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Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4408082012

Cover art by Terry Austin. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Indiana Jones goes after the Ikons of Ikammanen, "statues" of solid gold, after Charlie Dunne is murdered in the attempt; Indiana encounters Edith, Charlie's sister, and Solomon Black, who are both after the Ikons; Edith and Indiana are captured by a cult worshipping the Ikons. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Gamma la bombe qui a créé Hulk (French 1979-1983 Aredit-Artima) Incredible Hulk 12 CBCS 7.0 SS

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 08/17/2019, Klaus Janson on 09/14/2019, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (on back cover) on 10/20/2019 and Keith Giffen (on 1st page) on 11/08/2019. French Edition.

Label #20-11A5B0D-006

French series reprinting Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) and more. 68 Pages, Softcover/squarebound, Full Color.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1993847007

"A Woman Possessed!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Tom Sutton and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. This issue picks up after the events in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #11. Johnny Blaze races against the clock to save a woman from a fate worse than death. Featuring the evil of Mephisto (as Satan). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-15EED5A-029

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.0

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Label #3693124013

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-015

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"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

1st cover 5.5, interior cover 7.5. Double Cover.

Label #21-2796141-014

First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 22 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4372836019

"Nobody Beats the Enforcer!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Glut and Don Heck. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Johnny Blaze and Karen Page end their romantic relationship. The, the Ghost Rider faces the sinister Enforcer! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Enforcer. The Hulk stars in Hostess ad "The Incredible Hulk and the Green Thumbs!" Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 29 CBCS 8.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-39E0BDC-004

Part 1 of 4 - "Deadly Pawn!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin, Tony DeZuniga and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, are drawn into the sinister schemes of Dread Dormammu! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spoils a Snatch!" Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 30 CBCS 9.4

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-39E0BDC-005

Part 2 of 4 - "The Mage and the Monster!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Dread Dormammu has turned the macabre power of the Ghost Rider against his hated foe, Doctor Strange! can the Master of the Mystic Arts find a way to save Blaze's soul, or will he be forced to destroy the Spirit of Vengeance?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 42 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-004

"The Lonesome DEATH of Johnny Blaze!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider tracks down the rest of the Jackal Gang for some much needed vengeance. Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze can't remember the events of the last few days. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Iron Man stars in Hostess ad "Iron Man in the Hungry Battleaxe!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 44 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2797641-007

Part 2 of 2 - "Cloak of Crimson - Soul of Dust!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Carmine Infantino and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. It's Johnny Blaze vs. the Ghost Rider with both their futures hanging in the balance. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "Thor Meets the Ricochet Monster!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-010

"The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-013

Last 40-cent cover-price - "The Demon Within!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Al Milgrom. A dejected Johnny Blazes spirals out of control and hits rock bottom, vowing to never let the Ghost Rider out again! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "The Incredible Hulk vs. the Roller Disco Devils!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-014

First 50c cover-priced issue - "Wind of the Undead!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob McCleod. Ghost Rider is besieged by monstrous Hell-bats, but things go from bad to worse when he reverts to Johnny Blaze and can't trigger his transformation. How can a mortal man survive such an attack without the power of Ghost Rider? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Captain Mar-Vell stars in Hostess ad "Captain Marvel Defends the Earth!" Cover price $0.50.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4419918016

Cover by Nick Cardy. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by John Calnan; 5 page story "The Spectral Coffin-Maker" drawn by Gerry Talaoc; 7 page story "Blood on the Moon" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Bill Payne; 6 page story "The Specter of the Dark Devourer" drawn by E.R. Cruz; 1 page text story "The Ghost That Came Home" by Murray Boltinoff. Cover price $0.20.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 64 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4385668025

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by John Calnan & Vince Colletta; 6 page story "Dead Men Do Tell Tales" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 1 page text story "Fading Clue from a Phantom"; 4 page story "The Haunted Cell" drawn by Ken Landgraf & Danny Bulanadi; 6 page story "Flight of the Phantom Airship" drawn by Fred Carrillo. Cover price $0.35.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419732011

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4379834014

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CD955B-006

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Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248C197-010

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1st printing - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-066EAC8-020

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1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 8REP.2ND CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Second Printing.

Label #21-1D24259-029

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GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-33DD13B-094

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This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412817013

1st printing - "Last Plane from Rio Lindo!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Scarlett and Hawk lead the Joes on a mission to South America to rescue Snake-Eyes, Stalker, Gung-Ho, and Breaker, but just where is Snake-Eyes? Destro seen again in shadow only. 1st appearance of Torpedo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-002

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1st printing - "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 18 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-004

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1st printing - "Destro Returns!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, along with Kwinn, are finally reunited with the rest of the Joes as they battle Destro on Coney Island. Hawk captures ScarFace. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 21N CBCS 8.0 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3246A82-004

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1st printing. Newsstand Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 26 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D997FD-015

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 1 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha. At last! The strangest most startling secret of all is revealed...THE ORIGIN OF SNAKE-EYES! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 27 FN/VF 7.0

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 2 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. As Cobra's elite fight for their lives in the swamp, Scarlet thinks back to the first time she ever met GI Joe's resident super ninja. The origin of Snake-Eyes continues! Plus, Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes duel to the death and a startling secret about their rivalry is revealed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 27 FN+ 6.5

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 2 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. As Cobra's elite fight for their lives in the swamp, Scarlet thinks back to the first time she ever met GI Joe's resident super ninja. The origin of Snake-Eyes continues! Plus, Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes duel to the death and a startling secret about their rivalry is revealed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 30 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-19F6BD9-022

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1st printing - "Darkness!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Dreadnoks cut loose and the Joes are not happy about it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-010

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1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 33 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-011

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1st printing - "Celebration!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Who wants Cobra Commander dead? You'll never guess. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-013

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1st printing - "Dreadnoks on the Loose!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks return and chaos follows! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-004

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1st printing - "All the Ships at Sea!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by Michael Golden. A crack squad of Joes fights for survival on the open seas. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 36REP.2ND CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #19-47D43C8-011

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GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 37 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4250003016

1st printing - "Twin Brothers!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes duel in the amusement park with a pair of deadly twin Cobra agents! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Flint and Tomax and Xamot. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 37REP.2ND CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #19-47D43C8-012

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GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-016

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1st printing - "Judgments!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Witness the trial of Cobra Commander's son! Will a father order the execution of his own child?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 40 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-015

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1st printing - "Hydrofoil!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Meet Shipwreck! This is one sailor that knows how to crack Cobra heads. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Shipwreck. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 42 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984E1B-016

1st printing - "Ties that Bind!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Storm Shadow and his pupil reach a crossroads. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe Yearbook (1985 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3DACC9C-003

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Cover by Michael Golden(front and back). Includes material from GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #1. Featuring everything you need to know about America's favorite heroes! Includes: "Operation Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. The first ever GI JOE adventure, complete and uncut. "The Pit!" From the Top Secret Files of GI JOE: a look at the Joes' old headquarters and their ultra modern new base deep beneath the Chaplains' Assistants School at Ford Wadsworth. "Profiles!" All the inside info on some of your favorite Joes and Cobra agents. And, "GI Joe on Television!" The Joes bring their brand of excitement to the home screen. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Giant Size Chillers Featuring Dracula (1974) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3803598002

52-page giant. Origin and 1st appearance of Lilith (Dracula's daughter) in a new Dracula story, "Night of the She-Demon." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Two-page text history of Dracula in Marvel Comics by Wolfman. Reprints: "Have You Ever Seen a Huge, Black Vampire" (script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr. from Mystic 25); "The Village Graveyard" (art by Russ Heath from Weird Worlds 4). Romita cover. Title becomes Giant-Size Dracula with # 2. Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1206979004

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). New story: "The Way They Were!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin. Reprints: "Banished to Outer Space", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Bird of Prey! starring Sub-Mariner and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. "To Catch a Magician!" starring Doctor Strange and Mr. Rasputin, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko. "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Frank Giacoia; featuring Quasimodo. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

Label #4254485022

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-038

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CBCS 7.5 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 3/13/2022.

Label #22-072EB80-002

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040878015

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.