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Marvel Premiere (1972) 10 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

Cover art by Frank Brunner. Finally, Shuma-Gorath!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot; script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Neal Adams' Continuity Studios [as The Singing Sons Of The Crusty Bunkers]; Strange enters Ancient One's mind, and battles Shuma-Gorath for mankind's Soul; To destroy Shuma-Gorath, who feeds on the mind of the Ancient One, Strange kills the Ancient One; The Ancient One becomes One with the Universe. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 14 VF- 7.5

Water spots.

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Frank Brunner. Sise-Neg Genesis, script by Steve Englehart (plot; script) and Frank Brunner (plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Sise-Neg journeys back to the dawn of Creation, absorbing all mystical power; Mordo schemes to be disciple. Strange implores Sise-Neg not to abandon mankind; Sise-Neg becomes Genesis and recreates universe. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 FN+ 6.5

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Missing Marvel Value Stamp, does not interrupt art or story. Water damage.

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 19 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom. Death-Cult!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist meets Colleen Wing (1st appearance) and her father who knows all about Danny's stay in K'un-Lun; Iron Fist tries to make amends with Joy Meachum but she leads him into a trap where he has to face members of the Kara-Kai death cult; The mysterious ninja who actually killed Meachum shows up to give Danny a hand. Letter to the editor from comic artist Ken Meyer Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 6 (Thor by John Buscema, and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk 181. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 23 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bob McLeod. The Name Is...Warhawk, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob McLeod; Danny and Colleen are taking a walk in the park when a sniper begins picking off the people around them; Warhawk, a merc who still thinks he is fighting in Viet Nam, captures Colleen and Iron Fist has to get her back. he letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 27 (the Black Widow by John Romita Sr.). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 33 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4698236001

Solomon Kane stars in "The Mark of Kane!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by Howard Chaykin. Adapted from the Robert E. Howard story "Red Shadows." First color comic appearance of Kane. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4698236007

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Rudy Nebres. First appearance of Weirdworld in "The Lord of Tyndall's Quest," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Mike Ploog (breakdowns) and Alex Niño, inks by Alex Niño; Come join the epic fantasy of Tyndall the elf, lost creature of Klarn; In this quest through Weirdworld, Tyndall witnesses a female elf hatch from an egg; Enter Velanna, courageous companion and fighter for good; Tyndall and Velanna join forces to uncover the mystery of their forgotten pasts. For more Weirdworld stories, see Marvel Comics Super Special 11-13. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 44 VF 8.0

Jack of Hearts stars in "The Jack of Hearts!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cameos by Iron Man, the Hulk, and the White Tiger. The letters page contains Jack of Hearts character designs by Dave Cockrum. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 47 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Bob Layton. First Scott Lang as Ant-Man in "To Steal An Ant-Man!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finished art), inks by Bob Layton; What happens when Scott Lang, former electrician to the Avengers, steals Hank Pym's shrinking particles?; And why has this ex-con reverted back to his thieving ways?; Check out Scott Lang, Ant-Man, suited up for the first time! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 52N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4704472010

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Steve Leialoha. Journey Through the Past, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Gene Day; T'Challa uncovers a connection between the Dragon Circle and the Ku Klux Klan; Infiltrating a Klan meeting, he finds out that the Dragon Circle is an offshoot of the Klan; He is discovered and does battle with the Soul Strangler and the Klan. Includes letter from Jim Owsley talking about the Falcon story in Marvel Premiere #49. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 40, 41 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG to FN/VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 41 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range, with #7 grading at GD.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 42, 43, 44, 48D, 49, 52D, 55N, 56, 57N, 61D of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 25, 37, 38, 40, 43, 48N, 49, 55, 56, 61D of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 14, 26, 29, 36, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46, and 48N of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 29, 30, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, and 46 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #36 grading GD.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 2, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 24, 25, 29, and 30 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #25 grading FR.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 29, 30, 34, 36, 39, 40, 42, 44, 45, and 46 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #29 grading GD+.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 8

Issues 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51N, and 54 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN range

Marvel Premiere Lot of 8

Issues 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 9

Issues 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #18, and #25 grading GD.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 9

Issues 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 9

Issues 23, 24, 25, 31, 33, 34, 36, 41, 55N of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Marvel Premiere Lot of 10

Issues 19-21, 25, 27, 32-34, 44, and 56 of Marvel Premiere (1972). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-4691CE0-051

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Hellfire Helix Hex!," script by John Warner, art by Sonny Trinidad; Bloodstone's origin is continued with Brad Carter seeing a portion of it, but not the conclusion when the Bloodstone is shattered into many pieces; Bloodstone battles the Possessor to the death. Continued in Rampaging Hulk #1. Article on how the Bloodstone series first began and where it was to be published, a mention of the guest stars Brad Carter and P.D.Q. Werner and more information on the Hellfire Helix. Marvel Treasury Editions ad. The Incredible Hulk and the Twins of Evil! Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Hulk. Hulk Halloween costume ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents Lot of 10

Issues 3-12 of Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Marvel Presents Lot of 7

Issues 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 of Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN range.

Marvel Presents Lot of 8

Issues 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 8 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Ken Barr; Man-Thing illo by Vicente Alcazar; The Man-God Conspiracy! article by John Warner; The Madman of Mansion Slade Morbius story by Doug Moench, art by Sonny Trinidad; Monsters Unleashed—Again article by Ralph Macchio, art by Dave Cockrum and Gray Morrow; Into the House of Terror! story by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan; The Reality Manipulators story by Don McGregor, art by Michael Ploog; and Curse of Anubis! story by Russ Jones and John Warner, art by Val Mayerik. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 11B FN+ 6.5 Corrected Variant

Corrected Printing with the Robert Heinlein blurb removed from the cover. Cover art by Ken Barr; Star-Lord illo by Jim Starlin; Second Launch! article by John Warner; Star-Lord illo penciled by John Byrne, inked by Terry Austin; Windhölme Star-Lord story by Chris Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Cinnibar Star-Lord story by Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Sparta Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; The Hollow Crown Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; afterword by Claremont; and Our Alien Heritage or The Central-Casting Syndrome article by Byrne. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 12 FN 6.0

Cover art by Earl Norem; The Haunt of Horror illo penciled by John Buscema, inked by Ernie Chan; editorial by Roger Slifer; Lilith, Daughter of Dracula illo penciled by George Perez, inked by Pablo Marcos, with text by Steve Gerber; Profits are Plunging! story by Gerber, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Springer; Slinking Through the Psycho-Ward story by Doug Moench, art by Mike Kaluta; Death of the Living Dead! story by David Kraft, pencils by Brown, inks by Marcos; Picture of Andrea story by Moench, art by Sonny Trinidad; and UFO Connection ad. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 17 FN 6.0

Signed by Gil Kane (first page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Romas; The Mind Demons sword and sorcery story and art by Gil Kane. The world faces extinction, and only the sword-wielding Blackmark can save it! 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Rivals (2025 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4637805001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Paul Allor. Art by Luca Claretti. Cover by Peach Momoko. SPINNING OFF THE BRAND NEW HIT VIDEO GAME SENSATION! Tokyo 2099. The time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it. One group, led by Peni Parker, wants to plug the Web into Cyberspace to repair it. The other group, led by Spider-Man, favors a more conservative approach of using Chronovium to strengthen the web and allow it to repair itself. The time rift makes rivals out of us all, but which team will overtake the other? Collecting the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic (2024) #1-6 for the first time in print! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

Marvel Rivals Ignite (2025 Marvel) 1KRS.A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

KRS Comics Edition. Includes COA.

Label #4679471017

KRS Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Godtail - limited to 1000 copies. Written by Peach Momoko; Marvel Various. Art by Yuji Kaku; Marvel Various. MARVEL RIVALS TAKES OUR HEROES BACK IN TIME - AND TO JAPAN - FOR ALL-NEW ADVENTURES! Hot off the debut of MARVEL RIVALS, Peach Momoko designed a wave of costumes bringing the Marvel Heroes to Japan! FIRST: SAI takes on the symbiotic chaos of VENOM! YUJI KAKU brings Frank Castle - the unbeatable PUNISHER - face-to-face with...PENI PARKER?! Where Peni is, SP//dr isn't far behind... PLUS: K-Pop star LUNA SNOW is brought to the depths of HEL/ASGARD and right into the hands of HELA! 40 pages, PC/B&W. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Marvel Saga Lot of 12

Issues 13-16, 18-25 of Marvel Saga (1985). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Saga Lot of 8

Issues 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 17, and 21 of Marvel Saga (1985). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Marvel Spectacular Lot of 10

Issues 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 of Marvel Spectacular (1973). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #5 grading GD.

Marvel Spectacular Lot of 10

Issues 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 of Marvel Spectacular (1973). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #3 grading GD.

Marvel Spectacular Lot of 11

Issues 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 19 of Marvel Spectacular (1973). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #10 grading GD+.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 3 VG 4.0

First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Werewolf By Night!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Andrea Timly captures Jack Russell and tries to get the location of the Darkhold from him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4708739001

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 10 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Coming of Witch-Woman, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider takes Roxanne to the hospital to treat Copperhead bites; the Apache tribe that used to worship Snake Dance intend to hang him; the cops chase Johnny Blaze. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 VG/FN 5.0

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) UK Edition 29UK FN 6.0

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Deadly Gambit of Conquer-Lord!", script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Knight stops Conquer-Lord from assassinating the mayor; Conquer-Lord escapes with Marlene as his hostage; Moon Knight goes after him. 36 pgs.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 9D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3852192003

Direct Edition. 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 Lot of 7

Issues 8, 9, 18, 28, 29, 31 of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series); and Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 7. Most will grade in the VG to FN range, with #8 grading at GD-.

Marvel Spotlight Lot of 8

Issues 1A, 1A.N, 2, 4, 5D, 7, 9N, and 10 of Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.