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All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040071020

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 Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 212N FN- 5.5

Newsstand 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.) Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4484876012

"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. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 220N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4401859015

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.) 32 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 15D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "Spider-Man: Threat or Menace?" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The dynamic art tandem that took the Daredevil series to new heights in the early 1980's teams up to bring Spider-Man and the Punisher together again! But this time the web-slinger and the gun-toting vigilante are not facing the likes of Jigsaw or the Hitman! Their adversary is a certain six-armed super-villain...planning nothing less than the murder of five million people! The Punisher takes the first shot at Dr. Octopus in the city morgue! And later on the wondrous wall-crawler takes the last one at the Daily Bugle! Can Spidey get the story to press before Doc Ock? An excellent annual! Second feature: "Just How Strong Is...Spider-Man?" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). The heroes of the Marvel Universe are ranked in order of their physical strength. The first tier consists of the Hulk, Hercules, Thor, Wonder Man, and Iron Man. The Thing and the Sub-Mariner headline the second tier. Spider-Man is in the third tier. This may be the first such "power ranking" attempted...thus making it a landmark backup feature. Third feature: "Peter Parker's Apartment!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Marie Severin and Terry Austin. One-page illustration of Peter's Chelsea apartment correcting the errors in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Fourth feature: "A Gallery of Spider-Man's Most Famous Foes!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Keith Pollard, Greg LaRocque, and Frank Giacoia. 4 pages of pin-ups featuring the Man-Wolf, Jackal, Punisher, and Tarantula. (Notes: Dr. Octopus previously appeared in Captain America 259. The Punisher appears next in Daredevil 181 & 182. This story was reprinted in the trade paperback The Sensational Spider-Man (1988); and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 15D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "Spider-Man: Threat or Menace?" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The dynamic art tandem that took the Daredevil series to new heights in the early 1980's teams up to bring Spider-Man and the Punisher together again! But this time the web-slinger and the gun-toting vigilante are not facing the likes of Jigsaw or the Hitman! Their adversary is a certain six-armed super-villain...planning nothing less than the murder of five million people! The Punisher takes the first shot at Dr. Octopus in the city morgue! And later on the wondrous wall-crawler takes the last one at the Daily Bugle! Can Spidey get the story to press before Doc Ock? An excellent annual! Second feature: "Just How Strong Is...Spider-Man?" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). The heroes of the Marvel Universe are ranked in order of their physical strength. The first tier consists of the Hulk, Hercules, Thor, Wonder Man, and Iron Man. The Thing and the Sub-Mariner headline the second tier. Spider-Man is in the third tier. This may be the first such "power ranking" attempted...thus making it a landmark backup feature. Third feature: "Peter Parker's Apartment!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Marie Severin and Terry Austin. One-page illustration of Peter's Chelsea apartment correcting the errors in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Fourth feature: "A Gallery of Spider-Man's Most Famous Foes!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Keith Pollard, Greg LaRocque, and Frank Giacoia. 4 pages of pin-ups featuring the Man-Wolf, Jackal, Punisher, and Tarantula. (Notes: Dr. Octopus previously appeared in Captain America 259. The Punisher appears next in Daredevil 181 & 182. This story was reprinted in the trade paperback The Sensational Spider-Man (1988); and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 15D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "Spider-Man: Threat or Menace?" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The dynamic art tandem that took the Daredevil series to new heights in the early 1980's teams up to bring Spider-Man and the Punisher together again! But this time the web-slinger and the gun-toting vigilante are not facing the likes of Jigsaw or the Hitman! Their adversary is a certain six-armed super-villain...planning nothing less than the murder of five million people! The Punisher takes the first shot at Dr. Octopus in the city morgue! And later on the wondrous wall-crawler takes the last one at the Daily Bugle! Can Spidey get the story to press before Doc Ock? An excellent annual! Second feature: "Just How Strong Is...Spider-Man?" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). The heroes of the Marvel Universe are ranked in order of their physical strength. The first tier consists of the Hulk, Hercules, Thor, Wonder Man, and Iron Man. The Thing and the Sub-Mariner headline the second tier. Spider-Man is in the third tier. This may be the first such "power ranking" attempted...thus making it a landmark backup feature. Third feature: "Peter Parker's Apartment!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Marie Severin and Terry Austin. One-page illustration of Peter's Chelsea apartment correcting the errors in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Fourth feature: "A Gallery of Spider-Man's Most Famous Foes!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Keith Pollard, Greg LaRocque, and Frank Giacoia. 4 pages of pin-ups featuring the Man-Wolf, Jackal, Punisher, and Tarantula. (Notes: Dr. Octopus previously appeared in Captain America 259. The Punisher appears next in Daredevil 181 & 182. This story was reprinted in the trade paperback The Sensational Spider-Man (1988); and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 15D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Spider-Man: Threat or Menace?" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The dynamic art tandem that took the Daredevil series to new heights in the early 1980's teams up to bring Spider-Man and the Punisher together again! But this time the web-slinger and the gun-toting vigilante are not facing the likes of Jigsaw or the Hitman! Their adversary is a certain six-armed super-villain...planning nothing less than the murder of five million people! The Punisher takes the first shot at Dr. Octopus in the city morgue! And later on the wondrous wall-crawler takes the last one at the Daily Bugle! Can Spidey get the story to press before Doc Ock? An excellent annual! Second feature: "Just How Strong Is...Spider-Man?" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). The heroes of the Marvel Universe are ranked in order of their physical strength. The first tier consists of the Hulk, Hercules, Thor, Wonder Man, and Iron Man. The Thing and the Sub-Mariner headline the second tier. Spider-Man is in the third tier. This may be the first such "power ranking" attempted...thus making it a landmark backup feature. Third feature: "Peter Parker's Apartment!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Marie Severin and Terry Austin. One-page illustration of Peter's Chelsea apartment correcting the errors in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 13. Fourth feature: "A Gallery of Spider-Man's Most Famous Foes!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Keith Pollard, Greg LaRocque, and Frank Giacoia. 4 pages of pin-ups featuring the Man-Wolf, Jackal, Punisher, and Tarantula. (Notes: Dr. Octopus previously appeared in Captain America 259. The Punisher appears next in Daredevil 181 & 182. This story was reprinted in the trade paperback The Sensational Spider-Man (1988); and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4521457003

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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #16-3238268-003

"Blood on the Moors" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Roger Stern and John Byrne. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. It's an epic battle to the death at Falsworth Manor in England between Captain America and Baron Blood! Can the star-spangled avenger avoid the deadly fangs of Baron Blood...and end the threat of the bloodthirsty vampire forever? Just as the Sentinel of Liberty and Union Jack teamed up -- more than 35 years ago -- to defeat the Third Reich's vampire, they will have to do so again to taste victory! Final appearance of the first Union Jack (aka Lord Falsworth). Second appearance of the third Union Jack (aka Joey Chapman). Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Kenneth Crichton, and Jacqueline Falsworth. (Note: This classic two-part story was reprinted in 1982 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback titled: Captain America Battles Baron Blood.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Conan the King (1980) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4366919009

For the ring of Rakhamon and the life of his queen, Conan must battle...the sorcerer in the realm of madness! "The Ring of Rakhamon!" is written by Roy Thomas, with pencils and cover by John Buscema. Note: Adapted from the novel Conan the Avenger by L. Sprague DeCamp and Bjorn Nyberg. Plus: a 5-page Conan Portfolio by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 169D VF+ 8.5 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) 169D VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

Extra staples (manufacturing).

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) 170 VF 8.0

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) 171 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. In the Kingpin's Clutches, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Matt goes undercover and joins the Kingpin's gang so he can steal the info Fisk has collected on the underworld; Kingpin catches him in the act and beats him senseless; During the Kingpin's exchange with the men holding his wife, Vanessa is apparently killed; this issue marks the first actual meeting between DD and The Kingpin. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 173 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #1992106003

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Lady Killer, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A lady killer is roaming the streets and he looks exactly like Melvin Potter; DD tracks down the man responsible for crippling Becky and clears the Gladiator; first appearance of Michael Reese. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 174D VF/NM 9.0

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) 175 VF- 7.5

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) 175 FN/VF 7.0

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.

DC Special Series (1977) 26 VF- 7.5

DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #26 features Superman and his Incredible Fortress of Solitude. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Ross Andru and Romeo Tanghal. The alien Dominus threatens to blow up the world. The worst part is that something within Superman's Fortress of Solitude is going to cause the disaster. It's a race against the clock, can even Superman discover the secret before it's too late. Learn the many secrets that reside within the Man of Steel's mysterious home in the North Pole. See the many weapons and trophies he keeps including exhibits for his super-friends Wonder Woman and Batman. Superman also looks back on some of the battles with two of his arch nemesis Lex Luthor and Brainiac. Guest-starring Supergirl. Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) cameo. 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 91 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4526567016

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Al Milgrom. The Dingo Kids Meets O. J. Simpson ad. Defiance, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art), inks by Pablo Marcos; The Defenders and Daredevil have their final confrontation with the Mandrill; During the battle, the Mandrill is shot by his mother. Fury Unleashed! Hostess Fruit Pies with Captain America and Nick Fury. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 93 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4526567014

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Al Milgrom. The Woman Behind the Man!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-2, 5-10, 12-19, 22-23), Al Milgrom (pages 3, 26-27), and Frank Giacoia (page 11; Kyle brings Baskin-Robbins ice cream. Blown About Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring the Human Torch, pencils by Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 94 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4526567013

Cover art by Michael Golden. Beware--The Six-Fingered Hand!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (layouts), Joe Sinnott (finished art), and Al Milgrom (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-5, 7, 14-30) and Al Milgrom (pages 6, 8-12, uncredited); start of The 6-fingered hand storyline; Patsy Walker says that her mother promised her life to the 6-fingered hand (learned when she was joined with Avarrish). The Rescue! Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, inks by Joe Sinnott.U. S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average no. of copies each issues during preceding 12 months: 306,034. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 95N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4526567012

Newsstand Edition. Enter...Dracula in "The Vampire Strikes Back!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott, Frank Giacoia and Al Milgrom. Cover by Pat Broderick and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4526567011

Ghost Rider guest stars in "The Rock and Roll Conspiracy!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Sal Trapani. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 98 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4526573016

Marshall Rogers coverCover art by Marshall Rogers. The Hand Closes!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finished art), and Sal Trapani (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-6, 12-21) and Sal Trapani (pages 7-11, uncredited); Nighthawk quits; Cliffy puts on Shadow cloak, calls himself Mandrake, says "Allakazam" and disappears. Wonders of Nature Hostess Fruit Pies with the Fantastic Four, pencils by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 99 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4526573004

Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Final Conflict?, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Mephisto reveals that Eternity's missing parts stretched the fabric of the multiverse, and so does Dr. Strange Teleportation spell, he created the 6 fingered hand to make Dr. Strange use the spell over and over. Hot-Tempered Triumph! Hostess Twinkies ad with the Human Torch. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4526573003

Cover art by Al Milgrom. Hell on Earth!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finished art), Sal Trapani (finished art), Jack Abel (finished art), Al Milgrom (finished art), and Frank Giacoia (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-16, 22, 24-33, 35-37), Sal Trapani (pages 17, 19, 38), Jack Abel (pages 18, 23), Al Milgrom (page 20), and Frank Giacoia (pages 21, 34); Patsy Walker is Satan's daughter; Mephisto shows Clea as a Queen over a mystic realm. 52 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 101 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4526573002

"Renewal!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Al Milgrom. Cover by Al Milgrom. Due to tensions and in-fighting, the world's most unusual team of heroes is in danger of disbanding. As the mighty Hulk and Savage Sub-Mariner depart, the rest of the Defenders get some much needed R&R and recruit a new member. Cover price $0.50.

Dragonslayer (1981) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501688014

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, villagers from the kingdom threatened by a dragon appeal to the wizard Ulrich to help them against the creature. But when Ulrich is killed, it's up to his apprentice Galen to do something in part one of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

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

Paper: White

Label #3798504025

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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4510194020

Newsstand 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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 288N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4480694014

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. "The Piper at the Gates of Hell," script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Dan Spiegle; Adam Caufield rescues Simple Joe from the piper. "Open Season," script by Mike W. Barr, art by Jess Jodloman; Jim Trask has returned to take vengeance on the man who shot him and left him for dead. "Blood on the Sand," script by Wyatt Gwyon, art by Frank Redondo; Juan De Fiero, the bullfighter, fights a demonic bull. "When The Sea Gives Up Its Dead!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by E.R. Cruz; Liam Gallagher get his revenge on the man who killed him. "Do's and Don'ts of Monsters!" humor page by Dave Manak. The Flash Meets the Bureauc-Rat Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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

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.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4088788006

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4511304001

Doctor Light is back...and this time, he's not alone! Enter: "The Fearsome Five!" Characters: Teen Titans [Starfire [Koriand'r]; Kid Flash [Wally West]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Cyborg [Victor Stone]; Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]; Changeling [Gar Logan]; Raven [Rachel Roth]]; Fearsome Five [Doctor Light; Gizmo; Psimon; Shimmer; Mammoth]; King Myand'r (cameo); Gordanians (aliens); Queen Luand'r (cameo); Ryand'r (cameo); Silas Stone; Trigon (flashback; cameo); Goronn (cameo); Justice League of America [Hawkman; Zatanna; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Wonder Woman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]] (cameo). Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 4D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4508443014

Direct Edition. The Titans battle the JLA in their satellite, while Trigon and the Fearsome Five continue to threaten in "Against All Friends!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Perez cover. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 4D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4508443013

Direct Edition. The Titans battle the JLA in their satellite, while Trigon and the Fearsome Five continue to threaten in "Against All Friends!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Perez cover. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 4D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4508443012

Direct Edition. The Titans battle the JLA in their satellite, while Trigon and the Fearsome Five continue to threaten in "Against All Friends!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Perez cover. Cover price $0.50.

Shock Suspenstories HC (1981 EC) The Complete EC Library 2-1ST GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Slight mold.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Shock Suspenstories (1952-1955) #7-12. Cover by Al Feldstein. Stories by Ray Bradbury, Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. Art by Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, Marie Severin, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, Al Williamson, and George Evans. Part of The Complete EC Library, the hardcover series collecting the influential run of EC Comics. This series features the tales of crime, mayhem and horror that outraged comics nay-sayers of the 1950s and changed both horror and comics history. Beauty and the Beach!; The Bribe!; The Mountain Jackal; Infiltration; The Small Assassin!; Piecemeal; The Assault!; Suicide; The Arrival; Seep No More!; The October Game; Came the Dawn!; Surgery!; The Meddlers!; Carrion Death!; The Sacrifice; So Shall Ye Reap!; Operation!; Home Run!; Sweetie-Pie!; The Tryst; In Gratitude; Deadbeat; The Space Suitors; Threes a Crowd; Deadline; The Monkey; Last Laugh; The Kidnapper; Fall Guy. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 212 pages, B&W.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N VF/NM 9.0 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.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N CGC 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4338826001

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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 141N VG 4.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to assassinate a prominent senator, and if the X-Men can't stop them the fate of mutant-kind will be sealed. Get your first glimpse of the dystopian post-apocalyptic future that will come to pass if Xavier's dream dies. Welcome to "Days of Future Past!" NOTE: 1st appearances of Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), Senator Kelly, Mystique, Destiny, Avalanche, and Pyro. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 142D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history. NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143N GD 2.0

Water damage.

Newsstand Edition. Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 152D VF- 7.5

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Direct Edition. "The Hellfire Gambit!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Bob McLeod and Joe Rubinstein. The Hellfire Club is at it again. The X-Men square off with the Hellfire Club's inner circle for Kitty Pryde's future. Cover price $0.50.