Comic books December 1974, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $1,100.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #0226848020

"Day of the Grizzly!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). Peter Parker finds a new place to live at 410 Chelsea Street! And when he stops by the Daily Bugle to tell his friends...the Grizzly attacks! Whoa, were did this 9-foot super-villain come from? There's no time for questions or answers as the web-slinger leaps into action! But the Grizzly is loaded for bear and then some! All the amazing one can do is save J. Jonah Jameson while the Grizzly escapes! However courtesy of the Jackal, the rematch is coming next issue! First appearance of the Grizzly. Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Liz Allan, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 116.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $69.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4074073001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

"Day of the Grizzly!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). Peter Parker finds a new place to live at 410 Chelsea Street! And when he stops by the Daily Bugle to tell his friends...the Grizzly attacks! Whoa, were did this 9-foot super-villain come from? There's no time for questions or answers as the web-slinger leaps into action! But the Grizzly is loaded for bear and then some! All the amazing one can do is save J. Jonah Jameson while the Grizzly escapes! However courtesy of the Jackal, the rematch is coming next issue! First appearance of the Grizzly. Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Liz Allan, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 116.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $298.00 Paper: White Label #2061175002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.94) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $249.00 Paper: White Label #4390835005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $195.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3818959014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $119.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3902812014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $135.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4374708019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Neal Adams and Crusty Bunkers. The Last Ballad of Laza-Lanti, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Neal Adams and others (as "The Crusty Bunkers"); setting: Shadizar the Wicked & Dark Valley; Conan & Laza-Lanti kill monster called Lord of Dark Valley; Timara & Laza-Lanti commit suicide. Includes poetry to Robert E. Howard. The letters page lists the winners of the 1973 Academy of Comic Book Arts (Best Comic Magazine, Swamp Thing; Best Writer, Archie Goodwin; Best Dramatic Penciler, Berni Wrightson; Best Dramatic Inker, Dick Giordano; Best Individual Dramatic Story, "Song of Red Sonja" by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith from Conan 24; Best Dramatic Short Story, "The Himalayan Assignment" by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson; Best Humor Writers Stu Schwartzberg and Steve Skeates; Best Humor Penciler, Marie Severin; Best Humor Inker, Ralph Reese; Best Humor Short Story, "The Gourmet" by Steve Skeates and Berni Wrightson). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $115.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4373202014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Two Flew Over the Owl's Nest!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; Matt explains his absence to Foggy and Candice and then heads to San Francisco to runite with the Black Widow; Their meeting is interrupted by muggers who, unbeknownst to out heroes, are working for the Owl; Owl attacks and, thanks to a new poison weapon, captures DD and the Widow. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Moleman by Gil Kane). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $300.00 Paper: White Label #4398010004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $380.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3932607021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

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.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $325.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3972783021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

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.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $120.00 Paper: White Label #4379836022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Frank Brunner. Dormammu and Umar return in Life High the Veil of Fears!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson; Umar the Unrelenting attacks Strange; Mother Earth warns Clea of an unnatural growth, & Dormammu emerges from the Earth. Cameos by Loki, the Watcher, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, and Captain America. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #37 (The Watcher by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $150.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #1618321006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Worlds in Collision!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Medusa has seemingly abandoned the imprisoned Mr. Fantastic, Thing, and Human Torch! But the long-haired Inhuman has traveled to the world of the femizons to elicit their help in the war vs. Mahkizmo! Meanwhile back on Machus, the three remaining members of the FF plus Thundra make their final stand vs. the Nuclear Man! Will the femizons arrive in time to turn defeat into victory? The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! (Notes: Thundra appears next in Fantastic Four 177. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #62 The Plunderer.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $135.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #0901194002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gil Kane and Tom Sutton. Cover by John Buscema and John Romita. Conan Bound!; story adapted from REH's Conan the Conqueror. The Hyborian Age of Conan map. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Frank Giacoia. Zukala's Daughter; Conan frees villages of Zukala's control, saves Zephra from demon, and defeats Zukala--who disappears with his daughter Zephra; inspired by REH poem "Zukala's Hour." 68 pages, full color. $0.50.

NOTE: Robert E. Howards novel The Hour of the Dragon starring his most famous character – Conan - was adapted by Roy Thomas, Gil Kane and John Buscema in 6 chapters in Marvel Comics' Giant Size Conan (1974) #1-4 and Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995 Magazine) #8, 10. – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

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Add to cart CGC 9.6 $1,200.00 Paper: White Label #4189281010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($36.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4377612008

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $475.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Bob McLeod, Gray Friedrich and Herb Trimpe on 3/8/08 Label #0901244008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.25) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $210.00 Paper: White Label #4126079003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.30) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $169.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4057580014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.07) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $145.00 or Best Offer CGC Qualified Paper: Off white to white Marvel Vale Stamp missing from page 10. Label #4304930017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Siggy’s Comics

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 91 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4067230025

Cover pencils by John Buscema. The Torch is Passed...!, script by Roy Thomas and Stan Lee, pencils by George Tuska and Steve Ditko, inks by John Tartaglione; The X-Men attend Professor X's funeral and are surprised when Quicksilver shows up; Returning to the mansion, the X-Men are greeted by a posthumous message from Xavier passing the torch on to his students; Quicksilver returns to Magneto's lair and is plagied with doubt about leaving the Avengers to rejoin his old master but fears for his sister's health; The X-Men lay a trap and attack Magneto and his Brotherhood but the bad guys quickly gain the upper hand; reprinted from issue 42. Journey's End, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A crook ends up killing a night watchman and flees into the past in a time machine where he has a violent encounter with the machine's creator; reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #7. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.