Comic books May 1978

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Night of the Living God!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Havok. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Dave Cockrum. During a quiet morning walk on Muir Isle, Alex Summers and Lorna Dane are attacked by a group of Egyptian henchmen! Meanwhile on the Empire State University campus, Peter Parker witnesses more Egyptian henchmen stealing a priceless ankh! Several hours later, the two storylines collide in New York City when Havok and the web-slinger team up to battle the Living Pharaoh! But after the pharaoh captures Havok and attaches the mystic ankh to the powerful mutant's neck...the Living Monolith walks the Earth again! What in the world is Spider-Man going to do now? Cameo appearances by Thor and the Beast. (Notes: The Living Pharaoh previously tried to tap into Havok's power in Uncanny X-men 54, 55, and 56. The subplot involving the Beast continues in Uncanny X-men 111. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 205 and 206.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Night of the Living God!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Havok. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Dave Cockrum. During a quiet morning walk on Muir Isle, Alex Summers and Lorna Dane are attacked by a group of Egyptian henchmen! Meanwhile on the Empire State University campus, Peter Parker witnesses more Egyptian henchmen stealing a priceless ankh! Several hours later, the two storylines collide in New York City when Havok and the web-slinger team up to battle the Living Pharaoh! But after the pharaoh captures Havok and attaches the mystic ankh to the powerful mutant's neck...the Living Monolith walks the Earth again! What in the world is Spider-Man going to do now? Cameo appearances by Thor and the Beast. (Notes: The Living Pharaoh previously tried to tap into Havok's power in Uncanny X-men 54, 55, and 56. The subplot involving the Beast continues in Uncanny X-men 111. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 205 and 206.) 32 pages

Whitman Variant. "Night of the Living God!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Havok. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Dave Cockrum. During a quiet morning walk on Muir Isle, Alex Summers and Lorna Dane are attacked by a group of Egyptian henchmen! Meanwhile on the Empire State University campus, Peter Parker witnesses more Egyptian henchmen stealing a priceless ankh! Several hours later, the two storylines collide in New York City when Havok and the web-slinger team up to battle the Living Pharaoh! But after the pharaoh captures Havok and attaches the mystic ankh to the powerful mutant's neck...the Living Monolith walks the Earth again! What in the world is Spider-Man going to do now? Cameo appearances by Thor and the Beast. (Notes: The Living Pharaoh previously tried to tap into Havok's power in Uncanny X-men 54, 55, and 56. The subplot involving the Beast continues in Uncanny X-men 111. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 205 and 206.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart Fine $4.30

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Add to cart Very Good $2.80

"The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble. Cover price $0.35.

Variant has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. "The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble.

Whitman Variant. "The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. "The Mad Thinker and His Androids of Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; A quiet afternoon at the Baxter Building is interrupted by a surprise attack against Ben Grimm…by the Human Torch!; Oh my, why has Johnny Storm ambushed his long-time friend?; But hold on, is that really the FF's youngest member or a well-constructed android look-a-like?; Using his trademark exact calculations, the Mad Thinker sends his replica androids to capture the Fantastic Four; And with textbook precision the thinker's sinister plan rolls towards completion; However, the FF's familiar foe may have once again miscalculated the human element, giving Mister Fantastic an opportunity to outthink the thinker!; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #96. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

Fireside Edition

1st printing. Collects stories from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79 and 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #140-141, and The Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69.

Written by Stan Lee, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, and John Romita, Sr. Art by Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, John Romita, Sr., George Roussos, Paul Reinman, Gene Colan, Jack Abel, Jim Mooney, and Steve Ditko . Cover by John Romita, Sr. Chapter Introductions and Epilogue by Stan Lee.

Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin!

Hardcover, 260 pages, full color.

Fireside Edition

2nd and later printings. Collects stories from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79 and 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #140-141, and The Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69.

Written by Stan Lee, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, and John Romita, Sr. Art by Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, John Romita, Sr., George Roussos, Paul Reinman, Gene Colan, Jack Abel, Jim Mooney, and Steve Ditko . Cover by John Romita, Sr. Chapter Introductions and Epilogue by Stan Lee.

Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin!

Hardcover, 260 pages, full color.

No Dust Jacket

1st printing. Collects stories from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79 and 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #140-141, and The Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69.

Written by Stan Lee, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, and John Romita, Sr. Art by Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, John Romita, Sr., George Roussos, Paul Reinman, Gene Colan, Jack Abel, Jim Mooney, and Steve Ditko . Cover by John Romita, Sr.

Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin!

Hardcover, 260 pages, full color.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $149.98 View scans Signed by artist John Romita. Certification not included. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Fireside Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79, 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #188-190, and Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69. Cover by John Romita. Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin! Softcover, 260 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Fireside Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79, 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #188-190, and Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69. Cover by John Romita. Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin! Softcover, 260 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Add to cart Very Good $4.80

China Seas Saga. Part 3 of 7. "Black Knights!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand alone against the combined assault of Pavane, Skull-Crusher, and the mysterious Kogar? Plus, is fair Juliette still alive? Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. China Seas Saga. Part 3 of 7. "Black Knights!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand alone against the combined assault of Pavane, Skull-Crusher, and the mysterious Kogar? Plus, is fair Juliette still alive? Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. China Seas Saga. Part 3 of 7. "Deadly Lesson: Like Father, Like Son!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand alone against the combined assault of Pavane, Skull-Crusher, and the mysterious Kogar? Plus, is fair Juliette still alive? 32 pages, full color.

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Add to cart Very Good $4.99

Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Roger McKenzie and Cary Burkett. Art by Dick Ayers, Jerry Grandenetti and Romeo Tanghal. The Fortress of Remanchant is finished! No Amerikaner would dare attack them now! No one...but the man with the Code Name: Gravedigger! Don't miss Gravedigger in "A Choice of Deaths" by Roger McKenzie, Dick Ayers and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: Dateline: Frontline tale "Countdown!" by Cary Burkett and Jerry Grandenetti. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Metal Hurlant (French for "Screaming Metal"), the magazine that became "Heavy Metal" here in the States. All text in French. Cover by Nicollet. Stories by Moebius, Chaland, Gillon and more. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 98 pages, partial color.

Whitman edition. "Arctic Roundup," "Kangarootin' Tootin' Time," and "Snarled Up Signal." Issue also has a one-page text story "The Petrified Pest." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

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Number/month on cover: 90027-805, no month listed. Issue features "Arctic Roundup," "Kangarootin' Tootin' Time," and "Snarled Up Signal." Issue also has a one-page text story "The Petrified Pest." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Issue #12 - 1977. The Milford Series: Popular Writers of Today, a series devoted to scholarly analysis and criticism on a single author. The Dream Quest of H.P. Lovecraft. 5-in. x 8-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.95.

Issue #13 - 1978. The Milford Series: Popular Writers of Today, a series devoted to scholarly analysis and criticism on a single author. Worlds Beyond the World: The Fantastic Vision of William Morris. 5-in. x 8-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Staton, Joe Gill, and Wayne Howard. Charlton presents tales of creatures from the limits of the human imagination. A thief thinks an elderly woman is easy prey, but he didn't reckon on her cat, in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Professor Calkins discovers how to bring his wife Leonora back to life, but she's not happy about it, in a story with art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton. Manta!; Return Me To The Grave!; A Little Witchcraft; The Treasure of Tenochtilio. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and others. Charlton presents tales of creatures from the limits of the human imagination. All of the stories in this issue feature art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A authorities think a giant unearthed by a farmer is another fake like the "Cardiff Giant," in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. An amnesiac tries to force a volcanic eruption, although he doesn't know why. A cruel sea captain learns not to mess with unknown island gods. Giant From the Unknown; The Thing From Below; The Strange Fate of Captain Fenton; The Nocturnal Eagle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Vintage men's interest magazine focused on articles, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS-

Auction Item: CGC 9.2 View scans Auction opens January 20 Paper: White Label #4494471009	Add to cart VF- 7.5 $50.00 View scans	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $300.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #3913980024 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.6 $102.00 View scans Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge crack Label #4067590007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $185.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/7/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3CE0A84-017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $88.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0012714-AB-011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $100.00 View scans Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-241B38B-019 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart NM- 9.2 $63.75 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $82.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 08/09/2019. Newsstand Edition. Label #19-3FE1CA8-027 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $98.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Signed By Chris Claremont on 10/8/2016 at New York Comic Con. Label #16-3A79C52-041 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $105.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/7/2017. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-089E087-061 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CGC 8.5 $59.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4224233019 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Add to cart VF- 7.5 $60.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $82.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/7/2017. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-089E087-060 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $68.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed By Chris Claremont on 10/10/2015 at New York Comic Con. Label #7508727-AA-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $54.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 08/09/2019. Newsstand Edition. Label #19-3FE1CA8-025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Tony DeZuniga art. "Shadow of the Gun" Ms. Marvel vs. Centurion. 2nd appearance of X-Men character, Mystique (cameo). Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Tony DeZuniga art. "Shadow of the Gun" Ms. Marvel vs. Centurion. 2nd appearance of X-Men character, Mystique (cameo). Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Tony DeZuniga art. "Shadow of the Gun" Ms. Marvel vs. Centurion. 2nd appearance of X-Men character, Mystique (cameo).

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May 1978. Families. A spoof of the Swiss Family Robinson, featuring art by Val Mayerick; the family farm by John Hughes; a parody of Nancy Drew illustrated by Bob Larkin. Stories and art by P. J. O'Rourke, Gahan Wilson, Tony Hendra, Shary Flenniken, Frank Thorne, Chris Browne, Gerald Sussman, Sam Gross, and Sean Kelly. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover by Charles Rodrigues. Cover price $1.25.

1979 - 1st printing. Featuring comics trips, activities, and essays starring characters from the spin-op show of the hit TV series THE AVENGERS! Hardcover, 8 1/21-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W.