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Item #59054799
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 12 CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-013
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Starts Later today Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part II 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. Also includes a history of fantasy illustration by editor Richard Marschall. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #59055536
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 13 CBCS 8.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-014
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Starts Later today 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.
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Item #59055523
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 14 CBCS 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-016
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Starts Later today 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.
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Item #59055891
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 15 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-018
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Starts Later today 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.
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Item #59055513
Tags: Star WarsMarvel Comics Super Special (1977) 16 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-019
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Starts Later today 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.
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Item #61054468
Tags: Star WarsMarvel Comics Super Special (1977) 16 VG/FN 5.0
Staple rust. Water damage.
Starts Jun 24 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.
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Item #59054955
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 17 CBCS 7.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-020
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Starts Later today 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.
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Item #59055387
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 18 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-021
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Starts Later today Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #56535748
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 18 VF/NM 9.0
Starts Jul 6 Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #61054469
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 18 VG+ 4.5
Starts Jun 24 Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59056005
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 20 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-024
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Starts Later today Official adaptation of Dragonslayer, the movie. Also includes the creation of the Dragonslayer world and biographies of stars & directors. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59054783
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 21 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-028
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Starts Later today Conan the Barbarian. The official comic book adaptation of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Barbarian Movie Special #1-2 and the Marvel Illustrated paperback. Full color; 52 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052399
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 22 CBCS 8.0
Paper: White
Label #23-14AAEF9-001
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Starts Later today Blade Runner. The official comic book adaptation of the classic science fiction film. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Blade Runner #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. Full color; 64 pages. Painted cover by Jim Steranko. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59054782
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 23 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-029
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Starts Later today Annie. The official comic book adaptation of the film based on the Broadway musical, which in turn was based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Win Mortimer and Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in Annie #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. An interview with Leonard Starr, who revived the comic strip, may be the biggest draw for Orphan Annie fans. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59054780
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 24 CBCS 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-031
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Starts Later today The Dark Crystal. The official comic book adaptation of the Jim Henson fantasy film. Written by David Anthony Kraft, with art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in The Dark Crystal #1-2. Includes numerous sketches by noted fantasy illustrator (and Dark Crystal concept designer) Brian Froud. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052400
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 25 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-14AAEF9-002
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Starts Later today Rock & Rule. The official comic book adaptation of the animated fantasy film. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art provided by animation stills from the movie, in the style of the Fotonovel movie paperbacks. Includes detailed behind-the-scenes info of this future cult classic. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59055935
Tags: Star WarsMarvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-033
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Starts Later today Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59055501
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 29 CBCS 7.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-036
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Starts Later today Tarzan of the Apes. The legend of the jungle hero raised by apes is retold. Despite the timing and the cover blurb, this is not based on the 1984 film Greystoke, but is a straight adaptation of the original Edgar Rice Burroughs novel. Written by Sharman DiVono and Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Story later reprinted in Marvels Tarzan of the Apes (1984) #1-2. Painted cover by Charles Ren. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #59054807
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 30 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-039
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Starts Later today Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The official comic book adaptation of the second Indiana Jones film. Indy and his companions battle a death cult in India. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Bob Camp. Story later reprinted in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom #1-3. Cover by Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59054797
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 31 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-040
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Starts Later today The Last Starfighter. The official comic book adaptation of the 1984 science fiction adventure film. A teenage video-gamer becomes the last hope for an alien race. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bret Blevins and Tony Salmons. Story later reprinted in The Last Starfighter #1-3. Cover by Jackson Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59054796
Tags: MuppetsMarvel Comics Super Special (1977) 32 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-042
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Starts Later today The Muppets Take Manhattan. The official comic book adaptation of the third Muppet movie. The Muppets try to take their act to Broadway, but New York is a tough sell. Written by Stan Kay, with art by Dean Yeagle and Jacqueline Roettcher. Story later reprinted in The Muppets Take Manhattan #1-3. Cover by Jackson Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59054778
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 33 CBCS 7.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-043
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Starts Later today Buckaroo Banzai. The official comic book adaptation of the all-star comedy adventure and future cult classic. Buckaroo battles alien invaders with the help of his ace team. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Mark Texeira and Armando Gil. Story later reprinted in Buckaroo Banzai #1-2. Includes an interview with the films director. Cover by Texeira. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59055527
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 34 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-046
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Starts Later today Sheena. The official comic book adaptation of the box-office bomb starring Tanya Roberts, itself based on a 1930s comic book and later TV series. The queen of the jungle battles mercenaries. Written by Cary Burkett, with art by Gray Morrow. Story later reprinted in Sheena #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material. Painted cover by Morrow. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59053027
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 35 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-15781A3-016
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Starts Later today Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59053199
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 36 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-048
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Starts Later today Dune. The official comic book adaptation of the David Lynch movie, based on Frank Herberts classic science fiction novel. In the far future, humanity adapts to life on a desert planet. Written by Ralph Macchio, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Story later reprinted in Dune #1-3. To date, the only comic book version of the Dune saga. Painted cover by Sienkiewicz. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59054774
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 37 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-049
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Starts Later today 2010. The official comic book adaptation of the sequel to Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarkes 2001: A Space Odyssey. Nine years after the Discovery expedition was lost, the human race learns it is not alone in the universe. Written by J. M. DeMatteis, with art by Joe Barney, Larry Hama and Tom Palmer. Story later reprinted in 2010 #1-2. Painted cover by Palmer. Full color; 52 pages. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #59054057
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 38 CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-052
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Starts Later today Red Sonja. The official comic book adaptation of the 1985 Red Sonja film starring Brigette Nielsen. The swordswoman goes on a quest for vengeance. Written by Mary Wilshire and Louise Simonson, with art by Wilshire; in fact, the entire production crew was female, except for inker Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in Marvels Red Sonja (1985) #1-2. Cover by Wilshire. Full color; 52 pages. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #59083035
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) Canadian Price Variant 28 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-035
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Starts Later today Canadian edition with $3.00 cover price. Krull. The official comic book adaptation of the fantasy film and future cult classic. A hero and his ragtag band of allies fight to save their planet from a space tyrant. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in Krull #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $3.00.
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Item #58309207
Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5 SS Michael Golden
Paper: White
Verified Signature: Michael Golden. Direct Edition.
Label #22-0668043-010
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Starts Later today Cover art by Michael Golden. To Sacrifice My Soul..., script by Chris Claremont, art by Michael Golden; Brainchild devolves Angel and Spider-Man into hideous monsters and sends them out to battle Ka-Zar and the Fall People; Tanya is captured and when Brainchild devolves her as well, Lykos gets involved and sucks the mutation out of his woman and our heroes returning them to normal but, unfortunately, causing him to transform into Sauron; Spidey and Angel leave the Savage Land with Sauron still at large. Annihilation, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Armando Gil; While working on a cure for Ben Grimm, Reed accidentally allows Annihilus access to our world. Trevor Von Eeden Mister Fantastic back cover art. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #52262695
Tags: Anthology / Collection, X-MenMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #19-470573A-009
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Starts Later today Wraparound cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Into the Land of Death..., script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod; On the hunt for Sauron, the X-Men invade the Savage Land only to quickly be engaged in battle with the Mutates; The X-Men are defeated and all but Angel are captured and taken to Sauron and Zaladane. Swashbucklers, script by Charlie Boatner, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; El Aguila duels with Hawkeye to destroy a mind-control device. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #57903108
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-004
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Starts Later today Wraparound cover art by Paul Smith. Lost Souls!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Terry Austin; With the rest of the X-Men captured by Sauron, it is up to Angel and Ka-Zar to mount a rescue; Xavier cures Karl Lykos of being Sauron for good (or so he thinks). Mindgame starring Deathlok, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Bob Downs. Ordeal! starring Iron Man, script by David Winn (visual plot) and David Michelinie (final plot; scripting), pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Dan Green. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #57903116
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-005
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Starts Later today Wraparound cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by P. Craig Russell. "To Steal the Sorcerer's Soul!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and P. Craig Russell (finishes), inks by P. Craig Russell; Hungry for power, Nicodemus attempts to steal Doctor Strange's abilities. Strange and Clea work together to set things right; Continued from events in The Defenders #53. "Shall Freedom Endure...," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by John Beatty; Captain America encounters Stryker Jr. Shooter's Page article, script and art by Jim Shooter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #57903148
Tags: Anthology / Collection, HulkMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-007
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Starts Later today Last $1.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman. With Friends Like These..., script by Steven Grant, pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman; The Hulk invades the circus where Blob and Unus are working. Bless the Beasts & Children..., script by Bill Mantlo, art by George Freeman; Daredevil tries to do something about cruelty towards animals. Daredevil back cover art by George Freeman. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #57903157
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-008
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Starts Later today First $1.50 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Terry Austin. Al Milgrom discusses the price increase in Marvel Fanfare. The Light That Never Was!, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by P. Craig Russell; James Mandarn accidentally releases the Slitherer in Shadow during an occult ritual; Meredith must enlist the aid of Doctor Strange. Wolf-Boy, script by Rudyard Kipling (original story) and Gil Kane (adaptation), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by P. Craig Russell; Mother and Father Wolf take in a human child; Adapted from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The Bill Sienkiewicz Portfolio! (six pages). Hello, and Happy New Year! promo page by Jim Shooter. Mowgli back cover by P. Craig Russell. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #51686665
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
Direct Edition
Label #19-27E95DC-039
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Starts Later today "Rock 'n' Soul!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Joe Brozowski. Inks by Gray Morrow (finishes). Cover by Joe Brozowski and Gray Morrow. It's an off-beat tale as a rock-n-roll singer flees to the Florida Everglades to get away from his demonic business manager! Apparently he and his bandmates sold their souls to the devil to achieve chart-topping hits! And now Beelzebub is ready to collect! But the Everglades are the home of the Man-Thing! And down in the swamp, the tormented beast picks the playlist! Second story: "Mowgli's Brothers" Script by Gil Kane. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Jackson (Butch) Guice's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, Power Man & Iron Fist, Gorgon, and Howard the Duck. (Notes: The back cover depicts the Black Widow with art by Al Milgrom. Printed on glossy paper.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #57903175
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-010
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Starts Later today "Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #59566209
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 VF- 7.5
Starts Jun 24 "Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #57708714
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-248D6B1-002
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Starts Later today "Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #58942910
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-3985F7A-013
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Starts Later today "The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #58764177
Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 14 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #21-2496D64-014
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Starts Later today "Dangerous Vision" Guest-starring the Vision and the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. A troubled Vision takes an evening walk through Manhattan and bumps into his wife, the Scarlet Witch, under attack by the Fantastic Four! Wow, what is going on? Despite his best efforts, the synthezoid avenger falls in battle to the fabulous foursome and into the clutches of Klaw and the Mad Thinker! Precisely one hour later, the Vision invades the Baxter Building and overwhelms the FF with his full array of powers! Has the Mad Thinker finally defeated the Fantastic Four? Or has he made a slight (synthezoid) miscalculation? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Second story: "Against Attilan" Plot and Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Alan Weiss. Quicksilver helps his Inhuman cousins recover the royal sceptre! Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. (Notes: The back cover features Pietro, Gorgon, and Karnak with art by Alan Weiss. Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 118,262; average paid circulation 115,232.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #55610476
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-29CDAD1-019
Starts Later today "That night..." Guest-starring the Thing and the Human Torch. Script and Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Johnny Storm plays a major league April Fools' joke on his long-time friend and teammate Ben Grimm! But the torch should have double-checked his calendar first! Second story: "Crimson Ash" Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Jack Sparling. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. The Man Without Fear confronts a present day arsonist...whom he knows from his past! (Notes: The back cover features an illustration of Daredevil by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. This issue features a full-page ad for Dave Cockrum's graphic novel: The Futurians (1983 Marvel). Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60970476
Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5
1st app. and origin Defenders
Ends Jun 10 7:57 PM CST Bid History 7 bids Current Bid $64 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #61054244
Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 VG 4.0
1st app. and origin Defenders
Starts Jun 24 Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60891182
Tags: Hulk, Sub-MarinerMarvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #0124484001
Ends Jun 10 7:57 PM CST Bid History 14 bids Current Bid $227 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60371254
Tags: Hulk, Sub-MarinerMarvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 VG+ 4.5
Starts Jun 24 Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60188417
Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5
1st app. Ant-Man since 1960s
Cover oxidation.
Starts Jun 24 Re-introduction of Ant-Man (1st appearance since 1960s) in "The Incredible Shrinking Doom!" Guest-starring Ant-Man and Peter Parker. Script by Mike Friedrich. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe. The Ant-Man is back! And working on a new experimental drug with a university research assistant…Peter Parker! But the duo's science project is put on hold when low-life thugs kidnap Billy Connors! The son of fellow researcher, Dr. Curt Connors (aka the Lizard)! Hank and Peter are outraged and vow to save Billy! So Ant-Man, Aunt May's nephew, and Hank's dog, Orkie, embark on a rescue mission to Eagleneck Point! However, these kidnappers are tough and push Hank Pym to the brink! Ant-Man needs help! And fortunately, there's a web-slinger close by! Retelling of Hank Pym's origin. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man and Martha Connors. Flashback cameos by Hawkeye and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue begins a seven-issue run in the Marvel Feature title featuring the Astonishing Ant-Man. These stories took place during Hank Pym's time away from the Avengers in the early 1970's. Ant-Man previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 154.) 32 page Cover price $0.20.
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Item #60189050
Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 8 FN+ 6.5
Starts Jun 24 "Prelude to Disaster!" Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Wasp. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Craig Russell and Jim Starlin. Inks by Jimmy Janes. Cover by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. At the end of last issue, Janet Pym was transformed from her normal self into a grotesque-looking wasp! And now she's in hot pursuit of Ant-Man! As Henry Pym scampers away from his mutated wife, his mind wonders back to how it all began in Tales to Astonish 44. (Notes: This issue features 3 pages of new art. The remainder of the issue reprints Tales to Astonish 44 the origin of the Wasp. Script by Ernie Hart. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Don Heck.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.
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Item #60189058
Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0
Starts Jun 24 "The Killer Is My Wife!" Starring the Ant-Man and the Wasp. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Craig Russell. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by Craig Russell and Jack Abel. Ant-Man is trapped at ant-size, and to make matters worse, he has two baddies to battle: his own wife, who has mutated into a killer wasp, and one mean tabby cat! Also features the first appearance of Doctor Nemesis. Cameo appearances by Iron Man, David Cannon (aka Whirlwind), and Bill Foster. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #60188430
Tags: ConanMarvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 FN 6.0
Starts Jun 24 Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #59840867
Tags: Star WarsMarvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-2B8FC7E-003
Starts Later today "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.