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Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #0008060-AB-021

1st appearance of the U-Foes. "Waiting for the U-Foes!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Meet the evil Fantastic Four. Wanting to duplicate the accident that transformed the FF into super-powerful beings, millionaire Simon Utecht along with his cohorts expose themselves to the same cosmic rays. His genetic structure altered, Utecht becomes Vector, able to repel objects with violent force. His colleagues become the gaseous villainous, Vapor, the radioactive threat, X-Ray, and the monstrous Ironclad. The U-Foes will go on to be some of the Hulks most enduring foes. Witness their first epic battle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4262475003

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 282 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Again, Arsenal," script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Sinnott; The story opens with the Leader sitting at his computer aboard Omnivac, his orbiting space station, plotting ways to conquer the world, now that he believes the newly intelligent Hulk, finally under the control of Bruce Banner, is no longer a threat; Back at the Empire Hotel, Tony Stark is informed by the management that Bruce Banner and his friends can no longer stay at the hotel after it was trashed in last issue's battle with the Leader; They relocate to Avengers Mansion to avoid more civil destruction; There, Bruce Banner helps Iron Man search for Ommivac, using Stark's Omnifunctional Detection Device; She Hulks origin is retold. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 285 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1002829021

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. Today Is the First Day of the Rest of My Life, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Chic Stone; Bruce Banner dictates his memoirs as Scott Lang supervises the building of Banner's new science lab for Stark Industries. When Zzzax appears at the construction site Banner must become the Hulk to defeat him. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,173. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4246447003

Newsstand Edition. Special double-size issue. "Days of Rage!" Guest-starring Power-Man and Iron Fist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Free of Banner's influence, the Hulk is more enraged and savage than ever before. As he gets his mad-on in the middle of New York City, the green goliath makes short work of the local authorities and S.H.I.E.L.D., even Power Man and Iron Fist can not stand against this monster gone wild. As Spider-Man and Daredevil do all they can to run damage control and protect the innocent bystanders, help arrives. The mighty Avengers are on the scene and what follows is one of the greatest super-hero battles of all time. As the Incredible Hulk and Thor the god of thunder clash the very Earth trembles. As the battle escalates and threatens to destroy the city, Doctor Strange arrives with a spell that could save them all and change the Hulk's life forever. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4055985016

Reprinting "To Live Again!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #70. "Like A Beast At Bay!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #71. "Within A Monster Dwells A Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #72. "Another World, Another Foe!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #73. "The Wisdom of the Watcher!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #74. Cover price $0.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572015

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572009

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572012

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573014

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573017

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4086989018

Fury faces Mr. Bones' cyanide touch when he crashes the team's Malibu pad in "They Call Him...Mr. Bones!" Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4186852008

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #4328445007

Part 2 of 3 - "Union Jack is Back!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Even the Invaders, the greatest heroes of World War II, are powerless before the vampiric powers of Baron Blood. Only Union Jack, a masked avenger from the days of World War I, can save them now. But what is the mysterious connection between Union Jack and the vampire Nazi sympathizer. 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4328445008

Part 5 of 6 - "The Battle of Berlin: Part 1!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Union Jack returns! But can even he save the Invaders from certain death? 1st full appearance of Brian Falsworth as Union Jack II. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-3BB47DB-005

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 15 VG 4.0

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 21 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4387949015

"The Replacement!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. After attending a boxing match featuring Eddie March, Tony Stark drops by Cord Industries and finds Janice Cord under duress from the Crimson Dynamo! Tony quickly changes into his armor, and the golden avenger goes into battle against the new Crimson Dynamo (Alex Niven). After an inconclusive fight, Tony decides to give up being Iron Man and offers the job to Eddie March instead. In the meantime, Tony renews his relationship with Janice Cord. Everything is going great until the Crimson Dynamo decides its time for a rematch against Iron Man (aka Eddie March). Is the new Iron Man in over his head? First appearance of Eddie March. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4387949014

"From This Conflict...Death!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. It's an epic clash of the titans as the golden avenger finds himself in a desperate three-way battle against the Crimson Dynamo and the Titanium Man! Unfortunately, Janice Cord is caught in the crossfire of the fight at the Cord Manufacturing Plant. Can the Invincible Iron Man defeat his two armored adversaries and save Janice? Or will his victory be a pyrrhic one? (Notes: The tragic events of this issue will pit Iron Man against the Crimson Dynamo for years to come. Their next confrontation takes place in Avengers 130.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 32 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4387949008

"Beware the Mechanoid!" Story by Allyn Brodsky. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. Iron man investigates a mysterious spaceship hovering over New York City and encounters the Mechanoid Scout MK-5. What is this alien's purpose for visiting Earth? (Note: Mike Esposito inked under the pseudonym Joe Gaudioso.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384438002

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 FN 6.0

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 66 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4331066017

It's Avenger vs. Avenger in "Night of the Thunder God!" Guest-starring Thor and Doctor Spectrum. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man's body is under the thrall of the Skrull outcast Krimonn. The villainous alien is using Shell-Head's own power to wreak havoc on the innocent citizens of Detroit. That is until the Mighty Thor arrives on the scene. Can Tony get back control of his body before his teammate batters it senseless? 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 67 VF- 7.5

"Return of the Freak!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Eddie March is near death after his heroic effort to stop Dr. Spectrum in the previous issue. Tony Stark and Dr. Don Blake use the enervator to try to save Eddie's life, but the procedure goes awry and Eddie becomes the Freak! Now Iron Man has to stop his friend's rampage! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #80 the Ghost Rider.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 67 FN+ 6.5

"Return of the Freak!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Eddie March is near death after his heroic effort to stop Dr. Spectrum in the previous issue. Tony Stark and Dr. Don Blake use the enervator to try to save Eddie's life, but the procedure goes awry and Eddie becomes the Freak! Now Iron Man has to stop his friend's rampage! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #80 the Ghost Rider.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4387918004

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 100 FN 6.0

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 126 VG+ 4.5

"The Hammer Strikes!" Part 4 of 5. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. At last Tony Stark comes face-to-face with Justin Hammer! However the circumstances of their first meeting are not favorable to the CEO of Stark International! Tony is a prisoner on Hammer's floating Mediterranean fortress! And his only chance of escape lies in locating his briefcase that contains his backup suit of armor! As shown on the intense cover, the golden avenger indeed finds what he's looking for and successfully suits up! But Justin Hammer has an army of super-villains waiting for him! The battle royal is coming next issue! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Ling McPherson, the Blizzard, Beetle, Constrictor, Discus, Leap-Frog, Man-Killer, Melter, Porcupine, Spymaster, Stiletto, Water Wizard, and Whiplash. Flashback cameos by Ant-Man and the Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 126 VG 4.0

"The Hammer Strikes!" Part 4 of 5. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. At last Tony Stark comes face-to-face with Justin Hammer! However the circumstances of their first meeting are not favorable to the CEO of Stark International! Tony is a prisoner on Hammer's floating Mediterranean fortress! And his only chance of escape lies in locating his briefcase that contains his backup suit of armor! As shown on the intense cover, the golden avenger indeed finds what he's looking for and successfully suits up! But Justin Hammer has an army of super-villains waiting for him! The battle royal is coming next issue! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Ling McPherson, the Blizzard, Beetle, Constrictor, Discus, Leap-Frog, Man-Killer, Melter, Porcupine, Spymaster, Stiletto, Water Wizard, and Whiplash. Flashback cameos by Ant-Man and the Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 FN 6.0

"Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 171 CGC 9.6 Winnipeg

Paper: White

Winnipeg.

Label #0987390002

"Ball and Chain" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After informing the Avengers that he can no longer serve with the team, Rhodey (along with Morley Erwin) takes a drive to Niagara Falls! The duo is going to visit Morley's sister who works in a local power plant! However a certain Asgardian-enchanted super-villain arrives at the plant first... Thunderball! The erstwhile member of the Wrecking Crew demands an audience with his former girlfriend who lives in the area! But instead he gets an audience with the Invincible Iron Man! Is Jim Rhodes ready for his first solo adventure... against the mighty Thunderball? First appearance of Clytemnestra Erwin. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark and Heather Glenn. (Notes: Thunderball appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 247. The story's interlude with Heather Glenn continues in Daredevil 195.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 185 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0801757015

"Terror in Tulaluma!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After a few trials and tribulations; Rhodey, Tony, Morley, and Clytemnestra finally reach California soil! And now it looks like smooth sailing to Silicon Valley! But the quartet happens upon a young woman being chased by an angry mob! Iron Man rushes to rescue her... not realizing she's part of Aquarius' special trap! And in very short order, the modern day pilgrims find themselves in a life-and-death situation in an abandoned farmhouse! With tensions rising between Rhodey and Tony, can the new Shell-Head work with the old one to escape from Aquarius? They must! Otherwise a watery grave awaits! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: This issue includes a special one-page Marvel subscription advertisement featuring the Fantastic Four with original art by John Byrne.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 171 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

75 Cent Canadian Price Variant.

Label #00-7002787-AA-010

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "Ball and Chain", Rhodey's first solo assignment as Iron Man has him taking on Thunderball, while Stark sinks deeper into his compulsion. Cover price $0.75.

James Bond For Your Eyes Only (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-016

Howard Chaykin art Cover price $0.50.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 1 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #23-253E131-003

Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. Dig Me No Grave!, script by Roy Thomas (adaptation) and Robert E. Howard (original story), art by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer; When John Grimlan dies, two of his friends must undertake a strange series of tasks that reveal dark secrets about the life of the dead man. House!, script by Steve Englehart, art by Ralph Reese; Jim Staton finds refuge in a deserted house during a storm, or so he thinks. You Show Me Your Dream -- I'll Show You Mine!!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Starlin and Mike Ploog; A man and woman who have never met repeatedly dream the same weird dream, seeing each other and the figure of Death. House ad for Marvel Spotlight #6 and Luke Cage Hero for Hire #3, art by Mike Ploog and Billy Graham. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3761485025

Cover art by John Buscema. All reprints. "Agu the Giant," script by Don Rico, art by Werner Roth (from Lorna, the Jungle Queen 1, July 1953); Lorna saves Agu from the warriors of Itibi. "The Trail of Sudden Death," script by Rico, art by Joe Maneely (from Jungle Action 1, October 1954); Tharn stops uranium smugglers with the help of the pygmy Matubi tribe and the bull elephant Gata . "Striped Fury," script by Rico, art by Syd Shores (from Jan of the Jungle 14, December 1956); Bazo, head of the zebra herd makes sure they don't get attacked by lions. "Double Danger," script by Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike (also from Jann of the Jungle 14); A Jann imposter tries to lead local tribes to war but Jann exposes her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 5 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2136656003

Black Panther stories begin. Cover art by John Romita. The Monarch and the Man-Ape! (reprinted from Avengers 62), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by George Klein; When the Black Panther and his fellow Avengers return to Wakanda they are captured by M'Baku, who plans to kill the Black Panther. Ad for The Ultimate Fan Club! FOOM! Friends Of Ol' Marvel. Monsters Unleashed ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 6 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4375737005

New Black Panther stories begin. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. The "Panther's Rage" saga starts here in Panther's Rage, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; On his return to Wakanda, the Panther learns that one of the mountain villages is in revolt, led by a man calling himself Erik Killmonger (first appearance); The Panther confronts Killmonger at Warrior Falls, where the Panther is defeated and thrown from the top of the falls. Map of the Land of the Wakanda by Don McGregor. Double Danger! (reprinted from Lorna, the Jungle Girl 6, March 1954), script by Don Rico, art by Werner Roth; Lorna is impersonated by an imposter. Ad for FOOM! Friends of Ol' Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 12 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 7, "Blood Stains on Virgin Snow," script by Don McGregor, breakdowns by Billy Graham, finished art by Klaus Janson; The Panther infiltrates Killmonger's lair but is rendered unconscious by Sombre; He is dumped in the snowfield of the Land of Chilling Mists where it is expected he will be killed by wolves; The Panther defeats the wolves. 2-page backup, :The Hidden Land of Wakanda!, script by Don McGregor; Summary of the story so far, with reprinted panels from Jungle Action #6-11 superimposed over a map of Wakanda. Letters from editors Dean Mullaney and Meloney Crawford. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Justice Inc. (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4323269012

Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "This Night, an Avenger Is Born!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Al McWilliams; Origin and intro of the Avenger, and his support organization Justice, Inc.; The Avenger was Richard Benson; Due to the traumatic kidnapping of his wife and child the muscles in his face were frozen; This enabled him to literally mold his face into any shape. "Justice Incorporated" by Allen Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 107 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #19-1D88571-041

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Crisis on Earth-X!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; During an annual meeting between the JLA and JSA, six members and the Red Tornado (accidentally interfering with the transmatter machine that transports the two groups between Earths 1 and 2) are accidentally transported to another Earth, one in which the Nazis won World War Two; At first, the seven heroes are able to defeat a small group of Nazi soldiers, but are almost defeated by sonic machines when the Freedom Fighters, led by Uncle Sam, take the heroes away and explain what's going on in their secret headquarters; The three groups learn of machines around the world controlling everyone's minds, and set about to destroy them all. A letter from comics writer Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 151 CBCS 4.0 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition. Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 8/26/2023.

Label #23-29F5D14-002

"The Unluckiest League of All!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Superman [Earth-1]; Batman [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Hawkman [Katar Hol] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Racer; Strongman; The Crier; The Acrobat; Cyclone; The Shrinking Man; Water King; Jean Loring (flashback); Power Girl (flashback); Professor Amos Fortune (villain); Captain Comet (flashback). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Orlando. Cover price $0.60.

Ka-Zar (1970 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-336D7D6-002

68-page squarebound giant. Reprints: "The Coming of Ka-Zar" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; from Uncanny X-Men 10) and "The Mystery of the Midnight Stalker" (script by Lee, pencils by Gene Colan; from Daredevil 24). Also in this issue, a new Hercules story, "In His Footsteps, the Huntsman of Zeus" (script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Dick Ayers). Guest starring the Avengers. Story continues in Sub-Mariner 29.. New Marie Severin/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.25.

Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4411880008

Cover art by John Buscema. "Return to the Savage Land!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Paul Reinman, inks by Mike Royer; The son of an English nobleman, KA-ZAR grew up in the Savage Land alongside his loyal tiger Zabu after the death of his parents; Read his unbelievable origin here! It! Shanna the She-Devil cameo. The Living Colossus house ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. FOOM house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) 2 CGC 7.5 SS Friedrich

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Signed by Mike Friedrich on 11/3/23

Label #4342144001

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Fall of the Red Wizard," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Jack Abel; KA-ZAR and SHANNA aren't too keen on the idea of becoming human sacrifices; But when a triceratops rampages through their village, the Fall People are convinced Ka-Zar's blasphemy is to blame; Continued origin of the Savage Land. The Shanna story continues in Daredevil 109. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.4

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "A New Dawn... a New World!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar wonders if he should leave the jungle and join modern civilization, and ultimately discovers a vast new section of the Savage Land called Pangea! "Spider-Man in The Rescue!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-27D449D-037

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "To Forgive Dephine!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar and Shanna crash with the Pangean bird folk!; New ground is crossed in their relationship. Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad, "The Charge Of The Rhinos!" starring Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-27D449D-038

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "When the Sea Gives Up Its Dead!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Leanne switches into Shannas body—and is helpless against a dinosaur attack! Iron Man in "The Charge of the Rhinos!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-27D449D-039

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "The Ties That Bind!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Zabu is temporarily believed to be the rabid killer of Kapah, a young member of the Fall People; Sarak, Kapah's father, is driven insane by rabies and Ka-Zar is forced to take him down; Realizing that he will also succumb, Tongah (a supporting character from the old series) commits suicide; Ka-Zar watches a t-rex take down the rabid saber-toothed tiger and is relieved that it isn't Zabu. Dungeons & Dragons ad. The Fantastic Four in "Wonders of Nature" Hostess snack cakes ad. Missive from letterhack T. M. Maple. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.