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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4645615001

"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4625456001

First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 CGC 4.5 SS Conway/Romita

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Signed & Sketch by Gerry Conway on 9/26/25 & Signed by John Romita on 10/8/19.

Label #4638396002

First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 130 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0098436005

"Betrayed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. It's the first appearance of the Spider-Mobile! The web-slinger's new toy to fight crime! But while Spidey speeds around town in his fresh set of wheels; the Jackal, Hammerhead, and Doctor Octopus separately plot his demise! By the time the wall-crawler slows down, he realizes that his dear Aunt May is about to make the biggest mistake of her life...with Doc Ock! The amazing one sends his RSVP next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus both previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 115. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 Hulk by Herb Trimpe. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 107.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 130 VF 8.0

"Betrayed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. It's the first appearance of the Spider-Mobile! The web-slinger's new toy to fight crime! But while Spidey speeds around town in his fresh set of wheels; the Jackal, Hammerhead, and Doctor Octopus separately plot his demise! By the time the wall-crawler slows down, he realizes that his dear Aunt May is about to make the biggest mistake of her life...with Doc Ock! The amazing one sends his RSVP next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus both previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 115. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 Hulk by Herb Trimpe. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 107.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 130 FN 6.0

"Betrayed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. It's the first appearance of the Spider-Mobile! The web-slinger's new toy to fight crime! But while Spidey speeds around town in his fresh set of wheels; the Jackal, Hammerhead, and Doctor Octopus separately plot his demise! By the time the wall-crawler slows down, he realizes that his dear Aunt May is about to make the biggest mistake of her life...with Doc Ock! The amazing one sends his RSVP next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus both previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 115. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 Hulk by Herb Trimpe. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 107.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 131 FN- 5.5

"My Uncle...My Enemy?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. In an unbelievable development, Aunt May is about to marry Dr. Octopus! What?! The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Westchester to crash the wedding! But that won't be necessary, because Hammerhead rends it asunder all by himself! In the chaos that ensues, Doc Ock and Aunt May flee via helicopter to a small Canadian island...that happens to be home to a nuclear power plant! Also, during the mêlée, the quick-thinking web-slinger hitches a ride on Hammerhead's chopper! Eventually all parties arrive north of the border and the final free-for-all begins...right next to the atomic reactor! Oh my, what a disastrous mix! How is the wall-crawler going to prevent a nuclear meltdown much less save his dear Aunt May? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus continue their vendetta against each other and the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 157. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #34 Mr. Fantastic by Jack Kirby. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 108.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 131 VG/FN 5.0

"My Uncle...My Enemy?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. In an unbelievable development, Aunt May is about to marry Dr. Octopus! What?! The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Westchester to crash the wedding! But that won't be necessary, because Hammerhead rends it asunder all by himself! In the chaos that ensues, Doc Ock and Aunt May flee via helicopter to a small Canadian island...that happens to be home to a nuclear power plant! Also, during the mêlée, the quick-thinking web-slinger hitches a ride on Hammerhead's chopper! Eventually all parties arrive north of the border and the final free-for-all begins...right next to the atomic reactor! Oh my, what a disastrous mix! How is the wall-crawler going to prevent a nuclear meltdown much less save his dear Aunt May? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus continue their vendetta against each other and the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 157. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #34 Mr. Fantastic by Jack Kirby. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 108.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 132 VF- 7.5

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. The Master Plan of the Molten Man!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita Sr., Paul Reinman, and Tony Mortellaro, inks by Paul Reinman and Tony Mortellaro; Trouble arises for both Peter Parker and Ned Leeds, as the Molten Man continues his reign of terror!; With Molten Mans powers strengthened, will Spider-Man be able to overcome one of his greatest opponents yet?; Plus, Ned finds himself in grave danger after being exposed to heavy radiation. Ad for bronze collectors' medallion coins with Spider-Man, Hulk, and Conan images. Marvel Value Stamp #6 featuring Thor. Deadly Hands of Kung Fu ad. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 109. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 133 FN 6.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Molten Man Breaks Out!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Ned Leeds and Spider-Man are sickened by Molten Mans irradiated bursts; MJ finds out about Molten Mans past through her friend, Liz Allan; Who was Mark Raxton before he was a villain?; And what is he seeking from Spider-Man? Letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 66 (General Ross). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 110. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 134 VG 4.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter takes a day of leisure to go on a cruise with MJ, Flash, and Liz Allan; While onboard, a masked mercenary attacks!; Harry Osborn discovers Peters greatest secret! Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 135 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592698002

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second full appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man finds himself in a shoot-out with Tarantula and Punisher after saving a cruise ship from hijacking; Peters friends grow suspicious about his double identity; Harry Osborn discovers Peters spider suit! Letter to the editor from Steve Saffel. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 4: Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 112 and 211. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 135 VF- 7.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second full appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man finds himself in a shoot-out with Tarantula and Punisher after saving a cruise ship from hijacking; Peters friends grow suspicious about his double identity; Harry Osborn discovers Peters spider suit! Letter to the editor from Steve Saffel. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 4: Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 112 and 211. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 138 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4649142008

"Madness Means...the Mindworm!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The web-slinger's unbelievable ordeal with the Green Goblin is over. But Aunt May's nephew needs a new place to live after his apartment was destroyed! To that end Peter makes a phone call to his old high school rival: Flash Thompson! And surprisingly Flash has extra space in his Far Rockaway apartment! So, the wondrous wall-crawler is on his way to Long Island...and an unexpected rendezvous with the Mindworm! Keep your head on your shoulders Spidey! First appearance of the Mindworm. (Notes: The Mindworm returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 35. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) featuring Spider-Man. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #41 The Gladiator by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 115.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 138 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4607431013

"Madness Means...the Mindworm!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The web-slinger's unbelievable ordeal with the Green Goblin is over. But Aunt May's nephew needs a new place to live after his apartment was destroyed! To that end Peter makes a phone call to his old high school rival: Flash Thompson! And surprisingly Flash has extra space in his Far Rockaway apartment! So, the wondrous wall-crawler is on his way to Long Island...and an unexpected rendezvous with the Mindworm! Keep your head on your shoulders Spidey! First appearance of the Mindworm. (Notes: The Mindworm returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 35. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) featuring Spider-Man. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #41 The Gladiator by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 115.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 119 VF+ 8.5

"Night of the Collector" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by John Romita. The Avengers' cataclysmic confrontation with Dormammu is over, and now the team is ready for rest and relaxation. To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont! However, an old acquaintance with a penchant for collecting super-heroes is also present in the Green Mountain State on this all hallows eve! The ancient elder's plan gets off to a good start as the golden avenger, shield-slinger, thunder god, and panther fall before his arcane might! But four avengers remain on the loose! And with help from the local townsfolk, the four heroes will attempt to corral the Collector! Cameo appearances by Loki and Tom Fagan. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Iron Man (1st series) 26 and returns in Incredible Hulk 197. The Avengers also attended the Rutland parade in Avengers 83.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 122 VF 8.0

"Trapped in Outer Space!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Mere seconds ago Earth's Mightiest Heroes invaded Cornelius Van Lunt's New Jersey warehouse! But little did they realize the warehouse was actually a spaceship! And now five avengers and seven renegade zodiac are rocketing into outer space! Will the Avengers find their destiny written in the stars? Hopefully not like this! Fortunately though, another rebellious zodiac member, Libra, steals Taurus' star-cruiser and rescues both the heroes and the villains! And that sets the stage for one last free-for-all between the Avengers and the Zodiac! Can Thor, Shell-Head, T'Challa, Mantis, Wanda, and the Vision finally knock down the twelve houses of the Zodiac? Last 20¢ issue. (Notes: The cover to Avengers 122 is widely considered one of Gil Kane's best for Marvel. The Avengers on the cover are busting through pages from issue 120. The letters page contains a letter from comics artist Rick Hoberg. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #81 The Vision by John Buscema.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4582216003

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Final 20-cent cover price. "Double Feature" with art by Doug Wildey (from Mystic 30); "The Storm Walkers!" (from Mystic 59); "The Secret of the Haunted Picture" with art by Angelo Torres (from Mystical Tales 7); "When Warren Woke Up!" (from Marvel Tales 138); and "The Lonely Man" (from Marvel Tales 126). Cover by Bill Everett and Marie Severin. Stories by Al Eadeh, Sam Kweskin, Angelo Torres, and Gene Fawcette. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Mystic, Mystical Tales, and Marvel Tales. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4582216004

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Final issue of the series (title continues as Tomb of Darkness). "The Helping Hand!" (from Marvel Tales 129); "The Black Dungeon" (from Mystic 2); "The Thing That Stalks Skull Valley!" (from Mystic 37); and "They Walk Thru Walls!" with art by Paul Reinman (from Astonishing Tales 56). Cover by John Romita. Stories by Ed Winiarski, Mike Sekowsky, Mort Lawrence, and Paul Reinman. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Marvel Tales, Mystic, and Astonishing. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.25.

Black Magic (1973 DC) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4630459006

Joe Simon and Jack Kirby reprints from the 1950s series. Stories include "Fool's Paradise!"; "The Cat People"; "Birth After Death"; "Those Who Are About to Die!"; and a 1-page text story, "The Red Bird." Cover price $0.20.

Black Magic (1973 DC) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4630459003

Joe Simon and Jack Kirby reprints from the 1950s series. Stories include "Nasty Little Man!"; "The Angel of Death!"; "The Courts of Sleep!"; and a 1-page text story, "Minuet by Moonlight." Cover price $0.20.

Black Magic (1973 DC) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4630459001

Reprints from the 1950s series. Cover pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Creig Flessel. Strange Old Bird!, art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby; Did Miss Stewart find a Pheonix bird that allowed her to start her life over? It's Your Funeral!, art by Mort Meskin; Uncle Bart slips into a death-like state and is almost buried alive. Up There!, art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby; Experimental jet planes are crashing; When the last one crashes the camera on board catches a picture of the pilot's dead wife's ghost. Warning! text story. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Black Magic (1973 DC) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4630459005

Joe Simon and Jack Kirby reprints from the 1950s series. Stories include "The Thirteenth Floor!"; "Satan's Sister!"; "The Girl Who Walked on Water!"; and a 1-page text story, "I Wouldn't Let Him Die!" Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 180 FN 6.0

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Crypt of Shadows (1973) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4630458002

Cover art by Russ Heath. All reprints: Look Homeward, Werewolf!, art by Mort Lawrence; A werewolf hires a boatman to get him across the river but warns the man that water causes a violent reaction among his kind and if a single drop touch him, his life is forfeit. Ask Me No Questions, art by Sheldon Moldoff; A father thinks his son asks him silly questions and so he gives him silly answers which annoys his mother. Smile, Blast Ya, Smile, art by Bob McCarthy. Deep Grave. Cold Grave!, art by Paul Hodge. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 115 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4373202017

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia. Death Stalks the City!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Vince Colletta; DD rescues Candice and Foggy from Death-Stalker but the villain escapes; DD combs the local chemical plants searching for Death-Stalker and, once he discovers him, ends up knocking him into a vat of hydrochloric acid; Black Widow guest appearance; cameos by the Gladiator and Man-Thing. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #35 (Killraven by Herb Trimpe), and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk #181. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3827430014

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 VF/NM 9.0

Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 VF 8.0

Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 5 VF 8.0

Cover art by Frank Brunner. The Silver Daggar saga concludes in Cloak and Dagger, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner (final interior art on the series), inks by Dick Giordano; Origin of Silver Dagger; Strange is released through the Eye of Agamotto and enters Clea's mind; They escape from Silver Dagger and Strange reunites with his body; Silver Dagger is drawn into Eye of Agamotto, into the realm of Unreality. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #76 (Dormammu by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.

Dracula Lives (1974-1976 Marvel UK) 5 CGC 7.0 SS Ploog

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Mike Ploog on 5/15/24 (From the Collection of Mike Ploog). U.K. Edition.

Label #4449621023

Cover art by Pablo Marcos. "Who Stalks the Vampire?", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Taj and Rachel prevent Drake's suicide and he joins their cause. "Revenge!", script by Roy Thomas (plot), Jean Thomas (plot), and Gerry Conway (script), art by Mike Ploog; The Werewolf fights and kills Max Grant. "The Monster's Revenge!", script by Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; Frankenstein's Monster takes his revenge on Victor Frankenstein by killing his wife Elizabeth; Adapted from Mary Shelley's novel. "The Executioner," pencils by Vic Dowling, inks by Bob Stuart; Francis Tourneau is an executioner to King Louis XVI of France in the year 1769; He labors to find a more efficient means of executing prisoners; A physician named Joseph-Ignace Guillotin provides him designs for a mechanized decapitation device; The device (dubbed the guillotine) is put into use, but a revolution takes place and the prisoners storm the Bastille. 36 pgs.

Evel Knievel Giveaway (1974) 0 VG+ 4.5

Chew.

Cover by John Romita. Evel Knievel Bicycle Safety public service announcement. The Perilous Traps of Mr. Danger!; Evel Knievel prepares for a stunt in southern Florida, but someone stands in his way. Evel Knievel pinup photo. Ad for Ideal Evel Knievel toys. Comic-sized freebee. 20 pgs., full color.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 151 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Marvel Value Stamp Missing From Page 10.

Label #3890012001

"Thundra and Lightning!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler. Mahkizmo has come to Earth! And the man-monster's first battle is against the Thing and the Human Torch inside the Baxter Building! What does Mahkizmo want? Thundra may know! Origin of Thundra and her home world. First appearance of Mahkizmo. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Richard Pini. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #21 Kull by Michael Ploog.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 24 VG/FN 5.0

Morbius battles Blade the Vampire Slayer in "Return to Terror!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Jack Abel. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 38 (Red Sonja by Barry Windsor-Smith). Reprint back-up story: "The Two-Faced Man" with art by Joe Maneely (from World of Suspense 1). Gil Kane cover pencils (John Romita Sr. inks?). Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 229 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4630414021

100-page giant. Cover art by Nick Cardy. Flash and the Golden Age Flash team up in the new story The Rag Doll Runs Wild!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Barry Allen travels to Earth-2 when Joan Garrick contacts him and tells him that Jay is acting strangely; the two Flashes stop The Thinker and Rag Doll who are on a crime spree. The other stories in this 100-page special are reprints. Half a Green Lantern Is Better Than None!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Black Hand has created a device to store Green Lantern's ring energy and tries to use that energy to imprison Green Lantern in another dimension. Pinup including all three Flashes. Find-a-Word Flash puzzle. Secret of the Handicapped Boys! starring Kid Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Trivia questions on Flash history and foes. The Man Who Wore Ten Hats! starring Johnny Quick, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. The Secret City starring Jay Garrick, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Girl From the Super-Fast Dimension! starring Barry Allen, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Flashback 18: Master Comics 21 (1941/1974) 18 FN/VF 7.0

The 18th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents MASTER COMICS #21 originally published in 1941 by Fawcett Publications. Cover art by Mac Raboy. Captain Marvel Picture Puzzle ad. "The Coming of Captain Nazi," script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Mac Raboy; Origin and first appearance of Captain Nazi, who will cause the creation of Capt. Marvel Jr. in Whiz 25. Captain Marvel Club ad. "The Black Dragon Society!", art by Charles Sultan; Minute Man vs. Black Dragon Society. "V Stands for Victory" text story by Manly Wade Wellman (as Juan Lopez). "The Curse of the Balandrachu" starring El Carim, art by George Tuska. "The Goat People and the Dragon" starring Captain Venture and the Planet Princess, script by Otto Binder, art by Rafael Astarita; vs. King Leon. "The Peacemakers" starring the Companions Three. "The Landers-Benson Range War," art by Ralph Carlson; Buck Jones and Mike run smack into a range war, and have to make peace. "Black Giant, the Man from the Grave" starring Zoro The Mystery Man 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4629374002

Ben Grimm issue (the Thing of the Fantastic Four). Article about the Thing . Bios of Rich Buckler and Steve Gerber. Deathlok article by Doug Moench. Fan art by Ken Steacy and John Byrne. "Recommended Reading" column by Chris Claremont. Buckler/Joe Sinnot front cover; Byrne back cover.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4622594001

Avengers issue, Pt. 1 of 2 (see next issue for Pt. 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), Rick Hoberg, and Billy Graham (uninked pencils from Jungle Action 12). "Interview" with Jarvis, butler at the Avengers mansion. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin. Roy Thomas talks about the upcoming "Man-Gods From Beyond the Stars."

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4629374001

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4622594002

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4400848002

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 8 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4622594003

Captain America issue. Illustrations by John Byrne (3) and Marv Wolfman. Articles on Cap, the Falcon, the 1944 Captain America serial, and a look at the creation of the character. The news section includes comments from George Perez, Chris Claremont, Len Wein, Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Marv Wolfman, Steve Gerber, Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, and Dave Kraft on their current projects. Captain America/Bucky cover by John Romita Sr./Mike Esposito; back cover by Byrne.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

First 25-cent cover price. "Zodiac II!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani. A mentally disturbed man threatens Roxanne's life and tries to force Johnny Blaze to track down the Zodiac. However, the Ghost Rider has other plans... 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 74 (the Stranger by Gil Kane). Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4031289019

"Nuklo: The Invader That Time Forgot!" Guest-starring the Golden Age Whizzer. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The Whizzer (aka Robert Frank) invades Avengers Mansion looking for the Chrono-Module. After a brief battle with the Avengers, the Whizzer begins to explain his motives; but suddenly the module breaks open...and Nuklo emerges! The Avengers battle Nuklo throughout New York City; and the Scarlet Witch makes the team's final stand against the runaway nuclear child! During the story Robert Frank reveals that Nuklo is his son, and he also states that Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are his children; however, the Yesterday Quest storyline in Avengers 185-187 will disprove the Whizzer's statement about Wanda and Pietro. The All-Winners Squad (Bucky, Miss America, Original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro, Whizzer) appears in a 5-page flashback. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. This issue includes a one-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the plans for the Giant-Size series. Back up story #1: Reprint of Human Torch 33 from November 1948. Guest-starring Captain America. Back up story #2: Reprint of Tales to Astonish 58 featuring the Wasp. 1st Modern Age appearance of Miss America Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VF- 7.5

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 176 VF 8.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (alterations). Crisis On Counter-Earth!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Thanks to the Inhumans, Hulk finds himself on Counter-Earth where he is promptly beaten and gassed by the Man-Beast's New-Men; The Recorder finds the stasis chamber containing Adam Warlock and wakes him up; Meanwhile, back on regular Earth, Glenn Talbot escapes from his Soviet captors--or does he? Continued from Warlock #8. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 177 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. Peril of the Plural Planet! starring Adam Warlock, Man-Beast and his New Men, and the Hulk, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk battles Warlock, who believes Hulk must die to save Counter-Earth. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 178 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (alterations). "Triumph On Terra-Two," script by Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, and Tony Isabella, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is reverted back to Bruce Banner by an act of brute force; Banner can only watch in horror as the Counter-Earth battle rages on in D.C. Who is the madman posturing as President of Counter-Earth?; And will Hulk be able to save his friend Adam Warlock from certain execution? The Warlock story continues in Strange Tales 178. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 180 CBCS 2.0 Verified Sig Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Roy Thomas. Marvel Value Stamp missing from 10th page, does not affect story. Incomplete.

Label #22-2AD9381-012

First appearance of Wolverine (cameo last panel). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And the Wind Howls...Wendigo!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is in Canada looking for some peace and quiet when he is mysteriously drawn to a cave inhabited by the sister of the man who became the Wendigo; Marie and Georges plan on transferring the power of the Wendigo to the Hulk, thus restorin Paul Cartier to his normal life; Marie's magic isn't strong enough, however, and just as Wendigo shows up, the Hulk wakes up from his magical slumber and the two battle; The Canadian government gets involved and sends in their own agent to take care of a recent Hulk sighting, the mutant known as Wolverine. Marvel Value Stamp Series A (Cyclops). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 181 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2027531002

First full Wolverine story (cameo appearance in previous issue). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And Now...The Wolverine!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Canadian super-agent Wolverine teams up with the Hulk to battle Wendigo; Once the monster is felled, however, Wolvie turns on the Hulk and the two battle; Marie goes ahead with her plans of trying to transfer the power of the Wendigo into the Hulk but when the guilt becomes too much for best friend Georges who feels responsible for Paul's monstrous condition, he works the change on himself; Paul Cartier is returned to human form and Georges becomes the Wendigo. Wendigos story continues in Monsters Unleashed 9.Marvel Value Stamp #54 (Shanna). Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.