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  • Item #57708178
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    Published Nov 1977 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 5 CBCS 7.5

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    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-248D6B1-032

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    1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 5 of 6. "Lo, the Moons of Yavin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Luke does not have long to mourn the loss of Ben Kenobi as the Millennium Falcon is attacked from all sides by deadly Tie-Fighters. Even if these Rebel heroes do survive this latest attack, the Empire knows the location of the Rebel's secret headquarters. They don't have long before the Death Star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #58928619
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    Published Jan 1978 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #23-0DD9BAE-011

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    1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #59581987
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    Published Jan 1978 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Label #4307446020

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #59802872
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    Published May 1978 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4327956012

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60319569
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    Published May 1978 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002206-AA-001

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    1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #61106016
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    Published May 1979 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 23 CGC 6.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4426030021

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    "Flight into Fury!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Have Luke, Leia, and the rest survived their arduous ordeals at the Wheel only to fall into the clutches of Darth Vader himself? Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562115
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    Published Jan 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002207-AA-019

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    "Return to Tatooine!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2 D2 return to the barren planet of Luke's birth for a perilous mission that could decide the fate of the Rebel Alliance. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema inspired by the action figure of the same name. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562119
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    Published May 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #16-1A7A937-049

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    "Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #57476729
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    Published May 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-3246A82-026

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    "Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562194
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    Published Jun 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0003600-AA-036

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    "Red Queen Rising!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. The Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, increases his efforts to capture the hero who destroyed the Death Star and thus caused the Sith Lord his greatest defeat. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60573033
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    Published Jul 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0011531-AA-027

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    Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562213
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    Published Jul 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-036

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    Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60573038
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    Published Aug 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #0009452-AA-031

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    "Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562058
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    Published Aug 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #0011531-AA-025

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    "Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60532040
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    Published Sep 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 39N CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-024

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    Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 1 of 6. "The Empire Strikes Back." Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 1 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; both Williamson and Garzon pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60538038
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #3878860004

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #59601952
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    Published Dec 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N CBCS 8.5 Newsstand Variant

    1st comic app. Boba Fett

    Paper: Off white to white

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #21-232FCA0-043

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    Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #61054439
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N VG 4.0 Newsstand Variant

    1st comic app. Boba Fett

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    Starts Jun 24

    Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60562062
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    Published Jan 1981 by Marvel.

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

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Label #0010422-AA-014

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    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.

  • Item #60562248
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    Published Feb 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44N CBCS 9.4

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    Label #0009452-AA-006

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    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.

  • Item #60532377
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    Published May 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #0003600-AA-052

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    Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by James Sherman. "Droid World!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Carmine Infantino (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; A droid populated space station turns to anarchy as Rebel droids and Imperial droids fight for important schematics! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60532397
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    Published Nov 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 53N CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0010394-AA-027

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    Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "The Last Gift from Alderaan!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson (pages 1-5) and Carmine Infantino (pages 6-21), inks by Tom Palmer (pages 1-5) and Alan Kupperberg (pages 6-21); Leia crashes on the planet Shiva IV, but what she finds is more Imperials! Hostess Cup Cakes ad featuring The Thing, "A Lesson To Be Learned." Note: Most of this issue is an unused John Carter of Mars story redrawn as a Star Wars story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60562137
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    Published Jan 1982 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 55 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0009447-AA-037

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    First 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Plif!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Leia's choice for a new Rebel base on the forest planet known as Arbra may be a deadly decision! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60562082
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    Published Mar 1982 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7300667-AB-009

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    Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer. "Hello, Bespin, Good-Bye!", script by Louise Jones (plot), Walt Simonson (plot), and David Michelinie (script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Can Luke and the crew clear Cloud City of its Imperial infestation? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60532405
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    Published Apr 1982 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 58N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #0010394-AA-025

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    Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Sundown!", script by Walt Simonson (plot) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; When a malfunction threatens the Rebel fleet, it will be up to the droids to save the day! Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Fury Unleashed!" Statement of ownership--average print run 455,651; average paid circulation 229,901. Simonson cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #52200092
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    Published 1979 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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    The Long Hunt - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Vosburg and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walter Simonson. This issue features a flashback to events during the Clone Wars, to a time when Luke Skywalker's father and Obi-Wan Kenobi were on the planet Skye and saved it from a terrible disaster. Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker were depicted as separate persons in this story. This contradicts the later Star Wars "prequel" movies. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60562089
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

    Label #7002437-AA-016

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    1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

    "The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60562150
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

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    Label #7002437-AA-017

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    1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

    "The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60562155
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

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    Label #7002436-AA-009

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    1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

    "Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60818155
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    Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) 1A.D CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4408082004

    Starts Jun 24

    Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    Strange Sports Stories (1973) 6 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1261895017

    Starts Jun 24

    Final issue of the series. Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Monster in Hole 18," script by Elliot Maggin, art by John Rosenberger; a monster resides in the 18th hole of a golf course. "The Great Cross-Country Cloud Race!", script by Martin Pasko, art by John Rosenberger; a cloud race through the skies on sail boats that float on the clouds. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #59637195
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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.5

    Origin & first Brother Voodoo story

    Paper: White

    Label #4102698002

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61082551
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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #2014499002

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Baptism of Fire!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Papa Jambo trains Jericho Drumm to be Brother VooDoo; Brother VooDoo then returns and stops Damballah, the Serpent God. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 CBCS 6.5 Signed Starlin

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022.

    Label #22-1EB985B-019

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    Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 179 CBCS 7.5 SS Starlin

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    Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin in 4/22/2022.

    Label #22-1EB985B-020

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    Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 184 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4414840006

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dan Adkins. Doctor Strange reprints: "Face-to-Face At Last With Baron Mordo" (from Strange Tales 132), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange reaches his Greenwich Village home safely but discovers one of Mordo's followers has taken over his sanctum; In a hidden cave in Tibet The Ancient One's servant questions the meaning of his ailing master's word "Eternity"; Strange bluffs his way into his sanctum but when he attempts to consult the All-Seeing Eye he discovers it's been booby-trapped, sending a signal to Mordo and Dormammu of his whereabouts; Strange battles Mordo. "A Nameless Land, A Timeless Time" (from ST 133), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; After escaping from Mordo, Strange plummets thru dimension after dimension, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by Shazana, a female tyrant who once conned a wizard into giving her some of his powers, which she repaid by destroying him; Believing her sister has recruited Strange to overthrow her she battles Strange into submission. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4372552006

    Starts Jun 24

    Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 30 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "Calling Captain Marvel," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (Joe Gaudioso); Namor comes ashore and attacks Rick Jones who quickly calls upon his alter ego, Captain Marvel. During their battle, Namor suddenly collapses and Rick Jones takes care of him; Namor freaks out again and flees only to be restrained once again by Captain Marvel; During this scuffle, Namor regains his memory and tells Captain Marvel of a molecular polluter that threatens the Earth's waters; They make their way to the device and together prevent its from ever being used. Story takes place between Captain Marvel #21 and Avengers #89. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 31 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover art by Sal Buscema. "Attuma Triumphant," script by Roy Thomas, art by Sal Buscema; Triton and Stingray meet each other as they investigate a ship that was apparently sunken by Atlanteans in the name of Namor; Namor, also interested in this ship, confronts them and a misunderstanding leads to a battle; Attuma, who set the trap, catches them off guard and captures them; Attuma is using human prisoners and a captured Atlantean scientist to burrow underneath Manhattan in hopes of launching a surprise assault; Namor, Stingray, and Triton free themselves and overwhelm Attuma and bring an end to his scheme. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #20-2C72426-017

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    Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 GD+ 2.5

    Centerfold detached.

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

    Prelude to first Defenders story

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4279776009

    Starts Jul 6

    In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 36 VF 8.0

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover by Sal Buscema. "What the Gods Have Joined Together," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bernie Wrightson; Namor seeks out Proteus to preside over his marriage to Lady Dorma; They return to Atlantis to face an invasion force of Attuma's barbarians. Namor and his forces drive them off with some help from Lemurian forces who have come to Atlantis to attend the wedding; Namor destroys Attuma's supreme weapon and defeats Attuma in combat; Namor then turns his attention to his wedding and awaits Lady Dorma at the altar; They are married, but as it turns out, Llyra was posing as Lady Dorma and announces herself as queen of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 38 FN 6.0

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Severin. "Namor Agonistes!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by John Severin; Namor mourns over the body of Lady Dorma; He recalls memories of his youth, his first trip to the surface world, Betty Dean, and Susan Richards; After the Lady Dorma's funeral, Namor announces to his subjects that he renounces and abdicates the throne of Atlantis; He leaves Atlantis vowing never to return. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0635473007

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Alan Weiss and John Romita (alterations). "Atlantis Mon Amour," script by Dan Adkins and Mike Friedrich, art by Dan Adkins; A young Atlantean woman, Coral, finds the Sub-Mariner and seeks his help to help a threatened Atlantis; Namor reluctantly agrees and returns to his realm to confront the monstrous Haab creatures; The battle ends when their alien masters make first contact and announce that they come in peace; Namor leaves them behind as he no longer has any interest in Atlantis; However, a barbarian raiding force kills them all including Coral. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 59 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover inks by Bill Everett and Marie Severin (alterations). "Thunder Over the Seas," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by John Tartaglione; A pompous and arrogant Atlantean soldier, Lorvex, makes a pass at Tamara who rebukes his advances; She's later caught in a fishing net and eventually brought to New York city; Namor learns of her capture and makes his way there only to be challenged by Thor; Namor engages Thor and quickly learns the full power of the Thunder God; Namor returns home to ponder a full-scale invasion of the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0769872017

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Invasion of New York!", script by Bill Everett (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Sam Kweskin (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Namor puts his trust in Lorvex to assemble a force which Namor will led against the surface dwellers to free Tamara; The invasion is a success in providing a daunting show of force, but Namor is unable to find Tamara as she has been rescued by Lorvex who decides to keep her as a hostage and continue the onslaught against the surface world; He defeats Lorvex and rescues Tamara; He then calls off the surface attack and after addressing the UN returns to his undersea realm; The surface world does not launch a counter offensive and Namor is once again crowned Prince of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Sub-Mariner Mazes (1978 Marvel / Cinnamon House) 1 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #23-1E75EFC-004

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    Cover by Alex Soma and John Romita. Art by Duffy Vohland , Jeff Aclin, and Dwight Zimmerman. Story by Vladmir Koziakin. Coloring and activity book. Digest sized. 8" x 5 1/4". Cover price $0.95.

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    Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4360720003

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 189 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #19-26F2CFD-030

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    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.