Comic books in 'National Diamond Sales'

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Young Gun" (script and pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos). Reprint back-up stories: "The Swap" (script by Stan Lee, art by Paul Reinman) and "The Payoff" (art by Doug Wildey). Arnold Schwarzenegger is featured in a one-page Joe Weider ad. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $450.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white National Diamond Sales insert. Label #20-2FCF988-002

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. This classic issue is the second of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) The Green Goblin tries to get his mitts on Spidey in "In the Grip of the Goblin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #78 and 191. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $664.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White "National Diamond Sales" Insert. Label #4072032014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man becomes more spidery than ever in "The Spider or the Man?" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Gil Kane; inks by Frank Giacoia. Cameos by the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Lizard, and Captain Stacy. John Romita Sr./Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.15.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther's origin is retold in "Look Homeward, Avenger!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Goliath, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, the Black Panther, and the Vision. Thor and Iron Man guest star. John Buscema/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.15.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Zukala's Daughter." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia. This story, though published in issue 5, was actually the third drawn by Windsor-Smith (following 1 and 2, but before 3 and 4). Adapted from the poem "Zukala's Hour" by Robert E. Howard. The letters page reprints the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. Windsor-Smith cover. Cover price $0.15.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 15-cent issue. "The Garden of Fear." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema. Adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard. Windsor-Smith cover. Cover price $0.15.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ralph Reese. Adapted from the non-Conan (Turlogh O'Brien) story by Robert E. Howard. Fafnir appearance. Letter to the editor from comic writer Marc DeMatteis. The letters page also contains the nominations for the 1971 Shazam awards (the Academy of Comic Book Arts, or the ACBA). Kane cover pencils, Frank Brunner cover inks. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Thing in the Temple." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Adapted from the non-Conan story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth" by Robert E. Howard. Fafnir appearance. Letter to the editor from Ted White (editor of Amazing, Fantastic). Kane cover pencils, John Romita Sr. cover inks. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad." Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Barry Windsor-Smith, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema and John Severin (pages 4-5). Guest appearances by Kull and Brule the Spear-Slayer. The Kull appearance is based on a Kull story, "The Mirrors of Tuzun Thone," by Robert E. Howard. Gil Kane cover pencils, Ralph Reese cover inks. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of the Blue Talon in "On the Eve of the Talon!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Black Panther appearance. Gil Kane/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Holocaust at the Heart of the Atom!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani. Trimpe cover. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $140.00 or Best Offer View scan Paper: Cream to off white "National Diamond Sales" Insert. Label #3940611002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of Wendigo in "Spawn of the Flesh-Eater!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani. Trimpe/Trapani cover. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "When Demons Wail!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. Tony Stark is still in Washington D.C. trying to defend the quality of Stark Industries' products, when a new villain called Mikas takes control of Marianne Rodgers and her psychic powers! Now Iron Man must battle Mikas to free her! Last 15¢ issue. (Note: According to the story, the woman on the cover should be Marianne Rodgers; however her hair is colored red.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Sub-Mariner and Iron Man do battle. 1st appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. "Sub-Mariner: Target for Death!" Story by Mike Friedrich and Bill Everett. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a cataclysmic confrontation between Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner off the coast of Seattle! One of the heroes is being forced to fight against his will, but which one? And once the battle moves underwater, does Shell-Head have a chance to defeat Namor? First appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Joey Cavalieri. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.15.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Gene Colan art; Gil Kane cover; Dr. Doom Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Armageddon At Fifty Fathoms Full!", script by Bill Everett and Mike Friedrich, art by Bill Everett; Prince Byrrah catches up with Namor and Namorita and attacks them; Before Namor can lay his hands on Byrrah, Byrrah is whisked away by the Brother Royale of the Badoon; The Brother Royale is using Byrrah as his pawn to gain control of the south polar oil reserves; He sends Byrrah back into the battle followed by his Badoon soldiers; Realizing he's been betrayed, Byrrah helps Namor and Namorita drive back the Badoon and destroy the oil reserves; A defeated Byrrah is allowed to go on his way. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Invasion of New York!", script by Bill Everett (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Sam Kweskin (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Namor puts his trust in Lorvex to assemble a force which Namor will led against the surface dwellers to free Tamara; The invasion is a success in providing a daunting show of force, but Namor is unable to find Tamara as she has been rescued by Lorvex who decides to keep her as a hostage and continue the onslaught against the surface world; He defeats Lorvex and rescues Tamara; He then calls off the surface attack and after addressing the UN returns to his undersea realm; The surface world does not launch a counter offensive and Namor is once again crowned Prince of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Mysterious Mind-Blowing Secret of Gabriel!" Part 2 of 4 Guest-starring the Silver Surfer and the Air Walker. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The powerful Air Walker continues to ravage Manhattan and terrorize the civilian populace! The Fantastic Four are helpless to stop him! New York City needs a miracle desperately! How about a silver one riding on a surf board? In dramatic fashion the Silver Surfer arrives to aid the FF! It's a spectacular slugfest in the water, on the ground, and in the sky vs. the man who walks on air! With the cosmic sky-rider by their side, can the Fantastic Four get up off the deck and knock out the Air Walker? An excellent issue! Cameo appearance by Galactus. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from television writer Charles Hoffman.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The team's origin is retold in "The Way It Began!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom and Mole Man cameos. Buscema/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Barry Smith art. Origin retold. "Why Must There Be An Iron Man?" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Smith and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane. These are difficult days for Tony Stark as many people around him are questioning the purpose of Iron Man following the death of Kevin O'Brien. However, after lengthy soul-searching, Tony decides he is not going to quit being Iron Man. Note: This issue features the retelling of the origin of Iron Man. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Jingle Bombs!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. Can Luke Cage stop a madman from ruining Christmas in New York before it's too late? Graham cover. Cover price $0.20.