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Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497596002

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #1618519036

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618519049

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862019

"Dust to Dust!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker and Carrion wage a savage life-and-death struggle in the ESU library! Carrion knows Spider-Man's secret identity and that has put the lives of Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) and Holly Gillis at risk! Can Peter escape from Carrion and uncover the mystery of the grisly villain? Last 35¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0164656030

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-27A4B66-007

Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 69 CBCS 8.5 Double Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition/Double Cover. 1st cover 8.5, interior cover 8.5.

Label #21-2E62824-009

"In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4309761017

Newsstand Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N VG/FN 5.0

Newsstand Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-099

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Direct Edition. "Vengeance is Mine Sayeth the Sword!" Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by Jim Mooney and Mike Esposito. Cover by Bud Budiansky and Bob McLeod. Silvermane and his henchmen stop by the Daily Bugle and warn J. Jonah Jameson to stop running anti-organized crime stories. Spider-Man quickly retaliates, but Silvermane won't back off. Now the Rapier, Silvermane, and Spider-Man meet at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park to settle their differences. Is the Rapier a friend or foe? First appearance of the Rapier. (Note: This issue features a one-page pinup of Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N FN+ 6.5 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-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3937151005

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4345064011

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Steve Leialoha. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica comes across a man who is seemingly immortal, yet desperately wishes to die. The Suit! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-241339F-022

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. And Dolly Makes Three starring Spider-Woman [Jessica Drew], Jerry Hunt, Charles Magnus, Brothers Grimm [Jake Dolly, William Dolly], and Madame Doll [Priscilla Dolly], script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Spider-Woman vs. Brother Grimm. The Power of the Spider-Woman. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4386967007

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Suddenly... The Shroud! starring Spider-Woman, Magnus, and SHIELD, script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica joins a therapy group, not knowing that they are far more than they appear to be. Puts Himself in the Picture! Hostess Twinkies starring Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-024

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Spider-Woman--Bounty Hunter!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Woman goes head to head against the Bounty Hunter. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-011

Cover by Jim Mooney. "To Free a Felon!", script by Michael Fleisher, art by Steve Leialoha; The Spider-Woman has one minute to escape the Doomsday Room, an electrified room set to explode; Scurrying up the column she is bound to, the Spider-Woman snaps the column in half; The Spider-Woman uses the broken piece of column to pole vault across the room, crashing through a glass pane in the locked door; The Spider-Woman breaks her chains, then flees, as the room explodes behind her; Mister Big receives word that the Doomsday Room has self-destructed. Hostess Twinkies ad with the Human Torch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-012

Cover art by Dave Cockrum. Yesterday's Villain!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson; Spider-Woman battles Forever Man, who makes his first appearance. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-025

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Yakuza, script by Chris Claremont, art by Steve Leialoha; Spider-Woman faces double jeopardy in the form of the Mandroids and the Kingpin. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 49 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-026

Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa. Runaway!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman faces off against Tigra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904024

"Spidey: Beware of the Hair!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Amazing Spider-Man duels with Medusa of the Inhumans! Includes the 1-page features "Meet Madame Medusa, the Lady with the Living Hair" and "Spidey's Greatest Talent." Includes the back-up tale "The Beastly Banana!" Featuring Jennifer of the Jungle and Paul the Gorilla. Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries in "Beat the Beetle!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Spidey, Aunt May, and the Short Circus. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904023

Iceman guest stars in "Webbing ina Winter Wonderland." Script by Jean Thomas, pencils by Winslow Mortimer, inks by Mike Esposito and Tony Mortellaro. Also: "The Book-Worm Bully" (based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton) and "The Rage of the Thino!" John Romita Sr. cover pencils, Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419904021

"Power to the People!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The electrically powered menace of Electro causes a citywide blackout! Includes the 1-page features "How Electro was Born," "More about Webbing at Work," and "Easy Reader's Valentine." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey up Against the Wall!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries the Mole Man in "20,000 Feet Under the Ground!" Featuring the Short Circus. Also includes a pin-up featuring the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904022

"The Day of Doom!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Can the Amazing Spider-Man save the United Nations from the evil machinations of Doctor Doom?! Includes the 1-page features "Dr. Doom," "The Ape Escape," and "Another Garden Party." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey fights the Funny Bunny!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey must face the power of the Incredible Hulk in "Guess what's coming to Dinner!" Featuring the cast of the Electric Company. Also includes a pin-up featuring Spidey and the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904020

"The Law of the Claw!" Guest-starring the Cat. Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey teams with the feline heroine the Cat to tackle the gangster known as the Owl! Includes the 1-page features "Call Her the Cat," "More of Peter Parker's Problems," and "Spidey Says: Stop Me if You've Heard this One." Includes the back-up tale "Trick the Tickler!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey takes on The Purple Pirates and Evil McWeevil in "The Leader of the Pack!" Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 14 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904019

"Haunting Season!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey and the Vampire (a character played by actor Morgan Freeman on the Electric Company) team-up to tackle the Mad Thinker. Includes the 1-page features "Shanna the Jungle Queen," "Peter Parker Packs a Peck of Trouble," and "Spidey Says: Stop Me if You've Heard this One." Includes the back-up tale "The Birthday Bandit!" Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Plus, Spidey and Shanna the She-Devil team-up in "The Trapper!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Peter Parker. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 16 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419904017

"Spider-Man meets Kid Colt!" Guest-starring Kid Colt and Lockjaw of the Inhumans. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey and Lockjaw travel back in time to meet the Wild West outlaw hero Kid Colt. Includes the 1-page features "Lockjaw" and "All about Namor." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey meets the Yeti!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey and the Savage Sub-Mariner team-up to battle an environmental disaster in "Into the Jaws!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Spider-Man and Namor, King of the Sea. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416265014

"Doc Ock is Back in Town!" Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey must face off with the always dangerous Lizard. Includes the 1-page features "Who is Ms. Marvel?" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Gone with the Windbag!" By Kolfax Mingo. Based on the Electric Company script by Thad Mumford. Plus, Spidey has a team-up with Marvel's very own super-woman to battle the Beetle in "Ms. Marvel, Ms. Marvel!" Guest-starring (you guessed it) Ms. Marvel. Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #6 Ms. Marvel. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904015

"The Scorpion Scare!" Story by Bill Mantlo, Deborah November, and Michael Siporin. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Don Perlin, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. The sinister Scorpion terrorizes Aunt May. Includes the 1-page features "Meet the Scorpion," "Ask Aunt May,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Last Dance!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Plus, Spidey teams with the Fantastic Four in "Don't take the 'A' Train!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #22 Scorpion. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 39 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904014

"Women's Day 1979!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Story by Jim Salicrup, Nick Sullivan, and Michael Siporin. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Can Spidey and Ms. Marvel capture a slippery villain before he ruins a day of celebration? Includes the 1-page features "Meet Mastermind," "What is the Cosmic Cube?,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Impossible Visitor from Outer Space!" Guest-starring the Impossible Man. Plus, Spidey and the Cat have their hands full with the Mad Titan, Thanos, in "The Cat and the Cosmic Cube!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #23 Cat. Last 35c cover-priced issue. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 41N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4416265007

Newsstand Edition. Story by Linda Karas and Michael Siporin. Art by Win Mortimer and Don Perlin. Cover price $0.40.

Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 41 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4346188007

Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. Spooky faces a foe who causes confusion by stealing words. Casper finds that there's a limit to what niceness can achieve. Wendy tries to resolve the magical repercussions of a witches' brew gone bad. Boo Is Beautiful; Laundro-Haunts; The Word Snatcher; Bumblebrains Blunder; Ghostly Trio: Board Stiff; Casper: Boo Nice to Him!; Old Squinty; Imagination; Wendy: How Can a Brew Turn Bad! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4389567005

Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.

Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389567008

Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-066

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"The Haunting of the Enterprises!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. Why is the mad M'Gora laughing? And could Doctor McCoy actually be driven to murder? The answers may surprise you! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-067

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"The Enterprises Murder Case!" Written by Mike. W. Barr. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Ambassador Phral was alive when he beamed up from the planet, but he was dead when he reached the Enterprise! A baffling murder aboard the Enterprise endangers interplanetary peace - and the career of Captain Kirk! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-069

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"The Expansionist Syndrome!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villamonte. Upon entering the Agena System, the Enterprise is intercepted by a pair of alien craft. Their presence is being seen as an act of aggression and the brave crew's lives are put in jeopardy. Only Spock can save them now. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2794FAB-015

Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040020

Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4424305007

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4341933005

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4327306001

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-062

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #16-1A7A937-054

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4307446020

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.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002206-AA-001

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.