now several months later followers from the temple are in New York for revenge. Spider-Man, Gwen Stacy, and the Military Police try their best to protect Flash, but the death squad from Vietnam grabs him! And next issue the wall-crawler will go for broke to save his long-time rival: Flash Thompson! First appearance of Sha Shan Nguyen. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Harry Osborn. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer David Michelinie -- who would eventually write the ASM title years later. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #87. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 520,862; average paid circulation 307,550.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62185317
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 109 GD/VG 3.0

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    "Enter: Dr. Strange!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The web-slinger frantically swings through the city trying to pick up a signal from his spider tracer! The amazing one tossed the tracer on the tall man who abducted Flash last issue. So find the tracer...find Flash! But instead Spider-Man picks up a message from the Master of the Mystic Arts! Somehow Dr. Strange knows were Flash has been taken. The duo rushes to the location, and the battle to rescue Flash begins! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Sha Shan. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dr. Strange meet again in Marvel Team-Up #21. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #88.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62239598
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 112 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage.

    Starts Feb 10

    "Spidey Cops Out!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker is desperately searching for his dear Aunt May! She has been missing for several days now, and her web-slinging nephew is worried sick. In fact Spider-Man passes on a few crime-busting activities in order to find her. Unfortunately, the Daily Bugle gets wind of the wall-crawler's newfound indifference, and JJJ pounces! But Peter doesn't care as he continues his search. On the Lower East Side, the web-slinger's spider-sense goes off! Has Spider-Man found his aunt? Not unless May Parker has suddenly added four mechanical arms! Cameo appearances by the Gibbon, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Octopus. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61480385
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 115 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4308594010

    Starts Jan 27

    "The Last Battle!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. It's a wild shootout in Westchester as the gang war between Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus reaches its conclusion! And amidst the raging gun battle, Spider-Man finds Aunt May! But shockingly, Aunt May has thrown in with Doc Ock! So while dodging Doctor Octopus' arms and Hammerhead's bullets, the web-slinger has to make sure -- he doesn't get clipped by his dear aunt! In the meantime, the Daily Bugle learns about the firefight in Westchester; and Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and Gwen Stacy drive to the scene! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man defeat two super-villains -- and save his Aunt May -- in one fell swoop? What a finish! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus return in Amazing Spider-Man 130. This issue is reprinted in Marvel Tales #94.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61254957
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 99 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #1264746003

    Starts Jan 27

    "They First Make Mad!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. Earth's Mightiest Heroes welcome back Hawkeye and Hercules to their ranks! However not all is well with the Prince of Power! Hercules has lost his memory! And while the Avengers feverishly work to restore it, Ares makes his next move! In a flash of light, Bia and Kratos appear inside Avengers Mansion and grab Hercules! Wow, this is the powerful duo that bound Prometheus in days of yore! But the Avengers don't care about the past, they will protect the Son of Zeus at all costs! The gods, demi-gods, and mortals throw down on Fifth Avenue for the Lion of Olympus! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Ant-Man (aka Henry Pym), and the Black Panther. Flashback cameos by Goliath, the Guardsman (aka Kevin O'Brien), and the Skrulls to recap Clint Barton's narrow escape at the end of the Kree/Skrull war. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian George Olshevsky. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,236; average paid circulation 206,478.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62239317
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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 15 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jan 27

    Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Elric guest-stars in The Green Empress of Melnibone, plot by Michael Moorcock and James Cawthorn, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; Conan and Elric have an un-easy truce while they ride to the sunken city known as Yagala; Once there they have to face Xiombarg, Prince Gaynor the Damned, Kulan-Gath and Terhali; When their combined power is not enough to defeat them Arkyn must join the fight to help them. Letter to the editor from artist William Stout. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62205454
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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 91 FN+ 6.5

    Ends Jan 27 7:12 PM CST
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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fear Is the Key!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Black Widow tracks down Danny French believing he and his access to the power of Project Four is the cause of her recent panic attacks but finds that she is wrong; DD discovers that Mr. Fear is behind the recent bouts of terror and that the villain is actually fellow lawyer Larry Cranston bent on revenge. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62174335
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4481122012

    Starts Jan 27

    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60177048
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 VG 4.0

    Ends Jan 27 7:27 PM CST
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    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62084292
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    Published Aug 1972 by DC.

    Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

    1st app. Etrigan the Demon

    Cover oxidation with chipping.

    Ends Jan 27 7:29 PM CST
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    Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62173125
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 425 CGC 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4526560019

    Ends Jan 27 7:32 PM CST
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    20-cent cover price begins. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. "The Stage Is Set... for Murder!!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; During a modern-dress production of Macbeth, Batman must discover which cast member is a would-be murderer. "Open-and-Shut Case!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; A Vietnam War buddy of Jason Bards has been committed to a psychiatric institution, but Bard doubts that he has committed the murder of which he is accused. Editorial on the price of DC Comics. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 121 FN+ 6.5

    Ends Jan 27 7:46 PM CST
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    "The Mysterious Mind-Blowing Secret of Gabriel!" Part 2 of 4 Guest-starring the Silver Surfer and the Air Walker . Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The powerful Air Walker continues to ravage Manhattan and terrorize the civilian populace! The Fantastic Four are helpless to stop him! New York City needs a miracle desperately! How about a silver one riding on a surf board? In dramatic fashion the Silver Surfer arrives to aid the FF! It's a spectacular slugfest in the water, on the ground, and in the sky vs. the man who walks on air! With the cosmic sky-rider by their side, can the Fantastic Four get up off the deck and knock out the Air Walker? An excellent issue! Cameo appearance by Galactus. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from television writer Charles Hoffman.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 125 VF 8.0

    Starts Jan 27

    The Monster's Secret!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. While Ben and Johnny are hunting the Monster from the Lost Lagoon, the Invisible Girl fights to stay alive in an underground cave rapidly filling with water! But thankfully, Sue has an unlikely savior...the monster himself! Why is the alien monster rescuing the Invisible Girl? Reed deduces the creature's motives and devises a happy ending for everyone involved! (Note: This issue concludes Stan Lee's 10-year run (that began with issue number one) as the primary writer for the Fantastic Four title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 128A CGC 8.5 Centerfold Insert Included

    Paper: White

    Label #4448687005

    Ends Jan 27 7:46 PM CST
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    "Death in a Dark and Lonely Place!" Part 2 of 2. This issue includes a great 4-page glossy insert (with art by John Buscema) of the FF's friends and foes including Doctor Doom, Galactus, the Hulk, Mole Man, Sandman, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, Trapster, Wizard, and the Inhumans. Color glossy inserts were very rare in comic books at this time. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The Mole Man has everything going his way in his subterranean lair! The confused Fantastic Four are fighting one another, while the preparations continue for the destruction of the surface world! But there may be a traitor (or two) in the midst that could foil the Mole Man's plans of grandeur! Can the mindless Subterraneans be trusted? And what about Kala and Tyrannus? Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny will take all the help they can get when the battle royal begins! (Notes: In the letters page, Roy Thomas explains that the insert was published to placate the federal government during the national price and wage freeze of the early 1970's.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62182246
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    Published Oct 1972 by Marvel.

    Gunhawks (1972) 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); Plastic debris between case and inner well

    Label #2095144021

    Ends Jan 27 8:11 PM CST
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    Cover art by Syd Shores. "The Thundering Herd," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Sol Brodsky; Kid and Reno attempt to hunt some buffalo, in order to sell their hides, and raise some money; They fail horribly, and are almost trampled in a stampede; They are saved by an old man, who then threatens to kill them for poaching; However, he takes them back to his shack, and then sets and splints Kid's leg; While Kid heals, the old man teaches Reno to shoot the Buffalo Gun, a weapon he designed for hunting Buffalo; He also drills into him the distinction between hunting for food, and hunting for hides or sport; Once Reno masters the gun, they go Buffalo hunting, and encounter some poachers, and kill a bunch of them, including their leader, Milo Dawson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 FN/VF 7.0

    1st app. and origin Kamandi
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    1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

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    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 VG 4.0

    1st app. and origin Kamandi

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    1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 FN/VF 7.0

    Starts Jan 27

    Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jan 27

    Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jan 27

    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.

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    Published Jul 1972 by Marvel.

    Marvel Premiere (1972) 3 FN- 5.5

    Starts Feb 3

    Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia. While the World Spins Mad!, script by Barry Smith (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Sensing evil, Strange is so focused on seeking it out he's almost hit by a truck; He calls upon The Ancient One, who warns him of the nature of the evil, but is still mystified; Then he finds himself confronted by someone (or something) who takes his own form, and tells him he's "already defeated"; Only when he discovers his oldest enemy is at the bottom of it does he also realize he was hit by the truck--and has been in a hospital bed ever since!; On recovering, he erases the memory of the night's events from the doctor's mind, as "Many things there are that mankind must not know..." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 6.0

    1st app. and origin Werewolf by Night

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4137212002

    Starts Apr 5

    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.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4266566004

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    "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A second monthly series for the Amazing Spider-Man begins with a team-up with his friendly rival in the Fantastic Four! After bumping into the Sandman on a New York beach, the web-slinger rushes to the Baxter Building! Only Johnny Storm is home on Christmas Eve, and he agrees to help Spider-Man track down the Sandman. The wall-crawler and the torch locate their foe in New Jersey, and the breakneck battle begins! Will Spider-Man and the Human Torch go easy on the Sandman? 'Tis the season! First appearance of Misty Knight (unnamed in the story). (Notes: The Marvel Team-Up title is published bi-monthly thru issue #7. Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) 106 is also published this month. This story was reprinted in 1974 in the Marvel Treasury Special - Superhero Holiday Grab Bag.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 FN 6.0

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    "The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 6 FN/VF 7.0

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    "Wait for Godot." Mister Miracle faces Funky Flashman and Houseroy, who appear to be modeled after Marvel's Stan Lee and Roy Thomas respectively, while Big Barda goes up against the Female Furies (making their first appearance). Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover price $0.25.

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    Tuff Shit Comics (1972) 1 VG 4.0

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    1st (only) printing. Cover by Robert Williams. Stories and art by Patrick Cosgrove, Jim Osborne, Larry Welz, Trina Robbins, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Roger Brand, Justin Green. 6 3/4-in. x 9 3/4-in., 36 pages, black and white. MATURE READERS. Cover price $0.50.

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    Published Oct 1972 by Marvel.

    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 78 FN/VF 7.0

    Starts Jan 27

    Cover pencils by George Tuska. The Menace of Merlin!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men battle Warlock, who reveals that he used to be Merlin the Magician;Thor cameo; reprinted from issue 30. Cover reprint, pencils by Jack Kirby. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 78 FN+ 6.5

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    Ends Jan 27 10:22 PM CST
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    Cover pencils by George Tuska. The Menace of Merlin!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men battle Warlock, who reveals that he used to be Merlin the Magician;Thor cameo; reprinted from issue 30. Cover reprint, pencils by Jack Kirby. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    XYZ Comics (1972 Kitchen Sink Press) #1, 1st Printing VG/FN 5.0

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    1st Printing. Cover art by Robert Crumb. "Cubist Be Bop Comics," script and art by Robert Crumb; Random is the word in this series of completely unconnected panels. "Comical Comics," script and art by Robert Crumb; Another series of complete random occurrences thrown together. "The Many Faces of R. Crumb," script and art by Robert Crumb; Crumb draws several different versions of himself. "Nut Factory Blues," script by Robert Crumb and Charles Crumb, art by Robert Crumb; Donny visits Fuzzy at the mental institution. Various short strips by Robert Crumb. 28 pgs., B&W. NOTE: 1st Printings say "First printing June 1972. 54321." in the indicia. Cover price $0.50.