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Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-031

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 5.0

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Label #23-47F5AB7-012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 201 CGC 8.0

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Label #4162936013

Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover. Conan the Barbarian take-off in a story titled "The Sword and the Sorcer!" in which the Hulk encounters a barbarian named Kronak the Barbarian "from the frigid Northlands and the distant slopes of Agaron." Kronak looks a LOT like our old pal Conan. A fun story! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 214 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-033

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ernie Chan. The Jack of Hearts Is Wild!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; After witnessing the Jade Giant's destructive capacity, Jack of Hearts tries to bring Hulk down. SHIELD appearance. First appearance of the second Bi-Beast (cameo). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-036

"Fury at 5000 Fathoms!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Len Wein and Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Ernie Chan. The Jade Giant battles pirates and meets a kindred soul far below the turbulent surface of the sea. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 221 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-037

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler [as Validar], inks by Joe Rubinstein. Show Me the Way To Go Home, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Alfredo Alcala (finished art), inks by Alfredo Alcala; Banner awakens on Walter Newell's boat and slips away when they arrive back to New York City; When Newell realizes that Bruce Banner was his mystery passenger, he attempts to find Bruce before the Hulk can do any damage, which leads to a battle between Sting-Ray and the Hulk, followed by the Hulk disappearing again. Doc Samson appearance. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 174,287. Spider-Man Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Ross Andru. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 223 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-038

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (as Validar), inks by Ernie Chan. "The Curing of Dr. Banner!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finished art), inks by Joe Rubinstein; While Hulk is leaping through the country, his gamma energy is released from his body; Hulk turns into a green Bruce and finally into the human Bruce; Somehow, Bruce Banner was cured from his curse!; Meanwhile, the Leader defeats Doc Samson and takes command of Gamma Base; Bruce hires McKraken, the pilot he contacted once to get to the Niagara falls (TIH #160) and flies to Gamma base to tell the good news; But the Leader locks him in a sealed room where Thunderbolt Ross and Doc Samson are kept as prisoners. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-2D520EC-048

"Battlefield Berkeley!" Part 1 of 4. Quasar and Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Learn the intricate past of Trish Starr, the Hulk's erstwhile friend, and find out how the Hulk, Hank Pym, Doctor Strange and the Defenders' Nighthawk all fit into it. Plus, what happens when Machine Man shows up and kidnaps Trish? Quasar's story continues in Marvel Two in One (1974) #73. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 VG/FN 5.0

Pen markings on first page.

"Battlefield Berkeley!" Part 1 of 4. Quasar and Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Learn the intricate past of Trish Starr, the Hulk's erstwhile friend, and find out how the Hulk, Hank Pym, Doctor Strange and the Defenders' Nighthawk all fit into it. Plus, what happens when Machine Man shows up and kidnaps Trish? Quasar's story continues in Marvel Two in One (1974) #73. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 237 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-044

"When a City Dies!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Machine Man. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Hulk and Machine Man finally catch up to Trish Star's kidnappers and heaven help those who would wrong the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 238 CBCS 7.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-045

"Post Hulk, Post Holocaust!" Special guest-appearance by President Jimmy Carter. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. In the wake of the Hulk, Central City lies in ruins leaving S.H.I.E.L.D. behind to clean-up the mess. Plus, the debut of the new villain Goldbug. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 240 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-046

"...And now El Dorado!" Part 2 of 5. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Through the manipulations of those simply called They, the Hulk has been brought to the mystic land of El Dorado. What do these mysterious beings want with the Jade Giant and what does it mean for Bruce Banner? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 247 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-050

"Jarella's World!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Captain Marvel I. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Betrayed by puny humans once again, the Hulk finds himself exiled to a strange and dangerous place unlike any he's ever been to. Here he will come face-to-face with an enemy even he may not be able to defeat. Here he will face the power of an Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 272 CGC 9.6

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Label #4134026013

"Weirdsong of the Wendigo!" Guest-starring Sasquatch. Alpha Flight cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Bruce Banner arrives back on Earth, but must seek shelter quickly for he has landed in the Canadian wilderness in the middle of winter. Coming across a lone cabin, Banner soon discovers the remains of those murdered within. Then, he comes face-to-face with the horror responsible, the flesh eating Wendigo. Banner is startled as he realizes that his transformation is not triggered, and he is left at the mercy of this ravenous creature. Luckily the Sasquatch is on hand to help. However the Canadian hero will not last long against an opponent that has fought the Hulk to a stand still. Witness for the first time as Banner purposely triggers his transformation into the world's mightiest mortal and retains control over the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300N CGC 8.0

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Label #4246447003

Newsstand Edition. Special double-size issue. "Days of Rage!" Guest-starring Power-Man and Iron Fist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Free of Banner's influence, the Hulk is more enraged and savage than ever before. As he gets his mad-on in the middle of New York City, the green goliath makes short work of the local authorities and S.H.I.E.L.D., even Power Man and Iron Fist can not stand against this monster gone wild. As Spider-Man and Daredevil do all they can to run damage control and protect the innocent bystanders, help arrives. The mighty Avengers are on the scene and what follows is one of the greatest super-hero battles of all time. As the Incredible Hulk and Thor the god of thunder clash the very Earth trembles. As the battle escalates and threatens to destroy the city, Doctor Strange arrives with a spell that could save them all and change the Hulk's life forever. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344 CGC 9.6

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Label #4418460007

"Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 347 CGC 9.6

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Label #4418459021

"Crap-Shoot!" 1st appearance of Marlo. Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves, Mike and Valerie Gustovich. Three months later. Welcome to Las Vegas. Sin City. The land of lights where dreams are made and broken. Meet Mickey Berengetti, casino owner and all around mafioso. When ever trouble rears its ugly head Mr. Berengetti simply calls in his new muscle to deal with it, Mr. Fixit. However, Fixit bears a striking resemblance to a certain Grey-Skinned Behemoth who's supposed to be dead. This is a great jumping on point for a new direction in the life of the Incredible Hulk. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 358 CGC 9.6

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Label #4418459018

Cover art by Jeff Purves. Inferno-2, Hulk-0, script by Peter David, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Marie Severin; The Hulk battles the demonic Ghoul across Las Vegas but they end up in Mike's place; Berengetti fires Joe for wrecking his casino (again). Form for Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1988. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during the preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 163,850. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 393N CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-44F0FA4-008

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Ajax, Atalanta, Igor Drenkov, Red Guardian, Fantasma, Perun, Vostok, Leader (flashback), Abomination (flashback), Juggernaut (flashback), Dr. Doom (flashback), Thanos (flashback), and Modok (flashback), script by Peter David, pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Mark Farmer; Hulk finally has his vengeance on the Russian spy who didn't stop the gamma bomb test which turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk; origin of Hulk. Hulk/Wolverine pinup by Herb Trimpe. Hulk/Thor pinup by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Grudge Match, script by Peter David, pencilsby Herb Trimpe, inks by Herb Trimpe and Charles Barnett. Hulk/Leader pinup by Sal Buscema. Hulk/Abomination pinup by Gil Kane. Psychological Ramifications of Gamma Radiation article by Peter David. Hulk/Krylorian Warriors pinup by Walt Simonson. Hulk/Thing pinup by Jim Starlin. Hulk/The Pantheon pinup by Dale Keown. 68 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #4012994003

Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.6

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Label #4188704015

Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 5.0

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Label #4235797012

New story: the Hulk battles the Inhumans in "A Refuge Divided!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores (and others). Jim Steranko cover (with the head redrawn by Severin). 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 4.5

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Label #4055985016

Reprinting "To Live Again!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #70. "Like A Beast At Bay!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #71. "Within A Monster Dwells A Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #72. "Another World, Another Foe!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #73. "The Wisdom of the Watcher!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #74. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 6 VF+ 8.5

Beware the Beehive! - Written by Len Wein & David Kraft. Art by Herb Trimpe, Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Once before, the cocoon opened -- to unleash Adam Warlock! But what lurks within it now? Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8

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Gleason Variant Cover

Label #4287156004

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Nic Klein. Cover by Patrick Gleason. THE AGE OF MONSTERS HAS BEGUN! As an enraged Hulk tries to take control of Bruce Banner's body permanently, a mysterious immortal turns every monster in the Marvel Universe against Banner in an attempt to free their creator, the primordial Mother of Horrors. With the help of an unlikely new friend, Banner and Hulk must try to stop the world from getting plunged into darkness in this terrifying new series! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

King Size Hulk (2008) 1D CGC 9.6

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Label #4385453005

Single cover by Frank Cho. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO & MORE. HULK vs. SHE-HULK! HULK vs. WENDIGO! HULK vs. ??????????? JEPH LOEB! ART ADAMS! FRANK CHO! TOO many SUPERSTARS to fit into a puny REGULAR-SIZED issue!!! We're comin' upside your head with a KING-SIZE spectacular with MORE smashing, bashing, trashing, and clashing than should be allowed by law!!! Three new tales that fill in the gaps of the best-selling HULK book, and set up NEW storylines! PLUS, classic tales including THE INCREDIBLE HULK 180 (the REAL 1st appearance of Wolverine!) and AVENGERS 83 (Lady Liberators, anyone?)! More? You want MORE!?!? How about a super-secret MYSTERY ARTIST...??? 96 PGS./Rated A Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-2496D64-007

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Last $1.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman. With Friends Like These..., script by Steven Grant, pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman; The Hulk invades the circus where Blob and Unus are working. Bless the Beasts & Children..., script by Bill Mantlo, art by George Freeman; Daredevil tries to do something about cruelty towards animals. Daredevil back cover art by George Freeman. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

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Label #0124484001

Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4323252003

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 Tales (1964 Marvel) 2 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 54 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0FD4FF7-020

"Spider in the Middle!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is in the middle of a mess! Caught in the crosshairs of both the Hulk and Woodgod! However, the rouge government agents at Tranquility Base are the real enemy! Can the wall-crawler convince his two confused friends to fight with him...instead of against him? It's an out of this world ending for the web-slinger! 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 7 CBCS 9.2

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Label #23-3F9BF9F-009

"Champion!" Guest-starring Thor, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Colossus, Sasquatch, Doc Samson, and Wonder Man. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson, Camp Esposito, Giacoia, Dan Green, and Chic Stone. In arguably the best Thing story of all, a cosmic immortal known as the Champion, a being of nigh immeasurable strength whose existence is defined by physical contest, arrives on Earth and wishes to test his mettle against the mightiest heroes this planet has to offer. If they do not fight, this powerful being will destroy the Earth. After readily dispatching all contenders, the last man standing is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew. But, can even the strongest member of the Fantastic Four hope to defeat an Elder of the Universe? 48 pages.

NOTE: "This issue was parodied on the cartoon "Dextor's Laboratory," in Dial M for Monkey. The Thing's role was filled by Dextor's Super Monkey and the Champion-like character was voiced by professional wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422009

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Avengers starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Gustovich; recaps Fantastic Four Annual #1, Avengers #3-4, etc. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 7 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2B6CBFF-003

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Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 58 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-056

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. Guest-starring the original Defenders (Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Todd Smith and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. More secrets from the Silver Surfer's past are revealed. Plus, a guest-appearance by the original Defenders. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #5. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 95 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-097

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Down to Earth. Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four (Thing, Human Torch, and Ant Man). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Scot Eaton and Mike Barrieiro. The Silver Surfer and his allies take on the same cadre of alien Skrulls from Fantastic Four #347-349 and the virtually indestructible Inorganic Technotroid. Plus, a surprise cameo on the last page that just ruins Ben Grimm's day. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 125 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D90B3E-025

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125th Issue Spectacular. "The Heart of the Beast!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Doctor Strange cameo. Story by Glenn Greenberg and J.M. DeMattis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. The Silver Surfer finds himself yet again in pitch battle with his one time ally, the Incredible Hulk. Plus, the Christmas themed back-up story "Home for the Holidays." Story by James Felder. Art by Bryan Hitch and Thibert. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 126 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D90B3E-026

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Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk and Doctor Strange. Story by J.M. DeMattis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. The Silver Surfer and Doctor Strange set out to save the life of their oft misunderstood friend, the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 5 CBCS 9.6

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-030

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Return of the Defenders. Part 3 of 4. "Blood Rites!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Morgan. The original Defenders continue their reunion, but things go from bad to worse because Namor's body has been usurped by the villain, and the Scion of Atlantis now resides in the frail body of professional sidekick, Rick Jones. Story concludes in Doctor Strange Annual #2. "The Silver Surfer's Greatest Foes!" Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and James Sanders III. Firelord stars in "By Reason of Insanity!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Karl Alstaetter and Tom Christopher. Plus, pin-ups by John Buscema, Ron Lim, Jim Lee, Rick Leonardi, Jim Starlin, and Terry Austin. 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-27ED9D3-036

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Revenge of the Sinister Six: Part 2 of 6. "Slugfest!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen. A cadre of Spidey's deadliest foes has gathered together and to make matters worst, the gamma charged juggernaut known as the Hulk has arrived on the scene. Caught in the middle of it all is everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Includes the back-up tale "Diabolique!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams. Spidey investigates strange happenings at the New York Metropolitan Museum. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 22D CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-037

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Direct Edition. Revenge of the Sinister Six: Part 5 of 6. "The Sixth Member!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Deathlok, Solo, and Sleepwalker. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen. Spider-Man and his amazing friends - the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Deathlok, and Sleepwalker - unite to stop the Sinister Six. Plus, after Sandman's betrayal, the bad guys unveil a mysterious new sixth member! Cover price $1.75.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

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Label #20-2C72426-017

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 62 CGC 3.5

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Label #4389610010

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Giant-Man Versus the Wonderful Wasp!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and George Roussos; When Hank accidentally knocks himself out after a failed lab experiment, a petty thief makes off with his costume and begins to use the Giant-Man powers to commit crimes. Promo for Journey Into Mystery #110, Tales of Suspense #60, Strange Tales #127 and Sgt. Fury #12 reprinting their covers, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Enter...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Hulk is captured in unbreakable restraints but slips through them when he turns back into Banner; Hearing that his buddy has been captured, Rick leaves Cap's side to go help his original super pal; The mysterious Leader sends the Chameleon to gamma base to find out what happened to an agent who didn't report back in. A Marvel-Masterwork Pin-Up of Hulk, art by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 63 CGC 6.0

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Label #4331477010

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. The Gangsters and the Giant!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and Chic Stone; The police ask Giant-Man and the Wasp to stop the Wrecker and his gang who have been strong-arming business owners in Brooklyn. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Giant-Man and Wasp, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. A Titan Rides the Train!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Leader ponders his origins as he prepares to send his powerful Humanoid to confront the Hulk; Although he is under suspicion for being in collusin with the Hulk, Banner is sent by train to escort one of his nuclear devices with Talbot keeping a close eye on him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 CGC 8.5

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Label #4388597019

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 72 CGC 9.0

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Label #4416321024

Cover by Gene Colan, Jack Kirby, and Vince Colletta. A Prince There Was!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Sub-Mariner continues his quest for The Trident of Neptune. Sub-Mariner escapes a seaweed menace only to succumb to the stupifying brilliance of the Diamonds of Doom; Back in Atlantis, Krang is fed up with Lady Dorma rebuffing his advances and has her teleported into exile to the land of the Faceless Ones. Within the Monster Dwells a Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito; The Hulk finally agrees to follow the Leader and the big brained one teleports him out just as Ross destroys Banner's old underground complex; The Leader and the Hulk get to know each other a little better but the jade giant struggles with trying not to change back to Banner as he is still plagued with a bullet in his head that would kill his alter ego. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CGC 9.4

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Includes certificate from The Northland Collection.

Label #4388597020

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CBCS 6.5

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Label #22-0FD2B27-036

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 86 CBCS 7.0

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Label #22-0FD2B27-039

Cover by Gene Colan and Bill Everett. The Wrath of Warlord Krang!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jerry Grandenetti and Bill Everett; Krang sends a giant tidal wave to devastate New York City and then makes an anonymous tip to the Army to tell them that Namor is the culprit. The Birth...of the Hulk-Killer!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Banner is hanging on the Orion missile heading for the heart of New York City and is able to change its course before he transforms to the Hulk once again; Military genius that he is, Ross thinks that it is the Hulk who tried to blow up New York and activates the Leader's most powerful Humanoid robot to take on the jade giant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.