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All Star Comics (1940-1978) 68 CBCS 3.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-2E08A5E-001

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. Divided We Stand! starring the Justice Society of America, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Layton; The Psycho Pirate still has Green Lantern [Alan Scott] under his spell and later enchants the Flash [Jay Garrick] as the rest of the JSA try to stop him at his Earth-1 hidden headquarters; He is defeated by Wildcat's punch, who was unaffected by his fear gaze; Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne plans to arrest the JSA as he calls in for some heavy backup while the JSAers are still on Earth-1 in the JLA satellite. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 26. Advertisement for Sea World (all 3 locations); Includes a waterski show starring the DC super-heroes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 166 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Side Edge Crack Less Than 1"

Label #4308198002

"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 168 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4482212003

"Murder on the Wind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. At the famous Rockefeller Center skating rink; the web-slinger, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and spider-slayer assemble for a tripartite throw down! Once the Wisp flees the scene, Spidey puts Jonah's spider-slayer on ice! Later that evening in Times Square under coercion from Dr. Jonah Harrow, Will-O'-the-Wisp attacks Spider-Man! If the Wisp doesn't kill the web-slinger, he will lose his life! If he does kill him, the Wisp will lose his humanity! Caught in a diabolical dilemma, what will the Wisp do with the wall-crawler's life hanging in the balance? A gut-wrenching conclusion! Cameo appearances by Dr. Marla Madison and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Dr. Jonas Harrow previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 126 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 206. Will-O'-the-Wisp returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 174 VF 8.0

"The Hitman's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Jim Mooney (finishes), and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The Hitman is back! And he's got a brand new target: J. Jonah Jameson! But there's another gun-toting vigilante back in town too: the Punisher! And he's tracking the Hitman! Mix in the wondrous wall-crawler...and as shown on the dynamic cover, all concerned parties come together in JJJ's corner office! Pandemonium erupts when the bullets start flying! Stay down Jonah! Let Spidey and the Punisher take the hit (man)! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. First 35¢ issue. (Notes: The Hitman previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 216.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 174 FN 6.0

"The Hitman's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Jim Mooney (finishes), and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The Hitman is back! And he's got a brand new target: J. Jonah Jameson! But there's another gun-toting vigilante back in town too: the Punisher! And he's tracking the Hitman! Mix in the wondrous wall-crawler...and as shown on the dynamic cover, all concerned parties come together in JJJ's corner office! Pandemonium erupts when the bullets start flying! Stay down Jonah! Let Spidey and the Punisher take the hit (man)! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. First 35¢ issue. (Notes: The Hitman previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 216.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 175 VF 8.0

"Big Apple Battleground!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. It's a spectacular shootout atop the Statue of Liberty! The inscription at the statue's base calls for the tired, poor, and huddled masses; but tonight lady liberty is instead receiving the homicidal, vengeful, scared, and amazing! In the persons of the Hitman, Punisher, J. Jonah Jameson, and Spider-Man! Three of the men will survive their harrowing encounter. One will not. An outstanding issue! Final appearance of the Hitman. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Captain America 241. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 217.) 32 pages. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 217. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Whitman Variants 168 FN 6.0

Whitman Variant. "Murder on the Wind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. At the famous Rockefeller Center skating rink; the web-slinger, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and spider-slayer assemble for a tripartite throw down! Once the Wisp flees the scene, Spidey puts Jonah's spider-slayer on ice! Later that evening in Times Square under coercion from Dr. Jonah Harrow, Will-O'-the-Wisp attacks Spider-Man! If the Wisp doesn't kill the web-slinger, he will lose his life! If he does kill him, the Wisp will lose his humanity! Caught in a diabolical dilemma, what will the Wisp do with the wall-crawler's life hanging in the balance? A gut-wrenching conclusion! Cameo appearances by Dr. Marla Madison and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Dr. Jonas Harrow previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 126 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 206. Will-O'-the-Wisp returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Whitman Variants 172 FN 6.0

Whitman Variant. "The Fiend from the Fire!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Rocket Racer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The action begins with a bang as the web-slinger chases a new skateboarding super-villain! The Rocket Racer! This red and yellow robber is moving and grooving through the streets on his souped-up skateboard! But the Spectacular Spider-Man is waiting right around the corner to teach him a lesson in driver etiquette! Meanwhile the police arrest Liz Allan for stealing drugs and chemicals from a local hospital! Why would Liz do that? Maybe she did it for a man! Or perhaps more specifically the Molten Man! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: The Rocket Racer appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The Molten Man previously battled the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 133. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 7 FN/VF 7.0

"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 286 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Jim Aparo. That Dirty Beach Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman. "The Joker's Playground of Peril!", script by Denny O'Neil, Julius Schwartz (plot assist), and E. Nelson Bridwell (plot assist), pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Joker breaks out of Arkham Asylum and shrinks and kills his psychiatrist with a strange liquid; Robin convenes with Batman and Commissioner Gordon beside the doll-sized corpse of Dr. Tugwell, who has written "RIP" in the sand beside him; Batman deduces the letters stand for Revelry In the Park, a costume charity carnival held in Paradise Playground, an amusement park, which he believes will be the site of the Joker's next crime. And Now... Still Another Message Of Untold Importance From Our Prolific Publisher!! article by Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Batman (1940) 287 VF/NM 9.0

Last 30-cent cover price. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Maltese Cup Cake Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. "Batman-Ex--As in Extinct!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Penguin uses robots of extinct birds or ancestors of birds, starting with a robot pterosaur, top commit crimes; The robot cracks out of a Napoleon statue at Gotham's La Galerie; Batman destroys the robot bird, but Penguin and his gang pull off a jewel robbery; Penguin sends an archeopteriz robot to panic the crowds at Gotham City Music Hall where a movie about Machiavelli is playing; Meanwhile, his gang robs a diner on 1805 Hamilton Street; Batman captures the crooks, but then learns of an attack on the schooner Nelson by a robot Diatryma. Statement of ownership; Average # of copies sold previous year: 178,000. Text article with photograph of publisher Jenette Kahn. Walt Simonson profile by Mike Gold. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 81 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4464115022

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part I, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Limping Man almost catches up to Jughead, who ducks into the hospital only to be saved by his father; Count Drago is paranoid that Count Stabinsky plans to do him in. "SILENCE!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part II, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Felicity laughs as Archie goes deeper into a coma and then she tortures other creatures as well; The Limping Man corners Jughead with murder on his mind, but Jughead escapes thanks to his dad's intervention. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part III. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part IV. "The Unveiling" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4508432001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4526589019

"The Doom that went on Forever!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster) and Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. While Hercules, Angel, Black Widow, and Ghost Rider fight for their lives against the Possessor, an immortal Elder of the Universe (last seen battling Thor and Hercules in Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #235), and his demon hordes, Ice Man, Darkstar, Goliath, and the enigmatic Strange use all their strength and courage to save the universe from total destruction. Cover price $0.30.

DC Super Stars (1976) 11 FN 6.0

DC Super-Stars of Magic. Zatanna -- mistress of the occult -- trapped by demons in a world beyond death! Plus: The Flash battles Abra Kadabra, the most sinister of sorcerers! Featuring: 1 page DC Super-Stars of Magic story "Contents" written by Carl Gafford and drawn by Michael Netzer (as Mike Nasser) & Terry Austin; 17 page Zatanna reprint story "Zatanna the Magician" written by Len Wein and drawn by Gray Morrow; 1 page text article "The Great Houdini" written by Carl Gafford and drawn by Michael Netzer (as Mike Nasser) & Terry Austin; 1 page text article "Conjuring through the Ages" written by Carl Gafford; 13 page Flash (Barry Allen) reprint story "The Case of the Real-Gone Flash" written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella; 1 page Magic Tricks You Can Do activity "The Coin in the Glass" by Carl Gafford and Vince Colletta; 1 page Magic Tricks You Can Do activity "The Disappearing Coin" by Carl Gafford and Vince Colletta; 1 page Magic Tricks You Can Do activity "The Magical Prediction" by Carl Gafford and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gray Morrow. Cover price $0.50.

DC Super Stars (1976) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4454701004

A new Superboy solo adventure! Featuring: 21 page Superboy story "Don't Call Me Superboy!" written by Cary Bates and drawn by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. Plus: 12 page Superboy reprint story "The Super-Teacher from Krypton" written by Edmond Hamilton and drawn by John Sikela. Cover by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. Cover price $0.50.

DC Super Stars (1976) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4552043009

The Wild and Wacky World of Sergio Aragones. All Aragones art and cover, plus two-page text biography. Cover price $0.50.

DC Super Stars (1976) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4552043010

The Wild and Wacky World of Sergio Aragones. All Aragones art and cover, plus two-page text biography. Cover price $0.50.

DC Super Stars (1976) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4552043008

The Wild and Wacky World of Sergio Aragones. All Aragones art and cover, plus two-page text biography. Cover price $0.50.

DC Super Stars (1976) 13 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4552043007

The Wild and Wacky World of Sergio Aragones. All Aragones art and cover, plus two-page text biography. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 54 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4546940005

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Chan. A Study in Survival! The Power Principle Part Two, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Golden (pages 1, 6-14) and Keith Giffen (pages 2-3, 15-18), inks by Bob McLeod; A nuclear explosion set by Sergei to give himself and the Red Guardian super powers causes the Defenders to be trapped at the bottom of the ocean and almost drown. Fury Times 5!, script by Scott Edelman, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson; Fury battles a group of Fury LMDs at S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Legal Eagle. Spalding Presents Street Ball with Rick Barry and Dr. J! ad, art by Jack Davis. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 187 FN- 5.5

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "Trouble Times Two!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Dave Cockrum. The Fantastic Four return from Colorado and discover the Impossible Man knocked out cold. The Thing begins a room-by-room search of the Baxter Building and discovers the FF's long-time foe... Klaw! But the murderous master of sound is not alone! He has a new partner... the all-powerful Molecule Man! In Reed's electro-lab, the FF and the deadly duo battle for control of the psi-amplifier! Will the FF grasp victory? Or will it be just out of reach? Flashback cameo by the Man-Thing to recap the Molecule Man's previous appearance in Iron Man Annual 3. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Flintstones (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4417168005

Cover pencils by Roger Armstrong. Stories by Mark Evanier. Art by Roger Armstrong, Pete Alvarado and Joe Prince. In this issue: "From Rocks to Riches" with art by Roger Armstrong and Joe Prince; "The Terrible Pterograbber" with art by Roger Armstrong and Joe Prince; "Glueshoes' Big Race" with art by Roger Armstrong and Joe Prince; and "Dog Days" with art by Roger Armstrong and Joe Prince. Plus: Yogi Bear in "Ghastly Grotto" with art by Pete Alvarado and Joe Prince; 1-page untitled article on the teaming of Hanna-Barbera and Marvel with illo by Marie Severin; and 1-page The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera article "It's a Cat's World"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 20 FN+ 6.5

Water spotting.

Issue #20. December 1977. Edgar Rice Burroughs issue. Illustrations by Howard Bender/Alfredo Alcala, Gil Kane, Alex Nino, Lee Elias, and Jack Kirby. Article about Burroughs. Interviews with Marv Wolfman (about John Carter, Warlord of Mars) and Roy Thomas (about Tarzan). George Perez/Joe Sinnott cover. 8.25" x 11". 32 pages. Black and white.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1BD88B9-005

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CF024C-005

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1BD6C07-003

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3876939002

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Subscription Insert.

Label #0502453012

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4514839019

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of KISS (cameo) in a comic book: Mind-Mush!; Howard wakes up in a jail cell and is set for a day in court?; What crime are they accusing Howard of committing? Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4521457008

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of KISS (cameo) in a comic book: Mind-Mush!; Howard wakes up in a jail cell and is set for a day in court?; What crime are they accusing Howard of committing? Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4160663018

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748111001

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 15 FN- 5.5

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 15 VG+ 4.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4468515004

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 102 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536328001

"Dreadknight and the Daughter of Creation!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito and Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. In the courtyard of Castle Frankenstein, the armored avenger and Frankenstein's monster go down to defeat at the hands of Dreadknight! And unceremoniously the invincible one and his 19th century ally are dragged off in chains to the castle dungeons! When Dreadknight visits the dungeon and harshly interrogates the Baroness Victoria von Frankenstein, the cursed creation of Victor Frankenstein breaks free! And now Dreadknight faces the dreadful consequences of his actions! Will Iron Man and Frankenstein's monster flip the script the second time around? Origin of Dreadknight. Cameo appearances by Jasper Sitwell, Madame Masque (as Krissy Longfellow), and Jack Hart. Flashback cameo by Doctor Doom. (Notes: Dreadknight appears next in the second issue of the Black Knight (1990 1st series) Limited Series. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4525462020

Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4525462019

Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-2E08A5E-009

Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-2E08A5E-008

"When Walk the Ancient Dead." After rescuing Pan Dan Chee from an army of Tharks, Carter finds himself surrounded by living ancients. Loosely based on ERB's The Ancient Dead. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Cover by Kane and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.50.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 140 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4552043013

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin. No Man Escapes the Manhunter!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Green Lantern is charged with the crime of the destruction of a planet and the powerful automatons known as the Manhunters plan to see that he is held accountable; Can the Justice League save their friend from the oldest law enforcement in the universe, and more importantly...should they?; guest-starring the Guardians of the Universe. Indestructible Creatures of Nightmare Island!--100 Issues Ago, script by Gardner Fox and E. Nelson Bridwell (new text), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; reprinted from Justice League of America #40 (select panels with new text). 52 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 140 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4552043014

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin. No Man Escapes the Manhunter!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Green Lantern is charged with the crime of the destruction of a planet and the powerful automatons known as the Manhunters plan to see that he is held accountable; Can the Justice League save their friend from the oldest law enforcement in the universe, and more importantly...should they?; guest-starring the Guardians of the Universe. Indestructible Creatures of Nightmare Island!--100 Issues Ago, script by Gardner Fox and E. Nelson Bridwell (new text), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; reprinted from Justice League of America #40 (select panels with new text). 52 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 36 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4403720016

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Devil's Music!", script by Roy Thomas and Don Glut (plot assist), pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Dave Hunt; Continuing on from the 3-D Man's last issue, he now has to stop Vince Rivers music from brainwashing all the teenager's!; Little did he know, the Skrulls we're behind it! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4362484011

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

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4171763001

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #2081943017

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 35 Cent Variant 81 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

35 cent variant, Limited Distribution. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #103. 3 pages of first Spider-Man newpaper strip in color. Cover price $0.35.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40BAE71-069

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

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 62 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4546940020

"All This and the QE2" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. At the hands of the Super-Skrull, the Amazing Spider-Man is down and the Human Torch is out. Now the powerful skrull storms aboard the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship and steals the cavourite crystal! However, Carol Danvers happens to be on the passenger list...and another chapter in the eternal battle between the Skrulls and the Kree begins! It's a terrific clash on board the QE2 as Ms. Marvel and the web-slinger fight to the finish vs. the Super-Skrull! Last 30¢ issue. (Notes: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 195 and 196. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.