Comic books November 1977, graded by CGC

Action Comics (1938 DC) 477 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4499611003

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob Oksner. "The Land-Lords of Earth," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman attempts to curb a tide of catastrophic weather in the world, only to be kidnapped by aliens from the Moon and taken to their civilization within the Moons interior, and told by their queen that he is to become their king. "One of Those Days," script by Elizabeth Smith, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell; While giving a tour to a group of his fans, Clark Kent manages to switch to Superman and fight a fire in the GBS building. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $122.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4388839002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.66) will be charged at checkout.

"The Hitman's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Jim Mooney (finishes), and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The Hitman is back! And he's got a brand new target: J. Jonah Jameson! But there's another gun-toting vigilante back in town too: the Punisher! And he's tracking the Hitman! Mix in the wondrous wall-crawler...and as shown on the dynamic cover, all concerned parties come together in JJJ's corner office! Pandemonium erupts when the bullets start flying! Stay down Jonah! Let Spidey and the Punisher take the hit (man)! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. First 35¢ issue. (Notes: The Hitman previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 216.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $89.00 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Label #4087252010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.67) will be charged at checkout.

"The Hitman's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Jim Mooney (finishes), and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The Hitman is back! And he's got a brand new target: J. Jonah Jameson! But there's another gun-toting vigilante back in town too: the Punisher! And he's tracking the Hitman! Mix in the wondrous wall-crawler...and as shown on the dynamic cover, all concerned parties come together in JJJ's corner office! Pandemonium erupts when the bullets start flying! Stay down Jonah! Let Spidey and the Punisher take the hit (man)! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. First 35¢ issue. (Notes: The Hitman previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 216.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $51.00 Paper: White Label #4224230009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.53) will be charged at checkout.

"The Hitman's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Jim Mooney (finishes), and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The Hitman is back! And he's got a brand new target: J. Jonah Jameson! But there's another gun-toting vigilante back in town too: the Punisher! And he's tracking the Hitman! Mix in the wondrous wall-crawler...and as shown on the dynamic cover, all concerned parties come together in JJJ's corner office! Pandemonium erupts when the bullets start flying! Stay down Jonah! Let Spidey and the Punisher take the hit (man)! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. First 35¢ issue. (Notes: The Hitman previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 216.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $130.00 Paper: Off white Label #2573253009

1st appearance of Peter Gyrich

"Hammer of Vengeance!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Mike Esposito. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in dire straits after the super-charged Count Nefaria dumps a 40-story building on top of them! And now the count is free to wreak havoc in the city as the Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Yellowjacket, and Wonder Man lie buried under tons of rubble! Fortunately though, the golden avenger arrives on the scene and digs out his teammates! But that only sets the stage for round two against the all-powerful Count Nefaria! The Avengers need help desperately! Is anyone else available? First appearance of Peter Gyrich. Cameo appearances by the Vision, Whizzer, and Thor. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson vs. the Legal Eagle.) Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $76.00 Paper: White Label #4362208001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.28) will be charged at checkout.

1st appearance of Peter Gyrich

"Hammer of Vengeance!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Mike Esposito. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in dire straits after the super-charged Count Nefaria dumps a 40-story building on top of them! And now the count is free to wreak havoc in the city as the Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Yellowjacket, and Wonder Man lie buried under tons of rubble! Fortunately though, the golden avenger arrives on the scene and digs out his teammates! But that only sets the stage for round two against the all-powerful Count Nefaria! The Avengers need help desperately! Is anyone else available? First appearance of Peter Gyrich. Cameo appearances by the Vision, Whizzer, and Thor. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson vs. the Legal Eagle.) Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $39.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4333509004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout.

First 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. A Cup of Youth, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther and Abner Little travel to Samurai City as their search for the water of eternal youth continues; In Wakanda, General Jakarra, T'Challa's half-brother, stages a coup d'etat over T'Challa's regent, N'Gassi. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $65.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4374736002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Trial By Combat!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: city of Attalus; Conan defeats Ptolemy and Becomes King of Attalus; Stygians attack Attalus; Aristo dies; adapted from the non-Conan story "The Lost Valley of Iskander" by Robert E. Howard. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Legal Eagle. Jack Davis art on a Spalding back-cover ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $45.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4315990014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

First 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the third Smasher in Catspaw!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; Death-Stalker creates a new Smasher to take down Daredevil. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $40.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4315990015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout.

First 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the third Smasher in Catspaw!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; Death-Stalker creates a new Smasher to take down Daredevil. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $54.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4075551025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.62) will be charged at checkout.

This is the official comic adaptation of the movie The Deep from Columbia Pictures. Based on the novel by Peter Benchley and adapted from the screenplay by Peter Benchley and Tracy Wynn. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Carmine Infantino and Annette Kawecki. This is a modern day sunken treasure story. Includes cast and credits from the movie. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Paul Norris. Written by Mark Evanier. Art by Paul Norris and Dan Spiegle. Blue Falcon is trapped in ice, while Dynomutt is all wound up in his work in "Little Miss Goody Twoshoes" by Mark Evanier and Paul Norris. Plus: Dynomutt and Blue Falcon in "Repulsive Finster" by Evanier and Norris. And: Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma in the back-up story "Close Call: Part 1" by Evanier and Dan Spiegle. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $185.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3784618025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout.

"Sersi the Terrible." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. A dark power has risen and threatens to mold the world into his dark image. Even the immortal power of the Eternals may not be enough to stop him. Note: First appearance of Sigmar. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $60.00 Paper: White Label #4261709012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout.

"The Fire that Died!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer. Revealed for the first time ever – the untold origin of Toro! Plus, from the past comes the lovely, lethal Asbestos Lady. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $74.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #3961561016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings! But someone else wants the comforting arms of Whitney Frost too! In a surprising development, SHEILD agent Jasper Sitwell attacks Shell-Head at the Stark family home! But Iron Man doesn't want to waste time with the love-struck agent, he wants to get his company back! Perhaps Madame Masque can sooth the situation! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers, and Jack of Hearts. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and the Minotaur. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $50.00 Paper: White Label #4316521016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings! But someone else wants the comforting arms of Whitney Frost too! In a surprising development, SHEILD agent Jasper Sitwell attacks Shell-Head at the Stark family home! But Iron Man doesn't want to waste time with the love-struck agent, he wants to get his company back! Perhaps Madame Masque can sooth the situation! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers, and Jack of Hearts. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and the Minotaur. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $100.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4374755017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

"Night of the Dragon" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. While Peter Parker is inside the Rand House shooting a photo-spread for the Daily Bugle, Danny Rand receives a written challenge from the Steel Serpent for a duel to the death! When Iron Fist abruptly cancels the photo shoot, Peter becomes suspicious that something is wrong. Meanwhile Misty Knight, who is currently working undercover, learns from Bushmaster that the site of the showdown is Inwood Park. And amidst the gentle trees overlooking the Hudson River, Iron Fist and the powerful Steel Serpent wage a savage fight for survival! Unfortunately though, the battle goes poorly for the Living Weapon. Will Spider-Man and Misty Knight arrive at the park in time to help him...or mourn him? First 35¢ issue. (Notes: This story bridges the gap between Iron Fist 15 (published in September 1977) and Power Man 48 (published in December 1977). This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 197 and 198. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Barr.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $179.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #0969519004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.37) will be charged at checkout.

The Saga of War-Yore. Part 4 of 4. "The Final Faces!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and John Tartaglione. It will take all the skills Shang Chi has to save Leiko from the nigh invincible War-Yore, a warrior that combines the fighting prowess of the ninja, St. George, Robin Hood, Shira-Kawa's Savior, the Viking, Attila the Hun, and the Red Dragon. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $92.25 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0911141001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.77) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by David Michelinie and Robert Kanigher. Art by Arvell Jones, Ed Davis, Romeo Tanghal and Juan Ortiz. Two titanic tales in this issue! Gravedigger's first mission -- "The Suicide Strategem" by David Michelinie, Arvell Jones and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: Enemy Ace in "The Three Faces of Death, Conclusion" by Robert Kanigher, Ed Davis and Juan Ortiz. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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First 35-cent issue. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Day of the Dark Angel!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finished art), inks by Frank Giacoia; Marvel battles Hecate and her Elementals: Magnun, Hellfire, and Hydron. 1st app. Hecate. 36 pgs, FC.

NOTE: Featuring the Elementals, villains that appear in the 2019 film Spider-Man: Far from home." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $90.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4430096003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Don Newton art/Bob Layton art. David Michelinie script. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $276.00 Paper: White Label #4419652008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.28) will be charged at checkout.

Number/month on cover: 90210-711, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "A Warp in Space!" in which the Enterprise visits the home of Zefram Cochrane, the discoverer of space warp drive, for help in tracking down some missing ships. Story by George Kashdan and art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $525.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Howard Chaykin on 9/4/16. Label #1425593024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.75) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 5 of 6. "Lo, the Moons of Yavin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Luke does not have long to mourn the loss of Ben Kenobi as the Millennium Falcon is attacked from all sides by deadly Tie-Fighters. Even if these Rebel heroes do survive this latest attack, the Empire knows the location of the Rebel's secret headquarters. They don't have long before the Death Star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $89.99 Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #3877333001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 5 of 6. "Lo, the Moons of Yavin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Luke does not have long to mourn the loss of Ben Kenobi as the Millennium Falcon is attacked from all sides by deadly Tie-Fighters. Even if these Rebel heroes do survive this latest attack, the Empire knows the location of the Rebel's secret headquarters. They don't have long before the Death Star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $55.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Reprint/ Muti-Pack Edition Label #4192624003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.65) will be charged at checkout.

Diamond Reprint with blank UPC, "REPRINT" on cover. A New Hope: Part 5 of 6. "Lo, the Moons of Yavin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Luke does not have long to mourn the loss of Ben Kenobi as the Millennium Falcon is attacked from all sides by deadly Tie-Fighters. Even if these Rebel heroes do survive this latest attack, the Empire knows the location of the Rebel's secret headquarters. They don't have long before the Death Star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $474.00 Paper: White Label #4464239018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.22) will be charged at checkout.

Reprint issue. "The Invaders!" Script by Larry Lieber. Art by Wally Wood. "A Land Enslaved" Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. New cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Astonishing Tales 4 and 5 that featured the first meeting between Doctor Doom and the Red Skull. After Dr. Doom defeats Prince Rudolfo's rebellion in Astonishing Tales 3, he travels to the French Riviera for vacation! But while the Latverian cat is away…the Third Reich mice will play! The Red Skull and his band of Exiles invade Latveria and take over Castle Doom! Is the Red Skull going to launch the Fourth Reich from Victor Von Doom's beloved homeland? It appears so, unless the Latverian monarch can stop him! A classic showdown between two Marvel heavyweights! (Notes: The SVTU series returns to publication after a 13-month hiatus. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Thor) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $71.00 Paper: White Label #4464239015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.13) will be charged at checkout.

Reprint issue. "The Invaders!" Script by Larry Lieber. Art by Wally Wood. "A Land Enslaved" Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. New cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Astonishing Tales 4 and 5 that featured the first meeting between Doctor Doom and the Red Skull. After Dr. Doom defeats Prince Rudolfo's rebellion in Astonishing Tales 3, he travels to the French Riviera for vacation! But while the Latverian cat is away…the Third Reich mice will play! The Red Skull and his band of Exiles invade Latveria and take over Castle Doom! Is the Red Skull going to launch the Fourth Reich from Victor Von Doom's beloved homeland? It appears so, unless the Latverian monarch can stop him! A classic showdown between two Marvel heavyweights! (Notes: The SVTU series returns to publication after a 13-month hiatus. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Thor) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $110.00 Paper: White Label #4262912016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Killer With the Heart of Steel!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; Superman defeats Metallo, and Clark's new co-anchor is revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. The Killer With the Heart of Steel!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; Superman defeats Metallo, and Clark's new co-anchor is revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. The Killer With the Heart of Steel!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; Superman defeats Metallo, and Clark's new co-anchor is revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.