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  • Item #59624622
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    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 47A.D FR 1.0 1st Printing

    1st app. He-Man and MOTU

    INCOMPLETE. Piece missing from ad page, does not interrupt art or story.

    Starts Jun 24

    1st printing. Direct Edition. 1st appearance He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in comics. Superman vs. He-Man and The Masters of the Universe in "From Eternia with Death!" written by Paul Kupperberg with art by Curt Swan and inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #59273047
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    Published Nov 1982 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 51 FN 6.0

    Starts Jun 24

    While in a time pool, the Atom witnesses Superman's death and once he gets back to present time, tries to prevent it from occurring in "Rendezvous with Death." Script by Dan Mishkin and art by Alex Saviuk & Frank McLaughlin. Issue also has a 16-page insert of a preview of the upcoming Masters of the Universe comic, "Fate is the Killer." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Curt Swan & Dave Hunt. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #56536151
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    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) Mark Jewelers 43MJ CBCS 9.8

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    Mark Jewelers insert. Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-29986F7-014

    Starts Jun 10

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #59914176
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    Published Mar 1970 by DC.

    DC Special (1968) 6 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Jun 24

    The Wild Frontier! Adventures to stagger the imagination! Featuring: 8 page framing sequence "Behold the Wild Frontier" written by Len Wein and drawn by Gil Kane & Vince Colletta; 8 page Daniel Boone reprint story "Son of Chief Black Fish!" drawn by Nick Cardy; 9 page Tomahawk reprint story "The Junior Ghost Patrol" drawn by Fred Ray & Nick Cardy; 8 page Davy Crockett reprint story "War Stick of Chief Fighting Elk!" drawn by Leonard Starr; 7 page Kit Carson reprint story "Raiders of the Oregon Trail" drawn by Howard Sherman; 7 page Buffalo Bill reprint story "Young Bill of the Pony Express" drawn by Joe Kubert; 7 page Pow Wow Smith reprint story "The Tenderfoot Deputy" drawn by Leonard Starr; 2 page text story "Death Hunt" written by Gerry Conway and pencilled by Sal Amendola. Cover by Neal Adams. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #59914399
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    Published Dec 1971 by DC.

    DC Special (1968) 15 FN 6.0

    Starts Jun 24

    All Plastic Man reprints: the origin of Plastic Man by Jack Cole (from Police Comics 1), "The Man Who Can't be Harmed" by Cole (from Police Comics 13), "Plastic Man Products" (from Plastic Man 17), "Woozy" (from Plastic Man 26), and "The Magic Cup" (from Plastic Man 25). One-page news feature with portraits of Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Bob Oksner, Henry Scarpelli, and Jack Adler by Neal Adams. Giordano cover. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #59183086
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    DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980) 15 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #23-1B70049-006

    Starts Jun 10

    Issue #15 - Nov. 1981. Superboy battles Bizarro, The Flash meets Abra Kadabra, Batman has to outwit the Mad Hatter, Green Lantern's first encounter with Sinestro, Kanjar Ro enslaves the Justice League. 4 3/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 98 pages, full color Cover price $0.95.

  • Item #60993973
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    Published Dec 1976 by DC.

    DC Super Stars (1976) 10 CGC 9.8

    One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4275887003

    Starts Jul 6

    Strange Sports Stories. Nine sensational super-heroes vs. nine sinister super-villains in an all-new baseball sportstacular! Featuring: 19 page DC Heroes story "The Great Super-Star Game" starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Robin, Kid Flash, Plastic Man, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Huntress [Paula Brooks], Uncle Sam, Lex Luthor, Joker, Chronos, Weather Wizard, Dr. Polaris, Matter Master, Felix Faust, Tattooed Man, Sportsmaster and Amazo, written by Bob Rozakis and drawn by Dick Dillin & Frank McLaughlin. Plus: 6 page reprint story "The Super-Athletes from Outer Space!" written by Otto Binder and drawn by Gil Kane & Bernard Sachs; 9 page Green Lantern reprint story "The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!" written by John Broome and drawn by Gil Kane & Sid Greene. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60324877
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    Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 28 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4332919003

    Starts Jul 6

    Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special Bruce Lee issue. Cover by Ken Barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by John Warner. Bruce Lee: Part 1. "Legend of the Dragon!" Story by Martin Sands. Art by Joe Staton, Tony DeZuniga, and the Tribe. "The Tao of Many Ways!" Jim Whitmore takes a look at the fighting philosophies of Bruce Lee and Shinmen Musashi. Fighting Arts Review!" A column by David Kraft. "The Tao of Stunt Work!" An interview with Pat Johnson, the stunt coordinator on the film Bruce Lee: Life and Legend, by Jim Whitmore. Bruce Lee: Part 2. "The Hong Kong Connection!" Story by Martin Sands. Art by Joe Staton, Tony DeZuniga, and the Tribe. Includes a B&W poster by Mike Nasser featuring Bruce Lee. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61082537
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #1993847004

    Starts Jul 6

    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60043750
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #3806439017

    Starts Jul 6

    The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues with "A Dark and Stormy Knight." Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. Story continues from Avengers 118. The epic battle vs. Dormammu is over and Earth has survived! But there's one more mission remaining for the Defenders! Return the Black Knight's stone body back to flesh and blood. To that end six defenders along with the Evil Eye travel back in time to the 12th century and find Dane Whitman smack dab in the middle of the Crusades! The super-heroes from the 20th century get a medieval history lesson as all the famous combatants are present: Prince John, Mordred the Evil, Chandu, Prester John, and Richard the Lionheart! Can the Dynamic Defenders save the King (and the Black Knight)? Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Nick Fury, and Loki. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Notes: Prester John previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) 54. The 20th century stone statue of the Black Knight comes to life in Avengers 157. The 12th century Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) and the Evil Eye return in Avengers 225 & 226.) Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #58825785
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-2D520EC-034

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #58825683
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-2D520EC-035

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60229337
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4350322003

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

  • Item #61017567
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457 VG+ 4.5

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    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.

  • Item #59826760
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 467 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #61078480
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 478 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4241281012

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #59916590
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 479 FN- 5.5

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #52049890
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-2A91623-053

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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 CBCS 6.5

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    Label #23-0ACD457-003

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #61087706
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 526 FN 6.0

    Starts Jun 24

    Canadian Edition 2.00 cover price - 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 depected 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 $2.00.

  • Item #61054466
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 532 FN- 5.5

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #61064699
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    Published Apr 1978 by Marvel.

    Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4427246017

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    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.

  • Item #58035877
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    Published Apr 1978 by Marvel.

    Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 VF 8.0

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    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.

  • Item #59890603
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    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #57955559
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    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #21-2792844-012

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #52264534
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    Published Nov 1981 by Marvel.

    Dragonslayer (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-27C178C-049

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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60045065
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    Published Jan 1978 by Marvel.

    Dynomutt (1977) 2 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4330946003

    Ends Jun 10 7:13 PM CST
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    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.

  • Item #59054800
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    Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine 2-REP CBCS 7.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #23-11CBD69-002

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    Starts Jun 10

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

  • Item #59055472
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    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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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

    1st app. Eternals, Ikaris, Makkari, Kro

    Paper: White

    Label #21-201254C-001

    Starts Jul 6

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

    1st app. Eternals, Ikaris, Makkari, Kro

    Paper: White

    Label #21-1D7D4A0-002

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

    1st app. Eternals, Ikaris, Makkari, Kro

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0C6B24D-002

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    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

    1st app. Eternals, Ikaris, Makkari, Kro

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #21-2215763-018

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

    1st app. Eternals, Ikaris, Makkari, Kro
    Starts Jun 24

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #21-3B3716F-004

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1396704007

    Starts Jul 6

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

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    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

    Starts Jun 24

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

    Starts Jul 22

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 NM- 9.2

    Starts Aug 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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Label #21-342363F-015

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #21-26CDE9E-005

    Starts Jul 29

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jun 24

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #2020184009

    Starts Jul 6

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #21-3E3F807-004

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Scuffing on back of case

    Label #3968833001

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    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #21-26CDE9E-006

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Label #21-0700471-020

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #22-0C6B24D-004

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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

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    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.