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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.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983019

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) 2 FN- 5.5

First 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Tyrant Out of Time!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the newly-founded All-Star Squadron continues their search for the JSA, Per Degaton recounts his origin to the JSA, a foe they would first encounter in 1947, and defeat; This time, though, after he had regained his memories (since the last battle erased all memories of his being a villain in 1947, reverting him to Prof. Zee's lab assistant), he decided to create a new plan in 1941, with Pearl Harbor as the catalyst; When the Squadron finds him and the JSA, they are defeated at first, but things will change to turn the tide, in the case of Danette Reilly. Fact File on Per Degaton. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 212 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4321863002

Direct Edition. "The Coming of Hydroman!" First appearance of Hydro-Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The adventure with the Sub-Mariner is over! And now the cargo ship with the wall-crawling escort heads back into port. But before the vessel can dock, a bizarre accident sends a crewmember tumbling overboard near an experimental undersea generator! And instantly a new super-villain is born...Hydro-Man! Shortly thereafter Morrie Bench (aka Hydro-Man) starts settling scores with old enemies across the city! And Spider-Man is on his list! At high noon atop an NYC office building, Hydro-Man tries to drown the web-slinger! Does the amazing one need a life jacket? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Hydro-Man returns in Amazing Spider-Man 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0079763007

Direct Edition. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 216N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "Marathon" Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's time for the annual New York City marathon! And this year's race has a special guardian angel...the Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger hears about a possible assassination attempt during the event, he decides to follow the race for the full 26 miles! But there are over 15,000 runners participating! How will Spidey know who is the intended target? Enter Madame Web! With help from his clairvoyant friend, the wall-crawler zeroes in on the sniper; while the runners zero in on the finish line! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Nathan Lubensky, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Madame Web appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 229. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the Dazzler series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 207N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4751848011

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Newsstand Edition. "Beyond a Shadow" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Bob Budiansky. Script by Danny Fingeroth and Bob Budiansky. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Gene Colan and Dan Green. In the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain, a majestic city has risen from the depths! The U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet sails to investigate but runs into the powerful ruler of this spectacular citadel...the Shadow Lord! After the navy's advance is halted, the Avengers attack! However, the Shadow Lord controls the winds and the waves...and traps Earth's Mightiest Heroes in a massive tornado! Can the Avengers triumph over an ancient lord of the Earth from centuries ago? Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: This issue includes a half-page ad for Marvel Two-in-One 75 featuring the Thing and the Avengers vs. Annihilus and Blastaar.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 207N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4751848012

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Newsstand Edition. "Beyond a Shadow" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Bob Budiansky. Script by Danny Fingeroth and Bob Budiansky. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Gene Colan and Dan Green. In the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain, a majestic city has risen from the depths! The U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet sails to investigate but runs into the powerful ruler of this spectacular citadel...the Shadow Lord! After the navy's advance is halted, the Avengers attack! However, the Shadow Lord controls the winds and the waves...and traps Earth's Mightiest Heroes in a massive tornado! Can the Avengers triumph over an ancient lord of the Earth from centuries ago? Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: This issue includes a half-page ad for Marvel Two-in-One 75 featuring the Thing and the Avengers vs. Annihilus and Blastaar.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D FN 6.0

Direct 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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10N VF- 7.5

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.

Bad Girl Art (1981 Clay Geerdes) 1 VF/NM 9.0

Underground comic created by Clay Geeredes. Cover by Brad Foster. Art by T. A. Kaegin, Steve Fiorilla, R. C. Harvey, David Miller, Par Holman, Will Meugniot, Joe Zabel, Larry Todd, Roldo, John Howard, Oisif Egaux, and Ed Watson. 16 pages, B&W, Adults Only.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 9N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716022

Newsstand Edition. Reprints: "Bat-Murderer!" by Len Wein and Jim Aparo from Detective Comics #444; "Break-In at the Big House" by Len Wein and Jim Aparo from Detective Comics #445; "Slaughter in Silver" by Len Wein and Jim Aparo from Detective Comics #446; "Enter: The Creeper" by Len Wein, Ernie Chan and Dick Giordano from Detective Comics #447; "Bedlam Beneath the Big Top!" by Len Wein, Ernie Chan and Dick Giordano from Detective Comics #448; "Angel - - or Devil?" by Frank Robbins, Irv Novick and Dick Giordano from Batman #216. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 10N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716013

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Origin of the Penguin!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Aquaman, Coward-King of the Seas!, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy. Here Comes Captain Boomerang! Starring Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Shark That Hunted Human Prey! starring Green Lantern, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. Shadow Thief of Midway City!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert. Green Arrow Vs. Red Dart, art by George Papp; John Mallory pretends to be the superhero Red Dart to prevent Green Arrow and Speedy from stopping his gang's crime spree. Power of the Parasite! starring Superman, script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 12N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716007

Newsstand Edition. Superman in a collection of Time travel stories. Cover by Ross Andru & Dick Giordano. "Bus-Ride to Nowhere" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. Batman cameo. "Sun of Superman" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "Starry-Eyed Siren of Space" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "Planet of Angels" by Denny O'Neil, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "Superman, You're Dead... Dead... Dead" by Leo Dorfman, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, George Custer apps. "Secret of the Space Souvenirs" by Al Plastino. Lois Lane app. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 13N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. A Prize of Peril starring Superman and Green Lantern, script by Denny O'Neil pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella. The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer! Starring Superman and Supergirl, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer! Starring Superman and Supergirl, script by Jim Shooter, art by Curt Swan. World of Faceless Slaves! starring Superman and Green Arrow, script by Elliot S. Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella. Menace of the Energy-Blackmailers! starring Superman and Batgirl, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Giacoia [as Phil Zupa]. Superman in His Greatest Team-Ups!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 132 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 14N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716012

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. This One'll Kill You, Batman (Chapter 1: And If I Laugh...), script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. This One'll Kill You, Batman (Chapter 2: ...'Tis that I May Not Weep!). Half an Evil, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. The Malay Penguin!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. Riddler on the Move!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Dick Giordano. The Curious Case of the Catwoman's Coincidences!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. 100 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 15N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716011

Newsstand Edition. Superboy. Cover by Ross Andru & Dick Giordano. "The Laughingstock of Smallville" by Al Plastino. Lex Luthor, Krypto apps. "Lana Lang's Super-Birthday" by Creig Flessel. "The Saddest Boy in Smallville" by George Papp. "The Superboy Legend" by E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob Brown, & Wally Wood. "The Boy Who Betrayed Clark Kent" by George Papp. "Pete Ross' Super-Secret" by George Papp. "The Old Maid of Smallville" by Jerry Siegel & Al Plastino. "The Day Clark Kent Got a Haircut" by John Sikela. Jonathan "Pa" Kent app "The Dog Catcher of Smallville" by George Papp. "The Ordeal of Chief Parker" by Jerry Siegel & Al Plastino. "The Rock 'n' Roll Riddle of Smallville" by Cary Bates, Bob Brown, & Murphy Anderson. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 17N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716023

Newsstand Edition. The Many Lives of Supergirl. Cover by George Perez & Dick Giordano. "The Great Supergirl Mirage" by Otto Binder & Jim Mooney. "The World's Greatest Headline" by Jerry Siegel & Jim Mooney. Superman app. "The Infinite Monster" by Jerry Siegel & Jim Mooney. "Supergirl Goes to College" by Jim Mooney. Super-Monkey, Super-Horse app. "Crypt of the Frozen Graves" by Steve Skeates, Tony de Zuniga & Bob Oksner. "Trail of the Madman" by Cary Bates, Art Saaf & Vince Coletta. "Princess of the Golden Sun" by Elliot S. Maggin, Art Saaf & Vince Coletta. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 18N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716006

Newsstand Edition. New Teen Titans story plus reprints by Neal Adams and Gil Kane. Cover by George Perez & Romeo Tanghal. "Reunion" by Marv Wolfman, Carmine Infantino, & Romeo Tanghal. Speedy, Kid Flash, Robin, Wonder Girl, Starfire, Aqualad, Cyborg apps. "Titans Fit the Battle of Jericho" from Teen Titans (Vol. 1) # 20 by Neal Adams & Nick Cardy. Joshua app. "Citadel of Fear" from Teen Titans (Vol. 1) # 21 by Neal Adams & Nick Cardy. Hawk & Dove apps. "Halfway to Holocaust" from Teen Titans (Vol. 1) # 22 by Neal Adams & Nick Cardy. "Skis of Death" from Teen Titans (Vol. 1) # 24 by Bob Haney, Gil Kane, & Nick Cardy. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 19N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706717006

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Titanic Twins! (Part I of "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!"), script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Anti-Evil Ray! (Part II of "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!"). The End of Superman's Career! (Part III of "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue"). The New Superman and Batman Team!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Glowing Death! (Part II of "The New Superman and Batman Team!") Mr. and Mrs. Clark (Superman) Kent!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Lois Lane and Superman Newlyweds!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Sorrows of Superman! (Part II of "Lois Lane...Dead...Yet Alive"). Superman, 2001!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. 100 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 168 CGC 8.5 SS Stan Lee Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 03/29/2007.

Label #0797258008

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) 170N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4748996017

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 175N FN 6.0

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) 177 CGC 9.4 SS Janson/ Miller

Paper: White

Signed by Klaus Janson/ Frank Miller on 4/17/23

Label #4235258018

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 CGC 9.4 Misprint Variant

Paper: White

Printing Error.

Label #4663901023

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.

Dazzler (1981) 1ERROR CGC 9.0 Misprint Variant

Paper: White

Printing Error.

Label #4663901022

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.

Dazzler (1981) 3D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4740460017

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Jewels of Doom!, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita, Jr. (pages 1-17) and Alan Kupperberg (pages 18-30), inks by Danny Bulanadi (pages 1-17) and Armando Gil (pages 18-30); The Fantastic Four examines Dazzler's powers; Dazzler is to perform at the UN building, where an exhibition also is held with the Latverian crown jewels; Dr Doom drops by to get the stones and the Merlin stone in particular. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 6N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715021

Newsstand Edition. Issue #6 - Jan. 1981. Artists include Jim Aparo, Frank Redondo, Sam Glanzman, Tony DeZuniga and many others. 4 3/4-in. x 5 3/4-in., 98 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 7N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715010

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Joe Kubert. Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales, 100 explosive pages of all-out action! Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 9N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715015

Newsstand Edition. Secret Origins of Super-Heroes, 10 complete stories. "Birth of the Atom" by Gardner Fox, Gil Kane, & Murphy Anderson. "Battle of the Tiny Titans" by Gardner Fox, Gil Kane, & Murphy Anderson. "Swamp Thing" by Len Wein & Berni Wrightson. "The Million-Dollar Debut of Batgirl" by Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, & Murphy Anderson. Batman, Robin, Killer Moth, Alfred, Commissioner Gordon apps."Aquaman meets Aqualad - The Kid from Atlantis" by Ramona Fradon. "The Origin of Green Lantern's Oath" by John Broome, Gil Kane, & Murphy Anderson. "Superboy finds Krypto - The Super-Dog from Krypton" by Curt Swan. Lana Lang app. "The Origin of Doctor Fate" by Gardner Fox & Howard Sherman. "The Green Arrow's First Case" by Jack Kirby. "The Origin of Speedy - The World's Worst Archer" by Lee Elias. Digest Size Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 10N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715016

Newsstand Edition. Cover, Art, and Story by Mike Grell. Warlord - "The Deimos Saga". Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 11N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715006

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Justice League of America; Joe Kubert and Alex Toth reprints Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 12N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715005

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Joe Kubert. Reprints the 1st appearance of The Haunted Tank; Neal Adams reprint Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 14N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715003

Newsstand Edition. UFO Invaders. Adam Strange appearance. Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 15N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715009

Newsstand Edition. Issue #15 - Nov. 1981. Superboy battles Bizarro, The Flash meets Abra Kadabra, Batman has to outwit the Mad Hatter, Green Lantern's first encounter with Sinestro, Kanjar Ro enslaves the Justice League. 4 3/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 98 pages, full color Cover price $0.95.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 16N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715008

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano. Green Lantern/Green Arrow; all Neal Adams reprints Cover price $0.95.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 123 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4657018019

Stories in this issue include: The Mist: Token Resistance by Don McGregor and Val Mayerik; Born of Ancient Vision: In Sight of Heaven, In Reach of Hell by Budd Lewis and Robert Morello; Remember all the People (a John Lennon tribute) by Don McGregor and Leopoldo Duranona; and Harrath, Book II: Path of the Tempered Soul by Victor de la Fuente. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $2.00.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine 11 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4320386007

Cover art by Wendy Pini. Lair of the Bird Spirits, script by Wendy Pini (plot, script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; Cutter and his band meet the Gliders. Illustrations rom Elquest Portfolio: Plate 1 and 3. Moonshade/Strongbow back cover illustration by Wendy Pini. 44 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0151327005

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) 150N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand 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.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4718090014

Direct Edition. Cover art by Brent Anderson. "A New Dawn... a New World!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar wonders if he should leave the jungle and join modern civilization, and ultimately discovers a vast new section of the Savage Land called Pangea! "Spider-Man in The Rescue!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 107N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4732616010

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Newsstand Edition. "This Rumor of Revolution!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and She-Hulk. Script by Tom DeFalco and Jim Shooter. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia. A left-wing revolutionary, Hildy Dawes, has decided to surrender to federal authorities after years on the run! She has carefully selected Jennifer Walters (aka She-Hulk) to be her defense attorney. While Jennifer is escorting her client up the courthouse steps, the Man-Killer attacks! And after holding off the web-slinger, the Man-Killer kidnaps Ms. Dawes! What is the Man-Killer planning, and where will she strike next? Those are two questions the wall-crawler and She-Hulk are going to have to answer! And the sooner the better! Cameo appearances by Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil) and Foggy Nelson. (Notes: Man-killer previously battled Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up 8. This story is the first meeting between Spider-Man and She-Hulk. This issue includes a full-page ad for the second (Treasury Edition) Spider-Man and Superman team-up.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727283004

Direct Edition. "Too Many Midnights!" Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The fight continues--but it is already lost! Moon Knight's greatest secret--destroyed! Moon Knight battles Bushman and the Midnight Man. Featuring an origin recap. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 10N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700771015

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Newsstand Edition. "Too Many Midnights!" Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The fight continues--but it is already lost! Moon Knight's greatest secret--destroyed! Moon Knight battles Bushman and the Midnight Man. Featuring an origin recap. 32 pages, FC. 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.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4718090020

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4744570020

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 6 of 6. "Duel a Dark Lord!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 6 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: pin-ups by Walt Simonson, Joe Jusko, Fred Hembeck, Bob Layton and Marshall Rogers. Also: letters page commentary and farewell by Goodwin. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 50N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4753234017

Newsstand Edition. A super-sized Star Wars saga! Giant 50th collectors' issue! Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, painted art by Tom Palmer. "The Crimson Forever!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson (pages 1-35) and Walt Simonson (pages 37-47), inks by Al Williamson (pages 1-15), Tom Palmer (pages 16-35), Rick Bryant (pages 37-39, 42, 46, uncredited), Dave Simons (pages 40-41, 43-44, uncredited), and Walt Simonson (page 47); What is the Crimson Fever and why is it so deadly that it forces Luke and the others to stop their pursuit of the captured Han in order to stop it? 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.