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  • Item #60744318
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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 180D CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4397754002

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    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Damned, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Following the lead on a photo Ben took, DD hunts for the Kingpin's missing wife in the sewers; Cherryh wins the mayoral election, but in exchange for his wife's return, Kingpin makes him concede; Kingpin orders Elektra to kill Foggy in retaliation; begins a chain of events that will result in Elektra's battle with Bullseye in issue 181. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 181D CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0065508021

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    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Last Hand, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye breaks out of prison; Elektra hunts down Foggy and is about to kill him until she recognizes him as Matt's buddy from college; Bullseye fights Elektra and kills her with her own sai; DD goes after Bullseye and ends up dropping him from a great height, breaking every bone in his body; Kingpin appearance; story narrated by Bullseye; story dedicated to the memory of Wally Wood 1927-1981. Full page pin-up ad for Marvel Fanfare, art by Michael Golden. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 276,812 Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #59614768
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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 184N CGC 9.4

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    Label #3924154009

    Starts May 6

    Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Good Guys Wear Red!, script by Frank Miller and Roger McKenzie (uncredited), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Punisher hunt down Hogman for selling drugs to kids, but the two heroes clash over their methods; DD ends up shooting the Punisher with his own gun; 2nd part of Angel Dust story originally rejected by the CCA. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60632191
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    Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love, The (1971) 1 VG+ 4.5

    Water spotting.

    Starts May 6

    The Mystery of the Missing Bride, art by Tony DeZuniga [as Tony DiZuniga]; Laura Chandler comes to Langfrey House to attend the funeral of her friend Bettina, and accepts an offer to live and work there so she can investigate how Bettina died; However, the many secrets of the Langfrey family may prove fatal to her before she can discover the truth. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60749810
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Mar 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 9.4 Corrected

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4400986002

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    Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60749804
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Mar 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 9.2 Corrected

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4400986003

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    Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60749802
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Mar 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 9.0 Corrected

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4400986004

    Starts May 13

    Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60749800
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Mar 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 7.5 Corrected

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    Label #4400986001

    Starts May 27

    Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #52263445
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Jun 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 4 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-27C178C-019

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    The Dazzler and the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom in "Here Nightmares Abide." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Danny Bulanadi and Armando Gil. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #52263451
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Jul 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 5 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-27C178C-020

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    Starts Jun 10

    The Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) and the Beast (of the Avengers) appear in "Tell Joey I Love Him." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cameos by Doctor Doom, Nightmare, and the Enchantress. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #52263460
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Sep 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 7D CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

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    Label #19-27C178C-021

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    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. Cover art by Frank Springer. Fort Apache, The Hulk!, script by Tom DeFalco (plot) and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Armando Gil (pages 1-7) and Frank McLaughlin (pages 8-30); The Enforcers are hired to kill Harry S. Osgood and the Techmaster is watching Dazzler's continued fight with the Hulk. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #52263428
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    Tags: X-Men
    Published Dec 1981 by Marvel.

    Dazzler (1981) 10 CBCS 9.6

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    Direct Edition

    Label #19-27C178C-016

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    Starts Jun 10

    Galactus origin retold in "In the Darkness, a Light." Script by Tom DeFalco and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Vince Colletta. Quasar appearance. Cameos by the X-Men (Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus), the Enchantress, Doctor Doom, Klaw, the Hulk, Silver Surfer, Gabriel, and Firelord. Springer/Colletta cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60872444
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    Dazzler The Movie GN (1984 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #2004423018

    Starts May 13

    Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 12

    1st printing.

    Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Frank Springer and Vince Colletta. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

    Alison Blaire is a world famous pop star! Her adoring fans love her. She is also Dazzler, a mutant super hero with the uncanny ability to turn sound into light. There are many who hate and fear mutants. This is the story of what happens when Alison's two worlds collide.

    Featuring appearances by the Uncanny X-Men (Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Wolverine, and Cyclops).

    Softcover, 64 pages, 8 -in. x 11-in., full color.

    Cover price $6.95.

  • Item #60680123
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    Published Apr 1979 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 8 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4389890011

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    Superman tries to find out why the Swamp Thing is so interested in protecting Solomon Grundy in "The Sixty Deaths of Solomon Grundy." Script by Steve Englehart and art by Murphy Anderson. Cover price $0.40.

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    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26 CGC 4.5

    1st app. New Teen Titans

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4064427013

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    Superman & Green Lantern story. 1st appearance of the New Teen Titans in preview story, featuring art by George Perez & Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Raven, Cyborg, & Starfire. Marv Wolfman story. Jim Starlin cover. Jim Starlin and Steve Mitchell art. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60680119
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    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 32 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4389890013

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    Superman and Wonder Woman star in "The Super-Prisoners of Love." Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Vince Colletta. Characters: Superman; Wonder Woman; Eros (villain); Aphrodite; Steve Trevor; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; a minotaur. Plus: "Whatever Happened to Mark Merlin and Prince Ra-Man?" Written by Mike Tiefenbacher, with art by Alex Saviuk and Vince Colletta. Characters: Prince Ra-Man; Mark Merlin (flashback); Roy Raymond; Elsa Magusson; Jimmy Olsen (cameo); Steve Lombard (cameo); Memakata; The Gargoyle (flashback); Kranak (flashback); Riman (flashback). Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60680117
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    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 49D CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4389890016

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    Direct Edition. DC Comics Presents: Superman and SHAZAM! - Written by Roy Thomas and Paul Kuppergerg. Art by Rich Buckler and John Calnan. Can even the combined power of Superman and Captain Marvel stand up to the awesome might of Black Adam?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 49D FN+ 6.5

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    Direct Edition. DC Comics Presents: Superman and SHAZAM! - Written by Roy Thomas and Paul Kuppergerg. Art by Rich Buckler and John Calnan. Can even the combined power of Superman and Captain Marvel stand up to the awesome might of Black Adam?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60680114
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    Published Sep 1985 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 85 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4389890018

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    DC Comics Presents: Superman and Swamp Thing - "The Jungle Line!" Written by Alan Moore. Art by Rick Veitch and Al Williamson. Superman is dying and the only one that may be able to help him is the enigmatic creature of the Green known as Swamp Thing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56744661
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    Published Nov 1985 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CBCS 9.8

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

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-25C6A17-011

    Starts Jun 10

    Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #60229051
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    Published Nov 1985 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4350322025

    Starts May 6

    Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #60238130
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    Published Nov 1985 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4349694010

    Starts May 27

    Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #60561818
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    Published Nov 1985 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4332542024

    Starts Jul 6

    Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #60238132
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    Published Nov 1985 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4349694011

    Starts May 20

    Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #60238133
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    Published Nov 1985 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4349694012

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #59183086
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    DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 15 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

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    Label #23-1B70049-006

    Starts Jun 10

    Issue #15 - Nov. 1981. Superboy battles Bizarro, The Flash meets Abra Kadabra, Batman has to outwit the Mad Hatter, Green Lantern's first encounter with Sinestro, Kanjar Ro enslaves the Justice League. 4 3/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 98 pages, full color Cover price $0.95.

  • Item #57263334
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    Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 32 VG- 3.5

    Tears in back cover, moisture damage.

    Starts May 6

    Cover by Malcolm McNeill. Iron Fist illustrations by Rudy Nebres. Daughters of the Dragon, script by Chris Claremont, art by Marshall Rogers; Theres a Kung Fu assassin terrorizing the streets of China Town, and its up to the Daughters of the Dragon to deliver justice!; Colleen Wing and Misty Knight are the dearest of friends, and the closest of allies; Will the Daughters be able to defend themselves, and the public, from this Kung Fu menace? Serafim Karalexis interview by David Anthony Kraft. The Tiger-Sons Must Die!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Sonny Trinidad (inks) and Michele Brand (tones). 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60670472
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

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    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60671087
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD+ 2.5

    Water damage.

    Starts May 6

    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60671088
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 3 FN- 5.5

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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Buscema (Silver Surfer), inks by Gil Kane and Sal Buscema (Silver Surfer figure). Four Against the Gods, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; The Defenders try to help Silver Surfer leave the Earth by taking him to another dimension; They encounter the Nameless One and free Barbara Norris. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60671089
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 4 VG+ 4.5

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    Cover pencils by John Buscema and Jim Starlin (cover layout), inks by Frank Giacoia. The New Defender!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Enchantress transforms Barbara into the Valkyrie and turns the Black Knight to stone; Valkyrie takes Aragorn as her horse; Omegatron down to 89 hundredths. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

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    Cover art by Sal Buscema. The Dreams of Death!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Cyrus Black attacks Dr. Strange and is forced to deal with the Defenders. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #58825785
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-2D520EC-034

    Starts Jun 10

    "Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #58825683
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-2D520EC-035

    Starts Jun 10

    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. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60229337
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4350322003

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60812244
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 52 CGC 8.0

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    Label #4408162001

    Starts May 6

    Last 30-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Defender of the Realm!, script by David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Hulk and Namor battle when Hulk mistakes Namor's actions. Red Guardian is captured by Sergei. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 132 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1256534007

    Starts May 13

    "The Phantom of Gamma-Ray Flats!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Sandy Plunkett and Alan Weiss. A grizzled old prospector, barely alive, comes to the Angel's doorstep for help! What possible problem could he pose? When the New Defenders let him in, the results are unexpected, to say the least! Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Aug 1972 by DC.

    Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

    1st app. Etrigan the Demon

    Paper: White

    Label #3859198005

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    Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 403 VG+ 4.5

    Water spotting.

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    Cover by Neal Adams. "You Die By Mourning!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, Carmine Infantino (splash page only), inks by Frank Giacoia; Bruce Waynes V.I.P. office is visited by a mysterious woman who claims before running out that her husband will be murdered by morning, and Batman investigates. "Break-Out!," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Robin helps the police track down the escaped juvenile delinquents. Letter from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 412 FN- 5.5

    Water spotting.

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    Cover by Neal Adams. "Legacy of Hate!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Bruce Wayne is invited to the ancestral castle of the Waynes in England, where he meets several distant relatives and encounters a ghostly knight bent on centuries-old vengeance. "The Head-Splitters!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; When a recent socialite divorcee is mysteriously killed by something that literally crushed her head, Barbara Gordon decides to investigate; She soon becomes interested in a socialite wig maker named Vazly and soon goes to purchase a wig, little knowing that it was Vazly who was responsible, and that he implanted devices into the wigs that he made in order to extort money out of the rich. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 468 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0957840002

    Starts May 6

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Battle of the Thinking Machines," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Calculator has immunized himself to six members of the Justice Leagues attempts to capture him, but Batman resolves to give it another try. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Message from publisher Jenette Kahn, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 474 FN- 5.5

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    1st appearance of Deadshot since 1950 in Batman #59. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Deadshot Ricochet," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; With Penguin's unwilling help, Deadshot escapes from prison and seeks revenge on Batman, but a giant typewriter proves his undoing. Letter to the editor by Dan Tyree. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Ice Age." Rogers/Austin cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 CBCS 9.8

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

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-2A91623-053

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    Starts Jun 10

    This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impresive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. Cover price $1.50.

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    Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    REPRINT.

    Label #4060674001

    Starts Jul 6

    Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

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    Published Apr 1978 by Marvel.

    Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4397528005

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Deep in the Valley of the Flame, Moon-Boy reveals the origins of Devil Dinosaur; Is the red-skinned and red-eyed Dino as menacing as the town-folk believe? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Published Apr 1978 by Marvel.

    Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 VF+ 8.5

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Deep in the Valley of the Flame, Moon-Boy reveals the origins of Devil Dinosaur; Is the red-skinned and red-eyed Dino as menacing as the town-folk believe? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Devil Ghost Iron man (Italian 1974 Editoriale Corno) L'Incredibile Devil 113 GD+ 2.5

    Cover detached at one staple. Tape on interior of cover.

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    Italian series. Reprints material from Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) #1 (featuring the 1st app of Daimon Hellstrom) and Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #23 and #24. 52 pages, full color, Italian language.

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    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385684004

    Starts May 6

    First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

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    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 FN 6.0

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    First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

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    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4075918006

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    Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.