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7-Eleven Spider-Man and Spider-Woman Mini Comic (1981) 1981 VF- 7.5

7-Eleven Spider-Man and Spider-Woman (1981) is a mini promotional comic distributed by 7-Eleven. 24-page, 3" x 4-1/2" full-color mini-comic published by Seven Eleven, 7-Eleven, 7 Eleven in 1981. Comic story plus kid's puzzle pages, etc. Note: This comic is not bound and stapled in the conventional mode, but rather comes as a 24-page fold out.

7-Eleven Spider-Man Hulk Cap Spider-Woman Giveaway (1981) 1 FN- 5.5

7-Eleven Giveaway Starring Spider-Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Spider-Woman (1981) is a mini promotional comic distributed by 7-Eleven. 24-page, 3" x 4-1/2" full-color mini-comic published by Seven Eleven, 7-Eleven, 7 Eleven in 1981. Comic story plus kid's puzzle pages, etc. Note: This comic is not bound and stapled in the conventional mode, but rather comes as a 24-page fold out.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 485N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4528788012

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Newsstand Edition. Last 50-cent cover price issue. Cover art by George Perez. The Evil Eight!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. No Freedom For Fairfax!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. In Final Combat--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3889839003

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 1 FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

In this spectacular first issue: John Byrne interview; Dial "H" for Hero - Hero History and index; Walt Disney's Condorman movie preview. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Star Hawks by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane; Comics Report. Fantastic Four cover by John Byrne. The Shadow illustration on inside back cover by Mitch O'Connell. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 4 FN 6.0

Interview with Frank Miller on Daredevil; article on breathing new life into old heroes; Star Wars, Star Hawks strips. Daredevil cover by Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 217 FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Here's Mud in Your Eye!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. At a shady west side bar, two super-villains bump into each other! The Sandman and Hydro-Man! Initially they fight one another over the affections of a sleazy barmaid, but eventually the duo decides to go after their mutual enemy...the wondrous wall-crawler! Typically sand and water is not a flammable mixture, but in this case, it could be a lethal combination for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 220N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "A Coffin for Spider-Man!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Michael Fleisher. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob Layton. A crime wave is sweeping across New York City! And the leader of the outbreak is Moon Knight! Hold on, isn't the knight one of the heroes in this town? That's what the web-slinger thought! At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Spider-Man interrupts Moon Knight's next heist! But then he helps his lunar adversary escape! Is the wall-crawler joining or stopping the (crime) wave? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Frenchie. Second story: "The Nursing Home Caper" Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Win Mortimer. With quick thinking Aunt May stops a robbery at her nursing home. Cameo appearances by Anna Watson and Spider-Man. (Note: The web-slinger and Moon Knight previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23 and Marvel Team-Up Annual 4.) 36 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 223 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0969649022

Direct Edition. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 217MJ VG+ 4.5

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Sandman and Hydro-Man mix it up with Spidey in "Here's Mud in Your Eye!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0153887004

"Court Martial" Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Bob Hall and Dan Green. Earth's Mightiest Heroes reach a low point in their proud history as one of the team's founding members, Hank Pym, faces court-martial following his brazen conduct last issue. Unfortunately, Yellowjacket has slipped further into delusion and builds a special adamantium robot to attack the Avengers during his court-martial. The Wasp intervenes at the last minute to save the day; but nothing will save Hank Pym's career or his marriage. A dark day indeed at Avengers Mansion. Flashback cameos by the Hulk, Vision, Grim Reaper, Ultron, and Jocasta to recap Hank Pym's history with the Avengers. (Note: The letters page includes a fan letter that details every costume the Wasp has worn to date.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10N CGC 4.0 JSA Claremont

Paper: Cream to off white

Chris Claremont Authenticated Autograph. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697799002

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Bizarre Adventures (1981 Marvel) 26 FN+ 6.5

Kull the Barbarian! Robert E. Howards Kull in the book-length story Demon in a Silvered Glass, written by Doug Moench, with art by John Bolton. Painted cover by Bolton. Black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 168 CGC 8.5 JSA Miller Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Frank Miller Authenticated Autograph on page 1.

Label #4628230003

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. First appearance of Elektra in Elektra, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt is after an international criminal being protected by Eric Slaughter when he runs across his college sweetheart turned bounty hunter; this story, by the way, is a reworking of a couple of classic Spirit stories by Will Eisner, Sand Serif and Bring in Sand Serif (1950). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 168N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4667396001

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. First appearance of Elektra in Elektra, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt is after an international criminal being protected by Eric Slaughter when he runs across his college sweetheart turned bounty hunter; this story, by the way, is a reworking of a couple of classic Spirit stories by Will Eisner, Sand Serif and Bring in Sand Serif (1950). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 168N CBCS 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1B1C80D-005

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. First appearance of Elektra in Elektra, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt is after an international criminal being protected by Eric Slaughter when he runs across his college sweetheart turned bounty hunter; this story, by the way, is a reworking of a couple of classic Spirit stories by Will Eisner, Sand Serif and Bring in Sand Serif (1950). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 169 FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Devils starring Daredevil, Elektra, Nick Manolis, Foggy Nelson, Heather Glenn, and Becky Blake, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye has a tumor in his brain that makes him see every day people as Daredevil, and he starts to kill them all. First appearance of Tom Snyde (a Tom Snyder parody). Cameos: Humphry Bogart and Mary Astor (both on movie screen, Maltese Falcon), James Cagney (poster). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 174 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Elektra returns in The Assassination of Matt Murdock, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin secretly hires the Hand to take out Matt Murdock, but Elektra and Gladiator get in the way; When the Hand blows up his law office, DD loses his radar sense due to the blast; 1st appearance of The Hand (ninja assassins). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 175N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Gantlet, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD is without his radar sense and teamed-up with Elektra against the Hand and their master assassin, Kirigi; While Matt is off fighting ninja, Foggy is defending the Gladiator in court. Full page pin-up ad for Spider-Woman, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 176 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4557353001

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. First appearance of Stick in Hunters, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and Elektra hunt down Matt's old teacher Stick; Turk steals the Mauler uniform to try and take down DD; Elektra has a final confrontation with Kirigi. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 177 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Last 50-cent issue. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Where Angels Fear To Tread, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Stick helps his old pupil face his demons and regain his radar sense; The Bugle publishes an expose on Kingpin's candidate for Mayor of New York; Elektra is brought to Kingpin's attention; Daredevil origin retold; Jonah Jameson appearance; cameo by the Hand. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 1ERROR FN 6.0 Misprint Variant

Error version with pages 24 & 25 printed in black and white. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

DC Special Series (1977) 27 FN- 5.5

DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #27 features the battle you never thought you'd see, Batman vs. the Incredible Hulk.

"The Monster and the Madman!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Dick Giordano.

The maniacal trickster the Joker has just convinced the Jade Giant that Batman is his enemy. It will take all the Dark Knight's skills and courage to survive his 1st encounter with the Earth's mightiest mortal. Plus, how does the mysterious and cosmically powered Shaper of Worlds fit into all this?

Also included is a feature that shows the evolution of the cover for this special. And: The origins of Batman and the Hulk are presented on the inside front cover, with art by George Pérez and Dick Giordano.

Cover price $2.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 230D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309015

Direct Edition. "Firefrost And The Ebon Seeker" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the timely intervention of Firefrost, the Fantastic Four barely survive their offshore clash with the awesome Ebon Seeker! But while the FF regroup, the powerful being spawned from a black hole trudges back to Manhattan to do more damage. However, there is another group of heroes that calls Manhattan home...the Avengers! Will the FF let the Avengers battle the Ebon Seeker? Or could Earth's Mightiest Heroes actually ruin Reed's plan to use the Negative Zone to save the city? Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3861698023

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3861698020

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 233N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681576007

Newsstand Edition. "Mission for a Dead Man!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A prisoner on death row makes one final request in the moments before his execution...could his former high school classmate, the Human Torch, clear his name (posthumously)? Johnny Storm picks up the pieces of a years old murder investigation and follows the trail to the Maggia and Hammerhead! Can the Torch beat the web-slinger's old foe? And perhaps clear a dead man's name? 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 54N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Orb of Evil...Eye of Doom!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. One of the Ghost Rider's most tenacious foes, the uncanny Orb, returns for more mayhem! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "Blown Away!" Cover price $0.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 5 #6D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4444493001

Direct Edition. Chris Acheiieos cover, Rich Corben, Jim Steranko, Jeff Jones, & Howard Chaykin art September, 1981, issue 54. Dubbed "The mature illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. Issue 54 includes the following stories: Den II by Richard Corben; The Immortals' Fete by Enki Bilal; Infantrymen! Infantrymen! by Juan Giménez; Cody Starbuck by Howard Chaykin; Outland by Jim Steranko; I'm Age by Jeff Jones; The Eye of the Goddess Isliah by Brocal Remohi; the Curse of the Hobbit by Charles Platt; Tex Arcana by John Findley; Born Again by Neal McPheeters; Judgment Day by Dick Matena; and Rock Opera by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Cover art by Chris Achilleos. Cover price $2.00.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 149D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Doomquest" Part 1 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. It's the golden avenger's first one-on-one encounter with Doctor Doom! After electrical components (manufactured by Stark International) are accidentally sold and shipped to Latveria, Tony Stark flies to the small Balkan country to get them back! However to recover S.I.'s components, Shell-Head must pay a visit to Castle Doom! In the past the invincible one always had the Avengers by his side when confronting the (deposed) monarch of Latveria! But today Iron Man will match brains, brawn, and armor with Victor Von Doom all by himself! Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: Iron Man and Doctor Doom briefly clashed in Super-Villain Team-Up 9 and Avengers 156. This memorable two-part story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Iron Man vs. Doctor Doom; and again in 2008 in the hardcover: Iron Man Doomquest.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #25-3A780F6-003

Direct Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. 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. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. 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. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. 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. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 8N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640883007

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Newsstand Edition. "Red Sails Burning!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. Kidnapped by immortal pirates, trapped on a flying pirate ship miles above the ground and outnumbered by the villains three-score to one! What a situation! Do Daltry, Barb, and the Man-Thing have any chance of escape? More importantly, do they have any chance of stopping Captain Fate from continuing his reign of terror in the skies over Florida? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 9N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643259018

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Newsstand Edition. "The Echo of Pain!" Written by Dickie McKenzie. Art by Larry Hama and Danny Bulandi. While Barb's quest begin, the Man-thing finds himself in a whole other kind of trouble as he suddenly becomes responsible for the life of an infant! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 18D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4557361003

Direct Edition. Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-005

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Final Issue - Marvel Spotlight on Captain Universe - "The Big Time!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. What happens when a cat burglar becomes the most powerful super hero in the universe? The answer may surprise you. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 126N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643159008

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Newsstand Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #149. First appearance of the Spider-Man clone in "Even if I Live, I Die!" Origin of the Jackal (who dies) and the Gwen Stacy clone. Characters: Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; GUESTS: Ned Leeds; Gwen Stacy Clone; J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; Betty Leeds; Mary Jane Watson; VILLAINS: The Jackal [Professor Miles Warren]; Spider-Man Clone; CAMEO: Tarantula. Gerry Conway scripts end; pencils by Ross Andru; inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 FN+ 6.5

Superman and Spider-Man team up again in this special Marvel/DC crossover. "The Heroes and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman and the Hulk. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks (figures) by Joe Sinnott. Inks (backgrounds) by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, Joe Rubinstein, and Bob Wiacek. Plot suggestions by Marv Wolfman. Painted cover by Bob Larkin (with layouts by John Romita). Doctor Doom kicks off his latest campaign for world conquest by sending the Hulk to Metropolis to free the Parasite! However the Green Goliath's massive path of destruction draws the attention of the Man of Steel! And shortly thereafter the clash of the titans erupts! Eventually Superman realizes the Hulk is being controlled from the Latverian embassy and flies to New York to investigate! In the meantime the Daily Bugle sends Peter Parker to Metropolis to get photographs of Superman! But instead of running into Clark Kent's alter ego, the web-slinger encounters Wonder Woman! After a brief skirmish, both heroes deduce that Dr. Doom is causing all the trouble! And a while later all concerned parties converge on the Latverian Monarch's underground complex in Manhattan for the final showdown! The Amazing Spider-Man and Superman vs. Doctor Doom and the Parasite for the freedom of the world! A terrific story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Glory Grant, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Morgan Edge, and Steve Lombard. (Notes: Spider-Man and Superman first met in the 1976 Marvel/DC crossover: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury) #1. The inside front cover illustrates the origins and powers of Superman and the web-slinger. The inside back cover displays an alternate cover for this issue by John Buscema. The back cover depicts Superman battling the Hulk and the wall-crawler clashing with Wonder Woman. This story takes place in an alternative universe known as Earth-7642 in Marvel continuity. This issue was reprinted in 1996 in Superman and Spider-Man (1996 comic-sized) #1. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 9D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0918653016

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "Vengeance in Reprise!" Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Frank Miller. Don't miss the surprise return of a villain from Moon Knight's past! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4639549003

Direct Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4425282009

Newsstand Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4511191018

Newsstand Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4511191016

Newsstand Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 16N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643300010

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Newsstand Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Mack Killburn, reporter for the Washington Weekly News, arrives in the small West Virginia town of Clairton looking for the story of the century. Meanwhile, Rom, in the company of Brandy, Steve, and their family and friends, reiterates his warning that the Dire Wraiths, evil shape-changing aliens, walk among them. Then, like right out of a 1950's sci-fi horror movie, Clairton is attacked by a giant robot. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 15N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4638955024

Newsstand Edition. "Delusions." Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. It's a Cinderella story with a message. Dahlia is a pretty young girl who grew up on the streets, but when a passing talent scout notices her she gets on the fast track to fame and fortune. But there's one catch, she has diabetes, and she refuses to heed the warning signs. Dahlia collapses into a diabetic coma and it is up to She-Hulk to get her to the hospital on time. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 22N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643170010

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Newsstand Edition. "Bad Vibes!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. She-Hulk faces off against the super-villain known as Radius, and his powerful vibratory vortex just might be the end of her. Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 22N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643170008

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Newsstand Edition. "Bad Vibes!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. She-Hulk faces off against the super-villain known as Radius, and his powerful vibratory vortex just might be the end of her. Cover price $0.50.