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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 179 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4384441004

    Starts Apr 22

    "The Goblin's Always Greener!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. In desperate fashion the web-slinger escapes from the Green Goblin's trap and makes a beeline for New Hope Hospital! Once inside Peter finally signs the consent forms to begin his aunt's surgery! While May's heart operation takes place, Joe Robertson tells Peter about a major disturbance going on at Radio City Music Hall. When the wall-crawler arrives at the Showplace of the Nation, the three-way battle erupts: the Green Goblin vs. Silvermane vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! And the winner will be determined next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Harry Osborn. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Published Jul 1978 by DC.

    Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 62 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4380597015

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. And the Walls Came Tumblin' Down, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Seaquake and is re-united with Mera (after her series ends). Profile of Midge Bregman by Michael Catron. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Published Sep 1978 by DC.

    Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 63 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4380597016

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    Cover art by Jim Aparo. My Brother's Keeper, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dave Hunt; Aquaman battles the Ocean Master; Aqualad and Mera guest-star. 32 pgs. $0.35. Last issue. Cover price $0.35.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 167 VF- 7.5

    Starts Apr 22

    The Korvac Saga: Part 1 of 10 - "Tomorrow Dies Today!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Korvac Saga begins! A sensational storyline that sends Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a ten-issue odyssey to save the universe! The epic adventure begins with a simple distress call from Nick Fury. An enormous spaceship is orbiting the Earth! Where did it come from and who does it belong to? The Avengers blast off in a quinjet to find out! After boarding the giant ship, the Beast bumps into the Guardians of the Galaxy! Why have Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu come to the 20th century? It's a long story, that's only just beginning! Meanwhile back in New York City, the Wasp's first fashion show is interrupted by the Porcupine! Fortunately, Nighthawk and Yellowjacket are in attendance to fight the prickly villain! But someone else is present too...a mysterious man named Michael. More will be heard from him later...much more. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Korvac previously appeared in Thor Annual 6. The 10-issue Korvac Saga takes place in Avengers 167-168 and 170-177. Roger Stern is also credited with scripting this issue.) Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60342772
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Feb 1978 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 296 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4279412009

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Sinister Straws of the Scarecrow," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Sal Amendola; Criminals are running scared because of the fear instilled by the Scarecrow; They turn over their stolen goods to the police; Batman steps in and battles Scarecrow. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 45 Week of November 7, 1977 article by Bob Rozakis; Information on Showcase #97, World's Finest Comics #249, comics on sale the week of November 14th and Ask the Answer Man! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60463277
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    Tags: Bruce Wayne Murderer (part MurderTheme)
    Published Jul 1978 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 301 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4370705016

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Only Man Batman Ever Killed!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Perry Travers dies during a botched robbery and his autopsy reveals his membership as a Wirehead in the mob of The Overlord; Batman takes to a disguise as Akeldama to smoke out The Overlord and a mole in the police department, and arrives just as Luke Brant kills The Overlord. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Superman. Batman's Strangest Cases! ad. The DC Explosion! ad. Outstripping Ourselves article by Jenette Kahn; Publisher discusses a new upcoming DC newspaper comic strip based on the Justice League of America, titled "The World's Greatest Superheroes." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 7 VF- 7.5

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Ernie Chan. Drums!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; T'Challa reveals the origin of the Black Panther cult and Wakanda's vibranium mound; Black Panther and Abner Little return to the Collectors and Little reveals he managed to steal a vial of the miracle water from Samurai City; But, the vial is broken in the ensuing fight among the Collectors for the vial and T'Challa returns to Wakanda; In Wakanda, General Jakarra exposes himself to raw vibranium hoping to gain power, but is mutated by the contamination. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 218 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2791CE1-016

    Starts May 6

    "One Day in Newfoundland" Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Don Glut. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. After meeting the mysterious Veda on the street outside his apartment, Captain America takes her to Avengers Mansion to talk. However while at the mansion, Cap and Shell-Head strike up a conversation about the Avengers' submarine -- that pulled the Living Legend from the icy waters of the North Sea (in the classic Avengers #4). And after listening to the sub's old audio tapes, Cap discovers an inconsistency in his origin! Why did he mention striking the water off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, when he actually fell into the English Channel? To answer that question, the star-spangled avenger returns to Newfoundland...where the mystery only deepens! First (cameo) appearances of Lyle Dekker and the Ameridroid. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Sharon Carter, Nick Fury, Jarvis, Marvel Man (aka Wendell Vaughn), Blue Streak, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2791CE1-018

    Starts May 13

    "The Ameridroid Lives!" First (full) appearance of the Ameridroid. Script by Don Glut. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. While the shield-slinger is his prisoner, Lyle Dekker fills in the missing pieces of Captain America's origin. Dekker reveals that his henchmen found the Living Legend floating in the English Channel (after the drone plane exploded) and brought him across the ocean to Newfoundland. Thus with the truth revealed, Dekker begins the dastardly process of transferring his mind -- and Cap's life force -- into his 12-foot tall creation: the Ameridroid! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Veda, and Senator Kligger Stivak. Flashback cameo by the Red Skull. Second story: "On a Wing and a Prayer!" Script by Scott Edelman. Pencils by Bob Budiansky. Inks by Al Gordon. The Falcon rescues Redwing from a novice super-villain. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 221 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-2791CE1-019

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    "Cul-de-Sac!" Plot by Don Glut (pp. 1-5). Script by Steve Gerber. Story assist by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Tony DeZuniga. The Ameridroid walks the Earth! The 12-foot tall android -- with Lyle Dekker's mind and the shield-slinger's abilities -- marches down the streets of Newfoundland proclaiming the start of a new world order! However the red, white, and blue avenger stands in his way! Unfortunately, the powerful Ameridroid makes short work of Cap. But then the giant android comes to a startling realization. He doesn't belong in the world. He doesn't fit in at his size. So it's time for one of Captain America's famous motivational speeches...to bring this adventure to an end. Second story: "The Coming of Captain Avenger!" Script by Scott Edelman. Pencils by Steve Leialoha. Inks by Al Gordon. In the early days of the Avengers, Rick Jones dreams about becoming a member of the team. Story takes place between Avengers (1st series) #14 and #15. (Note: The Ameridroid returns in Captain America 261.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #59587548
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    Cinefantastique (1970) Vol. 6-7 #4-1 VF 8.0

    Starts Apr 29

    #24; Double issue: Vol. 6 # 4/Vol. 7 # 1. This special double issue includes the following: a lengthy piece on the making of Star Wars; behind the scenes on Close Encounters of the Third Kind (including a Steven Spielberg interview); David Allen on Laser Blast; Alfred Sole on Communion; an interview with Amy Irving; the filming of Dominique; William Girdler on The Manitou; and more. Star Wars cover art painted by Ira Gilford. Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #57948405
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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 #58035876
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    Published Apr 1978 by Marvel.

    Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 VF 8.0

    Starts Apr 22

    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 #60610920
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    Fantasy Quarterly featuring Elfquest (1978) 1 CGC 8.5

    1st app. Elfquest

    Paper: White

    "To Michael - Best! Richard Pini" Written on 1st Page in Pen.

    Label #4389559002

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    1st appearance of Elfquest in "Fire and Flight." Script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. Also in this issue, "Doorway to the Gods." Script by T. Casey Brennan, art by Dave Sim. Pini cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60655117
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    Published Mar 1978 by DC.

    Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4349231007

    Starts Apr 29

    "Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #58035833
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    Published Mar 1978 by DC.

    Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

    Starts May 13

    "Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #58035884
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    Published Mar 1978 by DC.

    Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

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    "Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #58035844
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    Published Mar 1978 by DC.

    Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

    Starts Apr 22

    "Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60655113
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    Published Jun 1978 by DC.

    Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4349231008

    Starts Apr 22

    "Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #59480151
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    Hanna-Barbera Spotlight (1978 Marvel) 2 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #23-2063217-003

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    Cover pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw. El Kabong Rides Again! starring Quick Draw McGraw and Baba Looey, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Kay Wright, inks by Steve Steere. Bounce to the Ounce starring Snooper and Blabber Mouse, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by S. Radzi-Phillips. The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera text article; Profile of Quick Draw McGraw. A Penny Saved starring Augie Doggie, Doggie Daddy, Wally Gator, Magilla Gorilla, Hokey Wolf, and Yakky Doodle, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Jack Manning, inks by Bill Wray. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 2 #2 FN+ 6.5

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    Caza cover, Rich Corben and Moebius art June 1978, issue 15. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 15th issue includes the following stories: Fable by Lourdel; The New Tales of the Arabian Nights, Shahrazad by Richard Corben and Jan Strnad; The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius by Moebius; Sabre by Don McGregor and Paul Gulacy; Colonization by Mezieres; Them Changes by Nezin; More than Human by Theodore Sturgeon, Douglas Moench, and Alex Nino; Galactic Geographic by Kofoed; Report V.1 by Sire; Evolution by Bob Aull; Heilman by Voss; Barbarella by Jean-Claude Forest; and 1996 by Montellier. Cover by Joe Jusko. Cover price $1.50.

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    Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 2 #3 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Apr 22

    The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Philippe Cazaumayou. The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius illustration by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. The Last Voyage of Sindbad--New Tales of the Arabian Nights, script by Jan Strnad, art by Richard Corben. Q Claf 1, script and art by Picotto. The Death of Orlaon, script and art by Enki Bilal. Orion Chapter Four, script and art by Gray Morrow. Heilman, script and art by Al Voss. Gail, script and art by Philippe Druillet. More Than Human, script by Theodore Sturgeon and Doug Moench (adaptation), art by Alex Nino. The Story of the Acrylic Magus and His Vibratory Perturbations, script by Philippe Druillet, art by Bihannic. Barbarella, script and art by Jean-Claude Forest. 1996, script and art by Chantal Montellier. July, 1978, issue 16. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 29 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #3995902021

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    Part 1 of 2 - "Attack of the Teutonic Knight!" Written by Don Glut. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer. How do past individual encounters with Komtur, the Teutonic Knight, fit into the origin of the greatest super team from World War II? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4314669010

    Starts Apr 6

    "The Spy Who Killed Me!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob McLeod. After the tumultuous events of last issue, the last thing Tony Stark needs is a spy at Stark International! Or perhaps more specifically...a Spymaster! But the armored avenger's plan for R&R is shattered when Spymaster assassinates the Tony Stark LMD! In quick response Iron Man chases the Spymaster across S.I.'s Long Island headquarters and finally catches him near the airfield! Will Shell-Head show his adversary who is the true master? First appearance of Bethany Cabe. Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The golden avenger previously clashed with the Spymaster in Iron Man 35-36.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60507652
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    Published Mar 1978 by Marvel.

    Laff-A-Lympics (1978) 1 CGC 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4363428006

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Mark Evanier. "The Meet at Mount Ono," script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Jack Manning, inks by Scott Shaw; The Laff-a-Lympians have to climb the dreaded Mount Ono; appearances by Yogi Bear; Scooby Doo; Mumbly; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Captain Caveman; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Blue Falcon; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Dinky Dalton; Hokey Wolf; Babu the Genie; Pixie & Dixie; Dread Baron; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; The Creepleys; Orful Octopus; Hong Kong Phooey; Cindy Bear; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Dirty Dalton; and Dastardly Dalton. "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera: Laff-a-Lympics" article by Mark Evanier. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60431139
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    Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4368627001

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #57818512
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    Published Jan 1978 by EC.

    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 196 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0799193009

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Larry Siegel, Arnie Kogen, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Star Wars (the first of many to come) and TV sitcom Three's Company, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A board game based on hospital stays, and an article about public services being run like private businesses. Mad's takes on fan mail, high school, and literary agents. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Plus a look at Mad editions for other countries, and a photo of Mad publisher William Gaines dressed as Santa Claus. Star Roars; Early One Morning in South America; Mad's "Realistic" Board Game - "Hospital"; Mad Diplomacy in Everyday Life Situations; If Celebrities Answered Their Own Fan Mail; The Lighter Side of Water; Late One Afternoon in South Dakota; If Public Services Were Run Like Private Enterprise; Mishaps of the Future; Mad's Literary Agent of the Year; A Mad Look at a Modern High School; Inventions We'd Like to See; Early One Evening in Atlantic City; He's Company; Fold-In; A Fairy Tale. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #57774920
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    Published Jun 1978 by EC.

    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 199 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0744909006

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Al Jaffee. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, Lou Silverstone, Dezi Szonntagh, Mary Sarazin Timmons, T. Peplinski, Don (Duck) Edwing, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., Bob Jones, Charles M. DeFuccio, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me and TV sitcom What's Happening?, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A resume for housewives. Mad's takes on punk rock, TV commercials, and Catch-22's. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. The Spy Who Glubbed Me; One Morning in a Prison Tower; Surprise Television Commercials; A Job Resume for an Average Housewife; Mad's "Punk Rock Group" of the Year; Some Mad Things We'll Never Understand; Apartment House Bulletin Board; The Lighter Side of Danger; One Afternoon Down on a Farm; Mad's Real Life "Catch-22's"; Where Your Dollar Goes; We Could Sure Do Without...; Some Legendary Commodes; What Happened?; One Evening in a Bus Station; Fold-In; One Night in the City. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60640591
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    Published Feb 1978 by Marvel.

    Man from Atlantis (1978) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4387918017

    Starts Apr 6

    Giant size issue. Includes photos from television series starring Patrick Duffy. Cover price $1.00.

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    Published Feb 1978 by Marvel.

    Man from Atlantis (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4387918014

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    Giant size issue. Includes photos from television series starring Patrick Duffy. Cover price $1.00.

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    Published Feb 1978 by Marvel.

    Man from Atlantis (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4387918015

    Starts Apr 6

    Giant size issue. Includes photos from television series starring Patrick Duffy. Cover price $1.00.

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    Published Feb 1978 by Marvel.

    Man from Atlantis (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4387918016

    Starts Apr 22

    Giant size issue. Includes photos from television series starring Patrick Duffy. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 98 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4301420006

    Starts Apr 6

    Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #121: The Green Goblin causes trouble in the classic story "The Night Gwen Stacy Died." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4063988003

    Starts Apr 22

    "Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 66 CGC 9.8 SS Chris Claremont

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    Signed By Chris Claremont on 7/12/15.

    Label #1235379028

    Starts Apr 6

    "Murder World" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Byrne and Frank Giacoia. Captain Britain and the Spectacular Spider-Man wake up inside a giant pinball machine! The two heroes are trapped in Murderworld...an amusement park for murder! Can the web-slinger and Captain Britain beat Arcade at his own game? And also save Courtney Ross in the process? First appearance of Murderworld. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: Arcade appears next in Uncanny X-Men 122. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4377862017

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    "Game Point!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Matt Murdock (Daredevil). Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and Pablo Marcos. When Ben Grimm is blamed for a crime and goes to court, there's only one lawyer in the Marvel Universe he'd want defending him...Matt Murdock, the alter-ego of Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4377862014

    Starts Jul 6

    "The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4377862016

    Starts Apr 6

    "Conjure Night!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Panther. Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym) cameo. Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Tom DeFalco, Ron Wilson, and Pablo Marcos. The Thing and the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, must face the undead fury of a vampire. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4377862015

    Starts Apr 6

    "Conjure Night!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Panther. Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym) cameo. Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Tom DeFalco, Ron Wilson, and Pablo Marcos. The Thing and the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, must face the undead fury of a vampire. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 42 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4377862011

    Starts Apr 6

    "Entropy, Entropy!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by Sal Buscema and San Grainger. Cover by George Perez. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) attempts to steal the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4377862012

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4377862013

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4320197010

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. "The Andromeda Rub-Out!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Story by P. Gillis. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Mike Esposito. Boss Barker, the Racket Boss from Planet Kral who once enslaved Ben and forced him to fight like a gladiator for his amusement (see Fantastic Four #91), has returned to get revenge on the Thing. Only the Kree superman Captain Marvel can save Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew now. Cover price $0.35.

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    Mickey Mouse (1953-1987 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 188 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #23-1C18776-007

    Starts Apr 6

    Number/month on cover: 90027-810, no month listed. Issue features "The Secret of Earthquake Island" in which Mickey and Goofy travel to investigate the island which Goofy won in a contest. Issue also has "The Mixed-Up Fixer." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4311053003

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    Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Tony DeZuniga art. "Shadow of the Gun" Ms. Marvel vs. Centurion. 2nd appearance of X-Men character, Mystique (cameo). Cover price $0.35.

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    Published Jun 1978 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 35 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4339009004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Michael Netzer (as Mike Nasser). "Backward, Turn Backward, O Time in Your Flight!", script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Kurt Schaffenberger; King Kull, freed from the Rock of Eternity, escapes to Hell and builds a machine that gradually reverses world time. Story continues in World's Finest Comics #253. "Dilemma" Hostess snack cakes ad starring Wonder Woman. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; October 1, 1977; Average number copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 325,514. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 98 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4366598003

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. "When the Symbioship Strikes!", script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano; Power Girl is under attack from Andrew Vinson, trapped in an armored suit; Power Girl recognizes the suit, and gives it a solid punch; However, instead of damaging the suit, Power Girl hurts Vinson; As the G.C.P.D. distracts the suit, Power Girl uses a trick learned by Wildcat, and pins the suit long enough to remove Vinson from it; Once Vinson is removed, the armor transforms into a spaceship; Power Girl reveals that it is the spaceship that brought her from Krypton to Earth; We find out that while Power Girl was being carried from Krypton to Earth, the ship created a virtual environment for her to live in; The ship, called a "Symbioship," taught Power Girl everything she needed to know to grow from toddler to twenty years of age. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 99 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4366598004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Crater That Was Keystone City," script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano; As Power Girl adopts the secret identity of Karen Starr to better fit in on Earth, Brainwave uses a computer to transport Keystone City into a limbo dimension; Power Girl appears at Brainwaves new headquarters, the former laboratory of Jay Garrick that is stuck in limbo along with the rest of Keystone City; Brainwave has captured the Flash Jay Garrick and the Green Lantern Alan Scott, encasing both of them in spheres designed to hold them; Power Girl also appears in a sphere which is designed to withstand her strength. Article explaining the creation of the character Andrew Vinson based on fan Jeff Kapalka at New York's Creation Comic Convention, including sketches of Andrew Vinson by Joe Staton and Joe Orlando. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 100 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4366598005

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. "There Shall Come a Gathering," script by Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz, art by Joe Staton; Some unknown force is disrupting the fabric of time and pulling the Earth out of orbit; Volcanoes explode, dinosaurs rampage, and heroes from all times pop up everywhere; Green Lantern, Atom, Flash, and Adam Strange fly to an orbiting spaceship and battle gold robots. Lois Lane, Creeper, and the Challengers fly to the Rocky Mountains to crack a big green alien box; Metal Men and Teen Titans quash Vikings and Nazis; Phantom Stranger gathers heroes and holds a seance to summon the Spectre; together they return the Earth to its orbit; Lois Lane and Angel O'Day repel the alien responsible. Features almost every character who ever appeared in Showcase. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." Article by Paul Levitz that tells how the creators - all fans of Showcase - pulled the book together. It then gives brief biographies and cites issues for the 60 superstars, as well as where they appear in the main story. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 103 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4366598008

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Joe Kubert. "Adventures on Other Worlds," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Murphy Anderson; Hawkmans starship, carrying Hawkman, Hawkwoman, Adam Strange, Sardath, and Alanna, arrive in Thanagar orbit; Their goal is to stop the war between Thanagar and Rann; With Justice League villain Kanjar Ro now ruling Rann, the heroes must stop him from conquering Thanagar; Hyathis has been alerted that Hawkman has turned traitor, and enlists the help of her newest ally: Shadow Thief; Shadow Thief leads a Shadow Squad of Thanagarians to hunt down Hawkman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.