Auctions: comic books 1970-1983, graded by CGC

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 90 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374019

"Death on the Air" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Beast. Script by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Jack Abel. When the Modular Man and Killer Shrike steal a cutting edge Microwave Cellular Condensor from Empire State University Technology Exposition, the Amazing Spider-Man and the blue-furred Beast must battle the two villains atop the Empire State Building, before the Modular Man absorbs enough microwave energy (from cable TV antennas) to become a god! Will the web-slinger and the off-duty Avenger scramble his signal? This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 240. Notes: Killer Shrike's next appearance is in Spectacular Spider-Man 57. The letters page replies (by Chris Claremont) indicate that there was another story written and drawn for the 24th issue of the Ms. Marvel (1st) series. That story was finally published 13 years later in Marvel Super-Heroes (2nd series) 10. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4254228021

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. "Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Hulk, and Iron Man cameos. It's monster vs. monster as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing battles the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, the malevolent Molecule Man shows up to make things even worse for our rocky hero. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862014

"The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4377862012

Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1975536006

"Attack!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with his diabolical father, Fu Manchu. But can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat his father's super-henchman with his hands tied behind his back? Includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 62 (The Plunderer). Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 34 CGC 7.0 Double Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Double Cover: 1st cover 7.5, interior cover 8.0. (typo on CGC label)

Label #4388865006

"Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Leiko Wu (second appearance) has been kidnaped by a madman. Now, Shang Chi and Reston must make a daring attempt to rescue her from an island where simple children's toys become deadly instruments of death. Letter to the editor from Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401003

China Seas Saga. Part 3 of 7. "Black Knights!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand alone against the combined assault of Pavane, Skull-Crusher, and the mysterious Kogar? Plus, is fair Juliette still alive? Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 65 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401002

China Seas Saga. Part 4 of 7. "Black Knights!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and John Tartag. Shang Chi fights for his life against the combined might of the femme fatale Pavane and the dangerous Skull Crusher. Plus, Shang Chi's past intersects with this present. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 66 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401001

China Seas Saga. Part 5 of 7. "Two Rivers!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig, Mike Zeck, and M. Hands. Shang Chi finds himself in mortal combat with the deadly pirate Kogar. Meanwhile, the plot behind the mysterious crates thickens. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 73 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400986025

"Prisoners to the Crown!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Shang Chi and company return to the malevolently mutated Mordillo Isle. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 74 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400986024

"Bynocki Triumphant!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Though their master is since dead, the mischievous creations of Mordillo Island live on. Now, Shang Chi and his erstwhile adversary, Shock-Wave, must fight side-by-side to survive their experience here. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 75 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401013

"Shattered Growns!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Can Shang Chi, Leiko, Black Jack Tarr, and Shock-Wave survive long enough against the deadly automations of Mordillo Island to find a means of escape? NOTE: The peculiar denizens of this strange island return again to harass Rom the Spaceknight in Rom #47. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 77 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401012

1st appearance of Zaran. "Weapons!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Zaran the Weapons Master, and just might be the deadliest adversary Shang Chi has ever faced. Get ready for one of the most spectacular martial arts throw-downs ever put on paper. Includes a letter from future comics great Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 78 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401011

"Tread the Night Softly!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Al Gordon. Cover by Mike Zeck. With the woman he loves severely injured, Shang Chi now stalks the one responsible. But can even the Master of Kung Fu overcome the fighting prowess of Zaran the Weapons Master? Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 79 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401010

"To Sleep...This Side of Death!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. This is it, the final confrontation between Shang Chi and Zaran the Weapons Master. But sickness ravaging his body, can the Master of Kung Fu muster the strength in order to defeat his foe and save his friends from certain death? Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 80 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401009

"The Pride of Leopards!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. A conspiracy involving Shang Chi's sister sends him on a collision course with the always dangerous Leopard Men. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 81 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416401008

"Breathless!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. It's martial arts mayhem and spy action/adventure at its best when Shang Chi and his friends race desperately to obtain an information packet before the deadly Leopard Men do. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 82 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401007

"Like a God Weeping Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Fooled again, Shang Chi attempts to pick up the trail of his sinister father, Fu Manchu. But first, he'll have to fend off an attack by the always dangerous jaguar Men. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 83 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416401006

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 1. "The Phoenix and the Snake!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Shang Chi's sinister father, Fu Manchu, has returned from the grave and the diabolical mastermind has united the deadliest killers in the world into the Order of the Golden Dawn. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand against an army of assassins? Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 84 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401005

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr venture into the South American jungle in search of Chi's sinister father Fu Manchu. What they find instead is a cadre of deadly Jaguar Men. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 85 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401004

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 3. "The Ram and the Dove!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. With alligators at their back and deadly Jaguar Men in front of them, Shang Chi and Tarr may have finally bitten off more than they can chew. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 96 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4416401025

"Carter's Super Midnight!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Rufus Carter, the newest Marvel Martial Arts Sensation! When Shang Chi and Leiko attend a kickboxing championship fight Chi meets Rufus"Super Midnight" Carter, the European Kickboxing Champion. The Master of Kung Fu soon learns there's more to his new friend than meets the eye. Featuring a 1-page Hostess Fruit-Pies ad starring Captain America and Nick Fury. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 97 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401024

"Games of Death and Deceit!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. As Shang Chi meditates and ponders the events in his recent past, he wonders if he has lost his way. Plus, a dinner party is assaulted by a gang of armed thieves. Unfortunately for the bad guys the Master of Kung Fu is in attendance. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 98 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401023

"The Journey as Goal!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The martial arts master known as the Shadow-Slasher is out to prove he is the best . In order to be the best, you must beat the best. And, everybody knows Shang Chi is the Master of Kung Fu. It's a classic martial arts showdown in the ole Kung Fu Theater style. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 99 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401022

"Bitter Harvest!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. When karate champion and ex-C.I.A. Agent Rufus Carter shows up to the doorstep of Stormhaven Castle wounded Shang Chi decides it's time for him to help. Can these two masters defeat a crew of pirates and stop a runaway cruiser in time before it blows up the docks? Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401018

Special Giant-Sized 100th Issue. "Red of Fang and Claw, All Love Lost!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The Stalker of Whitechapel has returned, and Leiko must face her greatest peril. Shang Chi's malevolent father's past comes back to haunt him yet again. When your father is Fu Manchu, trouble is always sure to find you. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 101 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401021

"Not Smoke, Nor Beads, Nor Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. After stumbling upon an assassination attempt, Shang Chi is set on an adventure that brings him into direct conflict with the Yakuza. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 102 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401020

"A Vision of Winter in Spring!" Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi has been sent to Provence in the south of France to recuperate, but where the Master of Kung Fu treks...trouble is sure to follow. Chi meets a beautiful young woman harboring a deadly secret. This issue includes a 4-page gallery of Kung Fu featuring art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 103 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401019

"A City Asea!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr find mystery and intrigue among the boat-dwellers in the Harbor of Hing Kong. You don't want to miss the surprise ending to this one. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 104 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401017

"Fight without Reason!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with the one man he has never truly defeated, Shen Kuei, the man called Cat. In the wake of last issue, Chi finds his rival in the arms of Leiko Wu, the woman he loves. Now, these two Masters of Kung Fu must engage in a martial arts battle to rival all others. For honor, for love. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 105 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416401016

"The Razor Fist Connection!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. The assassin known as Razor Fist has come for Pavane. Can Shang Chi and Leiko save the feline vixen or will they have to fight Pavane too? Plus, a revelation about Razor Fist that will shock you. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 106 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401015

"The Assassin Master!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day and Armando Gil. Shang Chi tracks down the third Razor Fist, but he also comes face-to-face with the Velcro the Master of Assassins. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 108 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4416401014

"Chameleons!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi takes the job of bodyguard, but what happens when the person he's guarding from danger turns out to be The danger. It's a tale of spies, intrigue, and misleads. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3914024003

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961034016

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986091023

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986091025

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985801009

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Mendicino County Comix (1982 County Comix Group) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4249841008

8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 40 pages, B/W. Cover price $1.25.

Mickey Mouse (1941 Whitman) 208 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #1218752006

Whitman edition. This issue was only distributed in Whitman 3-pack. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386883018

Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Death-Duel at Daytona Beach!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein, inks by Joe Rubinstein; The battle continues between the Micronauts and the soldiers of Karza after the opponents travel throughout space and arrive on Earth; After a massive battle and a lot of destruction, the Micronauts win, but it wasn't a happy victory; Bug is missing, the Endeavor is crippled, and the tracking device permits Baron Karza to discover a other world to conquer. Baron Karza illustration, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "The Incredible Hulk Changes His Mind!" Hostess Cup Cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4361732021

Newsstand Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1616419003

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Enigma of Fear!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Kerwin becomes the Destructor and promises to take down Ms. Marvel for AIM; Scorpion escapes from AIM's clutches; Carol, freaked out by her blackouts and lack of memory, visits her friend Barnett who discovers she is Ms. Marvel during a hypnotic session but fails to tell her; Ms. Marvel takes on Scorpion and Destructor. Ink Stains on Virgin Paper article by David Anthony Kraft; Origin of Ms. Marvel revealed; Mary Jane cameo. Ad for Ricochet Racers featuring Spider-Man and Captain America. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386899009

Cover by Al Milgrom. "Let loose the hounds of war…". Part 2 of 10. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Dan Adkins. The battle for the Anti-life equation begins in earnest as the members of the Deep Six are sent after the humans who hold the equation. Orion leaps to the defense, but the measures he must take might play right into Darkseids hands. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.35.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386899021

Cover by Al Milgrom. "The song of the source". Part 7 of 10. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Dan Adkins. Darkseid stages a final all out assault to gain the remaining pieces of the Anti-life equation. If he succeeds, all life in the universe may be at an end. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.35.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 1N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1223526003

Newsstand Edition. The mysterious Raven tries to convince Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Changeling, Cyborg & Starfire to form a new Teen Titans team in "The New Teen Titans." Cameos by Bruce Wayne and Grant Wilson. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, finishes by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Perez & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 21D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4235286016

Direct Edition. It's the intro of Brother Blood as the Titans infiltrate his church in "Beware The Wrath Of...Brother Blood!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Monitor cameo. Bonus 16-page story: The Night Force premiere in a tale by Wolfman, Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Perez cover. 1st appearance (shadowy) of The Monitor. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4021863004

Blackfire brings her captive sister Starfire to the Citadel homeworld, with the Titans and Omega Men in hot pursuit, in "Citadel Strike!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Superman cameo. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 34 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4021863007

Terra takes on Deathstroke the Terminator in a bid to prove herself to the Titans, while Adrian Chase's unorthodox methods of fighting crime don't sit well with Robin in "Endings...and Beginnings!" Part 1 of 2, continued in New Teen Titans (1980-1988) Annual #2. Script by Marv Wolfman, layouts by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Perez cover. 3rd Deathstroke appearance. Cover price $0.60.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

35Cent Variant

Label #2088552002

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35 Cent Variant, limited distribution. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The ultra powerful Sphinx has crushed Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor. Now, Nova stands alone against this ancient and nigh unstoppable power. And if he loses, Richard Rider shall be "Nova No More!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.