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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 200D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #16-2B789D7-006

Direct Edition. "The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 204D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3903225022

Direct Edition. "The Black Cat Always Lands on Her Feet!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The web-slinger's favorite feline is back! The Black Cat! Apparently she survived her fall at the end of Amazing Spider-Man 195 and has now developed a new interest in collecting (actually stealing) famous romantic artifacts! The location of her first heist will be Frank Lloyd Wrights architectural masterpiece: the Guggenheim Museum! But that will also be the site of her first reunion with the Spectacular Spider-Man! The (cat) fur is going to fly! Cameo appearances by Dr. Jonas Harrow, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: This issue completes Marv Wolfman's outstanding 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005).) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 209D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "To Salvage My Honor!" First appearance of Calypso. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Alan Weiss. Inks by Klaus Janson, Bob McLeod, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Wiacek, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Alan Weiss. The specter of Spider-Man still haunts Kraven the Hunter! But Kraven's new accomplice, Calypso, has a plan to change that! While delivering a herd of exotic animals to the city, Calypso releases them to run wild in the streets! And then blames the web-slinger for setting them free! After Kraven subdues the loose animals, he vows to make the wall-crawler pay for this (alleged) indignity! And the next evening at the Museum of Natural History, the Amazing Spider-Man and Kraven the Hunter clash again! The survival of the fittest! Cameo appearance by Spider-Woman. (Note: Kraven and Calypso appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 65.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 209N CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-11A3106-001

Newsstand Edition. "To Salvage My Honor!" First appearance of Calypso. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Alan Weiss. Inks by Klaus Janson, Bob McLeod, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Wiacek, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Alan Weiss. The specter of Spider-Man still haunts Kraven the Hunter! But Kraven's new accomplice, Calypso, has a plan to change that! While delivering a herd of exotic animals to the city, Calypso releases them to run wild in the streets! And then blames the web-slinger for setting them free! After Kraven subdues the loose animals, he vows to make the wall-crawler pay for this (alleged) indignity! And the next evening at the Museum of Natural History, the Amazing Spider-Man and Kraven the Hunter clash again! The survival of the fittest! Cameo appearance by Spider-Woman. (Note: Kraven and Calypso appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 65.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 195 VF- 7.5

"Assault on a Mind Cage!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel and Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Dan Green. The Wasp has taken it upon herself to invade the Solomon Institute and find out what's going on inside! Unfortunately though, it's been several hours since anyone's heard from her! So Yellowjacket and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) infiltrate the institute, while the remaining avengers wait outside in the snow! The three insect-size heroes are having an easy time defeating all the guards in the asylum, but their fortunes dramatically change when the institute's head honcho arrives...the Taskmaster! First (cameo) appearance of the Taskmaster. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 196D CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A80A5C-002

Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Batman (1940) 321 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker...!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano; The Joker celebrates his birthday by rounding up his enemies from all around town, including Robin, James Gordon, Selina Kyle, and Alfred Pennyworth; The Joker, after his plan is foiled, escapes on a speed boat. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Hawkman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Man-Bat parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Batman (1940) 329N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Twice Dies the Batman!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The labyrinthine mystery of "Carl Ternion" twists and turns to a stunning conclusion as Gilda Stevens' new beau is revealed to be her ex-husband: Harvey Dent, AKA Two-Face!; But why did Dent take on the new identity, and what's the real reason he avenged her husband's murder at the hands of the mysterious Anton Karoselle? Two-Face, Batman, and Gilda's paths all meet inside the old Gotham Courthouse for an emotionally-charged, heart wrenching finale. Hostess snack cakes ad with Hawkman. "The Case of the Hijacked Heart!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Gotham gang lord "Razor" Reynolds checks into Gotham Hospital for a heart transplant; Batman and Robin fend off rival crooks who want to kill him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-42A4606-004

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "The Hidden Enemy" in which Zoltar tries to trap the team while they are relaxing at the Mr. Galaxy Contest and "The Vulture Menace" in which G-Force fights back against Zoltar who is using a giant vulture-like ship. No story/art credits given. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Cover price $0.40.

Bugs Bunny (1952-1984 Whitman) 222 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #22-45F63AA-004

Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Chip N Dale (1967 Whitman) 67 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #23-058E27B-003

Whitman edition, reprints. Number/Month on cover: 90214-008, no month listed. Comic book adventures of Walt Disney's mischievous cartoon chipmunks, Chip ?N' Dale. Chip ?N' Dale in "Timber Trail," "The Bird Alarm," "Ghost Town Bound," and "The Acorn Caper." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 162 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4385453001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Requiem For a Pug!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Steve Ditko; origin of Daredevil retold; Matt has amnesia and becomes a boxer; Mr. Hyde is the villain in the story. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 163 VG- 3.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Blind Alley, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-2) and Joe Rubinstein (pages 3-18); DD tries to help Bruce Banner out and gets himself badly beaten by the Hulk for his trouble; Ben hears Heather call DD "Matt" during the battle; appearances by Tony Stark (Iron Man) and J. Jonah Jameson. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 165 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385453002

Last 40-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Arms of the Octopus, script by Frank Miller (plot) and Roger McKenzie (plot, script), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Heather finds out that her company is doing business with Doctor Octopus, and DD has to come to her rescue when she is captured; The Black Widow realizes her relationship with Matt is through and leaves New York. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 27 VF- 7.5

Superman and Manhunter from Mars star in "The Key That Unlocked Chaos!" First appearance of Mongul. Written by Len Wein, with art by Jim Starlin, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Superman; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz, Manhunter from Mars]; Mongul (intro, villain); Steve Lombard; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; The Warzoon (aliens, flashback); The Largas (aliens, flashback); green kryptonite. Plus: "Whatever Happened to Congorilla?" Written by Bob Rozakis, with art by Romeo Tanghal and Frank Chiaramonte. Characters: Congo Bill; Congorilla; Golden Gorilla; Janu; Mose; K'Bani (villain); Fred Cantrell (villain). Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.50.

Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 222 VG 4.0

Cover by Tony Strobl & Larry Mayer. Stories by Carl Fallberg, Vic Lockman and unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Kay Wright, John Carey and Steve Steere. Featuring three reprint stories from issue #125. Donald and the kids are in a race to find..."The Fuddleduck Diggin's"! Donald also stars in "Eager Like a Beaver"! Plus: Goofy in "Wrecker Racket"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Rufus Fuddleduck, Daisy Duck and Goofy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Rudy Nebres

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rudy Nebres (on 4th page). Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-004

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Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4411714007

Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #4. "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. Guest-starring Thor. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Cover price $0.75.

Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4389513014

Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #7. "The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Cover price $0.75.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 41 FN/VF 7.0

"The Freight Train to Oblivion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. After a chance encounter, Johnny Blaze is struck with amnesia. What effect will this have on the Spirit of Vengeance? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Mr. Fantastic stars in Hostess ad "A Passion for Gold!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 42 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-004

"The Lonesome DEATH of Johnny Blaze!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider tracks down the rest of the Jackal Gang for some much needed vengeance. Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze can't remember the events of the last few days. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Iron Man stars in Hostess ad "Iron Man in the Hungry Battleaxe!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 44 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2797641-007

Part 2 of 2 - "Cloak of Crimson - Soul of Dust!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Carmine Infantino and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. It's Johnny Blaze vs. the Ghost Rider with both their futures hanging in the balance. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "Thor Meets the Ricochet Monster!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-010

"The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-013

Last 40-cent cover-price - "The Demon Within!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Al Milgrom. A dejected Johnny Blazes spirals out of control and hits rock bottom, vowing to never let the Ghost Rider out again! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "The Incredible Hulk vs. the Roller Disco Devils!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-014

First 50c cover-priced issue - "Wind of the Undead!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob McCleod. Ghost Rider is besieged by monstrous Hell-bats, but things go from bad to worse when he reverts to Johnny Blaze and can't trigger his transformation. How can a mortal man survive such an attack without the power of Ghost Rider? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Captain Mar-Vell stars in Hostess ad "Captain Marvel Defends the Earth!" Cover price $0.50.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-050

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

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 249 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1975098008

"Jack Frost Nipping at your Soul!" Iron Man cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko. The Hulk stumbles into the hidden lair of the villain formerly known as Jack Frost and Blizzaro. Will the Hulk find a way out of this arctic tomb or will he surrender to the icy touch of death. 32 pages. Includes a full page ad for Rom Spaceknight by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #0008060-AB-021

1st appearance of the U-Foes. "Waiting for the U-Foes!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Meet the evil Fantastic Four. Wanting to duplicate the accident that transformed the FF into super-powerful beings, millionaire Simon Utecht along with his cohorts expose themselves to the same cosmic rays. His genetic structure altered, Utecht becomes Vector, able to repel objects with violent force. His colleagues become the gaseous villainous, Vapor, the radioactive threat, X-Ray, and the monstrous Ironclad. The U-Foes will go on to be some of the Hulks most enduring foes. Witness their first epic battle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-060

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Alone Against Alpha Flight! - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dave Simons. Enter Sasquatch, Northstar and Aurora -- Alpha Flight! Ties into Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #140. Starring Machine Man, Alpha Flight [Sasquatch [Walter Langkowski], Aurora, Northstar], Agent K (introduction), Madame Menace (villain), Miles Brinkman (villain), Rollins (villain), Hulk (cameo), Gears Garvin, Peter Spaulding, Maggie Jones, Pamela Quinn, Eddie Harris and Santelli. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-27D449D-063

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"Himalayan Nightmare!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. The shambling creature known as the Man-Thing suddenly finds itself transported to the cold, harsh peaks of the Himalayas. There he must fight off hungry wolves, a savage bear and treacherous men with guns. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-066

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"Death-Knell!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The sinister warlock Baron Mordo has conceived a diabolical plan to have the burning touch of the Man-Thing destroy his hated enemy - Doctor Strange! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Story concludes in Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #41. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27d449D-067

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"Who Knows Fear!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The swamp monster known as the Man-Thing wants nothing more than to help the lost girl Barbie Bannister. But when she looks upon his macabre form, she becomes terrified and whatever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-27D449D-068

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"Fraternity Rites!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The Man-Thing attempts to stop a frat boy prank from going horribly wrong. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 13 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-014

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Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part III of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Includes bonus art and background info on Weirdworld. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 60 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 14 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-016

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Meteor. The official comic book adaptation of the all-star disaster-from-space film. Written by Ralph Macchio, with art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Includes an interview with special effects artist Bill Cruse and a look at past disasters, real and fictional. Full color; 52 pages. Painted cover by Frank Miller! Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 15 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-018

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The official comic book adaptation of the first Star Trek film. Written by Marv Wolfman, with art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Includes a look at the science, history and lore of Star Trek. The first Marvel Star Trek comic. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-019

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Lettered by Rick Veitch! Story later reprinted in Marvels Star Wars #39-44. Full color; 96 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 16 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple, 1.5" spine split from bottom.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Lettered by Rick Veitch! Story later reprinted in Marvels Star Wars #39-44. Full color; 96 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 17 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-020

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Xanadu. The official comic book adaptation of the musical fantasy film. Marvel followed up adaptations of the hit films Star Trek and The Empire Strikes Back with this, a big-screen bomb. Written by J. M. DeMatteis, with art and color contributions by half the Marvel Bullpen, it seems: Rich Buckler, Jimmy Janes, Brent Eric Anderson, Joe Brozowski, Al Milgrom, Bill Sienkiewicz, Howard Chaykin, and Peter Kuper! Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 21 GD+ 2.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Bill Sienkiewicz, inks by Klaus Janson; Moon Knight illo by Sienkiewicz; Full Phase article by Ralph Macchio; The Mind Thieves Moon Knight story by Doug Moench, pencils by Sienkiewicz, inks by Tom Palmer, Sienkiewicz, and Dan Green; Vipers Moon Knight story by Moench, pencils by Sienkiewicz, inks by Tom Palmer, Sienkiewicz, and Dan Green; Laughing in the Dark article by Roger Stern; and Walk a Crooked Mile! story by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant, art by Steve Ditko. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-05P

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Marvel Spotlight on Captain Marvel - "Shadow Doom!" Written by Marv Wolfman and Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. It's a duel through the dimensions, as Captain Marvel fights for his life in the spaces between time and space! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: includes a 1-page ad for ROM Space Knight. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3882342009

Marvel Spotlight on Captain Universe - "The Mystery of Mister E!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. When a gathering darkness threatens to eclipse all life on Earth only the cosmic force known as Captain Universe has the power to save it! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Super Action (1977) 18 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4328445001

Featuring Material Originally Presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #57 - "Behold...The Vision!" Starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and George Klein. Relive the very first appearance of the Vision, one of the all time great Avengers characters. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 84 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401005

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr venture into the South American jungle in search of Chi's sinister father Fu Manchu. What they find instead is a cadre of deadly Jaguar Men. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 85 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401004

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 3. "The Ram and the Dove!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. With alligators at their back and deadly Jaguar Men in front of them, Shang Chi and Tarr may have finally bitten off more than they can chew. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mickey Mouse (1941 Whitman) 208 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #1218752006

Whitman edition. This issue was only distributed in Whitman 3-pack. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-013

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The spotlight's on Bug, who returns to home planet Kaliklak, plus the introduction of Jasmine in "Be It Ever So Deadly!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 14 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-014

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"A Hot Time on the Old World!" has Bug and Jasmine on Kaliklak; the Micronauts leave Homeworld for exploring, and are soon joined by Acroyear and Cilicia. Fantastic Four cameo. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-015

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Microtron is injured in a fight with Psycho-Man's Antrons, and SHIELD tells the Fantastic Four about the Micronauts in "The Inside Job!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-016

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The Micronauts take on Psycho-Man, and the Fantastic Four arrives to try to save them in "Rendezvous in Sub-Atomica!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.