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Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4320777020

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3721345014

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Snakes Crawl At Night, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Chic Stone; everyone believes Johnny Blaze is dead when he falls down Copperhead Canyon; Sam Silvercloud kidnaps Roxanne. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 13 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714739005

Cover art by John Romita. When Satan Walked the Earth, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Daimon goes home to Fire Lake and finds that demons have crossed the portal to Hell that is in his basement. Continued from Ghost Rider #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4719573022

Cover art by John Romita. 4000 Holes in Forest Park!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sal Trapani; a cult called the Legion of Nihilists gathers around 4000 holes that appear in Forest Park; Son of Satan battles the cult; a hellfire serpent named Kometes appears. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 83 (Dragon Man by Jack Kirby). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4719573023

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Demon, Demon--Who's Got the Demon?, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Daimon battles the Allatou-possessed Alan Manners; the demon possesses Melissa and tortures her; the demon possesses Daniel. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 14 (The Living Mummy). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 28 VF 8.0

First solo Moon Knight appearance. Cover art by Don Perlin. The Crushing Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Night stops seven masked men from breaking into the campaign headquarters for a mayoral prospect named Charles Thurston; Weasel tells Conquer-Lord all about Moon Knight. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4457964007

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 28 VG 4.0

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. First solo Moon Knight appearance in "The Crushing Conquer-Lord!" Script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). Perlin cover. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 FN- 5.5

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 GD/VG 3.0

1" spine split from bottom.

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Spine split from bottom.

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 17 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4701981013

Giant-size issue. The origin of the Black Knight in "The Black Knight Reborn!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Dan Adkins and company. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, the All-Winners Squad featuring Captain America and Bucky ("Menace From the Future World!" from All-Winners 21). John Buscema/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4701981016

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 71 FN

Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #117 - "World's End?!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Herb Trimpe. The Leader tries to start World War II and only the Hulk has the power to stop him. But first, he will have to face the deadly Super Humanoid! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662184004

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Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Blue Galactus Variant.

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 4D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4700567023

Direct Edition. "Situation Hopeless!" Part 4 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. The villains' sneak attack has sent the heroes reeling. And for the coup de grace, the Molecule Man drops an entire mountain range on Captain America and his injured comrades. The only thing standing between the heroes and final oblivion is the monstrous strength of the Incredible Hulk. But, does even the Green Goliath have the strength to hold back fifty billion tons of rock and earth? Meanwhile, the X-Men seek out Magneto and the Mighty Thor stands alone against the deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4079551010

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D VF+ 8.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 5.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2062870010

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N VG- 3.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4727283009

Direct Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4691654004

Newsstand Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 10D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4698017012

Direct Edition. "Death to the Beyonder!" Part 10 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder. The nefarious villain has stolen vast amounts of cosmic energy from mighty Galactus and now stands in defiance before the nigh omnipotent Beyonder. What follows is a battle that will rock the cosmos, and only one shall survive. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 10D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4698017011

Direct Edition. "Death to the Beyonder!" Part 10 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder. The nefarious villain has stolen vast amounts of cosmic energy from mighty Galactus and now stands in defiance before the nigh omnipotent Beyonder. What follows is a battle that will rock the cosmos, and only one shall survive. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Canadian Price Variant 10 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4081311013

Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. "Death to the Beyonder!" Part 10 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder. The nefarious villain has stolen vast amounts of cosmic energy from mighty Galactus and now stands in defiance before the nigh omnipotent Beyonder. What follows is a battle that will rock the cosmos, and only one shall survive. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Tails (1983 Marvel) 1D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #3789378023

Direct Edition. 1st appearances of Spider-Ham, Hulk Bunny, Goose Rider and more. Cover by Steve Mellor. Written by Tom DeFalco and Steve Mellor. Art by Mark Armstrong, Steve Mellor and Joe Albelo. Captain Americat and Spider-Ham investigate a saboteur destroying a video arcade and run up against Hulk Bunny in "If He Should Punch Me!" by Tom DeFalco, Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. Characters in this story: Spider-Ham [Peter Porker]; Captain Americat; Hulk Bunny; J. Jonah Jackal; The Gopher Gang (villain); Masked Marauder (villain). Plus: "Goose Rider" back-up story by Steve Mellor. Characters in this story: Goose Rider; Chainsaw (villain). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 98 GD/VG 3.0

Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernie Krigstein, Ed Winiarski, Bill Everett and unknown. The strangest stories ever told! In this issue: "A Man Named Satan" with art by Bernie Krigstein - Emilio's sculptures don't sell. Frustrated, he calls to Satan for help and his next sculpture, a demon, comes to life. Plus: "The Black Cat" - Farnum is cruel to Charles. When Satan crosses their path, Farnum learns Charles is superstitious and thinks black cats are harbingers of death. Farnum brings the cat home to torment Charles, but Charles eventually seals up Farnum and Satan within Farnum's vault. Also: "I Saw To-morrow" with art by Ed Winiarski - Bal meets an inventor whose crystal ball accurately depicts the future. And: "Juggernaut" with art by Bill Everett - Ages ago, Xoldis creates a device which can alter gravitation. Issue also includes 2-page text story "Tight Spot," reprinted from Lawbreakers Always Lose! (1948 Marvel) #7. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 120 FR/GD 1.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Chew. Heavy cover oxidation.

Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Tony DiPreta, Jack Katz, Chuck Winter and unknown. The strangest stories ever told! In this issue: "The Commissar" with art by Gene Colan; "Too Smart for His Age" with art by Tony DiPreta; "What Would You Do?" with pencils by Jack Katz; "The Baby-Sitter!" with art by Chuck Winter; "Nothing Ever Changes" with art by Tony DiPreta; and 2-page text story "Sands of Doom," reprinted from Girl Comics (1949) #7 (original title: "The Endless Game"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 159 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

The Man Who Believed, art by Paul Reinman. The Last Look, art by Bernie Krigstein. Wish You Were Here, art by Ed Winiarski; An artist with a poor memory for details comes across an old man who designs greeting cards with magic ink that makes what is drawn there actually occur. Four Who Vanished, art by Al Eadeh. Nose for News text story. Behind the Iron Gate!, art by Matt Fox. The Terrible Touch!, art by Syd Shores; A miner comes upon the immortal king Midas, takes him for a claim jumper and grabs him; The two men that the miner is telling the story to scoff in disbelief so the miner removes his gloves revealing solid gold hands. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 41 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4735165006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Disaster!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #56; Spidey has amnesia, and Doc Ock convinces him that they are partners! Will he fall for it?; Or just go along until his memory comes back? Reprinted Amazing Spider-Man 56 cover, art by John Romita. Comics ad for the NBC Saturday morning kid shows. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 95 FN

Cover art by John Romita. Suddenly...The Smasher, script by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro; Spidey battles the Smasher; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #116. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 227 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4732126001

Direct Edition. Cover art by Todd McFarlane. When Iceman Attacks, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds); Thinking Spidey is causing harm to Gwendy, Iceman intervenes and tries to defeat old Webhead; Later, once misunderstandings are resolved, the two team up to take down a crooked politician. The Shameful Secret of Spider-Ham!, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jose Albelo; Spider-Ham fears the return of one of his old school bullies who has made a career out of defacing books. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 228 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4732126002

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Whatever Happened to the Iceman?, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dave Hunt; Peter is in California to cover the breakup of the Champions but finds only Angel has stayed in the badly constructed Champion's Tower; Spidey and Angel take on one of the Champion's former foes who is using Iceman as a pawn; reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #17. If He Should Punch Me, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham and Punfisher team up to take on Tomenstain but Punny is mind controlled by one of Flash's evil allies. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1228830016

"Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A second monthly series for the Amazing Spider-Man begins with a team-up with his friendly rival in the Fantastic Four! After bumping into the Sandman on a New York beach, the web-slinger rushes to the Baxter Building! Only Johnny Storm is home on Christmas Eve, and he agrees to help Spider-Man track down the Sandman. The wall-crawler and the torch locate their foe in New Jersey, and the breakneck battle begins! Will Spider-Man and the Human Torch go easy on the Sandman? 'Tis the season! First appearance of Misty Knight (unnamed in the story). (Notes: The Marvel Team-Up title is published bi-monthly thru issue #7. Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) 106 is also published this month. This story was reprinted in 1974 in the Marvel Treasury Special - Superhero Holiday Grab Bag.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 2 VG 4.0

"And Spidey Makes Four!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Frightful Four use an entranced web-slinger to gain access to the Baxter Building. And after subduing the Human Torch, the Wizard tries to tap into the powerful energies of the Negative Zone! But the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster get much, much more than they bargained for -- when Annihilus bursts thru the Negative Zone portal! Wow! Spider-Man and the Human Torch already had their hands full against the Frightful Four. Can they beat Annihilus too? 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"As Those Who Will Not See!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger is cleaning up the Baxter Building following last issue's battle, when Ben Grimm and his girlfriend return home. The Thing immediately sees the Puppet Master and wants to talk to him! Phillip Masters says he might be able to restore Alicia's eyesight at his old Pennsylvania laboratory. So Ben, Alicia, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master fly to the Keystone State in the fantasti-car. But Alicia's step-father has a very thoughtful accomplice hiding in his old lab! Can the wall-crawler and the idol of millions avoid disaster vs. the Mad Thinker and Puppet Master? Origin of the Puppet Master. (Notes: This story explains how Phillip Masters came to be Alicia's stepfather. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One #9. The Mad Thinker appears next in Iron Man #74. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #13.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 7 FN/VF 7.0

"A Hitch in Time!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Thor. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker stops an attempted mugging in a back alley...and afterwards bumps into the Prince of Asgard! Talk about a chance encounter! As Thor converses with Aunt May's nephew, a bright light begins shining in the sky...and suddenly the whole world turns inside out! Seconds later Kryllk and his armed minions attack! In order to defeat the Asgardian troll, Thor will travel to an asteroid near Jupiter, while Spider-Man journeys to majestic Asgard! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, Fandral, and the Watcher. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4735165007

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

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"Time Bomb!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. At the hands of Kang the Conqueror, the wall-crawler and Iron Man have gone down to defeat in the 23rd century. Kang adds Shell-head to his collection of captured avengers, while Spider-Man finds the time portal and escapes back to 1973! Unfortunately, Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man has planted three reverse-time radiation bombs in Japan, Greece, and Venezuela -- which must be disarmed! So the web-slinger enlists the aid of Johnny Storm to foil Zarrko's master plan! Will the Human Torch and Spider-Man complete their globe-trotting mission in time? And who will rescue the Avengers three hundred years in the future? Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue was published the same month as the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 11 FN 6.0

"The Doomsday Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Inhumans. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man's quest to rescue the Avengers continues...and the next stop on his journey is Attilan -- the home of the Inhumans! Upon entering the Great Refuge, the web-slinger explains his plight to Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, and Triton. And with help from Maximus (of all people), the five heroes teleport to the 23rd century and resume the battle vs. Kang and Zarrko! Is there another time left to save the Avengers and the 20th century? Cameo appearances by Omega, Jarvis, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Thor. (Notes: Kang appears next in Avengers 128 & 129 to begin the Celestial Madonna saga. This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #27. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Dracula Lives magazine.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 11 FN- 5.5

"The Doomsday Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Inhumans. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man's quest to rescue the Avengers continues...and the next stop on his journey is Attilan -- the home of the Inhumans! Upon entering the Great Refuge, the web-slinger explains his plight to Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, and Triton. And with help from Maximus (of all people), the five heroes teleport to the 23rd century and resume the battle vs. Kang and Zarrko! Is there another time left to save the Avengers and the 20th century? Cameo appearances by Omega, Jarvis, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Thor. (Notes: Kang appears next in Avengers 128 & 129 to begin the Celestial Madonna saga. This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #27. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Dracula Lives magazine.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 FN 6.0

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 FN- 5.5

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 13 FN+ 6.5

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Spider-Man and Captain America star in "The Granite Sky!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America battle A.I.M. and the Grey Gargoyle. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameos by the Falcon and Sharon Carter. (Note: The Grey Gargoyle previously appeared in Captain America 142 and appears next in Thor 257. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 VF 8.0

Spider-Man and Ghost Rider in "If An Eye Offend Thee." Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita. Spider-Man and Ghost Rider battle the Orb. First meeting between Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Origin and first appearance of the Orb. The Orb appears next in Ghost Rider (1st series) 14. This issue was first reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 18 and Marvel Tales 254. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.