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1984/1994 (1978 Magazine) 2 FN 6.0

Stories in this issue include: The Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; Scourge of the Spaceway by Bill DuBay and Esteban Maroto; ...Sure-Fire Quick-Carnage Self-Decimation Kit! by Bill DuBay and Alex Nino; One Night, Down on the Funny Farm! by Bill DuBay and Wally Wood; The Janitor by Bill DuBay and Nebot; Mutant World part two by Richard Corben (in color); Messiah by Bill DuBay and Rudy Nebres; Don't Call Me...Maneater! by Bill DuBay, Alfredo Alcala, and Jim Janes; and The Microbe Patrol by Nicola Cuti and Abel Laxamana. Cover art by Richard Corben. Cover price $1.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 VF+ 8.5

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 VF 8.0

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 VF- 7.5

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4571023002

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Cover art by Frank Brunner. A Gathering of Fear!, script by Roger Stern, art by Tom Sutton; Dr. Strange battles the Dweller in Darkness, an other-dimensional demon; cameos by Thor, Hercules, and the Black Panther. Cover price $0.35.

Frank Frazetta Book SC (1975-1985 Peacock Press) 3-1ST FN- 5.5

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Edited by Betty Ballantine. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of sci/fi, horror, and fantasy illustration - Frank Frazetta. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4662163011

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The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 2 of 3. "Triax!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Godzilla arrives back on Earth in time to help Red Ronin vanquish the terrible creature known as Triax, the first of three alien monsters sent to soften the planet up for alien invasion. But when Rhiahn and Krollar arrive to bolster Triax's assault, things go from bad to worse. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 13 VF- 7.5

The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 2 of 3. "Triax!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Godzilla arrives back on Earth in time to help Red Ronin vanquish the terrible creature known as Triax, the first of three alien monsters sent to soften the planet up for alien invasion. But when Rhiahn and Krollar arrive to bolster Triax's assault, things go from bad to worse. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 19 VF 8.0

John Romita Jr. and Joe Rubinstein cover. Chris Claremont script. Carmine Infantino & Bob McLeod art. "Mirror, Mirror" Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel join forces with Kree Supreme Intelligence against Ronan the Accuser. Origin Ms. Marvel retold. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 19 VF- 7.5

John Romita Jr. and Joe Rubinstein cover. Chris Claremont script. Carmine Infantino & Bob McLeod art. "Mirror, Mirror" Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel join forces with Kree Supreme Intelligence against Ronan the Accuser. Origin Ms. Marvel retold. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 274 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4268918003

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. "The Eye - and the Arrow!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Odin, Sif and Frigga return to Asgard to discover that Loki has regained his powers; Odin reveals that Ragnarok has been foretold to begin with the death of Balder the Brave; While displaying his invulnerability to Asgardian weapons, Balder is struck down by an enchanted weapon supplied by Loki. Bullpen Bulletins. "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker" Hostess snack cakes ad. "Street Ball" Spalding basketball back cover ad with Dr. J and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 112 CGC 7.5 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233888019

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4571727004

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.