Comic books August 1978, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $125.00 Paper: White Label #4374286012

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Giella. Be It Ever So Deadly... starring the Justice Society of America, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Giella; Huntress and Flash go up vs. the Sportsmaster and Helena's evil namesake counterpart. Meanwhile, Wildcat still struggles under the Thorn's grasp until the JSA rescue him. The Big Fall Hostess ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $95.00 Paper: White Label #4492858002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Jim Ruth, Joe Edwards and Bob Montana. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. & Jim DeCarlo, Joe Edwards and Bob Montana. After arriving late for class again and being lectured by Mr. Weatherbee and Dilton, Archie comes up with a plan to mess with Dilton's internal alarm. It works so well that all three boys are late the next day in "The Bellboy"! Plus: Li'l Jinx's Pal Russ in the half-pager "Fish Wait!"; two 4-panel gags as the half-pager "Archie's Gag Bag"; Archie helps a lost gypsy girl back home and is rewarded with a magic doll that only works for him in "Hello Dolly"; Archie is touting the value of confidence to convince an opponent to avoid a fight, and he indeed runs when someone else looks too tough to fight in "Of Mind & Muscle"; and Archie goes on a truth-telling binge after he gets away with telling Mr. Weatherbee the truth, but Betty cures him by asking Archie to answer a question with Moose present in "The Best Policy?!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $250.00 Paper: White Label #4509284018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout.

The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.) Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $150.00 Paper: White Label #4309965022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.) Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $165.00 Paper: White Slab: Misc debris in case Label #0136714001

The Idol. Cerebus encounters Robert E. Howard spoof Bran Mac Muffin and his people the Pigts, who worship a very familiar-looking idol. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $90.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4386968016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Belit and Conan face Thoth-Amon in The Sword and the Serpent!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Catacombs under Luxor City; Conan, Zula & Belit battle snake-creatures to leave the catacombs; Thoth-Amon becomes Neftha's advisor. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Home Wrecker. Jack Davis art on a Spalding back cover ad. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $237.50 Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #0502601006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.12) will be charged at checkout.

This anniversary issue includes the following stories: The Pit at the Center of the Earth! by Gerry Boudreau and Pablo Marcos; Professor Duffer and the Insuperable Myron Meek! by Bill DuBay and John Severin; Tale of a Fox by Nicola Cuti and Jose Ortiz; Nobody's Home by Cary Bates and Joe Vaultz; Winner Take All! by Len Wein and Luis Bermejo (in color); Hell Hound by Bruce Jones and Russ Heath; Whisper of Dark Eyes by Gerry Boudreau and Rafael Auraleon; and They're Going to be Turning out the Lights by Bill DuBay and Alex Nino. Cover art by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $90.00 Paper: White Label #3812907006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "Six Claws of the Dragon!", script by Catherine B. Andrews and Stuart Hopen, art by Johnny Craig; When rare mummies and artefacts are stolen from a museum the investigating officer finds himself seeking the counsel of Madame Xanadu; He is soon drawn into a strange case of possession and reincarnation. Imperiled Sub Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman. From the Diary of Lady Anne Karis - An Excerpt Dated April, 1957 Tarot Readings article. Daily Planet Extra promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $406.00 Paper: White Label #4407810009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.18) will be charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: The Rook: The Coming of the Annihilator by Bill DuBay and Luis Bermejo; Honor and Blood part three by Nicola Cuti and Leo Duranona; Dead Man's Ship by Nicola Cuti and Isidro Mones; Divine Wind by Louise Jones, Budd Lewis, and Esteban Maroto; Don't Drink the Water by Gerry Boudreau and Martin Salvador; and Bruce Bloodletter of the IRS by Bill Dubay and Fernando Fernandez. Includes fan letter by future Eclipse editor Cat Yronwode. Cover art by Don Maitz. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $155.00 Paper: White Label #0279355009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout.

"The Riotus Return of the Red Ghost!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom sends Reed Richards into outer space so the leader of the FF can regain his stretching powers! Does the Latverian monarch have an ulterior motive? Mr. Fantastic doesn't have anytime to worry about that, once the Red Ghost materializes inside his spaceship! Meanwhile, Doctor Doom brings the Invisible Girl, Human Torch, and Thing to his castle in Latveria, and also the blind sculptress...Alicia Masters! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Iron Man 83. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $66.00 Paper: White Label #4407428007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout.

"The Horn of the Unicorn!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe, Keith Pollard (pages 2 and 3), and Josef Rubinstein. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob McLeod. Iron Man battles the deranged Unicorn at the new Stark International complex, while a mystery villain lurks in the background. Cameo appearance by the Jack of Hearts. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $36.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0317349021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.08) will be charged at checkout.

Frank Robbins & Frank Springer art. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $26.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #0317349020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.78) will be charged at checkout.

Frank Robbins & Frank Springer art. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $133.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4102272007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.99) will be charged at checkout.

Marvel Comics Super Special #4: The Beatles Story. David Anthony Kraft story, Tom Palmer cover, George Perez and Klaus Janson art Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $37.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #1280197003

Cover art by Jim Starlin; Star-Lord article by Richard E. Marschall; A Trilateral Commission article by Trilateral; Sandsong Star-Lord story by Chris Claremont, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Wiacek; Logos Star-Lord story by Claremont, pencils by Infantino, inks by Wiacek; Three Kinds of Fannish Encounters article by Don and Maggie Thompson; Starworld Cyndriana story by David Anthony Kraft, art by Bob Wakelin; Detour story by Richard E. Marshall, art by Alfred Alcala; and Weirdworld promo ad penciled by John Buscema. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $199.00 Paper: White Label #4484866008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Crack of the Whip!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils and Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Whiplash embarks on a new crime spree in New York City! In order to stop Shell-head's former foe, Captain Jean DeWolff asks Iron Man and Spider-Man for help. Whiplash's trail leads to a New Jersey estate, where inside a titanic battle will rage with Captain DeWolff, the web-slinger, and the golden avenger on one side; and Whiplash and the Wraith on the other! Can Jean stare down her own brother and bring him to justice? (Notes: Whiplash appeared previously in Iron Man (1st series) 72. The Wraith appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 278.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $99.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4473384013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Crack of the Whip!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils and Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Whiplash embarks on a new crime spree in New York City! In order to stop Shell-head's former foe, Captain Jean DeWolff asks Iron Man and Spider-Man for help. Whiplash's trail leads to a New Jersey estate, where inside a titanic battle will rage with Captain DeWolff, the web-slinger, and the golden avenger on one side; and Whiplash and the Wraith on the other! Can Jean stare down her own brother and bring him to justice? (Notes: Whiplash appeared previously in Iron Man (1st series) 72. The Wraith appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 278.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $189.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3961428016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.67) will be charged at checkout.

John Romita Jr. and Joe Rubinstein cover. Chris Claremont script. Carmine Infantino & Bob McLeod art. "Mirror, Mirror" Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel join forces with Kree Supreme Intelligence against Ronan the Accuser. Origin Ms. Marvel retold. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $145.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4439432003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout.

"Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $54.15 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4259160017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.62) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Ernie Chan. Nightmare starring Spider-Woman [Jessica Drew], Hangman, Charles Magnus, Priscilla Dolly, and Morgan Le Fey, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker Hostess ad, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $60.00 Paper: White Label #4262437001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout.

"The Sound of Armageddon!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest battle pirates, sea monsters and each other on a dangerous and desolate waterworld. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $199.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4465303009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.97) will be charged at checkout.

Reprints UFO Flying Saucers (1968 Gold Key) #5. Painted Cover by Luis Dominguez. Stories by unknown. Art by Frank Bolle. While on a camping trip, a young boy and his dog see a giant emerge from a UFO in "The Virginia Giant!!!" Plus: "Escape!"; Creature Feature tale "Who Flies the Saucers?"; "The Invisible Thing!"; "The Maury Island Mystery"; "UFO Casebook: Case #3"; and the story of Orson Welles' radio broadcast and the panic that followed in "The War of the Worlds!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $1,200.00 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #3793472011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($36.00) will be charged at checkout.

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $1,099.00 Paper: White Label #4003197009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($32.97) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Ironside Comics

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $195.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23 Label #4233888019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout.

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $195.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23 U.K. Price Variant Label #4233888020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Magneto Triumphant!" Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Appearance by the Beast. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. George Perez/Bob Layton cover.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4458847011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi: Collector"; "Sorceress"; "Night of the Chicken"; "Machu Picchu"; and "Australopithicus" (apeman-human story). Written by Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, Michael Fleisher, Bruce Jones, Esteban Maroto, Josep Toutain, and Luis Virgil. Art by Luis Bermejo, Leo Duranona, Jose Gonzalez, Jess Jodloman, and Esteban Maroto. Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books has some reviews and more feedback from his articled that trashed rock group Kiss. Cover photo is of Barbara Leigh as Vampi. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $645.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4446419011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($19.35) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $435.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4054647003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.05) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $94.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3763642005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.82) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $155.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4013894018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $100.00 Paper: White Label #4384261009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $110.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4315338001

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $365.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #3729554024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $79.00 Paper: White Label #4465303012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.37) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $130.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4362102001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $65.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #3957372014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $64.00 Paper: White Label #4224236016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.92) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.