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Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-034

"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.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-035

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.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4350322003

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.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 142 CBCS 9.2 SS Adams/Mignola

Paper: White

Slab: Other - see grading notes

Witnessed Sigs: Art Adams on 09/01/2018 and Mike Mignola on 09/08/2018. 75 cent Canadian Price Variant. 2" crack to top edge of slab.

Label #18-3770776-001

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "M.O.N.S.T.E.R.!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover pencils by Arthur Adams, inks by Mike Mignola. At a college campus, mutant haters and peace lovers gather. NOTE: The cover for this issue is an interesting piece of art from the early career of two masters of their craft. Both Adams and Mignola's styles shine through and mesh together to give us a unique look at Marvel's mightiest non-team of heroes. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457 VG+ 4.5

First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 467 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta. "Pick-Up on Gotham 2-4-6!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Vince Colletta; Hawkman drops by to trade stories with Batman and learns of the Caped Crusaders recent foray against a crook who tried to escape from a subway car dressed as the Batman. "The Man Who Skyjacked Hawkman!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin and Neal Adams; Hawkman battles the Calculator, Batman cameo. Justice For All Includes Children 8 / public service announcement, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letters from Bob Rozakis and Adam Castro. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 478 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4241281012

Last 35-cent cover-price. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Coming of... Clayface III!" script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano; Preston Payne uses blood from Matt Hagen, the second Clayface, to try to change the effects of hyperpituitarism on his appearance; But the "cure" causes Payne's flesh to melt like wax and forces him to periodically dissolve others into protoplasm; When Batman interferes with Payne's theft of the components necessary to reverse his condition, he may become Clayface's next victim. Superman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Fall." Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 479 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano. "If a Man Be Made of Clay... !" script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano; Before Preston Payne can complete the mechanism which will restore his humanity, Batman confronts him and all of Clayface's efforts go up in fire and smoke. "True Heroes Never Die... !" script by Len Wein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Celardo; Hawkman and Hawkwoman return from Thanagar only to find that in their absence, the Midway City Museum has been taken over by a man named Anton Lamont; Mavis Trent walks into the Hawks' former office to greet them just as Lamont is telling them how they've been fired. Onward and Upward publishorial by Jenette Kahn. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-053

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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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #23-0ACD457-003

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 532 FN- 5.5

Canadian Edition. "Laugh, Killer, Laugh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Vicki Vale is tied to the train tracks of Joker's amusement park from hell. Can the Caped Crusader free himself in time to save the woman he loves from a horrible fate? Plus, Green Arrow's arms caper concludes in "Soft Target!" Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jerome Moore, Adrian Gonzales, and Sal Trapani. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

REPRINT.

Label #4060674001

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.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427246017

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.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 VF 8.0

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.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. The Silver Daggar saga concludes in Cloak and Dagger, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner (final interior art on the series), inks by Dick Giordano; Origin of Silver Dagger; Strange is released through the Eye of Agamotto and enters Clea's mind; They escape from Silver Dagger and Strange reunites with his body; Silver Dagger is drawn into Eye of Agamotto, into the realm of Unreality. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #76 (Dormammu by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2792844-012

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Where There's Smoke..., script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; James Mandarin desperately slits own throat at Strange's doorstep; wants Strange to be his guru, but is rejected. Strange tells of recreation of Earth to Lord Phyffe, Rama Kaliph, & Clea; Clea freaks; Mandarin is possessed by Satan, & Satan abducts them. Cover price $0.25.

Dragonslayer (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-049

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Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, when the king's daughter is to be the next sacrifice, Galen gathers weapons and goes against the dragon but then figures out the wizard Ulrich's plan to battle the evil creature in part two of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

Dynomutt (1977) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4330946003

Written by Mark Evanier. Art by Paul Norris and Dan Spiegle. It's a close shave for Blue Falcon when Dynomutt goes berserk in "The Astounding Mr. Mastermind" by Mark Evanier and Paul Norris. Plus: Dynomutt and Blue Falcon in "Identity Crisis" by Evanier and Norris. And: Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma in the back-up story "Fear at Fifty Fathoms" by Evanier and Dan Spiegle. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Echo of Futurepast (1984) 1 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Label Error: Signature date may be incorrect.

Label #21-1982DFD-014

Bucky O'Hare (script by Larry Hama, art by Michael Golden), Tippie Toe Jones (script by Lynley Farley, art by Louis Mitchell with Neal Adams), Frankenstein (script and art by Neal Adams), Virus (script and art by Jean Teule), and Mudwogs (script and art by Arthur Suydam). Adams cover. Cover price $2.95.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine 2-REP CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #23-11CBD69-002

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Reprints have $1.25 or $1.50 cover prices for #1-9. No reprints exist for #10-21. Cover price $1.50.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Rudy Nebres

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rudy Nebres (on 4th page). Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-004

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Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 30 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-225B7AF-002

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Cover art by Berni Wrightson. The End of the Earth (Chapter Five) (Table of Contents)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Selling Insurance starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. The Girl Next Door starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. Infinity: Where Rock and Fantasy Art Meet article, art by Glenn Pepple, Anita Barbour, Daina Graziunas, Jim Starlin, Berni Wrightson, Jeffrey Jones, Alin Wilson, Jon Jay Muth, Dan Green, and Alex Bialy. Cobalt- 60 story, script by Larry Todd, art by Mark Bode. Unicorn Autumn text story by Archie Goodwin, art by Alix Berenzy. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. The Sign, script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Kent Williams. An Epic History featuring Dreadstar article by James P. Starlin. Raven Banner Marvel Graphic Novel Preview, script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess. Journey to Outer Earth, script and art by Rick Geary. Toadswart story, script and art by Tim Conrad. The Fix, script and art by Pepe Moreno. 100 pgs. June, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 33 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Contains Subscription Insert.

Label #23-2463D2B-002

Cover pencils by Phil Hale. The Dweller in Darkness (Chapter Eight)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek. Reaching Out starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Beating the Heat starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Illustrated text piece on Tim Conrad's portfolio. Briar Rose, script by Lynn Parrish, art by Kent Williams. Final Passage (Chapter VIII) starring Toadswart, script and art by Tim Conrad. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. Fish Story, script by Mike Baron, art by John Totleben. Ein Heldentraum, script by Patrick Mason, art by P. Craig Russell; Goethe adaptation. Snowmen, script and pencils by Kent Williams. Snickers That's Entertainment, script by Kevin Duane, art by Mark Bode. The Champion, script by Doug Moench and Gene Day, art by Dan Day. Johnny Badhair, script and pencils by Phil Hale. 100 pgs. Dec, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-201254C-001

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D7D4A0-002

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #22-0C6B24D-002

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2215763-018

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-3B3716F-004

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1396704007

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-342363F-015

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-26CDE9E-005

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 FN+ 6.5

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2020184009

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-3E3F807-004

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #3968833001

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-26CDE9E-006

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-0700471-020

Revealed in this issue--the power of "Olympia!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris has been captured by demonic Deviants, but can even these monsters find a way to kill an immortal? Meanwhile, Makarri and Sersi regroup at the mythical homeland of the Eternals – Olympia! The secret is out! Man has discovered the truth behind mythology...it's all real! Notes: 1st appearance of Domo, Thena, and Zuras. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0C6B24D-004

Revealed in this issue--the power of "Olympia!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris has been captured by demonic Deviants, but can even these monsters find a way to kill an immortal? Meanwhile, Makarri and Sersi regroup at the mythical homeland of the Eternals – Olympia! The secret is out! Man has discovered the truth behind mythology...it's all real! Notes: 1st appearance of Domo, Thena, and Zuras. Cover price $0.30.

Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers (1971 Rip Off Press) #2, Printing 1B VG+ 4.5

1st printing - Matte blue interior variant. Gilbert Shelton story, cover and art. Dave Sheridan, Ted Richards and Bobby London story and art. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 50¢ cover, inside front cover is blue colored. The small ad, located on the front side of last interior page (P.49) in bottom right corner, is "DEALER MCDOPE" Cover price $0.50.

Family Affair (1970 Gold Key) 2 CBCS 7.5 SS

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Kathy Garver on 7/31/2021

Label #21-3D797D9-025

Photo cover. The Best Kept Secret In the World, art by Jack Sparling; The kids and Mr. French have a surprise birthday party for Uncle Bill. A Neat Trick, art by Jack Sparling; Uncle Bill teaches Buffy and Jody a lesson on tidiness. Super Salesmen, art by Jack Sparling; Buffy and Jody get a sales kit in the mail and Mr. French teaches them to be "super salesmen." # on cover: 10253-004 April. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Famous First Edition Detective Comics (1974 DC Treasury) C-28HARDCOVER VG- 3.5 Hardcover Variant

Famous First Edition #C-28 Hardback Edition with dust jacketpublished by Lyle Stuart, Inc.: Detective #27 (first Batman) NOTE: This almost exact replica edition is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). The original, first edition is standard comic book size. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4406050014

"The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 99 FN 6.0

"The Torch Goes Wild!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The fighting mad Human Torch invades the Hidden Land! And Johnny Storm has just one goal in mind! Reunite with his beloved Crystal and bring her back home to New York City! However Black Bolt and the royal family disagree. So the Human Torch must fight to get what he wants! After Johnny battles past Triton, Karnak, and Medusa; only one inhuman stands in his way! Crystal herself! But wait a minute, the plan was to save Crystal, not fight her! The torch's road to Attilan was paved with good intentions, but now it's turning into a disaster! Can Reed, Sue, and Ben get their youngest teammate under control before he destroys the Inhumans' homeland? Cameo appearance by Gorgon. (Notes: Johnny Storm returns to the Great Refuge (again looking for Crystal) in Fantastic Four 130. This issue includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 80.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 100 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388997011

The FF battle the Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master in "The Long Journey Home!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest stars. Cameo appearances by androids who look like Kang the Conqueror, Doctor Doom, the Hulk, the Dragon Man, the Sub-Mariner, the Hate-Monger, Diablo, the Super-Skrull, the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes, the Wizard, the Trapster, and the Sandman. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 110 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4206650002

Corrected color version (The Thing is not green, etc.). "One From Four Leaves Three!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards is trapped in the Negative Zone, along with the revitalized Annihilus! Fortunately, Agatha Harkness arrives at the Baxter Building in the nick of a time! Could young Franklin's nanny suddenly become the savior of the universe? Meanwhile, Ben Grimm has been acting very strange since he gained the ability to change back and forth to the Thing. Is something amiss with the blue-eye idol of millions?Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Annihilus returns in Marvel Team-Up 2. This issue has a pink and green cover variant due to a printing error.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.