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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 3.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #22-066EAC8-027

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #22-45CDBB5-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 CBCS 5.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #21-24C87C6-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1DA4D21-013

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-2EA5793-010

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    Starts Jul 6

    Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

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    Label #21-1DA4D21-015

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4411714011

    Starts May 27

    Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #51695079
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    Published Aug 1975 by Marvel.

    Skull the Slayer (1975) 1 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

    Label #19-27E95DC-110

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. The Coming of Skull the Slayer, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan; Pilot, special operative and Vietnam POW, James Scully, who after being freed from captivity, returns to find his world turned upside down; His wife has divorced him and is in the arms of another man, his parents have died of grief and his little brother is a dope fiend; When Jim returns to his parents' home (as he has nowhere else to go) his brother attacks him with a knife in a fit of grief and dope-induced hysteria; His brother ends up dead and Jim goes on the lam for fear of being blamed for his death; Months later, Jim is captured in Bermuda and is about to be transported to a maximum security prison - also on the flight are Dr. Raymond Corey, Ann Farrow Reynolds and Jeff Turner. Old Funny Animals article by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #57153991
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    Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 9.2

    1st app. Shang Chi

    Paper: White

    Label #2067567005

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CBCS 6.5

    1st app. Shang Chi

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #19-3BB47DB-013

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #57023629
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1497596002

    Starts Jul 6

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Jun 3

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

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    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

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    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

    Starts May 27

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Label #1618519036

    Starts Jul 6

    "Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #1618519051

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    "Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4377862019

    Starts Jul 6

    "Dust to Dust!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker and Carrion wage a savage life-and-death struggle in the ESU library! Carrion knows Spider-Man's secret identity and that has put the lives of Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) and Holly Gillis at risk! Can Peter escape from Carrion and uncover the mystery of the grisly villain? Last 35¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N CBCS 5.5

    Paper: White

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    Label #21-27A4B66-007

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 69 CBCS 8.5 Double Cover

    Paper: Off white to white

    Direct Edition/Double Cover. 1st cover 8.5, interior cover 8.5.

    Label #21-2E62824-009

    Starts Jun 10

    "In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60005075
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90N FN+ 6.5

    Starts May 20

    Newsstand Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4392597014

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    Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.4

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    Label #4392597013

    Starts May 20

    Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D FN 6.0

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    Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 99D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4373669004

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    Direct Edition. "Spider on the Spot!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The web-slinger and the Black Cat journey to the Kingpin's tower to face the crime lord, but before they can do that...the Spot attacks! Fortunately, the new villain is relatively harmless to Spider-Man, but Felicia's bad luck powers may not be! Has the Black Cat subconsciously lost control of her powers? Last 60¢ issue. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the alien symbiote. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 99N CGC 7.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4387107004

    Starts May 20

    Newsstand Edition. "Spider on the Spot!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The web-slinger and the Black Cat journey to the Kingpin's tower to face the crime lord, but before they can do that...the Spot attacks! Fortunately, the new villain is relatively harmless to Spider-Man, but Felicia's bad luck powers may not be! Has the Black Cat subconsciously lost control of her powers? Last 60¢ issue. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the alien symbiote. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 2D CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-27D449D-099

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    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. "Vengeance is Mine Sayeth the Sword!" Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by Jim Mooney and Mike Esposito. Cover by Bud Budiansky and Bob McLeod. Silvermane and his henchmen stop by the Daily Bugle and warn J. Jonah Jameson to stop running anti-organized crime stories. Spider-Man quickly retaliates, but Silvermane won't back off. Now the Rapier, Silvermane, and Spider-Man meet at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park to settle their differences. Is the Rapier a friend or foe? First appearance of the Rapier. (Note: This issue features a one-page pinup of Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

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    Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #2064316003

    Starts May 20

    Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4385953001

    Ends May 20 9:35 PM CST
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    Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60871208
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4332277019

    Starts May 20

    Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4345064011

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Steve Leialoha. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica comes across a man who is seemingly immortal, yet desperately wishes to die. The Suit! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-022

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. And Dolly Makes Three starring Spider-Woman [Jessica Drew], Jerry Hunt, Charles Magnus, Brothers Grimm [Jake Dolly, William Dolly], and Madame Doll [Priscilla Dolly], script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Spider-Woman vs. Brother Grimm. The Power of the Spider-Woman. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4386967007

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Suddenly... The Shroud! starring Spider-Woman, Magnus, and SHIELD, script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica joins a therapy group, not knowing that they are far more than they appear to be. Puts Himself in the Picture! Hostess Twinkies starring Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-024

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Spider-Woman--Bounty Hunter!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Woman goes head to head against the Bounty Hunter. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #58425723
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #22-0311B7D-011

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Jim Mooney. "To Free a Felon!", script by Michael Fleisher, art by Steve Leialoha; The Spider-Woman has one minute to escape the Doomsday Room, an electrified room set to explode; Scurrying up the column she is bound to, the Spider-Woman snaps the column in half; The Spider-Woman uses the broken piece of column to pole vault across the room, crashing through a glass pane in the locked door; The Spider-Woman breaks her chains, then flees, as the room explodes behind her; Mister Big receives word that the Doomsday Room has self-destructed. Hostess Twinkies ad with the Human Torch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #22-0311B7D-012

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Dave Cockrum. Yesterday's Villain!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson; Spider-Woman battles Forever Man, who makes his first appearance. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 37 FN+ 6.5

    Ends May 20 9:35 PM CST
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    Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Who Am I?, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin (pages 1-6), Bob Wiacek (pages 7-11, 28-30), Alan Weiss (page 12), Al Milgrom (page 14), and Frank Springer (pages 15-19); Spider-Woman finds herself up against Juggernaut, Black Tom and Tom's niece, Siryn, as they try to steal a government cache of vibranium. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #57466089
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-025

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Yakuza, script by Chris Claremont, art by Steve Leialoha; Spider-Woman faces double jeopardy in the form of the Mandroids and the Kingpin. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #57466107
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 49 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-026

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa. Runaway!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman faces off against Tigra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60922513
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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 22 CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4416265014

    Starts Jul 6

    "Doc Ock is Back in Town!" Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey must face off with the always dangerous Lizard. Includes the 1-page features "Who is Ms. Marvel?" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Gone with the Windbag!" By Kolfax Mingo. Based on the Electric Company script by Thad Mumford. Plus, Spidey has a team-up with Marvel's very own super-woman to battle the Beetle in "Ms. Marvel, Ms. Marvel!" Guest-starring (you guessed it) Ms. Marvel. Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #6 Ms. Marvel. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 24 CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4416265016

    Ends May 20 9:36 PM CST
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    "Trapped by the Collector!" Guest-starring Thundra. Story by Ralph Macchio and Kolfax Mingo. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Can even Spider-Man and the super-strong amazon Thundra defeat the Elder of the Universe known as the Collector. Includes the 1-page features "Lockjaw the Time Dog" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Humbugged!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Dunsmuir. Plus, Spidey and Lockjaw of the Inhumans must stop Kang the Conqueror before it's too late in "Time Trapped!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #8 Lockjaw. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 31 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4416374002

    Ends May 20 9:36 PM CST
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    "Star Jaws!" Guest-starring Moondragon and Marvel Boy. Story by Kolfax Mingo. Art by Winslow Mortimer, and Mike Esposito Cover by Sal Buscema. Can Spidey and the psychic Moondragon stop the nefarious Doctor Doom from destroying the world? Includes the 1-page features "She's Bald and She's Beautiful" and "He's Out of this World." Includes the back-up tale "The Big Tow!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #15 Moondragon. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 34 CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4416374001

    Ends May 20 9:36 PM CST
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    "They came form Outer Space!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Jim Salicrup and Nick Cuti. 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 "More about Namor," "Beware the Scorpion,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey Meets the Spidey Kid!" Plus, Spidey battles one of his most dangerous adversaries the Scorpion in "Spidey meets the Zodiac People!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #18 Namor. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 43 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

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    Label #4416374005

    Ends May 20 9:36 PM CST
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    "Spidey meets Daredevil!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Jim Salicrup and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Ricardo Villamonte, and Owen McCarron. Spidey and the Man without Fear take on the Ringmaster from the Circus of Crime. Includes the 1-page features "Daredevil the Man without Fear," "Tony Stark is Iron Man,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Flight of the Human Kite!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey and the golden Avenger, Iron Man, try to save the car show in "Auto Show 1979!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #27 Daredevil. Cover price $0.40.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 44 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4416374003

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    "Time for Trouble!" Guest-starring Vision. Story by Michael Siporin and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Ricardo Villamonte. Spidey and the android Vison meets Dr. Time. Includes the 1-page features "All about the Vision," "Spidey's Super-Sense,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Wizard is Odd!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey battles Doc Ock in "No News is Good News!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #28 The Vision. Cover price $0.40.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 45 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4416374004

    Ends May 20 9:37 PM CST
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    "The Sunshine Machine!" Story by Jim Salicrup, Michael Siporin, and Webber. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Ricardo Villamonte. Spidey teams with the Sentinel of the Spaceways, the Silver Surfer, to battle Doctor Doom. Includes the 1-page features "The Silver Surfer's Fact Sheet," "The History of Spider-Man,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Gone Bananas!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey battles the Green Goblin in "Spidey gets the Runaround!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #29 The Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.40.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 47 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4416374006

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    Spider-Woman Cover price $0.50.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 50 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4416374008

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    She-Hulk Cover price $0.50.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 55 CGC 9.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4416374007

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    "The Dinosaur!" Story by Steve Grant and Duncan Seafil. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Spidey is caught in the middle of the Lizard and Stegron. Includes the 1-page features "Who is Mr. Fantastic?," "Facts on the Kingpin,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Fan!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey stars in "The Kingpin's back in Town!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #39 Stegron. Cover price $0.50.

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    Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 41 CGC 9.8

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.8.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4346188007

    Starts Jul 6

    Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. Spooky faces a foe who causes confusion by stealing words. Casper finds that there's a limit to what niceness can achieve. Wendy tries to resolve the magical repercussions of a witches' brew gone bad. Boo Is Beautiful; Laundro-Haunts; The Word Snatcher; Bumblebrains Blunder; Ghostly Trio: Board Stiff; Casper: Boo Nice to Him!; Old Squinty; Imagination; Wendy: How Can a Brew Turn Bad! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.