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  • Item #61991304
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    All Star Comics (1940-1978) 63 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0217999013

    Starts Feb 24

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

  • Item #62264889
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    Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4526589021

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    "The Battle of Los Angeles!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Bob Layton. Cover by Gil Kane. The Champions go public, but the festivities are cut short by the sudden and brutal attack of the new Crimson Dynamo, Griffin, and the always dangerous Titanium Man! Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62298212
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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4379516012

    Starts Apr 5

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

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 52 CGC 7.0

    Paper: White

    Label #3966577008

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    "Danger: Demon on a Rampage!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain America. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Plot continues from Captain America (1st series) 203. The Sentinel of Liberty and his friends return from the Mad Dimension! However little do they know that one of the monsters from the Mad Dimension has followed them to Earth! The giant green creature pops up on the streets of New York City. And after slipping away from the wall-crawler, the demon from the Mad Dimension looks for a friend -- but he finds Batroc the Leaper instead! The shield-slinger and the web-slinger join forces to defeat Batroc and prevent the radioactive demon from destroying the city! Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Leila Taylor, Texas Jack Muldoon, Aunt May, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60506853
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #1618430027

    Starts Apr 5

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #61908522
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4494461015

    Starts Feb 10

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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

    Paper: White

    Label #4527898008

    Starts Feb 17

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62323077
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4515169010

    Starts Feb 24

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #61183173
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

    Starts Feb 10

    "Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #62239333
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    Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 66 CGC 9.6

    One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

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    Label #0081323004

    Starts Apr 5

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

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 102 FN- 5.5

    Ends 5d 08:03:35 Feb 10 10:09 PM CST
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    "Who will Stop the Juggernaut?!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. This one has it all folks. Banshee faces his sinister cousin Black Tom Cassidy. Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus fight for their lives against the unstoppable might of Juggernaut. Xavier's nightmares continue. Plus, Storm's origin is revealed. NOTE: Lilandra's face is seen for the 1st time. Cover price $0.30.