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2001 A Space Odyssey (1976) 8 FN 6.0

1st appearance of Mr. Machine aka Machine Man aka X-51 aka Aaron Stack. 1st appearance and death of Doctor Abel Stack, Machine Man's creator/father; Col. Kragg appearance. Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Doctor Stack treated a robot man with respect and treated him as a son, but when the military decided to end the project, Doctor Stack gave his life to see that the robot survived. Based on concepts from the film by Stanley Kubrick & Arthur C. Clarke. Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Ross Andru. Spalding Basketballs ad with Dr. J (Julius Erving) and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 164 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4664105021

"Deadline!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In surprising fashion, the Kingpin's bizarre plan works! Richard Fisk absorbs the web-slingers life force and regains consciousness! So what's left of the amazing one? He's become dead (spider) man walking! However the wall-crawler musters enough strength to reach Dr. Curt Connors' laboratory; and once inside he receives a temporary energy boost! Armed with a device to recover his life force, the Spectacular Spider-Man sets off to find the Big Apple crime boss and his son! At the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the web-slinger rendezvous with the Kingpin of Crime! Who will survive their donnybrook on the docks? A powerful ending! Cameo appearances by Vanessa Fisk and Glory Grant. Flashback cameos by Captain America, the Falcon, and Red Skull. (Notes: The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 197. Ross Andru's detailed illustrations of the navy yard were praised in the letters page of Amazing Spider-Man 168.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 164 FN/VF 7.0

"Deadline!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In surprising fashion, the Kingpin's bizarre plan works! Richard Fisk absorbs the web-slingers life force and regains consciousness! So what's left of the amazing one? He's become dead (spider) man walking! However the wall-crawler musters enough strength to reach Dr. Curt Connors' laboratory; and once inside he receives a temporary energy boost! Armed with a device to recover his life force, the Spectacular Spider-Man sets off to find the Big Apple crime boss and his son! At the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the web-slinger rendezvous with the Kingpin of Crime! Who will survive their donnybrook on the docks? A powerful ending! Cameo appearances by Vanessa Fisk and Glory Grant. Flashback cameos by Captain America, the Falcon, and Red Skull. (Notes: The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 197. Ross Andru's detailed illustrations of the navy yard were praised in the letters page of Amazing Spider-Man 168.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 165 VF- 7.5

"Stegron Stalks the City!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. Rampaging dinosaurs interrupt Peter and Mary Jane's date at the Museum of Natural History! Wow, where did the ancient creatures come from?! Incredibly Stegron, the dinosaur man, has brought them back to life with stolen technology from SHIELD! However that's only half of the dinosaur man's sinister scheme! He also kidnaps young Billy Connors to force Dr. Connors to do his bidding! But the Stegosaurus-like villain has forgotten one thing: when you mess with the Connors...you get the Lizard! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Flash Thompson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: Stegron previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 20. The Lizard formerly appeared in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 167 VF- 7.5

"Stalked by the Spider-Slayer!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Will-O'-the-Wisp. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With Dr. Marla Madison's new and improved spider-slayer, J. Jonah Jameson takes another run at capturing the wondrous wall-crawler! But in typical fashion, JJJ stumbles and bumbles in his attempt to subdue Spidey! In the meantime though, a new villain has come to New York City: Will-O'-the-Wisp! And the Wisp has unearthly electromagnetic powers! The spider-slayer is just the undercard for the amazing one! Will-O'-the-Wisp is the main event! First appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton (aka the third Green Goblin). Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 555,709; average paid circulation 282,159.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 168 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4641456004

"Murder on the Wind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. At the famous Rockefeller Center skating rink; the web-slinger, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and spider-slayer assemble for a tripartite throw down! Once the Wisp flees the scene, Spidey puts Jonah's spider-slayer on ice! Later that evening in Times Square under coercion from Dr. Jonah Harrow, Will-O'-the-Wisp attacks Spider-Man! If the Wisp doesn't kill the web-slinger, he will lose his life! If he does kill him, the Wisp will lose his humanity! Caught in a diabolical dilemma, what will the Wisp do with the wall-crawler's life hanging in the balance? A gut-wrenching conclusion! Cameo appearances by Dr. Marla Madison and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Dr. Jonas Harrow previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 126 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 206. Will-O'-the-Wisp returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 168 VF 8.0

"Murder on the Wind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. At the famous Rockefeller Center skating rink; the web-slinger, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and spider-slayer assemble for a tripartite throw down! Once the Wisp flees the scene, Spidey puts Jonah's spider-slayer on ice! Later that evening in Times Square under coercion from Dr. Jonah Harrow, Will-O'-the-Wisp attacks Spider-Man! If the Wisp doesn't kill the web-slinger, he will lose his life! If he does kill him, the Wisp will lose his humanity! Caught in a diabolical dilemma, what will the Wisp do with the wall-crawler's life hanging in the balance? A gut-wrenching conclusion! Cameo appearances by Dr. Marla Madison and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Dr. Jonas Harrow previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 126 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 206. Will-O'-the-Wisp returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 172 FN/VF 7.0

"The Fiend from the Fire!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Rocket Racer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The action begins with a bang as the web-slinger chases a new skateboarding super-villain! The Rocket Racer! This red and yellow robber is moving and grooving through the streets on his souped-up skateboard! But the Spectacular Spider-Man is waiting right around the corner to teach him a lesson in driver etiquette! Meanwhile the police arrest Liz Allan for stealing drugs and chemicals from a local hospital! Why would Liz do that? Maybe she did it for a man! Or perhaps more specifically the Molten Man! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: The Rocket Racer appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The Molten Man previously battled the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 133. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632048005

"To Stand Alone!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up 9 (part 2). Earth's Mightiest Heroes have gone down to defeat at the hands of Doctor Doom! And now the shield-slinger, the golden avenger, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket are prisoners of the Latverian monarch on Hydrobase! Meanwhile, Wonder Man, the Beast, and Robert Frank search for Attuma...and find him at an underwater U.S. research laboratory! In the middle of the furious battle, the Sub-Mariner arrives...and mistakenly attacks the Whizzer and Wonder Man! Everything is going Attuma's way! Can anyone stop the Atlantean madman? Cameo appearance by Namorita. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Thor to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 9. (Note: Doctor Doom's previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes way back in Avengers (1st series) 25.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 158 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4632048004

1st appearance of Graviton

"When Avengers Clash! Part 1 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. Ever since Simon Williams' amazing return from the dead six issues ago, tension has been building between Wonder Man and the Vision. And now things finally boil over in a big way! A horrified Scarlet Witch looks on as the two titans clash inside Avengers Mansion! It's a fight that neither man can win. And after it's over, the Avengers' morale sinks to a new low. Meanwhile north of the border, a brand new villain has seized control of a town in the Canadian Rockies. The Avengers need a big challenge to shake them out of the doldrums; and Graviton is poised to provide it! First appearance of Graviton. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 7 FN 6.0

"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 289 VF 8.0

Cover art by Mike Grell. Hostess snack cakes ad with Green Lantern. "Sign of the Skull," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta; "Skull" Dugger suffers from anhedonia, a psychological condition that robs him of the ability to experience joy, so he builds a machine that will allow him to feel it--by robbing joy and life from others at their moment of greatest pleasure; Batman succumbs to the machine. Remember the Five-Cent Phone Call? article by publisher Jenette Kahn. Bob Haney profile by Mike Gold. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 292 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2123175001

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The second installment of the "Who Killed Batman?" storyline: "Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?: The Testimony of the Riddler!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; It is the Riddler's turn to provide testimony in the murder of the Batman, but the prosecutor Two-Face finds the flaw in the Riddler's testimony, and he is also dismissed. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 27 Week of July 4, 1977; Information on Teen Titans #50, Sgt. Rock Annual #2, comics on sale the week of July 11th and Lola Barnett's Comicsworld. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 9 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175013

Giant-size issue. Batgirl and Robin have their hands full when they take on the daughters of the Joker, the Scarecrow, the Riddler, and the Penguin in "The Startling Secret of the Devilish Daughters!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "Recipe for Revenge!" (art by Jerry Robinson); Batman and Robin star in "The Blockbuster Breaks Loose!" with script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Black Lightning (1977 1st Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4621939015

Superman guests in "Nobody Beats a Superman." Black Lightning and Superman settle their dispute and team up to battle the Cyclotronic Man. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Von Eeden and Colletta. Cover price $0.35.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4514737001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4508432007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4587826005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4587826015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-4654B18-001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 207 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4578005010

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"The Tiger and the Swine!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia (inks), and John Romita Sr. (alterations). The red, white, and blue avenger is on the run in the jungles of Rio de Muerte! The plane transporting Cap (against his will) to the Central American country crashed. And now armed search teams with dogs are hunting the Sentinel of Liberty! However, Cap is resilient! And he survives his first encounter with the Swine and his troops! But how long can the Living Legend subsist on his own? He needs an ally -- and he might find one very soon. Cameo appearances by Donna Maria Puentes, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and the Falcon. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 355,693; average paid circulation 165,147.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 208 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103421007

First appearance of Armin Zola in "The River of Death!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Still on the run in Rio de Muerte, the tired shield-slinger pauses along a riverbank...where he is suddenly ambushed by the Man-Fish! The what? Apparently, a weird red-hued creature lives in the river and attacks anyone who passes by! Oddly enough, Cap is rescued from the Man-Fish by the Swine's prison guards -- and hauled before the Swine himself! But one of the Swine's associates, Donna Maria, comes to Captain America's aid. Then someone really bizarre appears -- a man without a head! How many secrets does this jungle hold? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and the Falcon. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 210 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4633501012

"Showdown Day!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Inside Castle Zola, the star-spangled avenger and Donna Maria valiantly struggle against Doughboy and Primus, however they cannot escape. As a result, Cap and his friend become the latest captives (or test subjects) for the twisted genius of Arnim Zola. In the meantime, at SHIELD headquarters, Sharon Carter receives her first assignment regarding File 116. SHIELD doesn't know who is creating the strange monsters around the world, but it has a lead on who might be financing Zola's illicit activities. So, the reinstated Agent 13 pays a visit to an elderly man named Cyrus Fenton. But be careful Sharon -- looks can be very deceiving! Cameo appearances by the Falcon and the Red Skull. (Notes: Primus and Doughboy return in Captain America 275. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Swine. The TPB collects issues 206 thru 214 plus Captain America Annuals #3 and #4. There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4618712008

"The Night Flyer!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Steve Rogers lies in a hospital bed as he recovers from the injuries, he sustained last issue. Since Cap is temporarily blind, SHIELD posts guards at his door to keep him safe. And then SHIELD adds a heavily bandaged patient to his room. In the middle of the night, Steve hears a commotion and realizes someone is trying to kill his roommate! The Living Legend stops the assassination attempt and hopes the episode is over. However, hours later a new assassin -- the mysterious Night Flyer -- makes an attempt on the life of Steve's roommate! But this time, the high-flying Falcon intervenes! Who wants this poor guy dead...and why? First appearances of Senator Kligger Stivak and Veda. (Note: There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4633501015

"The Way It Really Was!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. After regaining his sight, the star-spangled avenger takes a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. Cap is there with the Falcon to enjoy the view of the city and reflect upon his superhero career. Upon completing his walk down memory lane, the Living Legend vows to reconnect with his pre-Captain America years -- the early days of Steve Rogers' life. Retelling of Captain America's origin. Flashback cameos by the Red Skull, Dr. Abraham Erskine, Bucky, Rick Jones, Sharon Carter, Sub-Mariner, the 1950's Captain America, the original Avengers, and the Invaders. First 35¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3853339004

"One Man's Son is Another Man's Poison!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Soviets are getting away with the Black Widow and Ivan in tow, and the Champions are powerless to stop them. If the brash son of Zeus breaks them free from their prison the city of Los Angeles will be destroyed. Can the power of the Spirit of Vengeance calm the Lion of Olympus, or will his demon presence have the opposite effect? Plus, someone has a change of heart and switches teams! Don't miss the earthshattering conclusion to the Champions' battle with the Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man, Griffin, and Darkstar. Cover price $0.30.

DC Super Stars (1976) 17 VG+ 4.5

Secret Origins of Super-Heroes -- an all-new collection! Green Arrow's awesome origin! The Legion's first case! And introducing DC's newest femme fatale -- the Huntress! Featuring: 1 page Legion of Super-Heroes; Huntress; Green Arrow story "Secret Origins of Super-Heroes" written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Jim Aparo; 10 page Green Arrow story "Origin of Green Arrow" written by Denny O'Neil and drawn by Mike Grell & Bruce Patterson; 10 page Legion of Super-Heroes story "The Secret of the Quintile Crystal!" starring the Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad] (origin retold), Superman (cameo), R.J. Brande and Lord Lorval (villain), written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Juan Ortiz & Bob Smith; 1 page text article "Secret Origins of Secret Origins" by Paul Levitz; 1 page Huntress illustration "Huntress Concept Art" drawn by Joe Staton (concept sketch) and Joe Orlando (cover design); 13 page Huntress story "From Each Ending...A Beginning!" starring Huntress [Helena Wayne] (origin), Batman (Earth-2), Catwoman (Earth-2), Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback), Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback), Robin (Earth-2, flashback), Silky Cernak (villain) and Commissioner Gordon (Earth-2, cameo), written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Cover by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Note : First appearance of second Huntress (Helena Wayne). This is shared by All Star Comics (1940-1978) #69 as they came out on the same day. Cover price $0.60.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632122013

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and Marie Severin (alterations). Who Remembers Scorpio? Part One Sinister Savior!, script by David Kraft and Don McGregor (script assist), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Scorpio captures Jack Norriss and asks the Defenders for $500,000 in ransom; The ransom is delivered by Nighthawk, whom Scorpio captures. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 16 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3922129009

"Big City Crypt." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Zuras, immortal ruler of the Eternals, attempts to quell the rage of the Cosmic Hulk. However, the Eternals will soon learn that another far greater threat is about to arise... Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #3919341010

"The Time Killers." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only Thena, Karkas, and the Reject stand between humanity and a horde of assassins out of time. It's three against many in this double-sized action packed spectacular. Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 183 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4667965015

"Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Brute (aka Reed Richards of Counter-Earth) storyline! After rescuing the free-falling Invisible Girl; the Impossible Man, Tigra, and Thundra (along with a revived Sue) charge into the Baxter Building to stop the Brute! While at the same time; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Annihilus fly towards the Negative Zone portal to catch the Mad Thinker's monster android! No less than four villains and seven heroes will fight to the finish inside the Baxter Building! Who will win, and perhaps more importantly, who will lose? Notes: Annihilus appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 75. The letters page contains a short essay describing the development of this six-issue storyline. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 184 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4667965017

"Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 186 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097290022

"Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 189 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4667965023

"The Torch That Was!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. The Fantastic Four series takes a one-issue hiatus from the current saga to reprint the first story from Fantastic Four Annual 4. The Mad Thinker orchestrates the first meeting between Johnny Storm and the Original Human Torch. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 23 VF 8.0

"Wrath of the Water Wizard!" Guest-starring Stunt Master and the Champions (Ice Man, Angel and Black Widow). Story by Gerry Conway and Jim Shooter. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita. Ghost Rider faces the new threat of the Water Wizard! Plus, Ghost Rider a Champion no more?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Water Wizard. Includes Hostess ad "Spider-Man! The Champ!" **NOTE: This issue features the very first time Ghost Rider uses his hellfire to burn another person's soul. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 25 VF- 7.5

"Menace is a Man Called Malice!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Heck and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gil Kane and Steve Leialoha. Ghost Rider takes on the pyromaniac known as Malice! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web." Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 25 FN/VF 7.0

"Menace is a Man Called Malice!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Heck and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gil Kane and Steve Leialoha. Ghost Rider takes on the pyromaniac known as Malice! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web." Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 25 FN/VF 7.0

"Menace is a Man Called Malice!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Heck and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gil Kane and Steve Leialoha. Ghost Rider takes on the pyromaniac known as Malice! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web." Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-1E48A97-004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 VG 4.0

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0066050021

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st full appearance of KISS in a comic book: Rock, Roll Over, and Writhe!; Rock and roll band Kiss have arrived to give advice to Howard the Duck!; Although are they the real deal or demons from Windas dark place?; And all goes terribly wrong when Howard the Duck becomes the Duck of Satan! Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." Letter to the editor from cartoonist Matt Feazell. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4656959003

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.4

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Label #4633501003

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ernie Chan. "You Just Don't Quarrel With the Quintronic Man!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; While the Hulk and Jim Wilson walk the streets of New York city, the green giant is spotted by the cops; The police starts firing but can't do much; So a heavy weight robot joins the battle: the Quintronic Man; With significant attacking power and driven by 5 men, the robot knocks the Hulk out using gas; The Hulk is locked in a truck's cage filled with gas; Jim is taken with them; But Wilson turns the steering wheel, crashing the truck to a wall; The cage cracks open, the gas is released and the jade mastodon wakes up very mad; The Quintronic Man efforts seem worthless so gas is tried again; But the Hulk covers the output hole with a piece of pavement; The robot is filled with gas affecting the pilots; The robot falls crashing a building; Victorious, Hulk grabs Jim and leaps away; At that moment, the Jack of Hearts shows up promising to capture the Hulk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4224232024

Trapped in the stronghold of their enemies, the Inhumans go wild! Featuring: 17 page Inhumans story "Isle of the Asteroid Web!" Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton; Lockjaw]; Guest: Warkon, Falzon; Villain: Mon-Tog (Intro); Skornn; Kree. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Keith Pollard. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1298712010

Part 1 of 2 - "To the Warsaw Ghetto!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders welcome a new hero to their ranks. But will Spitfire's first mission in occupied Europe be the Invaders' last? 1st appearance of Jacqueline Falsworth as Spitfire (see Invaders #7 for her 1st civilian app.). 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.0

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Label #2103421018

Part 1 of 2 - "To the Warsaw Ghetto!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders welcome a new hero to their ranks. But will Spitfire's first mission in occupied Europe be the Invaders' last? 1st appearance of Jacqueline Falsworth as Spitfire (see Invaders #7 for her 1st civilian app.). 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.2

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Label #4657810025

Part 1 of 2 - "Calling…the Crusaders!" Guest-starring the Crusaders (1st appearance). Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders meet another team of masked heroes to help in the good fight against the Axis Powers. 1st appearances of the Spirit of '76, Ghost Girl, Dyna-Mite, Captain Wings, Thunder Fist and Tommy Lightning. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.2

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Label #4657810024

Part 1 of 6 - "The Short, Happy Life of Major Victory!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer. Master Man returns and the Invaders fall before his unparalleled might. Plus, the greatest heroes of World War II come face-to-face with Adolf Hitler himself! 1st appearance of Julia Koeng (becomes Warrior Woman next issue). 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1298712012

Part 1 of 6 - "The Short, Happy Life of Major Victory!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer. Master Man returns and the Invaders fall before his unparalleled might. Plus, the greatest heroes of World War II come face-to-face with Adolf Hitler himself! 1st appearance of Julia Koeng (becomes Warrior Woman next issue). 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.