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Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 4 VG- 3.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Superduperman!", art by Wally Wood; Superduperman defeats Captain Marbles by causing Marbles to punch himself out, but Superduperman still can't make it with Lois; The classic Superman parody. "Flob Was A Slob!", art by Jack Davis; Ramona is engaged to slobby, boring Flob but is smitten by the newcomer Rackstraw and follows Rackstraw into a life of crime. E.C. comics ad. "The Parole" text story by Jerry DeFuccio. "Let's Deplore Your Mind" text story; A fake letters column with Cosmo answering the letters. "Robin Hood!", art by John Severin; After robbing a sheriff's posse, Robin Hood and his gang rob Big John and Sparkie of their last two cents. "Shadow!", art by Bill Elder; Lamont kills Margo to preserve the secret of his identity; Shadow parody. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 14 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4469976010

Painted cover is a parody of Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. "Manduck the Magician," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder; Manduck is reduced to using his hypnotic spells to sell snake oil on the street, until he matches spells with Lamont Shadowskeedeeboomboom; Parody of the comic strip Mandrake the Magician. "Movie... Ads!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; The differences between scenes in a movie and the way the movies are advertised. E. C. Fan-Addict Club! ad. "The Countynental!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Parody of a short-lived 1952 TV show, "The Continental." "Plastic Sam!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Russ Heath; Plastic Sam meets an imitation who is a bank robber; Parody of Plastic Man (Quality, 1943 series). 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4016754017

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037887009

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Magic Comics (1939) 66 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Lateral spine tear.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Dave Breger, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Roy Crane, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Edwina Dumm, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Joe Musial, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake, Narda and Lothar must stop Baron Kord before he can use his mind-control drug to take over the world. Mandrake the Magician; Jan and Aloysius; Private Breger; Heroes on Wings; Buz Sawyer; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Henry; Little Acorns; Popeye; Barney Baxter; Blondie; Tippie and Cap Stubbs; Dollar-A-Dither. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Magnificent Ms. Marvel (2019 Marvel) 5A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3732547005

Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Minkyu Jung. Cover by Eduard Petrovich. Ms. Marvel reaches the explosive finale of her adventure in space and finds her life - and her costume - forever changed! Victory comes at a cost, and when it comes to paying up, Kamala may not have much choice in the matter… PLUS! Kamala gets an AWESOME NEW COSTUME! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Mammoth Adventure (1946-1947 Ziff Publishing) Pulp Vol. 2 #2 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Man of Steel (1986) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497247023

Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Here we see that Clark Kent's parents are alive and well in Smallville (originally they had died shortly after Clark's graduation from high school), and Clark's childhood sweetheart Lana Lang is back in town. Clark learns that he is the sole survivor of Krypton (thus erasing Supergirl and others from continuity), but swears his allegiance to Earth. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4445140006

Cover by Fred Fredericks. Stories by Gary Poole and Paul Norris. Art by Ray Bailey and Paul Norris. These comic-book adventures of the crime-fighting illusionist were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. Mandrake and Lothar are all that stand in the way of the alien invasion of a small European country. Mandrake pursues modern-day pirates who are using a war-surplus PT boat to rob other vessels. Brick Bradford and Saturn Sadie shrink down to sub-atomic size to find out what caused an experimental plane to crash. Fun one-eyed aliens cover. Cape Cod Caper; The Fear Mongers; Brick Bradford. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mandy A Tribute to Dean Yeagle (2021 5Finity) Kickstarter 1RACING CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Let's Go Racing Edition

Label #4290979009

"Let's Go Racing" Variant Cover by Nathan Szerdy - limited to 150 copies. A Mandy tribute to Dean Yeagle with over 20 new pin-ups and variant covers by some of the hottest pin-up artists in the industry! - Kickstarter page. Pinups by Dean Yeagle, Ryan Kincaid & Nathan Szerdy, Glen Fernandez, Ana Sanchez, Pasquale Qualano & Rusty Gilligan, Monte Moore, Bill Maus, Patrick Finch, Andrew fielder, Jerry Carr, Pedro Perez, George Webber, Roger Andrews & Tom Chu/Ashilianna Felix, Nathan Szerdy, Shawn Van Briesen & Dean Yeagle, Mike DeBalfo & Ula Moss, Huy Truong, Ben Tan, and DLO.

Maniac of New York (2021 Aftershock) 1C CBCS 9.8 Mutti Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #21-1242bc8-002

2nd Printing. Written by Elliott Kalan. Art and Cover by Andrea Mutti. Four years ago, a masked slasher began stalking the streets of New York City. Maniac Harry is inhuman, unkillable and unstoppable. Which is why the authorities' solution has been to ignore him, and let New Yorkers adapt to a world where death can strike at any mo-ment. When Maniac Harry starts killing his way through the subway system, trauma-haunted political aide Gina Greene and disgraced NYPD detective Zelda Pettibone become determined to go rogue and destroy him. But how can they fight a monster when they can't fight City Hall? From Emmy Award-winning writer Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show, MST3K, Spider-Man & The X-Men) and artist Andrea Mutti (Port of Earth, Hellblazer) comes the horrifying story of what happens when terror becomes the new normal. A frightening, thought-provoking, sometimes funny, always timely tale of murder, obsession and urban living. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Marauders (2019 Marvel) 21B VF+ 8.5 Finch 1:50 Variant

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan and Chris Claremont. Art by Matteo Lolli and John Bolton. Cover by David Finch. WELCOME TO THE HELLFIRE GALA! The Hellfire Trading Company has put together the biggest event of the season - the very first HELLFIRE GALA! Everyone will be there - all your favorite mutants, their closest allies…even their worst enemies - for a night of dinner, drinks, diplomacy and deceit. Fireworks to follow. Plus: From the archives, a classic X-Men tale with our very first look at a Hellfire Gala by Chris Claremont and John Bolton! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Lot of 10

Issues 1-5, 7-10, and 48 of Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Lot of 15

Issues 1-5, 7-9, 45-47, 49-51, and 60 of Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989). Most will grade in the VF to FN+ range.

Mars Attacks Mini-Comic Promo Uncut Sheet

Uncut and unfolded sheet featuring the promo that was included with Gore Shriek (1986 1st Series) #4. High quality double sided print on glossy magazine stock. 13 1/2" x 10 1/4".

Mars Attacks Mini-Comics Uncut Box Press Sheet

High quality print on heavy cardstock. 19 1/2" x 19".

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 90 FN 6.0

Pro File: Todd McFarlane; interview with Jim Lee on the X-Men; a look at the Foolkiller limited series, with comments from Steve Gerber and Renee Witterstaetter; 'Willie Lumpkin' strip by Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; a look at Spider-Man, with comments from Todd McFarlane; 5-page preview of Spider-Man by McFarlane; Marvel Age of Comics: 1981 (Part V); The Many Faces of Daredevil. Spider-Man cover by McFarlane. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4484648007

Newsstand Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 74D NM 9.4

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 2), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Bush of Ghosts part 7 starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. The "Freebie" starring The Constrictor, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Scott McDaniel (as Scott McDaniels), inks by Randy Emberlin. Absolute Zero starring The Human Torch and Iceman, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dan Adkins. Back cover art by Sam Kieth. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 10

Issues 73, 75, 76, 77D, 78, 80-84 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the VF to VF+ range.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3913990002

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Lettered by Rick Veitch! Story later reprinted in Marvels Star Wars #39-44. Full color; 96 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 22 VF- 7.5

Blade Runner. The official comic book adaptation of the classic science fiction film. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Blade Runner #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. Full color; 64 pages. Painted cover by Jim Steranko. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Good Girl Lot of 3

Issues 19 of Kathy (1959 2nd Series); 111 of Millie the Model (1945 Marvel); and 103 of Patsy Walker (1945). Most will grade in the GD to FR range.

Marvel Horror Lot of 11

Issues 3 and 6 of Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel); 2-4, 6, and 7 of Tower of Shadows (1969); and 2, 3, 7, and 8 of Where Monsters Dwell (1970). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading VG.

Marvel Mangaverse Spider-Man (2002) 1 VG 4.0

cover by kaare andrews kaare andrews (w & p) ? THE SCOOP: It's non-stop ninja action in the Manic Mangaverse Manner! ? THE STORY: Teenage ninja Peter Parker has had to deal with a lot of stress in his life, but nothing could have possibly prepared him for this ? his most trying test to date! Will the training he received from Uncle Ben be enough to avenge his Sensei's death? ? THE CREATORS: Written and penciled by AMAZING SPIDER-MAN cover artist, Kaare Andrews (Gen 13)! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-tbd-00111 2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant TPB (2009-2014 Marvel) 38-1ST VF- 7.5

Volume 38 - 1st printing. "AVENGERS: Book 4" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #31-40. Written by Stan Lee and ROY THOMAS. Art by Don Heck. Cover by GIL KANE and RICHARD ISANOVE. Avengers Assemble! Earth's Mightiest Heroes are back in another mighty MARVEL MASTERWORKS volume of top-notch Silver Age classics! So hold on tight as Captain America, Goliath, the Wasp, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch battle the villainous Sons of the Serpent, the Living Laser, Ultrana and no less than the scheming Sub-Mariner himself! This one's a packed-to-the-gills thriller - with guest-appearances by Iron Man, Black Widow, Hercules and Nick Fury; the first appearance of Giant-Man-to-be Bill Foster; and the beginning of AVENGERS storyteller supreme Roy Thomas' amazing run,! Reserve your copy today, True Believer! Softcover, 224 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 470 copies. Cover price $24.99.

Marvel Milestone Edition Lot of 2

Issues Marvel Milestone Edition Fantastic Four (1991) 1; and Marvel Milestone Edition Incredible Hulk (1991) 1A. Issues Fantastic Four #1 will grade in the VF/NM range, with Incredible Hulk #1A grading at VG.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 3 FN- 5.5

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia. While the World Spins Mad!, script by Barry Smith (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Sensing evil, Strange is so focused on seeking it out he's almost hit by a truck; He calls upon The Ancient One, who warns him of the nature of the evil, but is still mystified; Then he finds himself confronted by someone (or something) who takes his own form, and tells him he's "already defeated"; Only when he discovers his oldest enemy is at the bottom of it does he also realize he was hit by the truck--and has been in a hospital bed ever since!; On recovering, he erases the memory of the night's events from the doctor's mind, as "Many things there are that mankind must not know..." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 3 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia. While the World Spins Mad!, script by Barry Smith (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Sensing evil, Strange is so focused on seeking it out he's almost hit by a truck; He calls upon The Ancient One, who warns him of the nature of the evil, but is still mystified; Then he finds himself confronted by someone (or something) who takes his own form, and tells him he's "already defeated"; Only when he discovers his oldest enemy is at the bottom of it does he also realize he was hit by the truck--and has been in a hospital bed ever since!; On recovering, he erases the memory of the night's events from the doctor's mind, as "Many things there are that mankind must not know..." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 5 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Lurker in the Labyrinth!, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Irv Wesley, inks by Don Perlin; Strange escapes being sacrificed to Sligguth, learns of the slumbering evil of Shuma-Gorath; Ancient One, weakened from giving power to Strange, is carried away by Shadowmen of sunken Kaa-U. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 7 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Shadows of the Starstone!, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and David Hunt; Henry Gordon inherits a Witch House in England and discovers his uncle's occult library; He finds sunken Kalumesh, and is attacked by the demon Dagoth; The Starstone comes to life, from which writhes evil matter. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 VG/FN 5.0

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 VG 4.0

Water damage.

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 30 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4131266006

The Invaders/Liberty Legion Crossover: Part 4 of 4 - "Hey, Ma! They're Blitzin' the Bronx!" Guest-starring the Invaders. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck and Vince Colletta. Story continued from Invaders (1975-1979 Marvel 1st Series) #6. Can the greatest heroes of World War II shake the mind control of the diabolical Red Skull before New York City falls? The Invaders/Liberty Legion crossover comes to shocking conclusion. Featuring the Liberty Legion: The Patriot (Jeffrey Mace), Red Raven, the Thin Man, the Whizzer, Miss America, Jack Frost and the Blue Diamond. The Invaders: Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, Bucky and Toro. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 47 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4291363017

Cover art by Bob Layton. First Scott Lang as Ant-Man in "To Steal An Ant-Man!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finished art), inks by Bob Layton; What happens when Scott Lang, former electrician to the Avengers, steals Hank Pym's shrinking particles?; And why has this ex-con reverted back to his thieving ways?; Check out Scott Lang, Ant-Man, suited up for the first time! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 51 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson. The Killing of Windeagle!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Gene Day; Windeagle attacks T'Challa at the Wakandan consulate in New York City; Following the attack, T'Challa begins to recall his prior investigation of the death of Monica Lynne's sister in Georgia which somehow had been erased from his memory; Windeagle, an agent of the Dragon Circle cult somehow involved in the death, renews his attack on the Black Panther, but is shot and killed by an unknown assailant during the battle. Continues "The Panther vs. the Klan" storyline that ran in Jungle Action #19-24 (January 1976-November 1976) and continued in Black Panther #14 & 15. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Presents Lot of 7

Issues 2, 5-10 of Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF+ to NM range.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 2 CGC 2.5 SS Conway/Chaykin

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Gerry Conway on 7/31/22 & Howard Chaykin on 6/16/24.

Label #4477720001

Cover art by Gray Morrow; Death Sentence first origin story for the Punisher written by Gerry Conway, art by Tony DeZuniga; The Executioner Speaks Out! text article by David Anthony Kraft; The Power Broker Resolution! starring Dominic Fortune, written by Len Wein, art by Howard Chaykin; Thor promo ad with art by Virgilio Redondo; and an ad for all the Marvel magazines. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1950-1952 Stadium) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 3 #1 GD 2.0

1" spine split from bottom. Water damage.

"temptress of the time flow" a novel by Gardner F. Fox (DC Comics writer),"The Cataaaa" a short story by A. E. Van Vogt, and "Race to the Moon" an article by Forrest J. Ackerman.

November 1950. Formerly Marvel Stories. Cover by Norman Saunders. Science Fiction Stories: "Trin" by Arthur J. Burks, "Temptress of the Time Flow" by Gardner F. Fox, "Overlord of Earth" by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach, "Firebrand!" by A. Bertram Chandler, "The Cataaaa" by A. E. Van Vogt, "The Guinea Pig" by Cedric Walker, "The Day They Landed" by Paul Chadwick, plus other editorial features. Illustrations by F.R. Paul and V. Napoli. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/4-in, 134 Pages, B&W. NOTE: See Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series; Marvel Tales (1939-1940 Western Fiction) Pulp; and Marvel Stories (1940-1941 Western Fiction) Pulp for earlier issues. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 2 VG+ 4.5

52-page giant. Origin and first appearance of Werewolf By Night. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. First Night, script by Roy Thomas (plot); Jean Thomas (plot), and Gerry Conway (script), art by Mike Ploog; Jack learns of the family curse on his eighteenth birthday from his mother on her deathbead; Jack begins to believe that his step-father had his mother killed. House ad for Venus, art by Bill Everett. Where Gargoyles Dwell! starring Venus, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3778135001

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 9 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Snakes Crawl At Night, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Chic Stone; everyone believes Johnny Blaze is dead when he falls down Copperhead Canyon; Sam Silvercloud kidnaps Roxanne. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3945817002

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4138153006

Marvel Spotlight on Star-Lord - "Tears For the World Called Heaven!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. Beyond the stars you'll find a world called Heaven - a world of no return! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Last 40-cent cover price. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Blue Galactus Variant

Label #21-2156ce3-088

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 10

Issues Reprint 2; 3D, 4N, 5D-7D, 9N-12N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN to VF+ range.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 2 VG- 3.5

Reprints: X-Men 1, Avengers 1, Strange Tales 115 (Doctor Strange origin), and Hulk 3; Jack Kirby and 72-page giant. All reprints. "X-Men" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman from Uncanny X-Men 1); the Hulk stars in "The Ringmaster" (scripts by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers from Hulk 3); "The Origin of Dr. Strange" (script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko from Strange Tales 115); "The Coming of the Avengers" (script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers from Avengers 1); and a monster story, "A Monster Among Us" (script by Lee, art by Ditko from Amazing Adult Fantasy 8). Cover price $0.25.