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Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0331864013

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) 32 FN- 5.5

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 (1979 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-05P

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Marvel Spotlight on Captain Marvel - "Shadow Doom!" Written by Marv Wolfman and Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. It's a duel through the dimensions, as Captain Marvel fights for his life in the spaces between time and space! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: includes a 1-page ad for ROM Space Knight. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3882342009

Marvel Spotlight on Captain Universe - "The Mystery of Mister E!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. When a gathering darkness threatens to eclipse all life on Earth only the cosmic force known as Captain Universe has the power to save it! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-4085E0B-010

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Marvel Spotlight on Captain Universe - "Double Jeopardy!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. Get ready for the strangest Captain Universe adventure yet as and get two heroes for the price of one! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Includes a full-page Dr. Strange ad by Frank Miller (at one point he was scheduled to become the regular artist on the series). Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Stories (1940-1941 Western Fiction) Pulp Vol. 2 #3 GD/VG 3.0

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Vol 2., No. 3. April 1941. Includes: "The Last Secret Weapon" by Polton Cross (John Russell Fearn); "Girl from Venus" by D. D. Sharp; "The Iron God" by Jack Williamson; "The Thought Machine" and "The World of Tomorrow" by Ray Cummings; and "We - The Other People" by Bruce Manchester. Cover by J. W. Scott. 7" x 9.75". 112 pages. Title changes to Marvel Science Stories (1950-1951 Stadium) Pulp 2nd Series with Vol. 3 #1. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Super Action (1977) 18 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4328445001

Featuring Material Originally Presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #57 - "Behold...The Vision!" Starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and George Klein. Relive the very first appearance of the Vision, one of the all time great Avengers characters. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982). Most will grade in the VF range.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388597010

Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); Misc debris in case

Label #0301417009

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 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4388597011

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 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-24C87C6-018

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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) 20 FN+ 6.5

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 (1990 2nd Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389513016

"When Destiny Calls" Guest-starring Thor. Script by Sue Flaxman. Pencils by Jim Valentino. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Storm Giants and Frost Giants (including Ymir) join forces and attack Asgard! But the Mighty Thor and Vidar stand in their way! Appearances by Odin, Frigga, Sif, Hoder, and the Warriors Three. Second story: "Blast from the Past!" Guest-starring the Thing. Script by Dave Michelinie. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Al Milgrom. While traveling through Arizona, Ben Grimm stumbles upon an abandoned NORAD complex! However the Thing soon discovers that the former government facility is not empty! There's actually a survivalist group living inside! And the displaced member of the FF has to find out why! Third story: "Jolly Roger" Guest-starring Speedball. Plot and Pencils by Steve Ditko. Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Inks by Mark Badger. Speedball battles a pirate to keep his friends safe. Fourth story: "Call Waiting" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Dan Mishkin. Pencils by Vince Mielcarek. Inks by Chris Ivy. The Master of the Mystic Arts clashes with trolls in the telephone system. Cameo appearance by Wong. Fifth story: "Treasure" Guest-starring She-Hulk and Wyatt Wingfoot. Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. Pencils by Mike Clark. Inks by Jay Geldhof. She-Hulk protects a cargo ship from a Sea Serpent! (Note: The first and second stories are 22 pages each.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3931057009

Previously unpublished issue #25 of the Ms. Marvel (1st series). Originally written and drawn in 1979 (with several pages of new material). First chronological appearance of Rogue. "Cry, Vengeance!" Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Vosburg. To find the killer of her dear friend, Carol Danvers travels all the way to Hong Kong! But upon her arrival, Ms. Marvel finds herself caught between a rock and a hard place: the Hellfire Club and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Wow, an all-star cast of X-villains! However with great skill and determination, Ms. Marvel survives her Asian adventure! But when she returns home to San Francisco (after the events of Avengers 200), her first and final battle vs. Rogue begins! Sadly, sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking end for Ms. Marvel. Appearances by Mystique, Destiny, Rogue. Pyro, Avalanche, Sebastian Shaw, Harry Leland, Donald Pierce, and Tessa. Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Spider-Woman, Wolverine, and Storm. (Notes: Carol Danvers story continues in Avengers Annual 10. The added material was scripted by Simon Furman and drawn by Mike Gustovich.) Second story: "Not to Touch the Earth!" Guest-starring Bill Foster as Giant Man. Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Dwayne McDuffie. Pencils by Bob Budiansky and Don Hudson. Inks by Manny Manos and Chris Ivy. Giant Man battles a new villain who has the power to levitate! Third story: "Fireworks!" Guest-starring Ghost Rider (aka Johnny Blaze). Script by Tina Chrioproces. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Vince Colletta. Johnny Blaze and Red Fowler roll into a small town and get mixed up with a dangerous survivalist colony! And the only way out...is to unleash the Ghost Rider! Fourth feature: Pin-up of Ms. Marvel and Mystique by Mike Vosburg. (Note: Cover by Bob Budiansky and Jeffrey Albrecht.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4043111013

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. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4286222002

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. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-006

Direct Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-203584A-015

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) 5D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-008

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F9F7C-002

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-203584A-017

Direct Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2215763-044

Newsstand Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 7D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-203584A-018

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: White

Label #4359415001

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 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4043111014

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 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4017317001

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 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3947666020

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) 9D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #18-3D7667A-015

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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) 9D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-203584A-019

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) 10D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F7CA7-015

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) Reprint 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-342363F-018

2nd Printing. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1D-7D and 9D-12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF range, with some grading at FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1D, 2N, 3N, 4D-7D, 9D-11D and 12N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF+ range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 13

Issues 1N-8N and 9D-12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984); and 1 of Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VF.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 101 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, TRIMMED. Water damage. Tape on interior cover.

The Man Who Died Twice!; Fate teaches a lesson to a man who denies him by giving him another chance to avoid being a passenger on a doomed airliner, but when he decides to drive instead of fly, the plane crashes into his car. The Spider!, script by Hank Chapman; A boy feeds his giant spider the neighbor's animals, and then the neighbor. When the spider bites the boy, he transforms into a giant spider. The Train to Nowhere text story. The Voice of Doom, art by Gene Colan; A man murders his stuttering wife and hears her voice accusing him; A psychologist friend recommends getting a parrot from South America that knows no English and leaving it in the room he hears the voice in. The Hidden Men, art by Morris Weiss. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 135 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

This issue contains interior artwork by Dick Ayers and Mort Drucker (5 page story). "Mr. Dugan's Dragon!" (cover featured) features a reporter who looks enough like J. Jonah Jamison to be Jonah's father. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 150 FR/GD 1.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold coming loose at one staple. Severe water damage.

I Plunged Into Darkness!, art by Mort Drucker; A mountain climber meets a girl made of ice who saves his life and they fall in love; The ice people patriarch implants a mental block in the climber so that he will return to his own people. The House of Shadows!, art by Mac Pakula; Visitors from the future bring joy to a small town and then take the entire town with them back to the future. The Shrinking Man!, art by Bob Powell; A lab assistant knocks over a container filled with a new mold and thinks that the effect has shrunk him but it actually only works on inorganic matter and has enlarged the furniture and the house. The Man from Nowhere, art by Ed Winiarski. The Recipe text story. Ultimate Weapon, art by Vic Carrabotta; Foreign powers kidnap a scientist and he builds a teleportation machine to return back home. I'll Live Forever, art by Gray Morrow. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Spider-Man and the Human Torch battle the Sandman in "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Cameos by the rest of the Fantastic Four. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4211739004

Spider-Man and the Human Torch (from the Fantastic Four) battle the Sandman, the Trapster, the Wizard, and Annihilus in "And Spidey Makes Four!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 34 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416374025

"Beware the Death Crusade!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Meteor Man is still on the loose! After an unusual decision by Nighthawk last issue to call off the search. But the web-slinger hasn't given up capturing the super-villain formerly known as the Looter! However, the recent events in the Amazing Spider-Man title (and a former girlfriend) are weighing heavily on the wall-crawler's mind. Meanwhile on Long Island, Kyle Richmond tells Valkyrie about his recent battle, and Brunhilde decides to hunt for the Meteor Man herself! And inside an east side antique shop, the two heroes come together to fight the Meteor Man! Will the power of Valkyrie tip the scale in Spider-Man's favor this time? Cameo appearances by Nighthawk and Jeremiah. (Note: While the Gwen Stacy clone did not appear in this two-part story, MTU 33 and 34 were relevant parts of the classic clone saga that took place in the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265015

"Any Number Can Slay!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. Two of Spider-Man's silver age foes are back! The Big Man and the Crime Master have returned from the grave to take their revenge upon the web-slinger! But the two villains are not alone...as the Sandman and the Enforcers have joined their sinister scheme! The bad guys capture the Human Torch and then set a trap for the wall-crawler! Is Spider-Man ready for his reunion with his old enemies? (Notes: Yvie Perez provided Spanish translations for parts of the script. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #87 J. Jonah Jameson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4DC5-019

"Am I Now Or Have I Ever Been?" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Deathlok. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is still trying to get home! However the time machine makes one more stop...in the year 1990! The web-slinger attempts to maintain a low profile in war-torn Times Square, but it doesn't take long for trouble (and Deathlok) to find him! After a brief battle, Luther Manning convinces the wall-crawler that he's one of the good guys. Now the Demolisher and Spider-Man team up to take down a gang of radioactive mutants! (Notes: In this issue of Marvel Team-Up and in preceding issues, Dave Hunt is not credited as one of the inkers; however, his last name is hidden in the backgrounds of the splash page. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 54 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4FF7-020

"Spider in the Middle!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is in the middle of a mess! Caught in the crosshairs of both the Hulk and Woodgod! However, the rouge government agents at Tranquility Base are the real enemy! Can the wall-crawler convince his two confused friends to fight with him...instead of against him? It's an out of this world ending for the web-slinger! 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 67 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416374023

"Tigra, Tigra, Burning Bright!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Tigra. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. It's a fast moving story as Kraven the Hunter ambushes the web-slinger! Shortly thereafter, the captive wall-crawler is attacked by a mind-controlled Tigra! Can Spider-Man free Tigra from Kraven's clutches? The amazing one needs to quickly, because a stampede of wild animals is charging in his direction! (Notes: Kraven and Tigra previously battled in Marvel Chillers 4. Kraven appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 209. John Byrne inked page 10. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 203.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374021

"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 69 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374022

"Night of the Living God!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Havok. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Dave Cockrum. During a quiet morning walk on Muir Isle, Alex Summers and Lorna Dane are attacked by a group of Egyptian henchmen! Meanwhile on the Empire State University campus, Peter Parker witnesses more Egyptian henchmen stealing a priceless ankh! Several hours later, the two storylines collide in New York City when Havok and the web-slinger team up to battle the Living Pharaoh! But after the pharaoh captures Havok and attaches the mystic ankh to the powerful mutant's neck...the Living Monolith walks the Earth again! What in the world is Spider-Man going to do now? Cameo appearances by Thor and the Beast. (Notes: The Living Pharaoh previously tried to tap into Havok's power in Uncanny X-men 54, 55, and 56. The subplot involving the Beast continues in Uncanny X-men 111. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 205 and 206.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 70 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374024

"Whom Gods Destroy!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Havok, and Thor. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. The Living Monolith is rampaging thru Manhattan! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man needs some high-powered help to stop the awesome Egyptian giant! Enter the Mighty Thor! Wow, in no time at all a spectacular battle erupts in New York harbor between the Prince of Asgard and the Living Monolith! Will the thunder god's power be enough to stop the Egyptian behemoth? Perhaps, but only if the web-slinger can free Havok from his booby-trapped coffin! An excellent two-part story! (Notes: The Living Monolith returns in Power Man and Iron Fist 56 & 57. The letters page includes a special article taken from the Wichita Eagle in which the newspaper tells its readers that the daily Spider-Man comic strip will be returning to the paper after a one-week hiatus. A 3-panel strip with art by John Romita is also included. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 206.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 79 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416374010

"Sword of the She-Devil" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Red Sonja. Plot and Script by Chris Claremont. Plot and Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. An emergency situation is developing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! The Daily Bugle dispatches Peter Parker and a reporter to the site, but someone else sneaks along...Mary Jane Watson! The web-slinger quickly enters the museum and is attacked by grotesque monsters! Mary Jane rushes inside to help the struggling wall-crawler, but what can she do? How about grab the ancient sword of Red Sonja! And in a dazzling transformation...Mary Jane Watson becomes Red Sonja! Now the Amazing Spider-Man and the She-Devil with a Sword team up against the evil sorcerer Kulan Gath! Will New York City survive...and Ms. Watson too? An excellent story! Cameo appearance by Clark Kent on page 3. (Notes: This is a key appearance of Mary Jane Watson during the time period (between 1979 and 1983) when she rarely appeared in any of the Spider-Man titles. Kulan Gath appears next in Uncanny X-men 190. This is the final issue of the Claremont-Byrne run on the Marvel Team-Up title. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 208.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 79 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4416374009

"Sword of the She-Devil" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Red Sonja. Plot and Script by Chris Claremont. Plot and Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. An emergency situation is developing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! The Daily Bugle dispatches Peter Parker and a reporter to the site, but someone else sneaks along...Mary Jane Watson! The web-slinger quickly enters the museum and is attacked by grotesque monsters! Mary Jane rushes inside to help the struggling wall-crawler, but what can she do? How about grab the ancient sword of Red Sonja! And in a dazzling transformation...Mary Jane Watson becomes Red Sonja! Now the Amazing Spider-Man and the She-Devil with a Sword team up against the evil sorcerer Kulan Gath! Will New York City survive...and Ms. Watson too? An excellent story! Cameo appearance by Clark Kent on page 3. (Notes: This is a key appearance of Mary Jane Watson during the time period (between 1979 and 1983) when she rarely appeared in any of the Spider-Man titles. Kulan Gath appears next in Uncanny X-men 190. This is the final issue of the Claremont-Byrne run on the Marvel Team-Up title. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 208.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.