Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) comic books

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

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Label #0241789021

"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) 4 VG 4.0

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

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"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 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) 8 FN 6.0

"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) 9 VF- 7.5

"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+ 6.5

"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 9.4

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Label #3984992007

"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) 10 FN- 5.5

"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 VF- 7.5

"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 VF 8.0

"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) 17 CGC 9.6

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Label #4340498008

Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 17 VF 8.0

Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN/VF 7.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN+ 6.5

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN 6.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 19 FN+ 6.5

Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in "The Coming of Stegron the Dinosaur Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Ka-Zar battle Stegron in the Savage Land. First appearance of Stegron. (The wall-crawler previously visited the Savage Land in Amazing Spider-Man 104. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #90 Hercules.) Note: First appearance of Stegron. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 22 VF- 7.5

Spider-Man and Hawkeye battle Quasimodo the Living Computer in "The Messiah Machine!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. (Quasimodo previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 14 and appears next in Fantastic Four 202. The letters page includes an essay explaining the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #92, Byrrah.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 23 VF 8.0

Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch and Iceman battle Equinox, the Thermodynamic Man, in "The Night of the Frozen Inferno." This story is a continuation from a subplot in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Angel, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl. (Equinox returns to battle Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #59. Iceman appears next in Giant-Size X-Men #1. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #28, Hawkeye.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 31 CGC 9.6

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Label #4640504009

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"For A Few Fists More!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Iron Fist and Spider-Man battle Drom the Backwards Man! If Spider-Man and the Living Weapon can reverse time, they will straighten out the backwards man! (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Iron Fist and Spider-Man, and was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #18. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio.) This issue 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 31 VF+ 8.5

"For A Few Fists More!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Iron Fist and Spider-Man battle Drom the Backwards Man! If Spider-Man and the Living Weapon can reverse time, they will straighten out the backwards man! (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Iron Fist and Spider-Man, and was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #18. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio.) This issue 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 31 FN/VF 7.0

"For A Few Fists More!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Iron Fist and Spider-Man battle Drom the Backwards Man! If Spider-Man and the Living Weapon can reverse time, they will straighten out the backwards man! (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Iron Fist and Spider-Man, and was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #18. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio.) This issue 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 32 CGC 7.5

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Label #4672752021

"All the Fires in Hell!" Guest-starring the Human Torch and the Son of Satan. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Johnny Storm and the Son of Satan battle a supernatural force that has possessed Wyatt Wingfoot! But once the inner demonic rage consumes Hellstrom, Johnny gets more than he bargained for! Will the Human Torch be able to save Wyatt...and survive the Son of Satan's fury? Cameo appearance by the Thing. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

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Label #4340499007

1st printing. "Blood Church!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Human Torch, and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. Unless Dr. Strange and the Human Torch defeat the demonic hordes of the deranged, self-styled prophet Jeremiah, Valkyrie will die! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts and old Hot-Head free Valkyrie in time? Cameo appearance by Clea. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 36 pages. Note: Hasbro reprinted this issue with Marvel Greatest Battles Comic Packs: included in the Spider-Man and Captain Britain pack. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 VF 8.0

"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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 FN/VF 7.0

"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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 41 CGC 4.5

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Label #2097675021

"A Witch in Time!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. The Scarlet Witch is going back in time! To the one place any witch would never want to go...1692 Salem, Massachusetts! What has possessed Wanda to travel to an abandoned castle in Latveria and rendezvous with Doctor Doom's time machine and a deranged 17th century preacher? The Scarlet Witch knows she's in trouble against Cotton Mather and sends a desperate plea for help back to New York. Who will answer her plea? The Amazing Spider-Man! Can the web-slinger save Wanda from a horrible fate...or will the Salem Witch Trials claim another victim? Cameo appearance by the Vision. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #14 Spider-Man.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.0

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Label #4550601023

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"A Past Gone Mad!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. If the Dark Rider can beat Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch, does Spider-man have a chance? Flashback cameo by Reed Richards. (Note: This issue includes a brief retelling of Doctor Doom's origin, as well as a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko (and guest-starring Mary Jane Watson). The letters page contains a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney, and Marvel Value Stamp Series B #46 Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 43 VF- 7.5

"A Past Gone Mad!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. If the Dark Rider can beat Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch, does Spider-man have a chance? Flashback cameo by Reed Richards. (Note: This issue includes a brief retelling of Doctor Doom's origin, as well as a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko (and guest-starring Mary Jane Watson). The letters page contains a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney, and Marvel Value Stamp Series B #46 Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.4

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Label #4664105014

"Danger: Demon on a Rampage!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain America. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Plot continues from Captain America (1st series) 203. The Sentinel of Liberty and his friends return from the Mad Dimension! However little do they know that one of the monsters from the Mad Dimension has followed them to Earth! The giant green creature pops up on the streets of New York City. And after slipping away from the wall-crawler, the demon from the Mad Dimension looks for a friend -- but he finds Batroc the Leaper instead! The shield-slinger and the web-slinger join forces to defeat Batroc and prevent the radioactive demon from destroying the city! Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Leila Taylor, Texas Jack Muldoon, Aunt May, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.6

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Label #4631897011

"Nightmare in New Mexico!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne (1st work on the X-men). Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Uncanny X-Men and the web-slinger are flying back home after their adventure in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1, when they suddenly spot a titanic battle raging down below between the Incredible Hulk and Woodgod! What has brought the green goliath and Woodgod to the Land of Enchantment? Spider-Man volunteers to investigate...and he may live to regret it! Cameo appearances by Professor Xavier and the X-Men (Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Storm, Wolverine). (Notes: This issue features John Byrne's first artwork on the X-men. Woodgod previously appeared in Marvel Premiere 31. The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.4

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Label #4664106008

"Nightmare in New Mexico!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne (1st work on the X-men). Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Uncanny X-Men and the web-slinger are flying back home after their adventure in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1, when they suddenly spot a titanic battle raging down below between the Incredible Hulk and Woodgod! What has brought the green goliath and Woodgod to the Land of Enchantment? Spider-Man volunteers to investigate...and he may live to regret it! Cameo appearances by Professor Xavier and the X-Men (Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Storm, Wolverine). (Notes: This issue features John Byrne's first artwork on the X-men. Woodgod previously appeared in Marvel Premiere 31. The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 53 CGC 8.5

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Label #4632048011

"Nightmare in New Mexico!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne (1st work on the X-men). Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Uncanny X-Men and the web-slinger are flying back home after their adventure in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1, when they suddenly spot a titanic battle raging down below between the Incredible Hulk and Woodgod! What has brought the green goliath and Woodgod to the Land of Enchantment? Spider-Man volunteers to investigate...and he may live to regret it! Cameo appearances by Professor Xavier and the X-Men (Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Storm, Wolverine). (Notes: This issue features John Byrne's first artwork on the X-men. Woodgod previously appeared in Marvel Premiere 31. The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 54 CGC 9.6

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Label #4558455007

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"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! 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 54 CGC 9.0

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Label #4664105011

"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! 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632047011

"Spider, Spider on the Moon!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Adam Warlock. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum After narrowly escaping from Tranquility Base in New Mexico, a semi-conscious wall-crawler rockets into outer space on a spaceship rapidly leaking oxygen! But a celestial Good Samaritan saves him and takes the web-slinger to the blue area of the moon. Spider-Man and Adam Warlock are having a pleasant conversation when all of a sudden, the Stranger attacks! What does the cosmic giant want from Warlock? And is there another cosmic being on the moon to help the two heroes battle the Stranger? Cameo appearances by the Hulk and Woodgod. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The mysterious silver egg on the final panel appears again in Iron Man 109. 1st appearance of the Gardener and the 1st appearance of the Power Gem and the Time Gem (later parts of the Infinity Gauntlet). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 55 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2097675023

"Spider, Spider on the Moon!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Adam Warlock. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum After narrowly escaping from Tranquility Base in New Mexico, a semi-conscious wall-crawler rockets into outer space on a spaceship rapidly leaking oxygen! But a celestial Good Samaritan saves him and takes the web-slinger to the blue area of the moon. Spider-Man and Adam Warlock are having a pleasant conversation when all of a sudden, the Stranger attacks! What does the cosmic giant want from Warlock? And is there another cosmic being on the moon to help the two heroes battle the Stranger? Cameo appearances by the Hulk and Woodgod. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The mysterious silver egg on the final panel appears again in Iron Man 109. 1st appearance of the Gardener and the 1st appearance of the Power Gem and the Time Gem (later parts of the Infinity Gauntlet). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-44F9D75-034

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 66 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4524203010

"Murder World" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Byrne and Frank Giacoia. Captain Britain and the Spectacular Spider-Man wake up inside a giant pinball machine! The two heroes are trapped in Murderworld...an amusement park for murder! Can the web-slinger and Captain Britain beat Arcade at his own game? And also save Courtney Ross in the process? First appearance of Murderworld. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: Arcade appears next in Uncanny X-Men 122. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 67 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4631897016

"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 move 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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 VF 8.0

"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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 FN- 5.5

"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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 78 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4672752020

"Claws!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Wonder Man. Script by Bill Kunkel. Pencils by Don Perlin. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Al Milgrom. Wonder Man's quiet afternoon at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the daring invasion of the Griffin! With a little help from his friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Wonder Man's battle with the half-lion, half-eagle villain culminates in Shea Stadium, where, on the infield grass, the web-slinger, Wonder Man, and the Griffin play ball...the hard way! (Note: The Griffin previously appeared in Champions 10.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 80 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374738006

"A Sorcerer Possessed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Clea. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Mike Vosburg. Inks by Gene Day. Cover by Rich Buckler (pseudonym Validar) and Bob McLeod. A frightful werewolf ambushes Peter Parker and Cissy Ironwood during an evening walk in Central Park! After Peter fights off the beast, he finds the amulet of Dr. Strange! Is something wrong with the Master of the Mystic Arts? Perhaps something to do with the battle against Silver Dagger three issues ago? In order to find out, the web-slinger pays a visit to Stephen Strange's townhouse and ends up in a donnybrook with the good doctor! Can Clea and Spider-Man discover a cure for the Sorcerer Supreme? Cameo appearance by Satana. Last 35¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 83D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374738009

Direct Edition. "Slaughter on 10th Avenue!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Nick Fury, and the Black Widow. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Steve Leialoha (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Steve Leialoha. In stunning fashion, the web-slinger and the widow have gone down to defeat at the hands of SHIELD and its director, Nick Fury! Now the Black Widow is a prisoner of SHIELD, and a dazed Spider-Man is trying to figure out what is going on. When Natasha escapes from the SHIELD facility, she turns to her only friend left in Manhattan...Peter Parker! At his Chelsea apartment, Aunt May's nephew is consoling Natasha, when all of a sudden Nick Fury kicks in the door! Minutes later Boomerang attacks! And then the Silver Samurai! It's a wild free-for-all in the streets with the wall-crawler and the Black Widow caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Clay Quartermain, Jasper Sitwell and the Viper. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 83N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4609375004

Newsstand Edition. "Slaughter on 10th Avenue!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Nick Fury, and the Black Widow. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Steve Leialoha (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Steve Leialoha. In stunning fashion, the web-slinger and the widow have gone down to defeat at the hands of SHIELD and its director, Nick Fury! Now the Black Widow is a prisoner of SHIELD, and a dazed Spider-Man is trying to figure out what is going on. When Natasha escapes from the SHIELD facility, she turns to her only friend left in Manhattan...Peter Parker! At his Chelsea apartment, Aunt May's nephew is consoling Natasha, when all of a sudden Nick Fury kicks in the door! Minutes later Boomerang attacks! And then the Silver Samurai! It's a wild free-for-all in the streets with the wall-crawler and the Black Widow caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Clay Quartermain, Jasper Sitwell and the Viper. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 86 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374738012

Direct Edition. "Story of the Year!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plot by Allyn Brodsky. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob McLeod. The Deterrence Research Corporation is up to no good again! This time the shadowy corporation has spotted the Guardians of the Galaxy's massive spaceship...Drydock! But the heroes from the 31st century know that there cannot be any trace of their existence in the 20th century. So Martinex, Nikki, and Starhawk put together a plan with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to bust into the DRC's headquarters! However, a pair of bad guys is waiting inside! (Notes: Hammer and Anvil previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 182. The DRC was introduced in Giant-Size Spider-Man 4.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 93D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4672752019

Direct Edition. "Rags to Riches!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Carmine Infantino and Tom Sutton. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Don Perlin and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man, and Jack Russell, AKA Werewolf by Night, have their evening interrupted by that dastardly derelict known as the Tatterdemalion! The fight takes them from a jazz club to the sewers of Los Angeles, as the two heroes try to stop the vile villain! Cameo appearances by the Shroud and Dansen Macabre. Flashback cameos by Spider-Woman and the Enforcer. (Note: Tatterdemalion previously appeared in Werewolf by Night 9.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95D CGC 8.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4667965005

Direct Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically, from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically, from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95N VF- 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically, from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 95N CGC 4.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4250390001

Newsstand Edition. "And No Birds Sing!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mockingbird (1st appearance). Script by Steven Grant. Art by Jimmy James (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. A rogue SHIELD branch director tricks the web-slinger into believing that Nick Fury's life is in jeopardy! Specifically, from a former SHIELD operative...Barbara Morse! However, Mockingbird is actually trying to save Nick Fury. Will Spider-Man realize that in time? First appearance of Bobbi Morse as Mockingbird. (Notes: After a cameo appearance in Contest of Champions 1, Mockingbird appears next in the first Hawkeye Limited Series published in 1983. The letters page contains a brief essay from Mark Gruenwald about the creation of Mockingbird.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 100D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-413E085-040

Direct Edition. Giant-size issue. "And Introducing Karma! She Possesses People!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The Fantastic Four are attending an upscale reception in New York's financial district, when suddenly the Spectacular Spider-Man crashes the party! The web-slinger wants to rescue two Vietnamese children in attendance, but instead ends up battling the FF! What has possessed the wall-crawler to do this? After comparing notes, the fabulous foursome and Spider-Man realize that they are caught in the middle of a child custody battle between two high-powered telepaths! And on the East River waterfront, the life-and-death showdown takes place! First appearance of Karma (Xi'an Coy Manh). Cameo appearances by Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, and Professor Xavier. (Notes: Karma appears next in Marvel Graphic Novel 4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 250 and also in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) Second story: "Cry--Vengeance!" Guest-starring Storm and the Black Panther. Plot by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). After surviving an assassination attempt, Storm learns that an old foe from days gone by has come back for revenge. Ororo visits the Wakanda embassy to tell T'challa that Andreas De Ruyter is in New York. And just as they did many years ago on the African continent, the Black Panther and Storm team up to fight the evil of De Ruyter! 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 103 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374757003

"The Assassin Academy" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Jerry Bingham. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Jerry Bingham and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Scott Lang cross paths as both men investigate a mysterious organized crime operation in a warehouse on Lower Manhattan. The web-slinger is the first hero to go inside...and subsequently go down to defeat at the hands of the Taskmaster! Next, it's Ant-Man's turn! However, the miniature hero succeeds in infiltrating the complex and freeing the wall-crawler! Now the astonishing Ant-Man and the Amazing Spider-Man pursue the Taskmaster to the top of the World Trade Center for their fight to the finish! (Notes: The Taskmaster appeared previously in Avengers 196 and appears next in Avengers 223. This issue features a full-page ad for Dazzler 1.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 105 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374757005

"A Small Circle of Hate" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Power Man, and Iron Fist. Script by Mike Barr. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. After the Hulk forces Luke Cage and Danny Rand's plane to crash, the two heroes for hire find themselves in the American Southwest surrounded by strange locals with a shotgun! The desert people just want Power Man to remove the large boulder that has covered up their spring of fresh water. But Luke Cage can't lift the giant rock, but maybe the Hulk could smash it! How will Power Man and Iron Fist trick the enraged Hulk into crushing the boulder? Back up story: "Wolves in Designer's Clothing" Script by Mike Barr. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Mike Esposito. During a fashion show, Colleen Wing and Misty Knight help the heroes for hire stop an armed robbery. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 109D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374757009

Direct Edition. "Critical Mass!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Paladin, and Dazzler. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Dave Kraft. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Wiacek. The battle against Thermo has gone poorly in the streets outside a local nightclub. Spider-Man is down and Paladin is out! But the saving grace for the two heroes may be the name on the nightclub marquee...Dazzler! The mutant songstress successfully drives off Thermo to buy Spidey and Paladin time to recover! But that only sets the stage for round two the next day. Will the addition of Dazzler's power be the difference the second time around? The wall-crawler and Paladin sure hope so! (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 231 and 232.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374757014

Direct Edition. "The Heat in Harlem!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Falcon. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker runs afoul of a teenage civilian watchdog group in Harlem. So the web-slinger travels uptown to challenge the "Young Watchers." But Harlem is the well-known stomping ground of another superhero...Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon)! The Falcon isn't too thrilled about the wall-crawler operating on his turf, but the former avenger will have to change his tune in order to rescue his nephew, Jim Wilson, from the Young Watchers and Stone-face! (Note: Stone-face previously appeared in Captain America 171.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 122D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374757022

Direct Edition. "A Simple Twist of Fate" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. A mysterious visitor arrives in the Florida Everglades...the home of the Man-Thing! The newcomer to the swamp, Ian Fate, befriends the Man-Thing and takes him to New York City! Alas the folly of a simple swamp creature. The tortured behemoth from Florida is not in Manhattan to see the sights, but to help Ian Fate take revenge on J. Jonah Jameson! When the confused Man-Thing goes berserk in the Daily Bugle Building, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action! Can the web-slinger stop the powerful Man-Thing without killing the poor creature? (Note: Ian Fate appeared previously in Defenders 104.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 123N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4664298017

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Newsstand Edition. "Rivers of Blood" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Daredevil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man lies in a hospital bed after being pounded by the Man-Thing last issue. Matt Murdock also happens to be present at that same hospital keeping tabs on a former mobster turned witness for the prosecution. And Solarr is inbound to that same hospital to permanently silence that former mobster! One thing leads to another...and the Man Without Fear and a hurting web-slinger team up to shut down Solarr! 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 129 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Includes paperwork from the Manitoba Collection.

Label #4374720004

"And Much To Ponder Before Dawn" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Vision. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Byrne. The Daily Bugle sends one of its veteran reporters, Mr. Andrew Pauncholito, and Peter Parker to a small town in New Hampshire to investigate a series of homicides. Meanwhile, the Vision responds to a late night summons from another small town in the granite state, very close to the one the Bugle is covering. Once the synthezoid avenger arrives, he meets several very amazing people! Namely, Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, and other brilliant minds from history! What is going on? When Mr. Pauncholito, Peter, and the lynch mob track the alleged murderer to the village of the immortal geniuses, bedlam breaks out! Can Spider-Man and the Vision separate the good guys from the bad guys? And how will the web-slinger protect his secret identity? Cameo appearance by the Scarlet Witch. (Note: The Mad Thinker-created androids first appeared in Captain America 269.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 141D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 141D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 141N CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Adams

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Art Adams on 3/23/2019. Newsstand Edition

Label #19-1247D7A-022

Newsstand Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 141N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4664105012

Newsstand Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 141N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4528242007

Newsstand Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola. Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they? Daredevil's deal with the Kingpin may not go over too well with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, the Arranger, and Dr. Curt Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Spectacular Spider-Man 90, and this issue. The letters page includes a letter from Marvel creator Stan Lee.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 146 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810016

"Hero Worship!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nomad. Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Greg LaRocque and Joe Rubinstein. Nomad and the web-slinger are chasing a young thief through the back alleys of Manhattan, when they stumble across a recruiting event being hosted by the Taskmaster! The super-villain with the photogenic reflexes is auditioning lackeys for his new client, the Black Abbott! What a wonderful training opportunity for the new recruits! However, Spider-Man (in his black costume) and Nomad are not interested in playing along! Can the duo corral the elusive Taskmaster? First appearance of the Black Abbott. (Note: The Taskmaster previously appeared in Avengers 223.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.