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Comic books January 1973, graded by CBCS

  • Item #58242765
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    Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And the Juggernaut Will Get You... If You Don't Watch Out!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marie Severin and Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; On the way to their friend Tom Fagan in Rutland, Vermont, Marvel Bullpen members Roy Thomas, his wife Jeannie, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Len Wein and his wife Glynis are startled into a stop when the Beast jumps into the path of their car; Beast darts into the woods where he changes back into his civilian guise of Hank McCoy and reunites with his old girlfriend Vera Cantor to tell her that he managed to flag down a car to finish their trip; Exiting the woods they introduce themselves to the drivers and manage to hitch a ride with them at least to Rutland; As they drive off, a portal appears and out pops the Juggernaut who is exhilarated that he is back on Earth; Juggernaut attacks Beast. Appearances by the Juggernaut, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Glynis Wein, and Gerry Conway. The Avengers and Spider-Man appear on the cover (but are really people dressed up as our heroes); the real Avengers and Spidey are not in the story. Cameos by Dr. Strange and Eternity (the real ones). "Fake" cameos (people dressed up in costumes) include Medusa, Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Batman, the Flash, Cyclops, and Nighthawk. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20.

    NOTE: "In 1973, writers Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Len Wein, unbeknownst to management, concocted a secret crossover event between Marvel and DC that saw characters from both companies crisscrossing through and interweaving in a connected story known as The Rutland Halloween Crossover. See Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) 16, Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #103, and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #207." - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist

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  • Item #50664505
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sig: Roy Thomas on 08/23/2019.
    • Label #19-3F8A529-007
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    Captain Marvel battles Dr. Mynde, the Android-Man in "Death in High Places!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua"). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #59299699
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    Published Jan 1973 by Marvel.

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. All reprints: Midnight on Black Mountain, art by Mort Lawrence; A woman with a terminal illness meets a man who tricks her into becoming a witch. Where Monsters Dwell, art by Basil Wolverton; A scientist finds a way to exile his enemies to another dimension, but one manages to escape and change places with the scientist. Don't Look!, art by Jay Scott Pike. The Scarecrow, art by Russ Heath. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #60108211
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #20-2F1755A-032

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Bullfight On the Bay!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Man-Bull escapes from prison in New York and heads to San Francisco to have his revenge on Daredevil; Black Widow guest-stars. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #60108214
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    • Label #16-2A03C27-030

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Bullfight On the Bay!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Man-Bull escapes from prison in New York and heads to San Francisco to have his revenge on Daredevil; Black Widow guest-stars. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #49937012
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    Published Jan 1973 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Sig: MIKE ROYER on 6/16/2019.
    • Label #19-276BF92-091
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    "Year of the Rat." Kamandi and Ben Boxer battle tiger troops and rat-men. Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. Full-page Shadow ad with Berni Wrightson art. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58835566
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    Published Jan 1973 by Marvel.
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #23-0EDC2E0-006
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    Cover art by Mike Ploog and Frank Giacoia (alterations). The Shambler from the Sea, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Sal Buscema; Strange kills Sligguth, which wakens Shambler from the Sea, N'Gabthoth; Clea and Wong are overcome by Starksboro cult; Strange frees them from sacrifice to N'Gabthoth, and discovers map of Stonehenge. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. Comics ad for the NBC Saturday morning kid shows: Kids [Adam; Evy]; the Barkleys; the Houndcats; the Jetsons; the Pink Panther; the Roman Holidays; and Underdog. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #59251164
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022.
    • Label #23-0AE1106-074
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    Spider-Man and the Thing star in "As Those Who Will Not See!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and the Thing battle the Puppet Master and the Thinker. Origin of the Puppet Master. This issue was reprinted in both Marvel Treasury Edition 13 and Spider-Man Megazine 6. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One 9. The Mad Thinker next appears in Iron Man 74. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58396260
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Mike Royer on 8/21/2021.
    • Label #22-0692A42-394
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    "Mystivac!" Mister Miracle battles Mystivac, an alien robot with mind-control abilities. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #56919003
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    Published Jan 1973 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing on back of case
    • Witnessed Sigs: Marv Wolfman on 4/29/2017 & Len Wein on 7/22/2017.
    • Label #18-0932119-034
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    Cover art by Bob Oksner. Death of a City!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl takes one of her professors to Kandor to try and cure him of an obscure brain malady. The Magic Piper, script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Don Heck; Zatanna goes back 600 years to try and recruit the Pied Piper to help with a rat problem. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #59303135
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signatures: Neal Adams on 3/1/2020 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022.
    • Label #23-0AF5128-044
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    "The Moorlands Monster!" Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams. Dracula will soon learn that there be THINGS that even a VAMPIRE fears when he ventures into the dark, foreboding moors! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #58410918
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    Published Jan 1973 by Marvel.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 9/18/2021
    • Label #22-0692A42-663
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    Al Williamson, Bob Powell, George Woodbridge reprints Cover price $0.20.

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