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    All Star Comics (1940-1978) 63 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0217999013

    Starts Feb 24

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Wally Wood. The Death of Doctor Fate starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Wally Wood; Dr. Fate 'dies' from his injuries as Zanadu begins his ultimate plan for Earth-2; However, 'fate' steps in and the good Dr. is revived to vanquish Zanadu once more, reencasing him in his amber prison once more; The Injustice Society also reemerges as Fiddler is controlling Wildcat, as the rest of the JSA/Squad faces Solomon Grundy. The Fruit Pie Scene Hostess ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Neal Adams art on a two-page CBS Saturday morning TV ad featuring Tarzan, the Shazam/Isis Hour, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, and more. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62353361
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 152 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4518842011

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    "Shattered by the Shocker!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After his harrowing escape from the sewer system, the Spectacular Spider-Man itches for a rematch with the Shocker! And just a few days later the web-slinger gets his wish at the Con Ed power plant in Queens! The Shocker wants to black out the city! The wall-crawler wants to keep the lights burning! In grand fashion Spider-Man and the Shocker throw down the gauntlet (in more ways than one) until only the victor remains! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The bottom right panel on page 14 is a subtle indication that Dave Hunt inked the backgrounds. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #6 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 129.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62352688
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 154 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4518842012

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    "The Sandman Always Strikes Twice" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Sandman is back on the block! And stealing an experimental cryogenic converter for a mysterious crime boss! The charter member of the Frightful Four easily breaks into the research complex! But instead of absconding with the converter, the Sandman lays a trap for the spectacular one (to even the score after his defeat in Marvel Team-Up 40)! When the web-slinger shows up, the showdown begins! It's another rock 'em sock 'em battle between the Amazing Spider-Man and the Sandman! Cameo appearances by Doctor Octopus and the Kingpin. (Notes: The Sandman appears next in Fantastic Four 176. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics publisher Dean Mullaney respectively. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Man-Mountain Marko. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #49 Fantastic Four by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 131.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62381568
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 157 CGC 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4526615008

    Starts Feb 17

    "The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Doc Ock returns to action! Thanks to the warmth and generosity of one May Parker! What?! Imagine the shock of her wall-crawling nephew when he walks into his aunt's home...and sees Dr. Octopus reclining on the sofa! Surprisingly Peter keeps his composure until the ghost of Hammerhead appears! And then all heck breaks loose! The six-armed doctor grabs May and takes off across town! The web-slinger follows while Hammerhead just simmers! Who knows what will happen next! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, and Liz Allan. Flashback cameos by Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead to explain the final moments of Amazing Spider-Man 131. (Notes: The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #94 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 134. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 158 FN+ 6.5

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    "Hammerhead is Out!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. After surviving his free fall from the helicopter, the wondrous wall-crawler continues his pursuit of Dr. Octopus and Aunt May! The six-armed super-villain takes refuge at Brookhaven National Laboratory to draw Hammerhead's ghost into a deadly trap! But the sudden arrival of the web-slinger throws off Doc Ock's plan! Instead of destroying the ghost, Octopus' equipment returns Hammerhead to flesh and blood! And that sets the stage for the next issue's three-sided tussle: Doctor Octopus vs. Hammerhead vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Glory Grant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain America vs. the Red Skull. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 135. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62283470
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #1497544012

    Starts Apr 5

    "Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62185310
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 FN- 5.5

    Starts Feb 17

    "Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62381565
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 163 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4526615009

    Starts Feb 17

    "All the Kingpin's Men!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Dave Cockrum and John Romita. At long last the Kingpin is back! And the fat crime boss needs a life! Actually a life force...to revive his comatose son Richard! To that end the Kingpin lures the web-slinger to a West Side warehouse for a one-on-one showdown! Is the wall-crawler ready to fight for his life (force)? Also in this issue, Peter's friends throw a surprise party for him to help furnish and decorate his Chelsea apartment. Cameo appearances by Richard Fisk, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and Glory Grant. (Notes: The Kingpin and the wall-crawler previously clashed in Amazing Spider-Man 85. The Kingpin formerly appeared in Captain America 146-148. The first issue of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62281915
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 156 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #0111630005

    Starts Mar 3

    30 cent cover variant with starburst price style. Ned Leeds and Betty Brant get married in "On a Clear Day You Can See...the Mirage!" Doctor Octopus cameo. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 133. The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series B #83. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62323703
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    Amazing World of DC Comics Special Edition (1976) 1 FN/VF 7.0

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    Amazing World of DC Comics Special Edition (1976) celebrates the Super DC con of 1976. Being held at the Hotel Commodore in New York the weekend pf Feb. 27-29, this Special Edition features an interview with two Supermen(Superman of Earth-1 and Superman of Earth-2) by E. Nelson Bridwell. The article Superman"1970's by Len Wein and Neal Adams. Plus, many more articles, illuistrations, and photos. 64 pages, black and white, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.

  • Item #62336697
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    Published Aug 1976 by DC.

    Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 6 CGC 7.0

    1st app. Joker's Daughter Duela Dent

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #0276639004

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    Giant-size issue. Batgirl stars in "Valley of the Copper Moon!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Robin stars in "The Joker's Daughter!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin (1st appearance). Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "In the Soup!" with art by Jerry Robinson (from Batman 32); Batman and Robin star in "The New Crimes of the Mad Hatter" (from Batman 161). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 30 Cent Variant 62 FN 6.0

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    30 cent cover price variant. Gil Kane cover pencils, John Romita Sr. cover inks. Belit guest stars in "Lord of the Lions!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #89 (Stan Lee). Cover price $0.30.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 30 Cent Variant 64 VG+ 4.5

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    30 cent cover price variant. Cover by John Buscema (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks). "The Secret of Skull River!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom. Reprinted from Savage Tales #5. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62370719
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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 131 GD- 1.8

    1st app. new Bullseye

    Water damage.

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    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and first appearance of the new Bullseye in Watch Out For Bullseye--He Never Misses!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Brown (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt finds out about a tenement slum owned by Glenn Industries; Bullseye kills with a ball point pen; DD gets the skinny on Bullseye from a Bugle reporter; When DD chases down Bullseye, he ends up in a circus ring where he is about to have a very public fight for his life. (See Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) #15 for the first Bullseye.) The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #47 (Thor by Jack Kirby). 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 7.5

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    Label #3851719017

    Ends Feb 17 7:52 PM CST
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    "The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4379516012

    Starts Apr 5

    "Gods and Men at City College!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. An army of devils and demons known as Deviants have invaded New York City! The Eternals Thena and Makarri attempt to turn the tide of death and destruction. To do so, they may have to bargain with a devil. By this issue's end, all of mankind will know that the gods are among us. Cover price $0.30.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 2 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    30 Cent Price Variant

    Label #2042708001

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    30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring a One-page Hostess ad starring Captain America and the Red Skull. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62414647
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 167 VF- 7.5

    Starts Feb 17

    "Titans Two!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Thing frees the Hulk! And the powerful pair escapes in a hovercraft towards St. Louis! Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, and the Human Torch follow in hot pursuit; and on top of the famous Gateway Arch, Ben Grimm will face a critical decision, when the Hulk threatens Reed's life! (Notes: The Hulk's adventure in the Midwest continues in Incredible Hulk 195. In response to a fan letter, Roy Thomas clarifies the terms: artist, penciler, embellisher, and inker. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #38 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62413044
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    Published Nov 1976 by DC.

    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 245 FN+ 6.5

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts Feb 17

    Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. Who Put the Zing in the Flash?, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Zinger Gang zaps Flash, sweeping him off his feet and through the air. Perilous Plan of the Plant-Master!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Terry Austin; Woodrue, eager to get to Green Lantern, evolves himself into a truly Floronic Man. CBS Saturday cartoon ad. Amazing World of DC Comics ad. Superman and Batman hang-ups ad. 1977 Super DC Calendar ad. Super Friends school supplies ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #61788178
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    Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #16-FA5510D-023

    Starts Apr 5

    Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61847179
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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 197 CGC 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4451743017

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover by Bernie Wrightson. "...And Man-Thing Makes Three!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Following his battle with the Abomination, the Hulk finds himself in the Florida Everglades, and he is not happy; As he tromps through the swamp he is completely unaware that his presence has attracted the attention of the Man-Thing, who watches the brute silently; The Hulk is attacked by various alligators and snakes, prompting the Hulk to angrily ball them up and toss them away; He then stumbles across the ruins of Omegaville; The Hulk battles the Man-Thing. Guest-starring Doc Samson, the Glob, the Collector, and Cap'n Cutlass (Horatio Cutlass). Marvel Value Stamp series B #51. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 5 VG/FN 5.0

    Ends Feb 17 8:20 PM CST
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    "And Six shall Crush the Hulk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Incredible Hulk comes face-to-face with some of the most fearsome monsters in Marvel's pantheon: Groot, Master of Plants, Xemu, the Living Titan, Blip, the Electrifying Terror, Diablo, Monster from Dimension X, Taboo, the Terrible, and the Creature called Goom! If anyone or anthing can stop the Hulk, these are the baddies who can do it! In the days before the advent of Marvel's pantheon of super heroes, there was another Marvel pantheon, a pantheon of terrors, some fifty tons and two stories tall like the mud monster Taboo (who apperared twice in Strange Tales), and others like Blip, a creature of light and energy and scintillating menace. Can even the Hulk stand up to such a collection of nightmares from the collective imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko? 52 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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    Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4515169007

    Ends Feb 17 8:25 PM CST
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    "When Slays the Scimitar!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Iron Fist goes one-on-one with the deadly assassin known as Scimitar. Meanwhile, can it be true? Has Master Khan and Iron Fist's enemies really turned Colleen Wing into the instrument of his destruction? Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #62413124
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Jun 1976 by DC.

    Joker (1975 DC) 7 VF- 7.5

    Starts Mar 3

    First 30-cent issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Luthor - You're Driving Me Sane!," script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; An experiment gone wrong switches Lex Luthor's and the Joker's personality; featuring the Mountebank Malefactors (villains), Southpaw (villain), Hal Jordan/Green Lantern (cameo), Larry Ingles (first appearance), and Joe Malone (first appearance). Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 23 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4220466001

    Starts Feb 17

    Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dan Adkins. A Life on the Line, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; DD and Panther take on the Thunderbolt gang with a young boy's life hanging in the balance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62413067
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    Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 4 GD/VG 3.0

    1st app. and origin Star-Lord

    Water damage. Excessive overspray.

    Starts Feb 17

    1st app. and origin Star-Lord. Cover art by Gray Morrow; Star-Lord illo by Bernie Wrightson; I Say It's Space Opera and I Say to Hell with It article by Archie Goodwin, pencils by John Fuller, inks by Rick Bryant; The Star-Lord article by Steve Englehart, art by Steve Gan; Star-Lord First House: Earth! written by Englehart, art by Steve Gan and Bob McLeod; Introduction…Sword in the Star article written by Edward S. Barkan and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by McLeod; The Sword in the Star! Stave 1: Alas the Seeds of Man! written by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by P. Craig Russell and Rick Bryant; and Sherlock Holmes promo ad with art by Frank Thorne. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #62277636
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    Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 28 FN- 5.5

    1st solo Moon Knight app.
    Starts Feb 17

    First solo Moon Knight appearance. Cover art by Don Perlin. The Crushing Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Night stops seven masked men from breaking into the campaign headquarters for a mayoral prospect named Charles Thurston; Weasel tells Conquer-Lord all about Moon Knight. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Master of Kung Fu (1974) Annual 1 VF- 7.5

    1st meeting Shang-Chi and Iron Fist
    Ends Feb 17 8:45 PM CST
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    Guest-starring Iron Fist. "The Fortress of S'ahra Sharn!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Keith Pollard. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu and Iron Fist, the Living Weapon, battling together for the first time, and proving that the fury of martial arts action will never again be the same! 48 pages, FC.

    NOTE: The very first meeting of Shang Chi and Iron Fist!

    Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #55136106
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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #21-32C57EC-003

    Starts Feb 24

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #61976845
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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.
    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #4490520001

    Starts Feb 17

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #4491353003

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    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #4491353001

    Starts Apr 5

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

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

    Label #2089799010

    Starts Apr 5

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Son of Satan (1975) 30 Cent Variant 4 CGC 6.0

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    30 Cent Price Variant

    Label #1295783013

    Ends Feb 17 9:24 PM CST
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    30 Cent Variant. Craig Russell art (breakdowns) Cover price $0.30.

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

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    Paper: White

    Label #1618430027

    Starts Apr 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.

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

    Paper: White

    Label #4494461015

    Ends Feb 17 9:28 PM CST
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    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4515169010

    Starts Feb 24

    "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.

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4527898008

    Starts Feb 17

    "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.

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

    Ends Feb 17 9:29 PM CST
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    "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.

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    Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 64 CGC 9.6

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.6.

    Paper: Off white to white

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    Label #0910062008

    Starts Apr 5

    Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. Spooky's haunted house is so dusty it attracts Dustman. When this happens, the only solution is to find Vacuum Man. Nightmare meets the Horseless Headman, who is searching for the Headless Horseman. The Strange Mr. Dustman; Mr. Cleanup; Casper: Mother Natures Niece; Nightmare: The Horseless Headman. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 66 CGC 9.6

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    Label #0081323004

    Starts Apr 5

    Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. Jealous of a tall ghost, Spooky gets a growth potion from inventor Gnorm Gnome. But that quickly backfires, as these things often do. Wendy disagrees with her aunts on the best way to fix up their house for a witchy magazine photo feature. Tall Story; Short Story; Casper: The Stolen Toy Caper!; Wendy: Bad Housekeeping. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Super DC Calendar (1976-1978) YR#1977 FN 6.0

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    Starts Feb 17

    Year: 1977 - Super Heroes vs Super Villians calendar. Cover by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano. Loaded with info for each calendar month and great art by Wally Wood, Joe Kubert, Mike Grell, & more. Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) UK Edition 99UK FN+ 6.5

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Deathstar, Rising!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. The new X-Men boldly go where no X-Men have gone before as their battle with the mutant hating Sentinels takes to the edge of space and beyond. But before they can stop the madman Steve Lang, the X-Men will come face-to-face with the last people they expected to see!

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    Published Mar 1976 by DC.

    World's Finest (1941) 236 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4523980019

    Ends 5d 05:10:26 Feb 17 10:47 PM CST
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    Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Tex Blaisdell. Killers Come in All Sizes starring Superman, Batman, and the Atom, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by John Calnan; a Gotham police officer is stricken with an visible malady, and Batman and Superman must save him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.