Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) comic books 1984

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 29 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

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Label #23-11CBD69-036

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Tarzan of the Apes. The legend of the jungle hero raised by apes is retold. Despite the timing and the cover blurb, this is not based on the 1984 film Greystoke, but is a straight adaptation of the original Edgar Rice Burroughs novel. Written by Sharman DiVono and Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Story later reprinted in Marvels Tarzan of the Apes (1984) #1-2. Painted cover by Charles Ren. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 30 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #23-11CBD69-039

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The official comic book adaptation of the second Indiana Jones film. Indy and his companions battle a death cult in India. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Bob Camp. Story later reprinted in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom #1-3. Cover by Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 31 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #23-11CBD69-040

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The Last Starfighter. The official comic book adaptation of the 1984 science fiction adventure film. A teenage video-gamer becomes the last hope for an alien race. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bret Blevins and Tony Salmons. Story later reprinted in The Last Starfighter #1-3. Cover by Jackson Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 32 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #23-11CBD69-042

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The Muppets Take Manhattan. The official comic book adaptation of the third Muppet movie. The Muppets try to take their act to Broadway, but New York is a tough sell. Written by Stan Kay, with art by Dean Yeagle and Jacqueline Roettcher. Story later reprinted in The Muppets Take Manhattan #1-3. Cover by Jackson Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 33 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

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Label #23-11CBD69-043

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Buckaroo Banzai. The official comic book adaptation of the all-star comedy adventure and future cult classic. Buckaroo battles alien invaders with the help of his ace team. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Mark Texeira and Armando Gil. Story later reprinted in Buckaroo Banzai #1-2. Includes an interview with the films director. Cover by Texeira. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 34 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #23-11CBD69-046

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Sheena. The official comic book adaptation of the box-office bomb starring Tanya Roberts, itself based on a 1930s comic book and later TV series. The queen of the jungle battles mercenaries. Written by Cary Burkett, with art by Gray Morrow. Story later reprinted in Sheena #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material. Painted cover by Morrow. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #23-15781A3-016

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Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 35 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #23-15781A3-013

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Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.50.