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Space Ghost (2025 Dynamite) 5D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4675019006

(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Bjorn Barends THE FATE OF PIRANHOR IS REVEALED! With tensions running hot after a failed assassination attempt, the war between Emperor Glasstor of the Crystalline Empire and King Remora of the Space Sharks reaches its boiling point, and Space Ghost must stop a mysterious planet-killing weapon known as Neptunes Wrath! Can Jan and Jace find the true culprit behind this war of the worlds? Or will Remora and Glasstors long-running rivalry usher in a new era of bloody carnage across the galaxy? Find out in the fifth senses-shattering issue of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAUs Space Ghost — featuring a stellar series of covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS! 32 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

Space Ghost (2025 Dynamite) 5F CGC 9.8

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Label #4675019007

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Bjorn Barends THE FATE OF PIRANHOR IS REVEALED! With tensions running hot after a failed assassination attempt, the war between Emperor Glasstor of the Crystalline Empire and King Remora of the Space Sharks reaches its boiling point, and Space Ghost must stop a mysterious planet-killing weapon known as Neptunes Wrath! Can Jan and Jace find the true culprit behind this war of the worlds? Or will Remora and Glasstors long-running rivalry usher in a new era of bloody carnage across the galaxy? Find out in the fifth senses-shattering issue of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAUs Space Ghost — featuring a stellar series of covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS! 32 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

Space Ghost (2025 Dynamite) 6F CGC 9.8

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Label #4689799011

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Bjorn Barends A STORY YOU CAN REALLY SINK YOUR TEETH INTO! When a remote outpost suddenly goes radio silent, Space Ghost and the twins decide to investigate — only to discover that the stations crew has been turned into bloodthirsty Space Vampires! And as if that wasnt bad enough, one of the creatures also manages to infect the Guardian of the Spaceways! Now Jan, Jace and Blip must find a way to not only survive the monsters but also contain the deadly contagion before it spreads across the galaxy! The suspiciously pale creative team of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU go for the jugular in SPACE GHOST #6 — featuring full-blooded covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS! 32 pages, rated Teen, full color Cover price $4.99.

Space Ghost (2025 Dynamite) 6H CGC 9.8

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Label #4689799012

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Jae Lee A STORY YOU CAN REALLY SINK YOUR TEETH INTO! When a remote outpost suddenly goes radio silent, Space Ghost and the twins decide to investigate — only to discover that the stations crew has been turned into bloodthirsty Space Vampires! And as if that wasnt bad enough, one of the creatures also manages to infect the Guardian of the Spaceways! Now Jan, Jace and Blip must find a way to not only survive the monsters but also contain the deadly contagion before it spreads across the galaxy! The suspiciously pale creative team of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU go for the jugular in SPACE GHOST #6 — featuring full-blooded covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS! 32 pages, rated Teen, full color Cover price $4.99.

Space Ghost (2025 Dynamite) 7F CGC 9.8

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Label #4698538005

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Bjorn Barends INTRODUCING — ANTIMATTER MAN! In this first chapter of a special two-part story, the Ghost Planet crew gather to witness the beginning of a bold new era in science — only to look on in horror when the experiment goes terribly wrong, transforming a close friend into a deadly new foe!The rigorously peer-reviewed partnership of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU goes back to the drawing board in Space Ghost #7 — featuring exacting footnotes from FRANCESCO MATTINA, Jae Lee, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS! 32 pages, full color, rated T. Cover price $4.99.

Space Ghost (2025 Dynamite) 7I CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover I.

Label #4698538007

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Francesco Mattina INTRODUCING — ANTIMATTER MAN! In this first chapter of a special two-part story, the Ghost Planet crew gather to witness the beginning of a bold new era in science — only to look on in horror when the experiment goes terribly wrong, transforming a close friend into a deadly new foe!The rigorously peer-reviewed partnership of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU goes back to the drawing board in Space Ghost #7 — featuring exacting footnotes from FRANCESCO MATTINA, Jae Lee, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS! 32 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

Space Ghost Jonny Quest Space Quest (2025 Dynamite) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4617200002

Written by Joe Casey. Art by Sebastian Piriz. Cover by Mark Spears. At last, the meeting the cosmos demanded! The Quest Family is legendary for how far they'll go in the spirit of exploration and discovery, but now they're headed for outer space! Jonny and the gang are brought in to investigate a mysterious potentially alien spacecraft being held at Area 51. And where there's a spaceship there's bound to be aliens, right? What happens when Space Ghost and Jonny Quest cross paths? The greatest entertainment event of the twenty-first century, that's what! Brought to you by the acclaimed creative team of Jonny Quest! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Space Ghost Jonny Quest Space Quest (2025 Dynamite) 2F CGC 9.8 Spears Foil Variant

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Label #4620835005

Foil Cover. Written by Joe Casey. Art by Sebastian Piriz. Cover by Mark Spears. Jonny Quest and Hadji have travelled into the far-flung future and face to face with one peeved Space Ghost. Now the mystery of how takes center stage. Meanwhile, back in 1960s Nevada, Space Ghost's companions Jan and Jace find themselves visitors of the mysterious Area 51-luckily for them, Dr. Quest is on hand to plumb the mystery of their own displacement. Now if they can just stay one step ahead of the military. And once again in the future, Jonny and Hadji get their first look at one of Space Ghost's deadliest foes. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Space Ghost Jonny Quest Space Quest (2025 Dynamite) 2G CGC 9.8 Spears Virgin Foil Variant

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Label #4620835006

Virgin Foil Cover. Written by Joe Casey. Art by Sebastian Piriz. Cover by Mark Spears. Jonny Quest and Hadji have travelled into the far-flung future and face to face with one peeved Space Ghost. Now the mystery of how takes center stage. Meanwhile, back in 1960s Nevada, Space Ghost's companions Jan and Jace find themselves visitors of the mysterious Area 51-luckily for them, Dr. Quest is on hand to plumb the mystery of their own displacement. Now if they can just stay one step ahead of the military. And once again in the future, Jonny and Hadji get their first look at one of Space Ghost's deadliest foes. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $29.99.

Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) 50 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Heavy oxidation with chipping.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Becky learns that Jack has a new face, thanks to plastic surgery, and that Slats is still alive. Bombo and Biltybux once again wager that they can find wives, resulting in romantic chaos for them and the woman named "Gwladys." Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Classic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Back Home Again; Sparkler Salutes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

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Label #4669643011

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CBCS 9.0 Direct Variant

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Direct Edition.

Label #23-15AD52F-006

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 2D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

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Label #24-08A0812-012

Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover) - "Questions!" Part 2 of 4. 1st appearance of the Violator. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1 page Rick Leonardi art). Meet the Violator, a diminutive little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 83N CGC 9.8

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4584232016

Newsstand Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "The Conqueror!" Spawn approaches Sam and Twitch again about an effective way to stop Billy Kincaid from supplying Hells army with souls. Meanwhile, a reassigned Jason Wynn hallucinates that he is a powerful, deadly, and ruthless as the legendary Genghis Khan. As he imagines himself Jason the Conqueror, he opens fire on innocent people in a restaurant. Later, when he returns to reality, he finds himself dirty and disoriented in Spawns alley where Bobby befriends him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Phillip Qzersky. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 102N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4576274001

(S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki. (Cover) Greg Capullo (Color) Brian Haberlin "Cautionary Tales II." A man who collects specialized historical artifacts comes across the find of a lifetime: a gruesome souvenir from Nazi Germany's Third Reich. But owning a dark piece of history bears a high price, including restless ghosts, a gypsy curse and a visit from the HellSpawn. Don't miss "Remains", an unforgettable, single-issue story about retribution, redemption and the human face of true horror. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 192 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4636900021

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Endgame: Part 8 - Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art and Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO and TODD McFARLANE. Realizing that there is no one he can fully trust, Jim sets out on his own, growing increasingly paranoid and desperate for answers regarding his identity. As he becomes more and more reliant on the Spawn entity to sustain him, enemies begin closing in from all sides. Meanwhile, detectives Sam and Twitch make a surprising discovery. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 220A VF/NM 9.0 McFarlane

Cover by Todd McFarlane Eye of the Storm: Part 2 - (W) Will Carlton (A) Szymon Kudranski TODD McFARLANE RETURNS TO SPAWN AS WRITER AND COVER ARTIST! Celebrate SPAWN's 20th Anniversary with this special landmark release. Jim Downing has long been a man lost - confused by his missing past, hounded at every turn and manipulated by forces beyond his control. No longer. With his past finally coming into focus and a full understanding of the man he once was just out of reach, Jim embraces the full might of his horrific hell-born powers to piece together a mystery that has ties to the very core of the Spawn universe. Old enemies will return. New dangers will emerge. And events woven within the complex fabric of Spawn's rich mythology will begin to coalesce. What happens from this point forward has been 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING! Cover price $3.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 231A VF+ 8.5 McFarlane

Cover by Todd McFarlane Complex Messiah: Part 3 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski 'COMPLEX MESSIAH' Part Three Who Is In Control? The Man? Or the Monster? 'Complex Messiah' is an epic new story arc, serving as a jumping on point for new readers, as well as the next phase in Spawn's evolution. As the worldwide fervor around Jim Downing's miraculous gifts continues to grow, the darkness that lives within him begins to threaten his newfound fame. Meanwhile, a small group of online friends gain insight into their understanding of the Hellspawn, slowly piecing together a dangerous new theory about the world's newest 'messiah.' And, somewhere in the shadows, an old enemy lurks. Also featured: Detective Craig Rowand came to New York looking for clues. That journey brought him face-to-face with evil in the form of the demonic temptress, Hel. Haunted by the encounter, a good man's steady spiral into madness begins here. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 236 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4712372008

(W) Todd McFarlane. (A/CA) Szymon Kudranski. CONSEQUENCES' Power Corrupts! Corrupt Power Destroys! The Next Chapter In SPAWN's Continuing Evolution Is Here! Having survived the first round of his showdown with the K7-Leetha, Jim seeks to make amends for past sins. But his struggle for control is only just beginning. While Jim is distracted, his enemies continue to further their own efforts as Clown and Bludd have a showdown. And another familiar face returns in a most unexpected role... But whose side is THE REDEEMER on? Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 299B CGC 9.6 McFarlane Virgin Variant

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Label #4587111025

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jason Shawn Alexander. Cover by Todd McFarlane. THE LAST ISSUE BEFORE SPAWN #300! 'WAR TO 300,' Part Two: Witness the debut of TODD McFARLANE's newest creation-The Rapture! Heaven's answer to the mythic Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, these eternal warriors are tasked with eliminating the plague called humanity from the face of the Earth. The WAR TO 300 rages! Next month, new allegiances will form, new enemies will rise, and history will be made! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300J CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane McFarlane Homage Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 01/17/2020. Variant Cover J.

Label #2565547002

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by Todd McFarlane. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300J CGC 9.6 SS McFarlane McFarlane Homage Variant

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Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/14/20. Variant Cover J.

Label #2555809003

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by Todd McFarlane. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 338A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4703240015

Written by Rory McConville and Todd McFarlane. Art by Carlo Barberi. Cover by David Mack. It's time for Spawn to take the next step in his war against Heaven and Hell! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 358A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4587358013

Written by Rory Mcconville. Art by Brett Booth and Adelso Corona. Cover by Ze Carlos. Spawn and Lyra are getting closer and closer to Bludd's inner circle, but what they discover will change everything Al thought he knew about the Dead Zones. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 360D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4642085003

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Brett Booth and Adelso Corona. Cover by Brett Booth and Daniel Henriques. Bludd has won. Spawn has been defeated, and the Vampire Kingdom has ascended. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn Bible (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4707057015

1st printing. This one-shot features brief bios of the following characters: Spawn; Al Simmons; Clown; Violator; Wanda; Cyan; Terry Fitzgerald; Jason Wynn; Angela; Cogliostro; Malebolgia; Tony Twist; Overtkill; Sam; Twitch; Medieval Spawn; Redeemer; The Curse; Cygor; Tiffany; Tremor; Granny Blake; Bobby; and Bootsy. Scripts by Todd McFarlane, Beau Smith, Tom Orzechowski, and Andrew Grossberg, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Danny Miki and Kevin Conrad. Greg Capullo Discusses Greg Capullo and Spawn article by Terry Fitzgerald. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn Blood and Salvation (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528012

(W)Alan McElroy Painted by Ashley Wood Last spring, fans got their first taste of superstar illustrator, Ashley Wood's compelling interpretation of Spawn in "Blood and Shadows." Since the publication of the first Spawn Annual, fans have demanded to see more Spawn stories rendered by Ashley Wood, who is arguably the most provocative illustrator working in the comic book medium today. The rich visual possibilities of the bizarre world of Spawn once again come alive in "Blood and Salvation," where Ashley Wood's stunning visuals are combined with writer Alan McElroy's feverish words to bring fans yet another definitive interpretation of Todd McFarlane's original vision for Spawn. "Blood and Salvation" is an ironic, twisted tale of the horrors that befall people of faith on the edge of total destruction. FC, 56pg" Cover price $4.95.

Spawn the Dark Ages (2025 Image) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4719444024

(W) Liam Sharp (A) Liam Sharp (CA) Mirko Colak The brutal wars of the Dark Ages are spreading across the countryside. But there is another, darker evil rising. 24 pages, not rated, full color Cover price $3.99.

Special Comics (1942) 1 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Centerfold detached. Unattached reproduction front cover included.

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Special Marvel Edition (1971) 2 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. With My Hammer In Hand...! starring Thor, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Hawkeye. The Power! The Passion! The Pride! starring Thor and the Absorbing Man. The Secret of Sigurd!--Tales of Asgard. Where Mortals Fear To Tread! starring Thor and the Absorbing Man. Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Advertisement for a collection of six Marvel Artists Self-Portraits featuring Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, Gene Colan, John Romita, Jack Kirby and Buscema from Marvelmania. Stan's Soapbox by Stan Lee. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 FN/VF 7.0

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special War Series (1965) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629410001

Cover by Frank McLaughlin. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin and Vince Alascia. Special War Series takes a hard left turn from war comics into superhero adventure. Sgt. Rip Jagger, escaping Axis forces during World War II, is taken in by Pacific Islanders of a strange judo cult. They teach Jagger everything they know, so he can fight for justice as the masked hero Judomaster. Plus, Sarge Steel demonstrates judo, aikido, and karate for readers. Introducing Rip Jagger…Judomaster; Fight for Freedom; The Dojo!; Judomaster is Born; Sarge Steel: Sport of Judo. Final issue of the series; Judomaster's adventures continue in Judo Master (1966 Charlton) #89. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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

Paper: White

Label #1497564048

"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 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4511229019

"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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4695136006

"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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4695136003

"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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4701353009

"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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4695136013

"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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4695265016

"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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1220783011

"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 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4695136011

"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 FN 6.0

"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: Off white to white

Label #4073167010

"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: Off white to white

Label #4073167014

"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 FN+ 6.5

"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) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4700875024

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"And There Was Lightmaster!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. At last the mastermind behind the ESU kidnappings and the city hall attacks stands revealed! It's a new villain...Lightmaster! Who is he? And what is his connection to Empire State University? Spider-Man will have to find out in order to turn off the Lightmaster! Cameo appearance by the Tarantula. (Note: The issue includes a half-page ad for What If issue 1: "What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?") 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.6 Double Cover

Paper: White

Double Cover: 1st Cover 9, interior cover 9.6.

Label #4630443007

"Cry Mayhem, Cry Morbius!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Morbius has returned to New York City! And the blood-lusting vampire chooses Glory Grant as his first victim! When Peter Parker sees the living vampire abscond with Glory, the web-slinger swings into action! It's a death-defying battle across the rooftops of Manhattan for the Spectacular Spider-Man! Can the wall-crawler save Glory, much less himself, from the fangs of Morbius? Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 9 VF/NM 9.0

"Like a Tiger in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. First color comic appearance of the White Tiger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia. The Empire State University president is closing down the campus' night school, and the student body is very upset! The students want ESU to sell the prized Erskine Manuscripts to raise money. When the White Tiger apparently steals the manuscripts, tempers on campus reach a boiling point...and also set the White Tiger and the web-slinger on a collision course! Flashback cameos by Iron Fist, Jack of Hearts, Shang-Chi, the Prowler, and the Sons of the Tiger to recap the White Tiger's past adventures. (Notes: The White Tiger previously appeared in many issues of the black-and-white Deadly Hands of Kung Fu series. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 9 VG/FN 5.0

"Like a Tiger in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. First color comic appearance of the White Tiger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia. The Empire State University president is closing down the campus' night school, and the student body is very upset! The students want ESU to sell the prized Erskine Manuscripts to raise money. When the White Tiger apparently steals the manuscripts, tempers on campus reach a boiling point...and also set the White Tiger and the web-slinger on a collision course! Flashback cameos by Iron Fist, Jack of Hearts, Shang-Chi, the Prowler, and the Sons of the Tiger to recap the White Tiger's past adventures. (Notes: The White Tiger previously appeared in many issues of the black-and-white Deadly Hands of Kung Fu series. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.