Comic books December 1974, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $220.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3895032003

"Day of the Grizzly!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). Peter Parker finds a new place to live at 410 Chelsea Street! And when he stops by the Daily Bugle to tell his friends...the Grizzly attacks! Whoa, were did this 9-foot super-villain come from? There's no time for questions or answers as the web-slinger leaps into action! But the Grizzly is loaded for bear and then some! All the amazing one can do is save J. Jonah Jameson while the Grizzly escapes! However courtesy of the Jackal, the rematch is coming next issue! First appearance of the Grizzly. Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Liz Allan, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 116.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 130 CGC 3.5 SS Englehart

Paper: White

Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444122012

"The Reality Problem!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum. In heartbreaking fashion in Giant-Size Avengers 2, the Swordsman perished at the hands of Kang the Conqueror. And now his teammates solemnly bring their fallen comrade's body back to Vietnam for burial. After the funeral the Avengers exit the Priests of Pama's temple and unexpectedly bump into the Titanic Three! Who are these guys? None other than three famous communist super-villains: the Crimson Dynamo, the Titanium Man, and the Radioactive Man! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes don't have any jurisdiction in the communist-controlled sector, so the colossal confrontation will have to wait! Later on though a small-time hood called the Slasher convinces the Titanic Three to attack the Avengers! And suddenly in the streets of Saigon the battle is joined! Forget détente…the cold war is boiling over right now! The American super-team vs. the communist one! And in the midst of the ferocious fight an even more intense personal battle rages between the golden avenger and the Crimson Dynamo! As Tony Stark looks to pay back the dynamo for the death of Janice Cord in the classic Iron Man (1st series) 22…and pay him back permanently! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Libra. Flashback cameos by Giant-Man, Libra, Kang the Conqueror, and the Star-Stalker. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: From a historical standpoint, this story took place after the Vietnam War ended, but before the fall of Saigon. Shell-Head and the Crimson Dynamo clash again in Iron Man (1st series) 73. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #96 Dr. Octopus.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $224.00 Paper: White Label #4390835005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.72) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4478003014

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $120.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4373202014

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Two Flew Over the Owl's Nest!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; Matt explains his absence to Foggy and Candice and then heads to San Francisco to runite with the Black Widow; Their meeting is interrupted by muggers who, unbeknownst to out heroes, are working for the Owl; Owl attacks and, thanks to a new poison weapon, captures DD and the Widow. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Moleman by Gil Kane). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $174.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4598886009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout.

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Earl Norem. Includes: Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "The Past-Assassins!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Al Milgrom. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #4 (again), and a readers' poll. "The Way of the Dragon vs. the Mass-Sell Menace!" An in-depth article on the Bruce Lee movie Return of the Dragon, co-starring Chuck Norris, by Don McGregor. "The Basic Technique of Blocking!" A 3-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "Tigers in a Mind-Cage!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Includes a poster of Bruce Lee. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $250.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3827430015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout.

The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $200.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3932607021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $99.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #4025407011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $300.00 Paper: White Label #4724444012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Frank Brunner. Dormammu and Umar return in Life High the Veil of Fears!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson; Umar the Unrelenting attacks Strange; Mother Earth warns Clea of an unnatural growth, & Dormammu emerges from the Earth. Cameos by Loki, the Watcher, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, and Captain America. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #37 (The Watcher by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0102583014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Worlds in Collision!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Medusa has seemingly abandoned the imprisoned Mr. Fantastic, Thing, and Human Torch! But the long-haired Inhuman has traveled to the world of the femizons to elicit their help in the war vs. Mahkizmo! Meanwhile back on Machus, the three remaining members of the FF plus Thundra make their final stand vs. the Nuclear Man! Will the femizons arrive in time to turn defeat into victory? The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! (Notes: Thundra appears next in Fantastic Four 177. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #62 The Plunderer.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $460.00 Paper: White Label #3912963005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Incredible Art Comics

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $334.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3969969014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.02) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Incredible Art Comics

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $180.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #2007924001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.40) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 2.0 $125.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3835473016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Wrigley's Comics

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4719573023

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Demon, Demon--Who's Got the Demon?, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Daimon battles the Allatou-possessed Alan Manners; the demon possesses Melissa and tortures her; the demon possesses Daniel. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 14 (The Living Mummy). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $89.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4548077002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.67) will be charged at checkout.

Marvel Comics and the Electric Company present: Spidey Super Stories. "The Big-Top Bust!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Amazing Spider-Man battles the sinister Circus of Crime! Includes the 1-page features "The Secrets of Spider-Man's Camera," "How to be a Super-Hero by J. Arthur Crank," and "Peter Parker's Problem." Includes the back-up tale "The Evil Dr. Fly!" Based on the Electric Company script by Thaddeus Mumford. Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries Mysterio in "Master of Masks and Mystery!" Also includes a pin-up featuring the Short Circus. Cover price $0.35.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4367706013

"The Leviathan Conspiracy." A government scientist, Matt Cable, Abby Arcane, and Jefferson bolt kidnap Swamp Thing and haul him to Washington, D.C. for examination and possible destruction. Script by Len Wein, art by Nestor Redondo. Cover by Redondo. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $1,249.00 Paper: White Label #4413206004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($37.47) will be charged at checkout.

Australian Series. Cover by Keith Chatto. Contains story from "Secret Service Picture Library" #17.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $260.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #0777925017

Cover pencils by John Buscema. The Torch is Passed...!, script by Roy Thomas and Stan Lee, pencils by George Tuska and Steve Ditko, inks by John Tartaglione; The X-Men attend Professor X's funeral and are surprised when Quicksilver shows up; Returning to the mansion, the X-Men are greeted by a posthumous message from Xavier passing the torch on to his students; Quicksilver returns to Magneto's lair and is plagied with doubt about leaving the Avengers to rejoin his old master but fears for his sister's health; The X-Men lay a trap and attack Magneto and his Brotherhood but the bad guys quickly gain the upper hand; reprinted from issue 42. Journey's End, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A crook ends up killing a night watchman and flees into the past in a time machine where he has a violent encounter with the machine's creator; reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #7. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 24 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4030888023

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. The Dark Side of Evil, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; after the Werewolf has battled Atlas, Jack Russell returns to his apartment, but learns he's been evicted; later, the cops trap the Werewolf. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.