Comic books July 1978, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $90.00 Paper: White Label #2018077021

"The Rocket Racer's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The skateboarding phenomenon of the 1970's rolls on in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! The Rocket Racer is back! And dashing and darting past the web-slinger all over again! But at this moment Aunt May's nephew has something else on his mind besides catching super-villains! Namely, a surprise marriage proposal for Mary Jane! In stunning fashion Peter pops the question to the enchanting Ms. Watson! And all of Marveldom will wait for her answer next issue! Second appearance of the Rocket Racer. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Rocket Racer formerly appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 172. This issue begins Marv Wolfman's 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $150.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4309965021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

The Korvac Saga: Part 6 of 10 - "Threshold of Oblivion!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Diverse Hands (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Avengers are vanishing one after another with no end in sight! Is someone collecting super-heroes? In an attempt to replenish the roster, Iron Man brings in the Black Panther, Black Widow, Hercules, and Captain Marvel to help. But to no avail as T'challa, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket all disappear from the mansion next! So the Avengers are down to their final four...Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Is that going to be enough against an elder of the universe? Meanwhile, Michael (aka Korvac) continues his preparations for conquering the cosmos. Cameo appearances by Django Maximoff, Robert Frank (aka the Whizzer), Nick Fury, Charlie-27, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, the Watcher, Odin, Zeus, Mephisto, and Eternity. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 198. The letters page of Avengers 179 lists the inkers for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $69.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4159857004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout.

"The Other Black Lightning." The real Black Lightning checks out a circus in which a performer goes by the same name. The Trickster is on hand to steal a valuable jewel. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Colletta. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $349.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4549243013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.47) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. This World Shall Die!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther returns to Wakanda just in time to stop the now-inhuman Jakarra from destroying the Vibranium mound and causing earth-wide devastation. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $175.00 Paper: White Label #4646886003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Call Me Animus" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Ricardo Villamonte. In the District of Columbia at the Lincoln Memorial, Animus strikes! And quickly the Sentinel of Liberty is on the defensive vs. this crazy creature! The Animus seems to be a powerful combination of prehistoric man and future man. However, the strange villain vanishes just as Cap is about to win their first fight! The next day as Steve Rogers returns to New York, his passenger train is attacked by Animus! And round two between Captain America and the Animus begins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Veda, and Senator Kligger Stivak. (Notes: Starting with this issue, the Falcon is removed from the cover logo. The title reads "Captain America" only.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $46.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #1484236008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.38) will be charged at checkout.

"Call Me Animus" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Ricardo Villamonte. In the District of Columbia at the Lincoln Memorial, Animus strikes! And quickly the Sentinel of Liberty is on the defensive vs. this crazy creature! The Animus seems to be a powerful combination of prehistoric man and future man. However, the strange villain vanishes just as Cap is about to win their first fight! The next day as Steve Rogers returns to New York, his passenger train is attacked by Animus! And round two between Captain America and the Animus begins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Veda, and Senator Kligger Stivak. (Notes: Starting with this issue, the Falcon is removed from the cover logo. The title reads "Captain America" only.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $49.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4459283008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.47) will be charged at checkout.

Thor battles Captain Marvel in "Star Burst." Script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Wiacek. Cameos by Iron Man and Thanos. Broderick/Wiacek cover. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $142.50 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0096226016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.28) will be charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: An Old Game by Nicola Cuti and Pepe Moreno; Ssshh! by Cary Bates and Joe Vaultz; Brothers by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; A Slight Case of Overkill by Bill DuBay and Leopoldo Sanchez; There Shall Come a Great Darkness by Bob Toomey and Alfredo Alcala; and One Hell of a War by Roger McKenzie and Leopoldo Duranona. Cover art by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $41.00 Paper: White Label #1992106006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.23) will be charged at checkout.

"Betrayal" Written by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover pencils by Gene Colan with inks by Klaus Janson. DD races to Heather's apartment to rescue her only to be accosted and captured by Cobra and Mr. Hyde. Note: First appearance of "Daily Bugle" reporter Ben Urich. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $43.00 Paper: White Side Edge Crack Less Than 1" Label #0116957016

"Who in the World is the Invincible Man?" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Ben, Sue, and Johnny get together for a mini-reunion in Los Angeles and discuss the possibility of reuniting the Fantastic Four. However, the trio's plan is derailed when the Invincible Man attacks! The victorious villain transports the fallen heroes to upstate New York and reveals his identity! The Invincible Man is Reed Richards! What in the world is going on? And which long-time super villain has masterfully orchestrated the reunion of the FF? Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $45.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0043310008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

"Who in the World is the Invincible Man?" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Ben, Sue, and Johnny get together for a mini-reunion in Los Angeles and discuss the possibility of reuniting the Fantastic Four. However, the trio's plan is derailed when the Invincible Man attacks! The victorious villain transports the fallen heroes to upstate New York and reveals his identity! The Invincible Man is Reed Richards! What in the world is going on? And which long-time super villain has masterfully orchestrated the reunion of the FF? Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $35.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4311804023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.05) will be charged at checkout.

"Who in the World is the Invincible Man?" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Ben, Sue, and Johnny get together for a mini-reunion in Los Angeles and discuss the possibility of reuniting the Fantastic Four. However, the trio's plan is derailed when the Invincible Man attacks! The victorious villain transports the fallen heroes to upstate New York and reveals his identity! The Invincible Man is Reed Richards! What in the world is going on? And which long-time super villain has masterfully orchestrated the reunion of the FF? Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $226.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4618394015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.78) will be charged at checkout.

The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 1 of 3. "The Beta-Beast!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. A strange ray of light transports the mighty Godzilla to the surface of the moon where he is confronted by a strange creature from beyond the stars. The great beast soon learns that he is now caught in the middle of a war that has raged between two alien races for centuries. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $149.99 CGC Signature Series Paper: White Herb Trimpe Authenticated Autograph Label #4582883007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 1 of 3. "The Beta-Beast!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. A strange ray of light transports the mighty Godzilla to the surface of the moon where he is confronted by a strange creature from beyond the stars. The great beast soon learns that he is now caught in the middle of a war that has raged between two alien races for centuries. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $158.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4624596001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.74) will be charged at checkout.

Part 2 of 2 - "Five Against the Flying Death!" Written by Don Glut. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer. The Invaders are all that stands between the United Kingdom and the sinister Teutonic Knight and Der Fliegentod, the flying Death Machine! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $60.00 Paper: White Label #4386914017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout.

"Moon Wars!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Jack of Hearts and the Soviet Super-Soldiers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Pollard and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob Wiacek. The final showdown between the Rigellian Colonizers and the Knights of Wundagore. It's a two-front war as the Jack of Hearts fights on the Moon, while Iron Man fights on Earth vs. the Punisher (former watchdog of Galactus). (Note: Special one-page addition to the letters page that features a story and art by Fred Hembeck poking fun at recent Shell-head storylines.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $285.00 Paper: White Label #3956966015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.55) will be charged at checkout.

"Red Lace" (part 1). Script by Roy Thomas and Clair Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker." Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $49.00 Paper: White Label #4589716006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.47) will be charged at checkout.

"Red Lace" (part 1). Script by Roy Thomas and Clair Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker." Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $114.00 Paper: White Label #4563610020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.42) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Steve Ditko. The Color Coma!, script by Steve Ditko and Michael Fleisher, art by Steve Ditko; the battle for the Meta Zone continues; Shade gets trapped within The Color Coma. Hostess snack cake ad, Aquaman in "Imperiled Sub." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $90.00 Paper: White U.K. Edition. Label #1341169003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Joe Kubert. "Strange Adventures," script by Jack Harris, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Murphy Anderson; Adam Strange, Hawkman, and Hawkwoman in Hawkmans ship have arrived at Rann; The planet is under siege by the Thanagarians; Hawkmans ship is hit in the space battle, and the ship crash lands on Rann; As the three survivors assess their situation, and deal with the escape of the Shadow Thief, a group of Rannians discover them; These Rannians, calling themselves the Undergrounders, are bring led by Stranges friend Sardath; The Undergrounders are fighting against the races that have conquered Rann, and the trio joins them; The Undergrounders are attacked by the Kirri, one of the races holding Rann; The Undergrounders hold off the Kirri, and manage to escape via Zeta-Flare to their underground base on Crater Island; There, Sardath begins repairs of the Hawks starship; Strange finds out that his wife, Alanna, has been captured by the High Deleon, the leader of all of these races; Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash (Barry Allen), and Wonder Woman appear in flashback. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $156.75 Paper: White Label #4437016008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.70) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing. Story and art by Basil Wolverton. Reprints classic tales from Spacehawk. This compilation features; Spacehawk and the Creeping Death from Neptune, The Superhuman Enemy of Crime, and a few more tales. Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $115.75 Paper: Off white to white Label #4526911010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.47) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob Wiacek. Hell Is the Hangman!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Jessica is caught between the madness of Brother Grimm on one side and the vigilante justice of Hangman on the other. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $169.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4548080023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.07) will be charged at checkout.

"Shanna's New York Adventure!" Guest-starring the Shanna the She-Devil. Story by Jim Salicrup and Karas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Don Perlin, and Mike Esposito Cover by Sal Buscema. Can Spidey and Prince Namor save the underwater kingdom of Atlantis? Includes the 1-page features "The Scoop on J. Jonah Jameson," "Beware the Night Flyer,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Godmother!" Plus, Spidey teams with Captain America to take down the Night Flyer in "The Perfect Plan of the Night Flyer!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #19 Shanna. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $179.99 Paper: White Label #4647443005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.40) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Super-Sellout of Metropolis! starring Superman, Morgan Edge, Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Perry White, Atomic Skull [Dr. Albert Michaels], Dr. Jenet Klyburn, SKULL (villains), Titano, and Blackrock [III], script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; while in various states of confusion, Superman blacks out and acts crazy, to the point of potentially revealing his secret identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $199.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4528777002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Code’s Comics

Dracula is no longer a vampire in "Where No Vampire Has Gone Before!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $159.95 Paper: White Label #1497491024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi: Granny Gross"; "Mask of U'Gin" (about a series of knifings in Harlem); "Swamp Lovers"; "Reality, Twice Removed"; and "Exorcism." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, and Luis Vigil. Art by Auraleon, Leo Duranona, Gonzalo Mayo, Jose Ortiz, and Ramon Torrents. Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books focuses on the history of the Classics Illustrated series. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $125.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4458847010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi: Granny Gross"; "Mask of U'Gin" (about a series of knifings in Harlem); "Swamp Lovers"; "Reality, Twice Removed"; and "Exorcism." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, and Luis Vigil. Art by Auraleon, Leo Duranona, Gonzalo Mayo, Jose Ortiz, and Ramon Torrents. Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books focuses on the history of the Classics Illustrated series. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4458847009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi: Granny Gross"; "Mask of U'Gin" (about a series of knifings in Harlem); "Swamp Lovers"; "Reality, Twice Removed"; and "Exorcism." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, and Luis Vigil. Art by Auraleon, Leo Duranona, Gonzalo Mayo, Jose Ortiz, and Ramon Torrents. Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books focuses on the history of the Classics Illustrated series. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $73.00 Paper: White Label #4374131022

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Vengeance - from Ice to Fire," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta; Wonder Woman and Steve Howard try to counter SCYTHEs attempts to terrorize the world with a weather-control satellite. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $53.00 Paper: White Label #4374131021

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Vengeance - from Ice to Fire," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta; Wonder Woman and Steve Howard try to counter SCYTHEs attempts to terrorize the world with a weather-control satellite. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.