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Action Comics (1938 DC) 482 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525416010

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Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "This Is A Job For Supermobile," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Amazo attempts to destroy Lois Lane, but Superman rescues her in the Supermobile, and travels five days into the future inside it; By that time, the red radiation has passed out of Earths orbit, and the Man of Steel regains his powers and beats back Amazo; But the android recovers as Superman takes Lois and Professor Ivo back to Earth, and vows to attack anew. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 485 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Experiment That Backfired on Superman", script by Cary Bates (pgs. 1-3; 17) and Dennis O'Neil (pgs. 4-16), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Rubinstein (pgs. 1-3, 17) and Murphy Anderson (pgs. 4-16); En route to the laboratory of Professor Bolden to help test a new energy source, Superman is attacked by a pair of thieves using Bolden's device; while unconscious, Superman dreams of Professor Bolden's first experiment: the Kryptonite Engine; Clark Kent begins his TV career. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 179 FN/VF 7.0

"The Goblin's Always Greener!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. In desperate fashion the web-slinger escapes from the Green Goblin's trap and makes a beeline for New Hope Hospital! Once inside Peter finally signs the consent forms to begin his aunt's surgery! While May's heart operation takes place, Joe Robertson tells Peter about a major disturbance going on at Radio City Music Hall. When the wall-crawler arrives at the Showplace of the Nation, the three-way battle erupts: the Green Goblin vs. Silvermane vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! And the winner will be determined next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Harry Osborn. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4532644013

"Flashback!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger's epic confrontation with the third Green Goblin is over. And now it's time for a walk down memory lane as the wondrous wall-crawler visits the grave of his departed Uncle Ben. Retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and many other friends and foes. (Notes: This issue provides a comprehensive summary of the first 180 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series. A few months earlier a similar story was published in Fantastic Four 190 to summarize the FF's adventures to date.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 185 FN/VF 7.0

"Spider, Spider, Burning Bright!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The Spectacular Spider-Man is on fire in Chinatown! And hurtling towards the East River to save his life! Thankfully, the murky waters extinguish the flames and give the wall-crawler a chance to regroup! The following night the web-slinger returns to the Lower East Side to battle the White Dragon again! Will the way of the spider or the way of the (white) dragon prevail? Second story: At long last Peter Parker's graduation day from Empire State University is here! But Peter may want to check one more time with the registrars office...before walking across the stage! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Aunt May. (Notes: The White Dragon appears next in Marvel Team-Up 144. This issue concludes Ross Andru's remarkable 5-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series -- highlighted by the original clone saga and the creations of the Punisher, Jackal, and Tarantula.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 187 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4140594010

"The Power of Electro!" Guest-starring Captain America. Plot by Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin. Script by Marv Wolfman. Brilliant art by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard. It's an overstuffed tale featuring the star-spangled avenger, web-slinger, SHIELD, Electro, and the bubonic plague! When the Daily Bugle receives a tip that authorities have cordoned off the neighborhoods surrounding the Indian Point Power Station, Jonah sends his ace photographer to investigate! The web-slinger easily slips past the SHIELD agents but runs into a problem after bumping into the Sentinel of Liberty! Cap wants the wall-crawler to leave the area ASAP! But Cap would think differently if he knew that an electrifying encounter awaits! The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America vs. Electro! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This is one of only three issues Jim Starlin drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 113, 114, and 187. More of Jim Starlin's artwork featuring Spider-Man can be seen in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. The web-slinger and Electro previously battled in Marvel Team-Up 56.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Whitman Variants 180 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4521417002

Whitman Variant. "Who Was That Goblin I Saw You With?" Part 5 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. This is it! The awesome conclusion to the five-part goblin saga! At Radio City Music Hall, the Green Goblin emerges triumphant! And the devious purple and green villain flies to an incinerating plant in Brooklyn to throw the unconscious web-slinger into a smokestack! But the spectacular one wakes up just in time! And the final donnybrook between the Green Goblin and the Amazing Spider-Man begins! The wall-crawler is in control of the battle...until a second goblin arrives on the scene! What?! Who? The web-slinger watches in shock as the battle of the goblins unfolds! Can Harry Osborn exorcise the demons of his past? And somehow return to a normal life? An uplifting story! Final appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton. Cameo appearances by Silvermane, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Liz Allan. Flashback cameos by Harry Osborn and the Spider-clone. (Notes: More than a decade passes before Harry Osborn becomes the Green Goblin again in Amazing Spider-Man 312. The incinerating plant in this story is the same one where the web-slinger disposed of his clone in Amazing Spider-Man 151. Silvermane returns in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 2. This issue concludes Len Wein's terrific two-and-a-half year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 169 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0752725019

"If We Should Fail -- The World Dies Tonight" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. The Black Panther, Captain America, and Iron Man are spending a relaxing afternoon at Avengers Mansion, when all of a sudden an armored intruder attacks! The three avengers quickly halt Jason Beere's reckless assault. However, before he collapses the megalomaniac mumbles something about four neutron bombs scattered throughout the world! The shield-slinger travels to Peru to disarm the first bomb, Shell-head to Moscow for the second one, and T'challa to the Arctic Circle for the third. But where, oh where, is the fourth bomb? (Notes: Jason Beere appears next in Iron Man 115. This issue was a fill-in story during the Korvac Saga.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 171 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964025

The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 171 VF- 7.5

The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 172 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964018

The Korvac Saga: Part 5 of 10 - "Holocaust in New York Harbor!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. There's good news and bad news for the Avengers! First, the good: Ultron has been defeated! But the bad: teammates continue to disappear left and right, and Korvac remains unaccounted for! When the Avengers return to their mansion, the situation just gets worse! A furious Peter Gyrich revokes the team's national priority status! And Tyrak is tearing up the New York harbor! What a mess! Shell-head dispatches Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Wonder Man to stop Tyrak; while the other avengers work on the bizarre disappearances! It's 100% crisis management for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, Crystal, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, Two-Gun Kid, Ultron, and the Collector. (Notes: Tyrak previously appeared in Avengers 156. This issue briefly crosses over with Marvel Team-Up 69 and 70.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 173 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4667964016

The Korvac Saga: Part 6 of 10 - "Threshold of Oblivion!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Diverse Hands (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Avengers are vanishing one after another with no end in sight! Is someone collecting super-heroes? In an attempt to replenish the roster, Iron Man brings in the Black Panther, Black Widow, Hercules, and Captain Marvel to help. But to no avail as T'challa, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket all disappear from the mansion next! So the Avengers are down to their final four...Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Is that going to be enough against an elder of the universe? Meanwhile, Michael (aka Korvac) continues his preparations for conquering the cosmos. Cameo appearances by Django Maximoff, Robert Frank (aka the Whizzer), Nick Fury, Charlie-27, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, the Watcher, Odin, Zeus, Mephisto, and Eternity. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 198. The letters page of Avengers 179 lists the inkers for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964002

"Spectrums of Deceit!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel and Thundra. Script by Roger Slifer. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Like a loving husband would, Hank Pym finds a wonderful birthday gift for his wife Janet! It's a beautiful sparkling gem! Dr. Pym isn't concerned that the rare gem once belonged to another doctor...an evil doctor. But he should be! Through an unfortunate sequence of events, Doctor Spectrum (via the body of Janet Pym) walks the Earth again! The rejuvenated Dr. Spectrum swiftly knocks out Quicksilver, Wonder Man, and Iron Man; but the remaining avengers subdue him with ultraviolet radiation! The Avengers think the crisis is over; however, the wicked gem stays grafted to the Wasp's hand. After consulting the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Mightiest Heroes learn that they must locate the former members of the Squadron Sinister to save their teammate! Tracking down Hyperion, the Whizzer, and the prior Dr. Spectrum...is that really a good idea? Let the blockbuster battles begin! First, Ms. Marvel, T'challa, and the Vision vs. Hyperion and Thundra! Then Cap, Wanda, and Hawkeye vs. the Whizzer! And finally Shell-Head and the thunder god vs. Dr. Spectrum! An outstanding annual! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Clea, and Wong. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: The Squadron Sinister (not to be confused with the Squadron Supreme) previously appeared in Giant-Size Defenders 4. The Whizzer returns in Amazing Spider-Man 222 as the Speed Demon. Hyperion appears next in Thor 280. This story is essentially the final appearance of the Squadron Sinister as a group.) 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 297 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4558588019

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman and Mera. "The Mad Hatter Goes Straight!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta; The Mad Hatter, sad that crime isn't fun anymore, reminisces about his youth, when he would fantasize about being a white-hatted sheriff or a plume-hatted cavalier, or wearing the hat of a Foreign Legionnaire; Since his fantasies were always about fighting as a good guy, he decides to give up crime and go straight; Hatter begins by mimicking a sheriff on horseback and stops two muggers from robbing Bruce Wayne and his date. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A Word About the Fight of the Century article by publisher Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643259010

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Panthers or Pussycats?, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Traveling back to Wakanda, T'Challa recalls how he won the trial by combat to become the Black Panther, leader of the Panther cult and all of Wakanda; In Wakanda, members of the Wakandan royal family, Joshua Itobo, Ishanta, Khanata and Zuni, answer N'Gassi's call to battle the mutated Jakarra. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 142 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2123175014

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Enigma of the Death-Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to uncover evidence to a drug kingpins identity in the log book of a sunken ship, but Aquaman inexplicably tries to prevent him from doing so. The Big Fall Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Profile on Roger McKenzie by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 217 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2000392020

First appearance of Quasar (aka Marvel Man) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Don Glut. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and the Falcon visit SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown...and meet the new Super-Agents of SHIELD! Nick Fury has been concerned about a shadowy organization called: The Corporation, so he recently assembled his own team of super-powered operatives. They are: the Blue Streak, Marvel Boy (aka Wendell Vaughn), the Texas Twister, and the Vamp. And now the Director of SHIELD wants the Sentinel of Liberty to put the new Super-Agents to the test! Four against one! This should be a piece of cake for the star-spangled avenger! First appearances of the Blue Streak and the Vamp. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, Senator Kligger Stivak, Veda, and Redwing. (Notes: Wendell Vaughn was only called Marvel Boy in issue 217. Redwing appears for the first time since Captain America 191.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 222 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667964003

"Monumental Menace!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ernie Chan. The Living Legend begins his day under assault by a Volkswagen Beetle! Oh my! However auspiciously, the Corporation's remote-controlled car fails in its attempt to run over the star-spangled avenger. Undeterred by the rough start to his morning, Steve Rogers hops on a train to the Pentagon to research his origins. But the answers remain elusive. So, Cap makes a late night visit to the Lincoln Memorial to meditate. Where (as dramatically shown on the cover) the statue of President Lincoln attacks him! Wow, what is happening in our nation's capital? First appearance of Animus. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Veda, Nick Fury, and Dum Dum Dugan. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4659542017

Death-Grip attacks in "Beneath the Mask--a Man!" Script by Scott Edelman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Wiacek. Broderick/Bob McLeod cover. Cover price $0.35.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 56 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4528813004

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Captain Marvel battles Deathgrip in "Survival Quest!" Plot by Jim Shooter, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Wiacek. Yellowjacket cameo. Letter to the editor from comic writer Kurt Busiek. Gil Kane/Wiacek cover. Cover price $0.35.

Chicago Comicon Program Book (1975) 1978 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Ernie Chan. Souvenir program from the 1978 Chicago Comicon.

Crazy Magazine (1973) 42 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4232557003

Reprint super special. Painted cover art by Bob Larkin. "M*U*S*H," script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Kent Gamble; A satire of the television show M*A*S*H. "A Crazy Look at Bus Travel," script by Marylyn Ippolito, art by Sam Viviano. "Good Luck Bad Luck," script by Marylyn Ippolito, art by Vic Martin. "The Gonk Show," script by Jim Maxner, art by David Wenzel; Parody of the television program "The Gong Show." "Suggestions for New National Holidays," script and art by Bernie Cootner. "The Great Lover - Sports Fan - Safe Driver Test," script by Joe Kiernan, art by John Langton. "A Crazy Look at Houses," art by Michael Pardo. "One Daze at a Time," script by Tom DeFalco, art by Kent Gamble; Parody of the television program "One Day at a Time." "An Amusement Park for Modern Times," script by Roger Francis, art by Bill Burke. "The World's Greatest Uganda Jokes," script by Kim Bene, art by Sam Viviano. "New Improved TV Game Shows," script by Joe Thodummi, art by Murad Gumen. "Blecch Sunday," script by Fred Wolfe, art by Walter Brogan; Parody of the film "Black Sunday." "Crazy Visits a Typical Flea Market," script by Roger Francis, art by Bill Burke. "How Do You React in an Emergency?", script by Bob Heit, art by Gary Brodsky. "Malice," script by Len Herman, art by Kent Gamble. Bonus section, "Crazy Paperback Book Jackets"; Mock covers to paperback books. 84 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 152 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604679018

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. Prisoner!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; DD runs an intervention to reunite Foggy and Debbie; DD tangles with Paladin again on the trail of the Purple Man; Cobra and Mr. Hyde cameos. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 312,799; average paid circulation 125,079. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 153 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612824021

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"Betrayal" Written by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover pencils by Gene Colan with inks by Klaus Janson. DD races to Heather's apartment to rescue her only to be accosted and captured by Cobra and Mr. Hyde. Note: First appearance of "Daily Bugle" reporter Ben Urich. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4614700009

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491003

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Dynomutt (1977) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4627587009

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Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 97 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4559481015

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Stories in this 1978 Eerie Annual issue include the following stories, each of which is a reprint: Within You...Without You by Bruce Jones and Richard Corben; Time and Time Again by Bruce Jones and Richard Corben; Years and Mind Forever by Bruce Jones and Richard Corben; and The Terror Beyond Time by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams. Includes letter by Nicola Cuti defending the science aspects of one of his previous stories. Cover art by Val Mayerik. Cover price $1.25.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine #1, 1st Printing CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4627238014

First printing (has a $1.00 cover price). NOTE: 2nd and 3rd printings exist only for issues 1-9. Painted cover art by Wendy Pini. Fire and Flight, script by Wendy Pini (plot;script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; When the humans burn the woods down, Cutter's tribe is forced to search for a new home. Elf-olution design sketches, script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. The Original Cover to Elfquest #1 by Wendy Pini. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 191 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667965019

"Four No More!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny say their goodbyes to one another and depart the Baxter Building, but the former leader of the FF decides to stay behind and watch the (phony) SHIELD agents box up his scientific equipment. When Reed gets suspicious of their activity, the Plunderer makes his move! Upon seeing the emergency flare, the Thing, Human Torch, and Invisible Girl rush back to the Baxter Building! Are the Fantastic Four staying together after all? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Willie Lumpkin, Frankie Raye, and Thundra. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4667965016

"Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez. The experimental solar shuttle explodes upon impact with the ground, but fortunately the Thing is thrown clear of the wreckage! Now an enraged Ben Grimm treks towards Diablo's desert hideaway for a showdown with the Master of Alchemy! But first the Thing must deal with his former friend, Darkoth (aka Desmond Pitt). Can Ben write a happy ending for Desmond, and also foil the evil plans of Diablo? Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and the Sub-Mariner. Note: Darkoth appears next in Thor 325. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2130375003

"Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Lights, Camera, Action! Susan Richards makes her acting debut in a movie being produced by the Sub-Mariner's film studio. Prince Namor joins the Invisible Girl on the set in an effort to get away from his troubles in Atlantis. However, with the cameras rolling, the Retrievers of Atlantis crash the set and grab the Avenging Son! The Invisible Girl and the Sub-Mariner join forces to escape the Retrievers! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Fantasy Quarterly featuring Elfquest (1978) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4667964008

1st appearance of Elfquest in "Fire and Flight." Script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. Also in this issue, "Doorway to the Gods." Script by T. Casey Brennan, art by Dave Sim. Pini cover. Cover price $1.00.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4613197002

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 257 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4647444016

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. The Golden Glider's Triple Play, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Barry "Flash" Allen and wife Iris take a trip to visit Barry's parents, but are attacked by Captain Cold's sister. Penguin Hostess Fruit Pies ad. Superman vs. Wonder Woman and Rudolph tabloid ad. Amazing World of DC Comics ad. All-Star Comics 10 ad with the Huntress, Shade the Changing Man ad. Super-hero watches ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 22 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4228300013

Fall 1978 issue. Spider-Man cover; Fantastic Four back cover. George Perez, Tom Palmer, and Klaus Janson profiles. Bill Mantlo writes about the Micronauts. "The Remaking of Ms. Marvel" by Chris Claremont. Article about Japanese Marvel comics. Report on the Fantastic Four cartoon (with Kirby art and photo). Unused Ms. Marvel cover by Dave Cockrum/Bob Layton. John Carter pin-up by Ernie Chan.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643299013

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Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Jack Abel. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. Carnival of Death; Phantom Lady is the apparent sole survivor of a jelly transformation from the previous issue, and she takes some time to reflect upon how she ended up becoming a crime fighter in the first place; Langford "Happy" Terrill (AKA The Ray) has also saved himself from turning into jelly; back on Earth, Uncle Sam, Dollman, Firebrand, Batwoman, and Batgirl defeat the alien robots. 36 pages, full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615939005

Part 2 of 4 - "The Mage and the Monster!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Dread Dormammu has turned the macabre power of the Ghost Rider against his hated foe, Doctor Strange! can the Master of the Mystic Arts find a way to save Blaze's soul, or will he be forced to destroy the Spirit of Vengeance?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 32 VF- 7.5

Part 4 of 4 - "The Price!" Story by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin and rick Bryant. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob Layton. The Bounty Hunter plains to destroy Ghost Rider and thus fulfill his bargain with Satan. Learn the sinister truth behind this macabre villain's story. Plus, what does Mephisto have to do all this? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 110 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4663139016

"Brand of Power." Green Lantern and Green Arrow are transported by the time travel device Silver Twist to a world similar to the Old West, which is terrorized by a four-armed bandit. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta. Includes a Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) back-up story. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) Mark Jewelers 109MJ FN 6.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Assault on Replikon." Guest-starring Black Canary. Replikon (in the form of Andre) romances Carol Ferris while attempting to alter Earth's atmosphere for her children. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta. Includes a Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) back-up story. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 221 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4633501008

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler [as Validar], inks by Joe Rubinstein. Show Me the Way To Go Home, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Alfredo Alcala (finished art), inks by Alfredo Alcala; Banner awakens on Walter Newell's boat and slips away when they arrive back to New York City; When Newell realizes that Bruce Banner was his mystery passenger, he attempts to find Bruce before the Hulk can do any damage, which leads to a battle between Sting-Ray and the Hulk, followed by the Hulk disappearing again. Doc Samson appearance. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 174,287. Spider-Man Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Ross Andru. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4265179019

Part 3 of 3 - "Calling the Kid Commandos!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. When the Invaders fall before Agent Axis it falls to the Kid Commandos to save the day. Bucky and Toro are joined by Golden Girl and the Human Top for an adventure you have to see to believe. 32 pages FC. NOTE: Bucky's confrontation with Agent Axis comes back to haunt the hero in the pages of Captain America (2004-2011 5th Series) #46-48. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 106 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4667964013

"Then There Came a War!" Part 4 of 5. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. It's an all-out assault on Stark International! As the Guardsman, Jack of Hearts, and Iron Man clash with the minions of Midas! The three heroes plus Madame Masque and the Wraith seem headed toward victory until Midas deploys his legion of Iron Men! And all of sudden Shell-Head's gang is under duress from a dozen Shell-Heads! One by one the good guys fall to the empty suits of armor under Midas' control until only Tony Stark remains! Now it's Midas' approaching victory that looks as good as gold! Appearances by Jean DeWolff, Eddie March, Jasper Sitwell, and Marianne Rodgers. (Note: This issue features George Tuska's final artwork on the series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 107 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964014

"And, In The End..." Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Fred Kida. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein. This is it! The final battle for Stark International! The malevolent Midas vs. the Invincible Iron Man! After Midas touches Shell-Head and turns him into gold, the battle appears lost! But the armored avenger has a jack (of hearts) up his sleeve! And a queen (of hearts) too! A mind-blowing conclusion! Appearances by the Guardsman, Madame Masque, Jean DeWolff, Jasper Sitwell, and Marianne Rodgers. (Notes: This issue features a two-page layout recapping the events and villains from Iron Man issues 41 thru 52. Marianne Rodgers returns many years later in Iron Man 320.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 108 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667964011

"Growing Pains!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts and Yellowjacket (Hank Pym). Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. As Yellowjacket works feverishly on a cure for Tony's friends who've been turned to gold, Iron Man and Jack of Hearts face the rampaging might of the Growing Man! How can they hope to defeat a foe whose power grows every time he is hit? Appearances by the Guardsman, Wraith, Jean DeWolff, Eddie March, Jasper Sitwell, and Madame Masque. (Note: The Growing Man previously appeared in Avengers 69.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 116 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667964006

"Anguish, Once Removed!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. Madame Masque must choose between saving her father and saving Tony! While Iron Man must survive battles against the Ani-Men and the Jupiter Landing Vehicle! But even if the golden avenger wins, he's still going to lose. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearance by the Spymaster. (Note: This issue begins the classic Michelinie-Romita Jr-Layton run on the Iron Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 56 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4657834002

"The Sign of Three." Script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. Pyra's living ship attacks Kamandi and company. Cover price $0.35.

Laff-A-Lympics (1978) 6 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Scott Shaw! "The Discount of Monty Cristo!", script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Roman Arambula, inks by Scott Shaw; A magical credit card that grants the user preposterous discounts on purchases is the focus of villainous interest. Appearances by Yogi Bear; Scooby Doo; Mumbly; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Captain Caveman; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Blue Falcon; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Dinky Dalton; Hokey Wolf; Babu the Genie; Pixie & Dixie; Dread Baron; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; The Creepleys; Orful Octopus; Hong Kong Phooey; Cindy Bear; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Dirty Dalton; and Dastardly Dalton. "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera: Cartoon Roots" article by Art Scott; Background/history on Hanna Barbera characters: Mildew Wolf, Daisy Mayhem, Quick Draw McGraw, Super Snooper, Blabber Mouse, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4511189020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.