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Spawn (1992 Image) 12D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4157282018

Direct Edition. Story and art by Todd McFarlane. "Flashback!" Part 1 of 2. Chapel cameo. Spawn finally learns the identity of the man who pulled the trigger and murdered Al Simmons, and his identity comes as quite a shock. Includes a poster of Blood Wulf by Rob Liefeld. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 13D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4157282019

Direct Edition. "Flashback!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Chapel. Youngblood cameo. Story and art by Todd McFarlane. Finally, Al Simmons' assassin stands revealed and it is none other than the super-human killer from Youngblood known as Chapel. What gruesome punishment will Spawn visit on the man who betrayed him. A man he once called friend. Includes a Spawn poster by Walt Simonson. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 16D CBCS 9.2 SS Capullo Direct Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Greg Capullo on 10/29/2016

Label #16-3D4FE6D-009

Direct Edition. "Reflections!" Part 1 of 3. 1st appearance of the Anti-Spawn (later to called the Redeemer). Story by Grant Morrison. Art by Greg Capullo, Dan Panosian, and Art Thibert. When the balance of power on Earth has been tipped too far in the other direction, agents of Heaven kidnap Jason Wynn and transform him into an instrument of the Lord - the Anti-Spawn! Includes 2 Spawn pin-ups by Brad Gorby and Don Simpson. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 17D CBCS 9.6 SS Capullo Direct Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Greg Capullo on 10/20/2016

Label #16-3D4FE6D-010

Direct Edition. Story by Grant Morrison. Art by Greg Capullo and Mark Pennington. "Reflections!" Part 2 of 3. Spawn was created to be warrior for the armies of hell in the final battle against Heaven. He possesses unimaginable, but finite, power and he has yet to meet his match. Until now. Spawn must battle the Anti-Spawn, a transformed Jason Wynn and instrument of Heaven whose powers rival his own. Includes a 2-page pin-up featuring Spawn vs. Violator. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 50D CBCS 9.6 SS Capullo McFarlane Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Greg Capullo on 10/29/2016.

Label #16-3D4FE6D-012

Direct edition. "Choices!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Cogliostro explains to Al that if he uses any of his powers it could ultimately lead to him being returned to Hell and Cog reveals that he, too, is a Spawn. Meanwhile, Terry is in the hospital recuperating from the accident where Wanda finds out about Terry's secret doctor visits. When test results reveal that Terry has a malignant brain tumor, Granny Blake asks Al to help him. Als hatred for Terry conflicts with his love for Wanda and his honeymoon promise to keep her happy. After Terry slips into a coma, Al sacrifices his power to restore Terry's health and Wanda's happiness, realizing that Wanda is lost to him forever. The drain of power thrusts Al to Hells second level. Devoid of a purpose for living, Spawn submits to being attacked by vile creatures whose mission is to drain Spawn of his life sustaining necroplasm. Then suddenly, memories of past injustices provoke Al into a rage and he rises to fight again Cover price $3.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 51D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Direct Edition. Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #21-1FCB89E-057

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo. "Freefall!" Spawn free-falls through the levels of Hell where he undergoes a physical and psychological baptism. As the symbiotic costume begins to peel itself from its necroplasmic host, layer after layer of Al Simmons life as it was on earth is peeled away. The weaknesses that damned him are exposed. Finally, to remove the last human vestiges from him, the ruler of the territory rips Al's heart from his necroplasmic body as Malebolgia makes plans for Spawn to take his place as a General in Hells army. Meanwhile, Terry's doctors are still puzzled over his miraculous recovery. Wanda admits she also has difficulty with it while Cyan stubbornly refuses to give up a filthy shoelace (Spawns) she found at the hospital. Elsewhere in the city, Sam introduces Twitch to their new 55 Chevy Crimemobile. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Jack Abel. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 62D CBCS 9.6 SS Capullo

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig Greg Capullo on 10/29/2016

Label #16-3D4FE6D-015

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Return!" Spawn confronts Jason Wynn and tells him the time and place that hes going to die. Meanwhile, its the startling return of Angela! But is she here as friend or foe? Plus, Al Simmons's face restored?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Clint Goldman Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 132D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4440238003

Direct Edition. Written by Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane. Art by Angel Medina and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. Art shown is not the cover. This issue: "God is a Bullet, Part 2"?Disguised as a mercenary, Al Simmons has traveled to a remote European nation to kill a brutal tyrant that he had helped place in power years before. There, he encounters an old familiar face from his military days, a friend who has fallen into dire trouble of his own. Will his loyalty to an old friend sidetrack him from his sworn mission? Or will Spawn's thirst for vengeance overcome any doubts he has? FC32 pp$2.50Ongoing Monthly Series Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 139 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4438478022

Full color, 32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD McFARLANE CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Hellbound," Part 1?What would you do to save a loved one from a fate beyond imagining? Would you brave the perils of Hell itself? Would you take up the burden of an ancient curse and bear it on your shoulders? Would you break a sacred trust, knowing it could never be restored? While Spawn struggles to recover from the events of "1000 Clowns," Nyx faces these questions and more. Her decision will shock you. Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 141 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4438478025

Full color; 32 pages written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS cover by GREG CAPULLO CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Hellbound," Part 3?It was an act of desperation, a mad folly undertaken with the purest of intentions. A childhood friend, bound in the chains of Hell, a single chance to make things right again. Now, with the power of the Hellspawn at her disposal, Nyx transverses the wastelands of Hell in search of the soul of her friend Thea. But she soon learns that releasing her friend from damnation may require a measure of cruelty Nyx did not prepare for. Includes a special appearance by the Redeemer. Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 171 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425770014

Desperate to regain her powers of magick, Nyx seeks help among the Voudou community of New Orleans. But the price she has to pay proves too high. Only Spawn can save her from the evil she encounters. The problem is, the last time they met, Spawn swore to kill her if their paths ever crossed again. Poor Nyx. Out of the cauldron and into the fire. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 173 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425746024

'A Tale of Three Brothers' continues as Al Simmons becomes a cold-blooded killer, while his brothers follow their own paths: one to become a man of justice, the other descending into drug addiction and mental breakdown. As the memories flood back, Spawn begins to realize that it was no accident that he was chosen to become a Hellspawn. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 177 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425770003

'THE MONSTER IN THE BUBBLE,' conclusion Imagine you are a monster, abandoned by your family, confined to a locked room, friendless and alone. Imagine you are so repulsive that the only people who can stand to look at you are the ones who are paid to attend to you. Imagine you have been given unbelievable power. Imagine what you would do... Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 182 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4425770008

Story DAVID HINE art & cover BRIAN HABERLIN The end of Spawn. 'Nuff said. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 189A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425770001

Cover by Whilce Portacio. Endgame: Part 5 - story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANE colors JIN HAN Jim continues to struggle to remember his past while trying to come to terms with the dark power that now dwells within him. Wrestling for control with the Spawn entity, he soon discovers that power is not corrupting, it's addictive. Brought to you by the all-star team of TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO and BRIAN HOLGUIN. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 190 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4425770002

Jim Downing awoke from a long coma to discover he has no memories of his past life, and worse, he seems to be possessed by a dark, violent power that emerges in times of stress. As Jim struggles to piece together the events that led him to this fate, he finds himself at the middle of a great conspiracy, stalked by agents of both Heaven and Hell. Help is offered from surprising quarters, but can anyone truly be trusted? Brought to you by the all-star team of TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO and BRIAN HOLGUIN. Cover price $2.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 234A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #22-187D729-009

Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski The violent, soul-shattering struggle between Jim Downing and the increasingly powerful K7-Leetha threatens to overwhelm the world's new savior. Whoever wins - Jim or the symbiote - will change the world. " Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 238 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4431690018

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Todd McFarlane. A HISTORY OF WAR-AND THE ORIGIN OF THE DEAD ZONE! Jim's struggle to control his new life is put into perspective as Cogliostro reveals the secrets of the Dead Zone. From the temptations of Eden to the wars of today, the whole of human history has been tainted with conflict. While Cogliostro's motives may not be clear, his first lesson for Jim just may change his life...and alter the course of Heaven and Hell's eternal war... FOREVER!!! Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 243 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-27E4511-059

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Szymon Kudranski and Todd McFarlane. Sara is in great danger after mysteriously disappearing, and Jim frantically searches for the person responsible. Not knowing where to point the finger and with time running out, Jim seeks out the one individual who may have answers...but it may be too late. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 251 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4431690020

Written by Paul Jenkins and Todd McFarlane. Art and Cover by Jonboy. Following the re-introduction of Al Simmons in SPAWN: RESURRECTION #1, we dig deeper into Spawn's time away, the mystery of the word 'CHAOS,' and Birch, the veteran warrior who is clearly more than he seems. As the city devolves around him, Spawn is an unlikely beacon of hope in the darkness. 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 254 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4431690022

Written by Paul Jenkins & Todd McFarlane. Art and Cover by Jonboy, Reality has been undone, and Spawn's job is to fix it-beginning with the repair of a historical tragedy that has been undone by cynical, self-interested forces. Spawn must journey to another time and place to battle angels and demons both, and oversee the sinking of the unsinkable ship, RMS Titanic, which now sits in dry dock in New York harbor as a floating museum! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 257 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4431690023

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Jonboy. Spawn's enemies think they have the upper hand, but what they don't know is that they are playing right into his hands. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 300J CGC 9.6 SS Todd McFarlane McFarlane Homage Variant

Paper: White

Signed By Todd McFarlane on 12/9/22. Variant Cover J.

Label #4159069001

Written by Todd McFarlane and Scott Snyder. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capulo, J. Scott Campbell, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Jerome Opena. Cover by Todd McFarlane. SPAWN MAKES HISTORY! With this 300th issue, SPAWN becomes the longest-running independent series in comic book history. To celebrate, legendary artists TODD McFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO return with ALL-NEW interior pencils, with additional art provided by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, and JEROME OPEÑA, a cavalcade of celebratory covers, and additional writing by SCOTT SNYDER! And next month, RECORDS WILL BE BROKEN with SPAWN #301! 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 301N CGC 9.6 Sienkiewicz Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover N.

Label #4414089005

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo, Jason Shawn Alexander, Clayton Crain and Jerome Opena. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. TODD McFARLANE returns to pencil and ink SPAWN #301-with GREG CAPULLO, JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, CLAYTON CRAIN, JEROME OPEÑA, and FRANCESCO MATTINA, and even more surprises to come in the record-breaking, longest-running creator-owned comic book in history! 48 pages, full color.

Spawn (1992 Image) 327B CGC 9.8 McFarlane Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4109036024

Written by Rory McConville and Todd McFarlane. Art by Carlo Barberi and Thomas Nachlik. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The war for control of the Dead Zone enters a new phase as a surprising faction emerges, one that threatens to destabilize Spawn's plans to rid the world of the forces of Heaven and Hell. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 350F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4434854021

Written by Todd McFarlane, Rory McConville. Art by Carlo Barberi, Brett Booth. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Throne of Hell has sat vacant and empty since issue #100 of SPAWN. After the death of Malebolgia at the hands of Al Simmons, no one has proven themselves worthy enough to claim the power of the Throne for themselves...until now. SPAWN #350, a story 32 years in the making, is finally here. Who takes the Throne? Who becomes the supreme ruler of HELL? 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Spawn (Brazilian 1996-2005 Editora Abril) 9 GD 2.0

Brazilian reprint series. Portuguese language.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 292B-299B, 302E, and 306C of Spawn (1992 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN+.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 311C, 312B, 313B-319B, and 320C of Spawn (1992 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with #313B grading FN.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 321B-326B, 328B, 329C, 330C, and 331B of Spawn (1992 Image). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 305D, 307B, 307D, 308C, 312B, and 314C-318C of Spawn (1992 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 316A, 318A, 323A, and 334B-340B of Spawn (1992 Image). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Spawn Lot of 12

Issues 1D-3D, 5D, 8D, 9D, and 77D of Spawn (1992 Image); 9D-11D and 12 of Curse of the Spawn (1996); and 1 of Sam and Twitch (1999). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Spawn's Universe (2021 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Campbell

Paper: White

Label #3980637013

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jim Cheung. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. IT'S HERE: THE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LONG-AWAITED SPAWN'S UNIVERSE! A double-sized issue that begins a storyline so huge that three NEW SPAWN-related monthly titles will spill out from it, including… A new SPAWN title. GUNSLINGER SPAWN monthly. And a new TEAM book bringing a handful of these characters together in their own book. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Spawn's Universe (2021 Image) 1I CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Gold Foil Sketch Edition

Label #4005017008

Gold Foil Sketch Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Jim Cheung. IT'S HERE: THE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LONG-AWAITED SPAWN'S UNIVERSE! A double-sized issue that begins a storyline so huge that three NEW SPAWN-related monthly titles will spill out from it, including… A new SPAWN title. GUNSLINGER SPAWN monthly. And a new TEAM book bringing a handful of these characters together in their own book. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Special Edition Comics (1940) 1 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing from last page, interrupts art. RESTORATION. Tear seal and color touch. Archival tape along spine and edges with some married pages. Cover coming loose at one staple and centerfold detached. Staples added (not manufacturing). Water damage and interior cover tape.

Special Edition Comics #1, published in 1940 by Fawcett Publications, was the only issue of the title. It appeared on the newsstands several months before Captain Marvel Adventures #1, and at the same time Whiz #8 was released. Note the costume of Captain Marvel shown on the cover. In this early version, he has a buckle on his sash with the initial M, does not have a buttoned shirt flap, and his arm bands are a bit different. Cover art by C. C. Beck. Untitled story, script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy is stunned, like the rest of the crowd, when the challenger in the heavy weight boxing match knocks out the champion with one punch; Trying to get an interview, Billy learns the truth behind what happened and is captured by a giant ape who is actually Dr. Allirog, who works for Slaughter Slade. "The Haunted House," script by Bill Parker, pencils, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza (backgrounds); In 1890, a recluse millionaire, with his dying breath, informs his servant that no one is to enter this house after his death; Anyone doing so will fall under the dying man's curse that will follow them to their grave. "Gamblers of Death," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Risking death, Billy investigates a phantom gambling ring which uses men's lives as chips in a fantastic game of murder for money. "Sivana the Weather Wizard," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy seeks to learn why there has been ten times as much damage by tornado, earthquake, hail storms, and floods than the previous. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2067567005

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) 1 VG 4.0

Vol. 1, No. 1. July 1968. Written by Stan Lee. Illustrated by John Romita and Jim Mooney on 52 page story, plus updated origin back up story featuring art by Bill Everett. 8.25" x 11". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497596002

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4350001024

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #3990836023

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #1618519036

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618519056

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1BD88B9-008

"And There Was Lightmaster!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. At last the mastermind behind the ESU kidnappings and the city hall attacks stands revealed! It's a new villain...Lightmaster! Who is he? And what is his connection to Empire State University? Spider-Man will have to find out in order to turn off the Lightmaster! Cameo appearance by the Tarantula. (Note: The issue includes a half-page ad for What If issue 1: "What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?") 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 3 NM 9.4

"And There Was Lightmaster!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. At last the mastermind behind the ESU kidnappings and the city hall attacks stands revealed! It's a new villain...Lightmaster! Who is he? And what is his connection to Empire State University? Spider-Man will have to find out in order to turn off the Lightmaster! Cameo appearance by the Tarantula. (Note: The issue includes a half-page ad for What If issue 1: "What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?") 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425770012

"Like a Tiger in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. First color comic appearance of the White Tiger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia. The Empire State University president is closing down the campus' night school, and the student body is very upset! The students want ESU to sell the prized Erskine Manuscripts to raise money. When the White Tiger apparently steals the manuscripts, tempers on campus reach a boiling point...and also set the White Tiger and the web-slinger on a collision course! Flashback cameos by Iron Fist, Jack of Hearts, Shang-Chi, the Prowler, and the Sons of the Tiger to recap the White Tiger's past adventures. (Notes: The White Tiger previously appeared in many issues of the black-and-white Deadly Hands of Kung Fu series. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862019

"Dust to Dust!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker and Carrion wage a savage life-and-death struggle in the ESU library! Carrion knows Spider-Man's secret identity and that has put the lives of Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) and Holly Gillis at risk! Can Peter escape from Carrion and uncover the mystery of the grisly villain? Last 35¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0164656030

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.