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Comic books in 'Mark Jeweler Edition'

  • Issue #2MJ
    Arak Son of Thunder (1981) Mark Jewelers 2MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Ernie Colón and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ernie Colón and Dick Giordano. Arak is captured by the guards of a young girl, Corinna, he meets on a beach. She has him brought to her "father", Lord Hessa, who condemns Arak to his dungeon. While searching for a way to escape, Arak meets Malagigi, who claims to be great sorcerer for Carolus Magnus, King of the Franks. Arak escapes and flees the castle with Corinna, who claims to be a prisoner, as well. A map of the world of Arak, circa late eighth century AD, art by Ernie Colón. Arak, Son of Thunder pinup by Ernie Colón. How Arak, Son of Thunder Came to Be article by Roy Thomas. 36 pages, full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #30MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 30MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Enter...Scramble!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Mike Mignola and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola. It's a new start for the members of Alpha Flight as they welcome aboard new members and take up residence at a new headquarters. Now, they must face a new menace...Scramble! But what member of Alpha Flight has connections to this new adversary? Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #31MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 31MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Grateful Dead!" Guest-starring Nemesis. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Mike Mignola and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Deadly Ernest, the man with the lethal touch, returns. And thus so to must return the sword-wielding avenger known as Nemesis. But will she even be enough to stop this villain this time? Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #32MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 32MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Short Story!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Bogdanove and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola. Heather Hudson takes up the mantle of Vindicator. But will her first mission out be her last as an old enemy from Puck's past comes back to haunt him and his teammates in Alpha Flight? Plus, learn the macabre secret origin of Alpha Flight's smallest member. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #35MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 35MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Child is Father to the Man!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. Marrina is at the mercy of the undersea tyrant known as Attuma. Snowbird is undergoing a bizarre transformation that her teammates in Alpha Flight are powerless to stop. Meanwhile, Shaman goes on a sojourn of rediscovery and just may be the only one who can help his ailing teammate. That is if he survives. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #38MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 38MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Pestilence!" Guest-starring Sub-Mariner. Part 2 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. Can even Alpha Flight survive an encounter with the evil known as Pestilence? And what of Snowbird's child? Meanwhile, to save the life of the woman he loves, the Savage Sub-Mariner will battle the armies of Atlantis itself. But even the Avenging Son has his limits. Don't miss the prelude to the biggest Alpha Flight adventure of all. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #39MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 39MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Avengers/Alpha Flight Crossover: Part 1 of 3 - "The Invasion of Atlantis!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio. The undersea tyrant, Attuma, has taken the aquatic heroine, Marrina, captive. Now, to save the life of their estranged teammate, Alpha Flight must unite with the Savage Sub-Mariner and the Mighty Avengers. But can even this assemblage of heroes defeat the entire army of Atlantis? Story continues in Avenger (Vol. 1) #272. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #42MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 42MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Auction!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio. When Kara, the daughter of the Purple Man, meets Alpha Flight her out of control powers of persuasion may just be the death of one member. Plus, who is the Auctioneer, and what are his plans for Purple Girl? Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #43MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 43MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Strike Across the Boarder!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio. When a cadre of mutant hunting Sentinels show up in search of the escaped villain Mesmero, it is Alpha Flight who get caught in the middle. Plus, who is more persuasive, Mesmero or Purple Girl? The answer may surprise you. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #44MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 44MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Plague!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio. In this tragic tale, in order to save the world, Vindicator will be forced to slay one of her own teammates. Plus, the return of someone who once tried to destroy the team. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #45MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 45MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Resurrection!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by June Brigman and Whilce Portacio. To prevent an ancient evil from coming into the world of man, Vindicator was forced to slay her teammate, Snowbird. But in the wake of one teammate's death, another returns from the grave. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #46MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 46MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Friends...and Lovers!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by June Brigman and Whilce Portacio. Walter Langkowski has returned from the dead, but now he resides in the body of a woman. As the team deals with this latest development, one of their own turns against them. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #47MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 47MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "You can't tell the Forest for the Trees!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Craig Basfield, Mike Mignola, Steve Purcell, Terry Austin, and Whilce Portacio. When an alien plague starts to sweep across Canada it falls to Vindicator to halt this new threat to mankind. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #48MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 48MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Madness!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Terry Shoemaker, Steve Leialoha, and Hilery Barta. When Jeffries goes to his brother, Scramble, seeking a cure for the ailing Bochs, he may inadvertently release a terror not even Alpha Flight can stop. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #49MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 49MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Flesh of my Flesh!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by June Brigman and Whilce Portacio. If Alpha Flight is going to have a chance against the menace known as Omega, Jeffries must reassemble the robotic Box into a new and more powerful form. Introducing the new Box! NOTE: This new version of Box actually made its 1st appearance on the cover of issue #48, but this is his first in continuity appearance. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #21MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 21MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Amazing Adventures (1970-76 2nd Series) is a comic book published by Marvel Comics. Killraven stars in "The Mutant Slayers!" Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Yolande Pijcke. 32 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, with $0.20 cover price. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #25MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 25MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "The Devil's Marauder." Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. Reprint back-up story: "Are You Ready For the Impossible." Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #26MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 26MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "Something Worth Dying For!" Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins. Reprint back-up story: "The World of Flame!" with art by C.F. Miller (from Astonishing 52). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 96 (Dr. Octopus by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #28MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 28MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "The Dream Merchant!" Script by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell. Reprint back-up story: "Escape From Nowhere!" with art by Tony DiPreta. Russell cover. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #34MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 34MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Craig Russell. "A Death in the Family," script by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell; Chatanooga, Tennessee, July 2019: Killraven and his Freemen continue their track across America when they are finally found and attacked by Skar; While Skar attacks Old Skull who is busy entertaining the recovering Grok, Killraven, M'Shulla and Hawk learn of Carmilla's origins as a Martian slave before hearing the battle and joining the fight; During the fight both Hawk and Grok are killed in a rock slide; Enraged over the death of two of his friends, Killraven savagely attacks Skar and beats the creature to death, however instead of feeling pain Skar only laughs as he is slowly killed, making Killraven's revenge a hollow one. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #10 (the Human Torch). 36 pgs, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #36MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 36MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Craig Russell. "Red Dust Legacy," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Craig Russell (layouts) and Sonny Trinidad (finished art), inks by Sonny Trinidad; Being given visions of life on Mars, and how the Martian Masters reproduce (asexually), Killraven leads his Freemen to an incubation center for recently spawned Martian children; Meanwhile, learning of Skar's failure and destruction at the hands of Killraven, the High Overlord sends Killraven's own brother Deathraven to destroy his foe once and for all; Arriving at the incubation base, Killraven and the others come at a moral cross-roads over if they should kill the infantile Martians; Killraven wants them dead because they are Martians, however Carmilla believes that they should have a chance to choose between being peaceful beings or invaders like the other Martians. 36 pgs, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #8NDS
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) National Diamond 8NDS

    National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Inhumans star in "An Hour For Thunder!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten. Guest starring Thor. Cameo by the Avengers (Captain America, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, Quicksilver, Goliath). The Black Widow stars in "How Shall I Kill Thee? Let Me Count the Ways!" Plot by Gerry Conway, script by Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bill Everett. The Black Widow feature ends with this issue. Adams cover. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #122MJ&MENNEN
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 122MJ&MENNEN
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    Double Insert Variant. Includes the Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert and the Mennen Advertisment Inner Cover Wrap Insert. In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #125MJ&ALKA
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 125MJ&ALKA

    Double Insert Variant. Includes the Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert and the Alka Seltzer Advertisment Inner Cover Wrap Insert. Man-Wolf appears in "Wolf Hunt." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru (his first on the series), inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #143MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 143MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. First appearance of the Cyclone in ...And The Wind Cries: Cyclone!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter goes to Paris with Robbie Robertson and meets Cyclone; Gwen Stacy clone and Mysterio cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 120. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #149MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 149MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of the Spider-Man clone in "Even if I Live, I Die." Origin of the Jackal (who dies) and the Gwen Stacy clone. Gerry Conway scripts end; pencils by Ross Andru; inks by Mike Esposito. Gil Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 126. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #215MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 215MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #235MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 235MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Origin of Will-o'-the-Wisp, plus the new Tarantula in "Look Out, There's a Monster Coming!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Frank Giacoia. Cameos by the Avengers, Deathlok, and the Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Romita Jr./Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #265MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 265MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First printing of "After the Fox!" First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #280MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 280MJ
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition "Mark Jewelers" Insert.
    • Label #4387056015
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Introducing the Sinister Syndicate!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Brett Breeding (pencils/inks). Cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. The amazing one is back in town (after the events of Web of Spider-Man 18)! And Silver Sable wants him at Coney Island amusement park for a battle vs. Jack O'Lantern! However when Spidey and sable show up at the park, they get the Sinister Syndicate instead: Beetle, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Rhino, and Speed Demon! What a revoltin' development! Five against two! This won't be a day at the beach! First appearance of the Sinister Syndicate. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Leeds, Ned Leeds, Roderick Kingsley, the Kingpin, Rose, Arranger, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 288.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #349MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 349MJ
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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant - #78 is the final issue of this series to receive the Mark Jewelers insert. The July 1991 inserts are considered to scarcer. "Man of Steal!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. The Black Fox is on the prowl again! And on this occasion the renowned jewel thief has his eye on the Trask diamond! Coincidentally, the Daily Bugle sends its ace photographer to cover the diamond's unveiling at the Trask Center! So when the wily fox makes his move, the web-slinger swings into action! It looks like Spider-Man is going to stop the fox dead in his tracks and recover the diamond! But someone else wants the diamond too! A certain Eastern European monarch known for clashing with the Fantastic Four! Wow, is the wall-crawler going to challenge Doctor Doom? Caution is advised! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #36MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 36MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Labor Pains!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange and the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola and Al Milgrom. Shaman uses all the mystical power at his disposal to try an help Snowbird, but even his considerable talents may not ne enough. Enter: the Sorcerer Supreme! Meanwhile, a stranger infiltrates Avenger's Mansion seeking the Scion of Atlantis. But is he there as friend or foe. NOTE: See Avengers (Vol. 1) #270 for Namor and the Avenger's side of the story. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #37MJ
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 37MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death, Birth!" Sub-Mariner cameo. Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. An Ancient and powerful evil arises and only the Canadian super heroes, Alpha Flight, can stop it now. But first they'll have to face and overcome their greatest fears. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #29MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 29MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "The Hell Destroyers." Script by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell. (Ink assist by Dan Adkins and Klaus Janson?) Gil Kane cover pencils (Russell inks?). Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #115MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 115MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead face Spidey in "The Last Battle." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 94. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #136MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 136MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin in "The Green Goblin Lives Again." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 113. The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 95: Mole Man. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #202MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 202MJ
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • "Mark Jewelers" insert.
    • Label #2652225004
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Punisher and Spider-Man go after the bad guys in "One For Those Long Gone!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Jim Mooney. Pollard/Joe Rubinstein cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 219. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #210MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 210MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of Madame Web in "The Prophesy of Madame Web!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by John Romita Jr. (he becomes the regular artist), inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #238AMJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 238AMJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert with the tattoo inside. First appearance of the Hobgoblin (Ned Leeds) in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romta Sr. Green Goblin cameo. Romita Jr./Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #252MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 252MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spidey has a new costume (black & white)--see also Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90 (plus Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars 8). *NOTE* Wanna see something cool? Marvel Age # 12 has sketches of the Black Costume and it came out BEFORE this issue! "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern, script by Tom DeFalco, breakdowns by Ron Frenz, finished art by Brett Breeding. Cameos by the Black Cat and the Avengers. Frenz/Klaus Janson cover (based on the Jack Kirby cover for Amazing Fantasy 15). Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #294MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 294MJ
    • Paper: White
    • "Mark Jewelers" Insert
    • Label #3806823003
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Kraven's Last Hunt, part 5: "Thunder." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by Bob McLeod. This issue has the death of Kraven. Crosses over with Web of Spider-Man 31-32 and Spectacular Spider-Man 131-132. Zeck/McLeod cover. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #308MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 308MJ
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "Mark Jewelers" Insert. Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4387045014
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Mary Jane is kidnapped in "Dread." Script by David Michelinie, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Spidey battles the Taskmaster. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #317MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 317MJ
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The battle with Venom continues in "The Sand and the Fury!" Script by David Michelinie, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Brief appearance by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four). Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #63MJ
    Aquaman (1962 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 63MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Don Newton art. Last issue in series. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #22MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 22MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "Washington Nightmare!" Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Reprint back-up story: "The Man Who Went Too Far!" with art by Richard Doxsee. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #24MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 24MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "For He's a Jolly Dead Rebel!" Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel. Reprint back-up story: "The Painting" with art by Steve Ditko (from Journey Into Mystery 71). Letter to the editor from comic writer Marv Wolfman. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 58 (the Mandarin). Rich Buckler/Klaus Janson cover. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #9MJ
    Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) Mark Jewelers 9MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints X-Men #5 and #46; John Byrne cover. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #248MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 248MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Thunderball attacks Spidey in "And He Strikes Like a Thunderball." Script by Roger Stern, breakdowns by John Romita Jr., finishes by Brett Breeding. What this issue is best-known for is the famous ten-page back-up story, "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!" Script by Stern, breakdowns by Ron Frenz, finishes by Terry Austin. Romita Jr./Austin cover. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #277MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 277MJ
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • "Mark Jewelers" Insert
    • Label #4030736004

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man's quest to solve the mystery of the Hobgoblin brings him face to face with Matt Murdock (Daredevil) and the Kingpin in "The Rules of the Game!" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Bob Layton. This issue also has a cool twelve-page back-up story by Charles Vess, "Cryof the Wendigo." Vess cover. Spider-Man wears both his red-and-blue and his black costumes in this issue. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #244MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 244MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Third appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Ordeals!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson. Black Cat cameo. Romita Jr./Bob Wiacek cover. Cover price $0.60.