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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 117 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Feb 24

    "The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee (original) and Gerry Conway (updates). Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Jim Mooney. Thanks to the speed and skill of the wall-crawler, everyone survived the ceiling collapse at Richard Raleigh's election rally! And now the hunt is on for the culprit! Meanwhile, Raleigh holds another rally. And this one is sabotaged by the Disruptor! Who is he? No one knows, but the Disruptor is bound and determined to shut down Raleigh's bid for mayor! And it falls to Spider-Man to save the vote! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Norman Osborn, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and the Smasher. (Notes: ASM issues 116-118 are a revised, re-edited, and colorized version of Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine #1. This issue includes numerous new panels and pages to align with Spider-Man's current continuity. ASM 117 was reprinted in Marvel Tales #96.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 7.5

    Death of Gwen Stacy

    Paper: White

    Label #4543428020

    Starts Feb 17

    The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 GD/VG 3.0

    Starts Feb 17

    In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192. Cover price $0.20.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 CGC 4.0

    1st app. Man-Wolf

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4339824006

    Starts Feb 17

    First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to take a look at the local papers, and becomes mad that the Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The angry wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but the Man-Wolf gets there first! Spider-Man rescues J. Jonah Jameson and battles the Man-Wolf! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 126 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Feb 24

    "The Kangaroo Bounces Back!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. Peter's aloof behavior draws concern from Mary Jane and Flash at ESU. Nearby Spider-Man encounters a few shadowy figures claiming to be people they're not! Why is the Kangaroo searching for the web-slinger? And what maniacal plans have Dr. Jonas Harrow and the Kangaroo launched into action? Spider-Man fights the Kangaroo at the Hudson Nuclear Laboratories! Meanwhile, Harry Osborn accepts his family's legacy and assumes the mantle of the Green Goblin! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Kristine Saunders, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Kangaroo previously appeared in Amazing Spiderman 81. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 103.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 110 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Feb 17

    "And Now Magneto!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Magneto is back! And as depicted on the fabulous cover, he's already trashed the Uncanny X-Men...and the Mighty Avengers are next! The story begins in the Avengers' meeting room when a strange video starts playing on the communication screen. The video shows a large ransacked mansion and a beleaguered man lying next to a wheelchair. Is that Professor X? The thunder god thinks so! But unfortunately the Avengers don't know where the professor's school for gifted youngsters is located! However after searching for a while, Earth's Mightiest Heroes start finding things! First, they find the X-Men's home, then Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman out cold on the floor; and finally, big-time trouble! Flying boulders, rampaging dinosaurs, and oh yes, the Master of Magnetism himself! A terrific issue! Story continues in Daredevil 99 (part 2). Cameo appearances by Crystal and Quicksilver to explain what took place behind the scenes in Avengers 104. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and Ivan Petrovitch in San Francisco. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Magneto previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 10. This is Magneto's only clash with the X-Men during the time period (early 1970's) in which the X-Men series was in reprint.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 157 FN+ 6.5

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    Starts Feb 17

    "Veni, Vidi, Vici: Viper!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart and Steve Gerber. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. The Sentinel of Liberty returns to New York City. And while he's been away, a mysterious villain -- called the Cowled Commander -- has surfaced. Apparently, this super-criminal is tied to the New York Police Department in some fashion, and he wants Captain America dead! The Cowled Commander orders the Viper (aka Jordon Dixon) to kill the Living Legend. So the novice Viper lures the Falcon first and the shield-slinger second to a Hell's Kitchen rooftop...to execute them both! Watch out for the poison darts! First appearance of Jordon Dixon. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Commissioner Feingold, Sharon Carter and Redwing. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics letterer Tom Orzechowski.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 164 FN- 5.5

    Starts Feb 17

    First appearance of Nightshade in "Queen of the Werewolves" Plot by Steve Englehart and Alan Weiss. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Alan Weiss (with touch-ups by John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Romita Sr. On their way back to New York, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon stop at Grimrock Prison in Maryland to check on Sam Wilson's friend who is serving time there. And unfortunately, the duo is completely unaware of the horror that awaits them inside. Cap enters the facility from the rear and is immediately attacked by werewolves! The star-spangled avenger ferociously fends off the wolf pack and then meets their master: Nightshade! She initially seems harmless -- almost childlike -- but Nightshade enjoys turning people into werewolves...including Sam Wilson! Oh no, will Captain America have to fight the new Falcon-Wolf? Yes, he will. Just like Nightshade planned! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Yellow Claw. (Notes: This is the first appearance of Yellow Claw since the early silver age Yellow Claw (1956) series. A robot version of the character appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 161-167. Nightshade returns in Captain America 189. Years later she will turn Cap into a werewolf in Captain America 405. Romita's touch-ups to Weiss' pencils create quite a contrast in styles.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 27 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Feb 24

    The Super-Skrull continues to pester Captain Marvel in "Trapped on Titan!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Pablo Marcos. Meanwhile, Thanos seeks out the Cosmic Cube. Cameos by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther), and Drax the Destroyer. This issue also contains a map of Titan. Cover price $0.20.

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    Chip N Dale (1967 Gold Key) 19 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #0956720018

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Chump Munks, art by Jack Bradbury; Chip 'n' Dale misinterpret an insulting post card from Donald Duck as a gift ("Nuts to You!") and the forest animals are out of food when winter hits; Brer Fox and Brer Bear have gathered all the food , but get knocked out when trying to catch Chip. Auto Antics, art by Jack Bradbury; Chip 'n' Dale find a toy car. Ad for NBC's new Saturday morning line-up with Adam; Evy; Pink Panther; Underdog; The Jetsons; The Houndcats; The Roman Holidays; The Barkleys; Sealab 2020. Personality Perfection, art by Jack Bradbury; Practical Pig's "personality switcher" machine brings out the industrious side of the lazy brothers. The Moose-Music Makers, art by Jack Bradbury; Chip wants to make music, but when he uses an old moose call for a horn there is no peace in the forest. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 23 FN- 5.5

    1st app. Red Sonja

    Signed by writer Roy Thomas. No certification is included.

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    Cover art by Gil Kane. First appearance of Red Sonja in The Shadow of the Vulture, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Wmith, inks by Sal Buscema, Dan Adkins, and Chic Stone; setting: Pah-Dishah, Makkalet; Conan delivers message from Makkalet to Pah-Disha; Red Sonja saves Conan's life twice; Conan kills Mikhal Oglu (vulture) and sends his head to Yezdigerd; adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard featuring a female warrior, Red Sonya. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 CGC 4.5

    1st full Red Sonja story

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4132163006

    Starts Feb 17

    Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting:Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letters column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed.32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 105 VG+ 4.5

    Water damage.

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    Starts Feb 17

    Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito. Menace From the Moons of Saturn!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck (pages 1-16, third tier of 26, 27-32) and Jim Starlin (pages 17-26 except bottom tier of 26), inks by Don Perlin; Kraven throws DD off of a cliff to his death but the hornhead disappears before he strikes bottom; DD finds himself in an elaborate underwater domain inhabited by Moondragon; She accuses him of being a thrall of Thanos and then tells him her origin to let him know what this means; Touching DD's mind, Moondragon discovers that she has been lied to and that Daredevil is one of the good guys; The real villain appears as none other than Kerwin J. Broderick, Matt's law partner and he gloats as he unleashes Terrex on the world; Thanos War tie-in; appearances by Dark Messiah and Angar the Screamer; cameos by Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 9 CGC 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4543428012

    Starts Feb 17

    "Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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    Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 1 VF 8.0

    Starts Mar 10

    Marvel begins its own unique take on the Frankenstein mythos by, in essence, continuing the Mary Shelley story--beginning with the discovery of the monster frozen in ice and bringing it back to life! "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein!" Script by Gary Friedrich, early classic art and cover by Mike Ploog. Cover price $0.20.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 106 VG+ 4.5

    Water damage.

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    Cover art by Berni Wrightson. Intro page featuring Abel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Berni Wrightson. "The Curse of Harappa," script by Maxene Fabe, art by Ruben Yandoc (as Rubeny); A man in a foreign land encounters a woman whom the natives refer to as The Bride of Death who claims that he will end up digging his own grave if he pursues her; He ignores the warning and does indeed end up digging his own grave. "The Island of No Return," script by John Albano, art by Alex Niño; A husband and wife vampire team set up on a small island; They allow one victim to escape so that the story gets out and ensures a steady stream of curious prey for them. "This Will Kill You," script by Jack Oleck, art by Alfredo Alcala; Two pranksters attempt to scare a half-wit who sleeps in the small town undertaking parlor's back room with a story that the man currently lying in state is a vampire; Later that evening, one of them gets in a coffin after makeup has been applied by his female friend and lets out a groan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Little Dot's Uncles and Aunts (1961) 48 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

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    Label #1040702001

    Starts Apr 5

    Harvey's Little Dot, known for her dot-obsession, also had an infinite number of eccentric relatives with names befitting their quirks. Little Dot's Uncle Branes has a new invention that makes anyone smarter. Little Lotta decides she wants to be just like Dot. Little Dot's shifty Uncle Alias appears to be on the run from the improbably named Sherlock Watson. The Intelligence Increaser; Call Me Dotta!; Richie Rich; Little Lotta: Never Refuse A Gift; Manpower; Dot Rhymes; Rush! Rush! Rush! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Little Dot's Uncles and Aunts (1961) 50 CGC 9.6

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    Label #1040702002

    Starts Apr 5

    Harvey's Little Dot, known for her dot-obsession, also had an infinite number of eccentric relatives with names befitting their quirks. Dot's Uncle Branes invents a ball that never misses. Little Lotta tries to impress the snobbish Ava Snobly. Richie Rich joins a gang - no, really. Uncle Wiz; Two Strange Dots; Uncle Branes Magic Ball; Little Lotta: Above Average; Richie Rich: The Gang; Those Everlasting Dots!; Little Lotta: Pirates Unwelcome. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3961610003

    Ends Feb 17 8:40 PM CST
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    "Ant-Man No More!"  Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Wasp.  Script by Mike Friedrich.  Pencils by Craig Russell.  Inks by Frank Chiaramonte.  Cover by Craig Russell and Frank Giacoia.  Hank Pym has a brand new nemesis! Doctor Nemesis! After the good doctor saved Ant-Man and the Wasp from the ferocious feline last issue, it appeared that he might be a friend! But unfortunately he is definitely a foe! And now Dr. Nemesis wants Ant-Man to join him in a raid on Avengers Mansion! Or he will kill Janet! Left with no other options, Hank Pym infiltrates his old stomping ground with his devious blackmailer in tow! Is Doctor Nemesis setting a trap for the Avengers? Or is Ant-Man actually setting a trap for Doctor Nemesis? Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Vision. Flashback cameos by Egghead and Whirlwind. First reprinted story: "The Itch" Art by Al Hartley. Originally published in Mystic 35 in 1955. Second reprinted story: "Hiding Place" Art by Tony DiPreta. Originally published in Mystic 14 in 1952. (Notes:  This issue completes the seven-issue run in the Marvel Feature title featuring Hank Pym as the Astonishing Ant-Man. The Wasp and Ant-Man appear next in Captain Marvel 35 & 37. They return to Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 137.)  32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4035955025

    Ends Feb 17 8:41 PM CST
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    Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe. The Son of Satan, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Sam Silvercloud and Snake free Daimon Hellstrom from his self-imposed emprisonment; Son of Satan seeks out Witch Woman and Ghost Rider and is attacked by his fathers minions; Origin and second appearance of The Son of Satan! (First appearance of Daimon Hellstrom is Ghost Rider 2.) Story continued from Ghost Rider (1973 series) #2. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 12 CGC 3.0

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    Label #4026038001

    Starts Feb 24

    Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe. The Son of Satan, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Sam Silvercloud and Snake free Daimon Hellstrom from his self-imposed emprisonment; Son of Satan seeks out Witch Woman and Ghost Rider and is attacked by his fathers minions; Origin and second appearance of The Son of Satan! (First appearance of Daimon Hellstrom is Ghost Rider 2.) Story continued from Ghost Rider (1973 series) #2. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4495153001

    Starts Feb 17

    "A Hitch in Time!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Thor. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker stops an attempted mugging in a back alley...and afterwards bumps into the Prince of Asgard! Talk about a chance encounter! As Thor converses with Aunt May's nephew, a bright light begins shining in the sky...and suddenly the whole world turns inside out! Seconds later Kryllk and his armed minions attack! In order to defeat the Asgardian troll, Thor will travel to an asteroid near Jupiter, while Spider-Man journeys to majestic Asgard! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, Fandral, and the Watcher. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4491124017

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    Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner in "Mayhem is the Men-Fish!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Wayne Howard. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner battle Tiger Shark and Doctor Dorcas. Flashback cameos by Llyra and the Hulk. (Tiger Shark next appears in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 249. This issue also includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4491124018

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    Spider-Man and Captain Marvel in "Beware the Basilisk, My Son!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Jim Mooney and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Captain Marvel versus the Basilisk. First appearance of the Basilisk. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 25 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4406050023

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    Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "Dance of the Serpent," script by Mike Pellowski (idea) and Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; Documentary filmmaker Jim Colter has gone to his secretaries home, the island of Costa Roja, where he hopes to film her native peoples perform the Dance of the Serpent; However, in spite of the warnings that an outsider view, let alone film the dance is forbidden and those who cross the Cult of the Serpent will end up dead; Ignoring the warnings, even the ones given by the Phantom Stranger, Colter locates the Cult of the Serpent and films their ceremony. The Spawn of Frankenstein" Part 3, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Michael Kaluta; As Rachel Adams plots her revenge against the Spawn of Frankenstein, she is captured by a Satanist who hopes to use a satanic spell to sacrifice her soul to Satan for immortality; Coincidentally, the Spawn of Frankenstein has finished digging up the grave of Victor Adams when it beings to rain and seeks shelter in the same house; Interrupting the ceremony, the Spawn of Frankenstein is knocked out by the Satanist's loyal subject and put in Rachel Adams' place. Statement of ownership--average print run 306,288; average paid circulation 155,641. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62361995
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    Tags: Superman
    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4495153007

    Starts Feb 17

    Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62160099
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    Published Dec 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 8 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

    Label #2056545002

    Starts Apr 5

    100-page giant; all reprints. "A Twice-Told Tale" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 80 in 1947), "The Original Captain Marvel Introduces Mary Marvel" (from CMA 18 in 1942; script by Otto Binder), "The Mighty Marvels Join Forces" (from Marvel Family 1 in 1945), "Captain Marvel Jr. and the Vest Pocket Levitator" (from Captain Marvel Junior 14 in 1943; art by Mac Raboy), "Mary Marvel and the Dog-Nappers" (from Mary Marvel 17 in 1947; art by Jack Binder), "The Original Captain Marvel and his Three Lieutenant Marvels in the Adventure in Time" (from CMA 71 in 1947), "The Talking Tiger" (from CMA 79 in 1947; script by Binder, art by C.C. Beck), and "The Return of Mr. Tawny" (from CMA 82 in 1948). New Beck cover. Cover price $0.50.

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    Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 VF 8.0

    1st app. Shang Chi
    Starts Apr 5

    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.

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    Spider-Man Comics Weekly (UK 1973 Magazine Management) 33 CGC 8.0

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 8.0.

    Paper: White

    U.K. Edition

    Label #4448698002

    Starts Feb 17
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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.0 SS Bernie Wrightson

    Paper: Off white to white

    Signed by Bernie Wrightson on 10/29/10.

    Label #1026349004

    Ends Feb 17 9:49 PM CST
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    "The Man Who Wanted Forever." The Un-Men capture Swamp Thing (who is said to be 7' 3" in height and 547 pounds in this story) and take him to their creator, Dr. Anton Arcane, who wants to become a Swamp Thing himself. Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

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    Published Dec 1973 by DC.

    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4480052015

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    "Night of the Bat." Swamp Thing goes to Gotham City and encounters Batman. Both are after Mr. E, who is leader of the Conclave. Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

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    Sweethearts Vol. 2 (1954-1973) 134 PR 0.5

    INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing. Interrupts art and story.

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    Stories and art by Jack Abel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. A woman loses her fiance Ramsey to her redheaded sister, Sheila...and to make matters worse, Sheila wants her to be a bridesmaid at their wedding. City girl Kim gets a flat tire in a country town and falls in love with handsome farmer Joe, who picks her up in his tractor. After being injured in a car accident, a woman thinks back to how her troubles began. In the Shadows; Love Ain't Hay; Just Jeannette; A Portrait of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Tales from the Tube (1972) 1-2ND CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4543428010

    Starts Feb 17

    2nd Printing (50c cover/extra pages). Rick Griffin cover. 1 page comic on inside back cover by Robert Crumb starring Salty Dog Sam in "Goes Surfin!". Other artists are Rick Griffin, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Williams, Jim Evans, Glenn Chase, & Ogden; 32 pages; glossy full color centerfold; b&w; 7 1/8-in. x 9 1/4-in. Cover price $0.50.

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    Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 12 FN/VF 7.0

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    "Night of the Screaming House!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Frank Brunner and Tom Palmer. Blade returns! But even with the Daywalker's help, Drake, Harker, and the rest of Dracula's enemies are rocked tot heir core when one of their own falls to the curse of the Lord of Vampires! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue marks the beginning of the regular creative team of Wolfman/Colan/Palmer which continues through the end of the series, with issue 70. Cover price $0.20.

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    Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4064244009

    Starts Mar 17

    "Dracula is Dead!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. At Last! Blade, Drake, and their allies have finally slain Dracula! But the Lord of Vampires is a hard creature of the night to keep down. Will Dracula rise again? And if so, what will it mean for our team of monster hunters? Never let your guard down...! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

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    Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 204 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4536467002

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Wonder Woman begins wearing her original costume again in "The Second Life of the Original Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vinnie Colletta; A mentally disturbed sniper kills several people with a rifle, among which is I-Ching, who dies in Diana Princes arms; Diana goes after the killer, but is struck in the head and knocked unconscious; Diana awakens in a hospital, an amnesiac; Hippolyte tells Wonder Woman she must return to Mans World, though she can return to Paradise Island when she wishes; She goes to New York dressed as Diana Prince and gets a job as a translator at the United Nations. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 204 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4480052014

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    Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Wonder Woman begins wearing her original costume again in "The Second Life of the Original Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vinnie Colletta; A mentally disturbed sniper kills several people with a rifle, among which is I-Ching, who dies in Diana Princes arms; Diana goes after the killer, but is struck in the head and knocked unconscious; Diana awakens in a hospital, an amnesiac; Hippolyte tells Wonder Woman she must return to Mans World, though she can return to Paradise Island when she wishes; She goes to New York dressed as Diana Prince and gets a job as a translator at the United Nations. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.