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Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 57 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0939194009

Shanna stars in "Murder by Friend" (part 2). Script by Steve Gerber, art by Bret Blevins (as "A. Novice"). Back-up story: the female Captain Marvel stars in "Power & Duty." Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Freeman, inks by Al Milgrom. Norm Breyfogle portfolio: full-page illustrations of Captain Marvel, Spider-Man & Elektro, the Hulk, and the Wasp. Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Freeman back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4438054004

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.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #0252713015

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.

Marvel Holiday Special (1991 Marvel) 1993 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-306A463-042

This year features a Wolverine story by Larry Hama and Michael Golden, the New Warriors by Fabian Nicieza, Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt, Thanos by Jim Starlin, Ron Lim and Terry Austin, and Spider-Man by Stan Lee, Steve Lightle and Al Milgrom. It also includes pinups by Dave Cockrum, Ron Garney, Kerry Gammill and Rurik Tyler, plus more! Wraparound cover by Art Adams. 1993 on cover, indicia is c1992. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0607810030

Written by MARK MILLAR Covers & pencils by TERRY DODSON Superstars Mark Millar & Terry Dodson team for SPIDER-MAN's debut in an ongoing MARVEL KNIGHTS series. This action-packed, hyper-realistic tale finds Peter Parker forced to face the cruel realities that wearing the Spider-Man mask and web-shooters brings to his personal life. Featuring a brutal confrontation between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-00111 ·NEW ONGOING SERIES! ·ONE OF WIZARD's TOP 10 BUZZ EVENTS OF 2004! ·SPIDEY vs. THE GREEN GOBLIN! Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 2-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Fantastic Four: Book 1!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1-10.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Jack Kirby and George Klein. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961, out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 252 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 35-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st Edition - Volume 35 - 1st printing. "X-Men: Book 4!" Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #32-42.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Werner Roth, and Don Heck. Cover by George Tuska. Introduction by Roy Thomas.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $54.99.

Marvel Masterworks Golden Age All Winners HC (2005-2011 Marvel) 3-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects All-Winners Comics (1941-1947) #9-14.

Art by HARRY SAHLE, JIMMY THOMPSON, CARL PFEUFER, BOB OKSNER, GEORGE KLEIN, AL BELLMAN, VINCE ALASCIA, CHAD GROTHKOPF, DON RICO, AL FAGALY, ALEX SCHOMBURG, MIKE SEKOWSKY, ALLEN SIMON and AL GABRIELE. Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG.

It's the titanic trio of the Timely Big Three - Captain America, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner - combined with Golden Age luminaries the Destroyer and the Whizzer in one all-out amazing series! Defending wartime America from Nazi airships, ape-men and anything and everything else the Axis can throw at them, the Human Torch and Toro burn up the comic page like it's still 1943. Captain America and Bucky parachute into adventures from mad scientists to buzz-bombing Nazis.

Meanwhile, the Destroyer stops at nothing - including a battalion of Hitler impersonators - to stop the Nazi threat. And the Pacific Theatre won't be left waiting, not with the Sub-Mariner around! He takes it straight to the Emperor himself and comes back to clean up the docks while he's at it! But before you speed away, don't miss the Whizzer as he races through maddening mazes and thwarts the plans of kidnapping crooks!

It's comic-book adventure at its purest, so reserve your copy today!

Hardcover, 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.99.

Marvel Masterworks Golden Age All Winners HC (2005-2011 Marvel) 4-1ST NM- 9.2

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects All-Winners Comics (1941-1947) #15-19 and 21, and All-Winners Vol. 2 (1948) #1.

Written by BILL FINGER and OTTO BINDER. Art by SYD SHORES, AL AVISON, CARL PFEUFER, and VINCE ALASCIA. Cover by SYD SHORES.

Combating everyone from World War II Axis armies to voodoo priestesses and atomic saboteurs, the super heroes of the Golden Age engaged in adventures wilder than any other. And in the pages of ALL-WINNERS COMICS, the solo adventures of Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch and their cohorts were worth every thin dime. Of course, Marvel's greatest Golden Age heroes had already been together in one book, but there was one winning concept that hadn't been explored - a team-up! Now, at last, the fantastic tales that brought together Captain America, Bucky, the Human Torch, Toro, the Sub-Mariner, Miss America and the Whizzer as Marvel's first super-hero team - the All-Winners Squad - are presented complete and painstakingly restored for the first time!

Joining forces, these seven heroes appeared in two amazing book-length adventures in which they raced to solve the perplexing riddle of Isbisa, and journeyed across the globe and back in a fierce fight with Madame Death and the Future Man!

Also including the one-issue relaunch of ALL-WINNERS featuring the beautiful Blonde Phantom, this volume proudly completes your collection - making us winners one and all!

Hardcover, 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $64.99.

Marvel Monograph The Art of Arthur Adams Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 12 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4451570001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Daring Comics promo ad. Human Torch untitled story, script and art by Carl Burgos; Hunted by the police forces he was once a member of, due to his burning down tenements infected with the black plague, the Torch is offered re-instatement by the police commissioner IF he can bring in the mysterious "J.B." Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Bill Everett; When Namor discovers that the airplane, carrying Luther Robinson, Micky and Lynne Harris, has been forced down by the Nazis, he goes to search for them, and saves Harris only, intending to make her his mate! The Angel untitled story, art by Paul Gustavson; Following Shirley Smith into an enchanted marsh, the Angel is suddenly down, falling into quicksand; He is saved, however, by a hulking creature that works for a mysterious woman who has murdered the owners of Piedmont mansion and now threatens the Angel and Smith. A Good Impression text story, script by Jack D'Arcy, art by Harry Ramsey. Terry Vance untitled story, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; When Terry and his friends arrive at a mysterious house during a rain storm and spot a prowler, little does he know that it will turn into a murder mystery. Electro, the Marvel of the Age untitled story, art by Steve Dahlman; When President Roosevelt hears a radio broadcast from the Shark, threatening to blast every ship off the ocean, he contacts Professor Zog for help. The Masked Raider untitled story; The Raider investigates rumors of gun thefts from Army posts along the Rio Grande. Advenures of Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, art by Ben Thompson; When Ka-Zar's captors inform him that they are going to put him on display in New York City when they arrive, he and Zar jump overboard and make their way to the city zoo, where Ka-Zar plans to release some of Zar's brothers. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 23 CGC 0.5

Paper: Brittle

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Cover detached, spine of most interior ages completely split, tape on spine of cover.

Label #0288592001

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Sub-Mariner Comics 2 ad. "Highway of Mystery" starring The Human Torch, story and art by Carl Burgos; N-4, a Nazi saboteur, has infiltrated the Topper Tank factory as an executive secretary; She has her men build a hideout above a superhighway so that she can drop a ramp to capture experimental models of a new tank during transit. She is finally unmasked by the Torch and Toro. "The Case of the Vanishing Convicts!", script and art by Bill Everett; Namor has to overcome a mad scientist who is trying to create a race of evil Sub-Mariners to war against America! Patriot untitled story, script by Ray Gill, art by Art Gates; The Patriot puts an end to the murderous activity of a self-confessed Bundsman, who wanted to end a play that was anti-Nazi. "The Vision Speaks" text story, script by Stan Lee. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Kirby, inks by Simon; The Vision comes to Earth to investigate the sacrificing of humans to the mysterious Kai-Mak, the Shark-God. Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, art by Ben Thompson; Ka-Zar ends his battle with the Nazis, who are attempting to establish an air base in the African jungle. "The Mystery of the Green Diamond" starring Terry Vance, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; Terry and Deadline are invited to a swanky party thrown by the mayor, then must investigate the disappearance of the green diamond necklace worn by the mayor's wife. Angel untitled story, art by Paul Gustavson; The Angel is at Inferno Isle and discovers that the Temple of Fire located there is masking a secret Nazi base. Human Torch Comics ad. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 29 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4448821014

The Invaders/Liberty Legion Crossover: Part 2 of 4 - "Lo, the Liberty Legion!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck and Vince Colletta. Story continued from Invaders (1975-1979 Marvel 1st Series) #5. The worst case scenario has happened! The diabolical Red Skull has ceased control of the minds of the Invaders. Now Captain America, Prince Namor, and the Human Torch fight for him. Bucky must assemble a team of America's homefront heroes to save his friends and America from the villain's evil plans. Enter: The Liberty Legion! Featuring the Golden Age heroes The Patriot (Jeffrey Mace), Red Raven, the Thin Man, the Whizzer, Miss America, Jack Frost and the Blue Diamond. Story continues Invaders (1975-1979 Marvel 1st Series) #6. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 44 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4448821015

Jack of Hearts stars in "The Jack of Hearts!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cameos by Iron Man, the Hulk, and the White Tiger. The letters page contains Jack of Hearts character designs by Dave Cockrum. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 47 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4291363017

Cover art by Bob Layton. First Scott Lang as Ant-Man in "To Steal An Ant-Man!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finished art), inks by Bob Layton; What happens when Scott Lang, former electrician to the Avengers, steals Hank Pym's shrinking particles?; And why has this ex-con reverted back to his thieving ways?; Check out Scott Lang, Ant-Man, suited up for the first time! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 57N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4415964016

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. First U.S. comic book appearance of Dr. Who in "Doctor Who and the Iron Legion," script by Pat Mills and John Wagner, art by Dave Gibbons; The Doctor lands in an alternate dimension where Rome never fell. Three pages of character sketches by Dave Cockrum (one page inked by Frank Giacoia; another inked by Joe Rubinstein). The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 269,621; average paid circulation 131,264. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 11B VF+ 8.5 Corrected Variant

Corrected Printing with the Robert Heinlein blurb removed from the cover. Cover art by Ken Barr; Star-Lord illo by Jim Starlin; Second Launch! article by John Warner; Star-Lord illo penciled by John Byrne, inked by Terry Austin; Windhölme Star-Lord story by Chris Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Cinnibar Star-Lord story by Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Sparta Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; The Hollow Crown Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; afterword by Claremont; and Our Alien Heritage or The Central-Casting Syndrome article by Byrne. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Quarterly Report (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Romita

Paper:

Verified Signature: John Romita.

Label #24-1B8CE52-001

3rd Quarter 1992. Spider-Man and Stan Lee host this issue's Marvel Quarterly Report. Script by Gary Fishmand and Stan Lee, art by Alex Saviuk and John Romita Sr. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in.; full color; 6 pages.

Marvel Science Fiction (1951-1952 Stadium) Digest Vol. 3 #4 VG 4.0

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4419776008

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Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

TRIMMED. 1" Cumulative spine split.

Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #2 CGC 1.5

Paper: White

Page 64 missing.

Label #4426080009

Jack Williamson, Henry Kuttner; Stant Coblentz, and David H. Keller.

Cover by Frank R. Paul. "Exodus" by Arthur J. Burks, "The Time Trap" by Henry Kuttner, "The Dead Spot" by Jack Williamson, "Rout of the Fire Imps" by Stanton A. Coblentz, "The Thirty and One" by David H. Keller. Illustrations by Frank R. Paul, Jack Binder. 7" x 10"; black and white (text); 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 1 #4 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419776009

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April 1939. Cover by Norman Saunders. Science Fiction stories by John Taine and Harl Vincent. 7" x 10"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Science Stories (1950-1952 Stadium) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 3 #1 VG 4.0

Moisture damage. Staple rust, rust migration.

"temptress of the time flow" a novel by Gardner F. Fox (DC Comics writer),"The Cataaaa" a short story by A. E. Van Vogt, and "Race to the Moon" an article by Forrest J. Ackerman.

November 1950. Formerly Marvel Stories. Cover by Norman Saunders. Science Fiction Stories: "Trin" by Arthur J. Burks, "Temptress of the Time Flow" by Gardner F. Fox, "Overlord of Earth" by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach, "Firebrand!" by A. Bertram Chandler, "The Cataaaa" by A. E. Van Vogt, "The Guinea Pig" by Cedric Walker, "The Day They Landed" by Paul Chadwick, plus other editorial features. Illustrations by F.R. Paul and V. Napoli. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/4-in, 134 Pages, B&W. NOTE: See Marvel Science Stories (1938-1939 Postal Publications) Pulp 1st Series; Marvel Tales (1939-1940 Western Fiction) Pulp; and Marvel Stories (1940-1941 Western Fiction) Pulp for earlier issues. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Science Stories (1950-1952 Stadium) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 3 #2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419776011

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February 1951. Atomic Blast cover by Norman Saunders. Science Fiction Stories: "The Man" by Bryce Walton, "Forbidden Weapon" by Alfred Coppel, "The Red Stuff" by John Beynon, "Girl Who Practiced Aklat" by H. A. DeRosso, "The Last Spaceman" by Lester Del Rey, "Trans-Plutonian" by Milton Lesser, "The Difference" by Kenneth O'Hara, plus other editorial features. Illustrations by Vincent Napoli. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/4-in, 134 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1223343003

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308748010

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4431551003

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Coming of Witch-Woman, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider takes Roxanne to the hospital to treat Copperhead bites; the Apache tribe that used to worship Snake Dance intend to hang him; the cops chase Johnny Blaze. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4128484010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Milgrom. The Deadly Gambit of Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Knight stops Conquer-Lord from assassinating the mayor; Conquer-Lord escapes with Marlene as his hostage; Moon Knight goes after him 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Stories (1940-1941 Western Fiction) Pulp Vol. 2 #3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419776013

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Vol 2., No. 3. April 1941. Includes: "The Last Secret Weapon" by Polton Cross (John Russell Fearn); "Girl from Venus" by D. D. Sharp; "The Iron God" by Jack Williamson; "The Thought Machine" and "The World of Tomorrow" by Ray Cummings; and "We - The Other People" by Bruce Manchester. Cover by J. W. Scott. 7" x 9.75". 112 pages. Title changes to Marvel Science Stories (1950-1951 Stadium) Pulp 2nd Series with Vol. 3 #1. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Stories (1940-1941 Western Fiction) Pulp Vol. 2 #3 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and interior oxidation.

Vol 2., No. 3. April 1941. Includes: "The Last Secret Weapon" by Polton Cross (John Russell Fearn); "Girl from Venus" by D. D. Sharp; "The Iron God" by Jack Williamson; "The Thought Machine" and "The World of Tomorrow" by Ray Cummings; and "We - The Other People" by Bruce Manchester. Cover by J. W. Scott. 7" x 9.75". 112 pages. Title changes to Marvel Science Stories (1950-1951 Stadium) Pulp 2nd Series with Vol. 3 #1. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2014653001

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4115973002

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4150741010

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes 7-11 Cup Checklist (1975)

8 1/2" x 9"

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4400734009

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 7.5 SS Shooter

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

Label #4429527017

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379408012

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CGC 9.8 SS Shooter

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

Label #4429527018

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4451039018

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3977583011

Direct Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 12D CGC 9.8 SS Shooter

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

Label #4429527015

Direct Edition. "...Nothing to Fear...!" Part 12 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Plus: Mike Mignola and Art Adams (some inks). This is it, the explosive conclusion to the most epic adventure of all. The Marvel heroes rally behind Captain America and confront a cosmically empowered Doctor Doom in a final showdown that will change everything. The end of this epic story has great ramifications throughout the Marvel Universe. Plot threads from this issue continue in Thing #11, Fantastic Four #265, Amazing Spider-Man #252, Avengers #243, and Secret Wars II #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4048238012

Direct Edition. "...Nothing to Fear...!" Part 12 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Plus: Mike Mignola and Art Adams (some inks). This is it, the explosive conclusion to the most epic adventure of all. The Marvel heroes rally behind Captain America and confront a cosmically empowered Doctor Doom in a final showdown that will change everything. The end of this epic story has great ramifications throughout the Marvel Universe. Plot threads from this issue continue in Thing #11, Fantastic Four #265, Amazing Spider-Man #252, Avengers #243, and Secret Wars II #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4292636003

Mike Zeck art. This is the reissue edition with the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4292636002

2nd printing. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4292636001

2nd Printing. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Swimsuit Special (1991) 1991A VF+ 8.5 1st Printing

Contributing artists: George Perez, Jim Lee, John Romita, Jr., Mike Mignola, Paul Ryan, Tom Palmer, Mike Zeck, Tom Morgan, Walt Simonson, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, Donald Hudson, Joe Jusko, June Brigman, Al Milgrom, Jon Bogdanove, Stan Drake, Steve Leialoha, Kevin Nowlan, Rob Liefeld, Michael Golden, Jackson Guice, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Marc Silvestri, Terry Austin, Steve Geiger, Rick Leonardi, Al Williamson, Joe Rubinstein, Bret Blevins. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Tales (1939-1940 Western Fiction) Pulp Vol. 2 #1 CGC 5.0 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4419776015

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Title becomes Marvel Stories (1940-1941 Western Fiction) Pulp with Vol. 2 #2 Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 101 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4106748001

The Man Who Died Twice!; Fate teaches a lesson to a man who denies him by giving him another chance to avoid being a passenger on a doomed airliner, but when he decides to drive instead of fly, the plane crashes into his car. The Spider!, script by Hank Chapman; A boy feeds his giant spider the neighbor's animals, and then the neighbor. When the spider bites the boy, he transforms into a giant spider. The Train to Nowhere text story. The Voice of Doom, art by Gene Colan; A man murders his stuttering wife and hears her voice accusing him; A psychologist friend recommends getting a parrot from South America that knows no English and leaving it in the room he hears the voice in. The Hidden Men, art by Morris Weiss. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4329854007

"A Friend in Need!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jim Starlin. The crafty Chameleon tricks the Incredible Hulk into helping him break a friend out of prison! Can Spider-Man stop them? Cameo appearance by Ned Leeds. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #68 Son of Satan.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.