Comic books August 1974, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 2.0 $80.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #19-1D88571-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Siggy’s Comics

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second full appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man finds himself in a shoot-out with Tarantula and Punisher after saving a cruise ship from hijacking; Peters friends grow suspicious about his double identity; Harry Osborn discovers Peters spider suit! Letter to the editor from Steve Saffel. The letters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 4: Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 112 and 211. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $503.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #20-2F74829-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.10) will be charged at checkout.

This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 3.0 $179.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: George Perez Label #22-09022A6-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.37) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Siggy’s Comics

This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $165.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Ron Wilson and Roy Thomas on 06/15/2024. Label #24-2AD7A41-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"All the Sounds and Sights of Death!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. The Avengers' epic battle against Thanos is over. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn their attention to other affairs…specifically the affairs of the heart. Tension has been building for several issues among the Swordsman, Mantis, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch; and the love quadrangle is about to explode! But before the fireworks begin, T'Challa receives a visitor from Rudyarda (the African nation adjacent to Wakanda)! The ambassador from Rudyarda lures the Avengers outside their mansion and into an ambush! Klaw captures five avengers in a solid sound bubble and Solarr stands guards over them! So that leaves Cap, Shell-Head, and the thunder god one hour to free their teammates! But the key to victory lies with the avenger who knows Klaw the best…the Black Panther! Flashback cameos by the Man-Ape and the Lion God. (Notes: Klaw previously appeared in Fantastic Four 119. Due to events in his title, Captain America leaves the Avengers after this issue and doesn't return until issue 141. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #46 Mysterio.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $150.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-068 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"To Love, Honor, and Destroy!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark issues of the Fantastic Four! Emotions run at an all-time high as the Sub-Mariner with the Invisible Girl by his side attacks Manhattan! Only Mister Fantastic, the Human Torch, the Thing, Thundra, and New York's finest stand in the way of Namor's conquest! Reed, Ben, and Johnny want to save the city, but what they really want to do is beat the living daylights out of the Avenging Son! With her husband, brother, and blue-eyed friend on the brink of defeat, what will Susan Richards do? Everything is on the line! An awesome ending! Brief re-telling of the Sub-Mariner's origin. Cameo appearances by Medusa and Triton. (Note: The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #78 the Owl by Gene Colan.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $140.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-056 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

New John Buscema art, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko reprints. Title was formerly Giant-Size Super-Stars. "Cataclysm!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Cover by Gil Kane. Someone has accidentally activated the time machine at the Baxter Building and created havoc on Earth! The FF must travel back in time to repair the damage. Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch journey back to the American Revolution to free George Washington, while Medusa and the Thing go back to the Roaring 20's. Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 13 (1st series). 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $47.00 Paper: White Label #7004762-AA-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.41) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Wrigley's Comics

"Wings of the Night Beast." Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Michael Ploog, inks by Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua"). Story continued in Kull and the Barbarians 2. Gil Kane cover pencils, Tom Palmer cover inks. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $160.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Paul Gulacy on 8/1/2021, Roy Thomas on 9/18/2021, Al Milgrom on 10/8/2021 & Steve Englehart on 10/20/2021. Label #22-0692A42-386 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The Man-Thing guest stars in "Retreat!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Pursued by master assassins, Shang Chi enters the dark shadows of the swamp and confronts the inherent and strange dangers that wait within. None stranger than when he comes face-to-face with the macabre Man-Thing. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also includes the Marvel Value Stamp series A # 11 (Deathlok). 32 pages. Gil Kane cover pencils, Tom Palmer cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-079 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The Man-Thing guest stars in "Retreat!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Pursued by master assassins, Shang Chi enters the dark shadows of the swamp and confronts the inherent and strange dangers that wait within. None stranger than when he comes face-to-face with the macabre Man-Thing. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also includes the Marvel Value Stamp series A # 11 (Deathlok). 32 pages. Gil Kane cover pencils, Tom Palmer cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $300.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0786B8C-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Painted cover art by Boris Vallejo. Conan and Red Sonja star in "Curse of the Undead-Man," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos; Conan and Red Sonja put an end to the undead sorcerer Costranno; Adapted from the story "Mistress of Death" by Robert E. Howard and Gerald Page; continued in part from Conan the Barbarian 42. "Red Sonja" (3rd appearance), script by Thomas, art by Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams, and Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem. "Blackmark," script and art by Gil Kane (reprinting chapter 1 from the Bantam Books paperback); a Conan reprint from Savage Tales 1 (plus the additional splash page from Conan the Barbarian 16). "The Frost Giant's Daughter," script by Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith (adapted from the Howard story); Conan chases Atali across the snow, slays her two frost giant brothers, and catches her; Her father, Ymir then takes her from Conan. "Conan's Women Warriors," an article by Fred Blosser illustrated by Esteban Maroto, Steve Gan, Hugh Rankin (original Weird Tales art), and Roy Krenkel; and "An Atlantean in Aquilonia," a Kull article by Glenn Lord illustrated by John Severin and Ross Andru. Alfredo Alcala pin-up. Maroto frontispiece. 84 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.