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Marvel Stories (1940-1941 Western Fiction) Pulp Vol. 2 #2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Heavy chew through cover and first several pages (slightly affects readability).

Vol. 2, No. 2 - November 1940. Interior illustrations by Simon and Kirby, Human Torch short picture story on pg. 104. See See Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series and Marvel Tales (1939-1940 Western Fiction) Pulp for earlier issues. 6.75" x 9.75", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 VG 4.0

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) 14 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4701981012

Giant-size issue. Spider-Man stars in "The Reprehensible Riddle of The Sorcerer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: ,the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett; Mercury (first Jack Kirby art at Marvel); Captain America ("The Girl Who Was Afraid"), the Human Torch, and the Black Knight by Joe Maneely. Andru/Everett cover. 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) 17 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2074534001

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) 17 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4019412001

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 Lot of 5

Issues 15, 16, 19, 22, and 29 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D FN/VF 7.0

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) 1D FN 6.0

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) 1D FN- 5.5

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 VF+ 8.5

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) 1N FN/VF 7.0

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) 1N FN/VF 7.0

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) 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) 1N FN 6.0

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) 1N FN 6.0

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) 2D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4691654003

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Prisoners of War!" Part 2 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. On the far side of the universe on a planet simply known as Battleworld, the Avengers (Captain America, Thor, Wasp, Iron Man (James Rhodes), She Hulk, and Captain Marvel), the Fantastic Four (minus the Invisible Woman), X-Men (Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Rogue, and Colossus), Magneto, Spider-Man, and the Incredible Hulk are locked in mortal combat with Doctor Doom, Ultron, Absorbing Man, the Lizard, Molecule Man, Doctor Octopus, Kang the Conqueror, the Wrecking Crew, and the Enchantress. The villains strike first in an unrelenting blitzkrieg. Will the heroes even survive the first titanic battle of this epic struggle? Plus, how do wildcards Magneto and the space god Galactus fit into this game? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: White

Label #4691654009

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) 7D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Exceptional White.

Label #25-13F29B8-024

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 8.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4701836021

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 8.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4701836022

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

Only one staple (manufacturing).

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 FN 6.0 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) 11D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4698236008

Direct Edition. "...And Dust to Dust!" Part 11 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Doom has accomplished the unimaginable, he has defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyonder and now contains the fallen entity's vast power within himself. The heroes must make a fateful decision, can Victor Von Doom be trusted with so much power? It's a decision that could cost them everything. Plus, learn the ultimate fate of the villains and the city of Denver, Colorado. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 11D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4691654010

Direct Edition. "...And Dust to Dust!" Part 11 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Doom has accomplished the unimaginable, he has defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyonder and now contains the fallen entity's vast power within himself. The heroes must make a fateful decision, can Victor Von Doom be trusted with so much power? It's a decision that could cost them everything. Plus, learn the ultimate fate of the villains and the city of Denver, Colorado. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1, 2N-7N, 9, 10N, 11, and 12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1N, 2, 3N, 4, 5N, 6N, 7, 9N, 10, 11, and 12N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

1-3, 4N-7N, 9, 10N, 11N, and 12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1-7, 9, 10N, 11N, and 12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 11

Issues 1-7 and 9-12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 5

Issues 4, 5, 7, 10, and 12 of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VF range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

Issues 1, 2N, 3N, 4, 5N, 6N, 7, 9, and 10N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range

Marvel Tails (1983 Marvel) 1N VF- 7.5

Newsstand 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 (1964 Marvel) 178 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401018

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. "How Green Was My Goblin!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr. (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita, Sr. (touch-ups). Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; the Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401019

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) Mark Jewelers 233MJ VG/FN 5.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints X-Men #35 "Along Came A Spider" (Spider-Man). Todd McFarlane cover. Spider-Ham back-up. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 3, 11-15, 17, 18, 98, and 99 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 11

Issues 21-23, 29, 88, 91-93, 96, 97, and 101 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading FN/VF range.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

"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) 3 FN 6.0

"The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 8 FN/VF 7.0

"The Man-Killer Moves at Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Cat. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jim Mooney. The Cat (aka Greer Nelson) comes to New York City to recruit the web-slinger -- for a fight against Man-Killer! Apparently, the Man-Killer murdered a politician in Chicago, and now she's in the Big Apple to do likewise. But Spider-Man and the future Tigra have a plan to stick it to the Man-Killer! First appearance of Man-Killer. (Notes: The Cat appears in this story between issues #3 and #4 of the Cat (1972) title. The Cat becomes Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures (1974) #1.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 FN/VF 7.0

"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) 15 FN/VF 7.0

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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 VG+ 4.5

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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 27 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

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"A Friend in Need!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jim Starlin. The crafty Chameleon tricks the Incredible Hulk into helping him break a friend out of prison! Can Spider-Man stop them? Cameo appearance by Ned Leeds. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #68 Son of Satan.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 VF- 7.5

"Once Upon a Time, in a Castle" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. At some point in high school, Peter Parker probably read Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein." At no point though did Peter think he might someday team up with Victor Frankenstein's creation! But due to a strange series of events, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself across the Atlantic Ocean, in the Balkans, and inside the castle of the evil Baron von Shtupf...with only one friend by his side: the Frankenstein monster! It's a literary team up for the ages as the wondrous wall-crawler and the man-monster from the pages of a 19th century novel join forces...to save the world! Cameo appearance by the Man-Wolf. (Notes: Frankenstein previously appeared in Frankenstein Monster 18. This issue includes a 2-page retelling of the origin of Frankenstein's monster.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.