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| Arthur Adams |
Marvel Team-Up 141 Signature
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9.8
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1984 CGC 9.8SS (census 51/690, highest graded), submitted to CGC myself after getting signed by Art Adams on 05/30/2015, graded 11/16/2015; Ties with Amazing Spider-man #252 for first appearance of the black costume. Daredevil and Black Widow appearance. 132 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Team-Up_Vol_1_141
Quotes:
"Maybe I was a little hard on Daredevil. We’re both on the same side, but gee…I wonder why he never said anything about my new suit?" – Spider-man
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| Brett Blevins |
Uncanny X-Men 211
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9.8
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1986 CGC 9.8SS WP (census 312/875), gift from Ronnylama on 10/14/2012, originally graded 07/14/2011, then signed and sketch by Brett Blevins on 05/23/2013 and submitted myself at the Phoenix Con; 1st full appearance of the Marauders. 220 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Uncanny_X-Men_Vol_1_211
Quotes:
"I'm a serious man, engaged in a serious business. And I never joke with people who're about to die!” – Scalphunter
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| Chris Claremont |
Iron Fist 14 Signature
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9.6
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1977 CGC SS 9.6 WP (census 556/3601), paid $250.00 for raw copy 10/06/2017; submitted to CGC myself and had signed by Chris Claremont at ECCC 03/02/2018, graded 03/30/2018 (same grade sold on eBay 03/17/2018 for $700.00 and on 04/05/2021 for $2027.76); 1st appearance of Sabretooth. 1513 points.
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http://marvel.wikia.com/Iron_Fist_Vol_1_14
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| Chris Claremont |
Ms. Marvel 9 Signature
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9.4
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1977 CGC 9.4SS (census 80/99); submitted to CGC myself after getting signed by Chris Claremont at the Amazing AZ Con on 02/13/2016, graded 03/21/2016; 1st appearance of Deathbird; J. Jonah Jameson appearance; MODOK cameo on last page. Grader notes: Right top front cover wear. 30 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Ms._Marvel_Vol_1_9
Quotes:
"CALL ME DEATH-BIRD! And in MODOK's name -- tonight Ms. Marvel DIES!” – Deathbird (Cal'syee Neramani)
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| Chris Claremont |
New Mutants 26 Signature
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9.6
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1985 CGC 9.6SS (census 61/85), gift from Tnerb; submitted to CGC myself after getting signed by Chris Claremont at the Amazing AZ Con on 02/13/2016, graded 03/21/2016 (same grade sold on eBay 02/23/17 for $172.49); 1st full appearance of Legion (David Haller); Multiple Man appearance. Grader notes: Back cover lite multiple shadow. 22 points.
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http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/New_Mutants_Vol_1_26
Quotes:
"I don't like the way he's looking at us!” – Thomas Corsi
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| Chris Claremont |
X-Men 117 Signature
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9.6
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1979 CGC SS 9.6 WP (census 333/1038), submitted to CGC myself and had signed by Chris Claremont at ECCC 03/02/2018, graded 03/30/2018; 1st appearance of the Shadow King (Amahl Farouk). Origin of Professor Xavier. Lilandra & Misty Knight appearance. 495 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_Vol_1_117
Quote: “I sense we are kindred spirits, you and I. Join me, stranger. I will show you pleasure -- and power -- beyond your wildest imaginings!” – Shadow King while meeting Professor X
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| Chris Claremont |
X-Men 118 Signature
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9.6
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1979 CGC 9.6SS (census 355/990), purchased off Instagram; submitted to CGC myself after getting signed by Chris Claremont at the Amazing AZ Con on 02/13/2016, graded 03/21/2016; 1st full appearance of Mariko Yashida (Sunfire’s cousin and Wolverine’s one time fiancée); Misty Knight, Colleen Wing & Sunfire appearance; Moses Magnum cameo. 423 points.
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http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_118
Quotes:
"I am Moses Magnum, Master of the Magnum Force! This is my ultimatum, Prime Minister. You have 24 hours to acclaim me sole, absolute ruler of your precious island nation...or, at midnight tomorrow -- I will sink Japan!” – Moses Magnum
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| Chris Claremont |
X-Men 124 Signature
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9.6
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1979 CGC SS 9.6 WP (census 389/985), submitted to CGC myself and had signed by Chris Claremont at ECCC 03/02/2018, graded 03/30/2018; Colossus becomes Proletarian. Arcade, Miss Locke & Colleen Wing appearance. 374 points.
Grader Notes: small miscut whole book.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_Vol_1_124
Quote: “To be honest, fräulein Locke, I don't usually make a habit of striking the beautiful women I meet -- but I've a need for your souped-up shotgun. I hope you don't mind me using it to blast this place to smithereens.” – Nightcrawler
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| Chris Claremont |
X-Men 127 Signature
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9.6
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1979 CGC SS 9.6 WP (census 545/1148), paid $40 for PGX 9.4, cracked and pressed, submitted to CGC myself and had signed by Chris Claremont at ECCC 03/02/2018, graded 03/30/2018; Proteus appearance. 374 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_Vol_1_127
Quote: “The firing's stopped. I need a new host body -- I've almost burned this one out. But I daren't take one now. For the few seconds I'll need to possess any of these X-Men, I'll be too vulnerable. The risk is too great. Better to run, and survive.” – Proteus (Mutant X)
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| David Michelinie |
Amazing Spider-Man 298 Signature
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9.6
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1988 CGC 9.6 (census 1922/4979), signed by David Michelinie at Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly Phoenix Comic Con) and submitted to CGC myself…1st Todd McFarlane Spider-Man; 1st appearance of Eddie Brock (cameo); Chance appearance. 154 points.
Grader Notes: Very light spine stress lines to cover.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_1_298
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| David Michelinie |
Amazing Spider-Man 299 Signature
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9.6
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1988 CGC 9.6 (census 1750/3864), signed by David Michelinie at Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly Phoenix Comic Con) and submitted to CGC myself…1st appearance of Venom (cameo); Chance appearance. 99 points.
Grader Notes: Very light spine stress lines to cover.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_1_299
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| David Michelinie |
Marvel Premiere 47 Signature
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9.2
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1979 CGC 9.2 (census 976/1680), signed by David Michelinie at Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly Phoenix Comic Con) and submitted to CGC myself…Scott Lang becomes the new Ant-Man. Picked up this copy raw on Instagram for $75 (same grade unsigned sold on eBay 08/15/2019 for $160). 66 points.
Grader Notes: Light spine stress lines to cover, very small piece out left bottom of back cover, and very small piece out top of back cover.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Premiere_Vol_1_47
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| George Perez and
Bob Layton |
X-Men 112 Signature
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9.4
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1978 CGC 9.4SS WP (census 270/509), submitted to CGC myself, originally graded on 5/27/2009, then signed by George Perez and Bob Layton 05/25/2012, and re-graded on 06/28/2012, grader notes state - Top front cover bend; Spine lite stress breaks color; Bottom whole book small dent; (same grade sold on eBay 05/07/2012 for $139.99); Magneto appearance. Storyline continued from Defenders #16. 150 points...changed to 300 points 04/13/2011...increased to 330 points after signing.
Preview from issue #111: Our heroes have been in rough straits before and come through in fine shape. Unfortunately, theyve also fought Magneto before, and he beat them. Badly. How theyll do this time is anybodys guess, but next issues title should give you a hint. Be here in sixty, true-believers, and youll see: MAGNETO TRIUMPHANT!
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/X-Men_Vol_1_112
Quote:
If you want me madman, here I am. I defy you to do your worst. -- Magneto
Bub, thats music to my ears. -- Wolverine
"This is the first time Wolverine was ever drawn with hair on his arms." George Perez (Phoenix Comic Con, 05/25/12)
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| Gerry Conway |
Ms. Marvel 1 Signature
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9.6
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1977 CGC 9.6 WP (census 1210/7642), gift from Ronnylama as CGC 9.4, then had it pressed and added Gerry Conway’s signature 7/10/2021. 1st Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel; Scorpion, J. Jonah Jameson, and Mary Jane Watson appearance; Peter Parker cameo. 495 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Ms._Marvel_Vol_1_1
Quotes:
“Sorry, Mr. Robertson. I can't stay to explain. Something else is more important: a man's life!” -Ms. Marvel
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| Gerry Conway |
Thor 207 Universal
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9.4
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1973 CGC 9.4 SS (census 44/64), Absorbing Man, Len Wein, Gerry Conway & Steve Englehart appearance; signed by Gerry Conway! 61 points.
Summary and comic details...
https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Thor_Vol_1_207
Quotes:
“Weakling! 'Tis no wonder our father preferred thee to me-- Thy heart be as warm as his!” -Loki
Rutland, Vermont Halloween issue, part 3 of 3; see Amazing Adventures 16 (Englehart) and Justice League of America 103 (Wein) for parts 1 and 2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutland_Halloween_Parade
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| Herb Trimpe and
Len Wein |
Incredible Hulk 181
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8.0
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1974 CGC 8.0SS (census 3116/6842), paid $635 on 12/19/2006, initially graded CGC 8.0 on 08/28/2006, then signed by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe at Phoenix Con on 06/06/2014 (same grade unsigned sold on eBay 07/04/2014 for $1375, again on 04/26/2015 for $2330, on 07/04/2019 for $4000, on 03/29/2021 for $8250, and on 05/31/2021 for $13000); 1st full appearance of Wolverine. This is the first CGC book I’ve ever owned- a Christmas present from my wonderful wife! 693 points...changed to 1092 points on 12/22/2010…increased to 1201 points after signatures were added.
RIP Herb Trimpe (5/26/1939 - 4/13/2015), you and your wife are special people. I'm glad to have met you.
RIP Len Wein (7/12/1948 - 9/9/2017).
Marvel Value Stamp: Series A #54 Shanna
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Incredible_Hulk_Vol_1_181
Quote:
Hulk doesnt understand. First little man fights Hulk... and now he fights Hulks enemy? But if Hulks enemy is little mans enemy...then little man is Hulks friend! -- The Hulk
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| Jim Shooter |
Daredevil 141 Signature
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9.4
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1977 CGC SS 9.4 (census 61/113, this is the only SS to date), signed by Jim Shooter and submitted to CGC myself on 05/26/2017, graded 09/18/2017; Bullseye appearance. 132 points.
Grader Notes: Multiple spine stress lines breaks color.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Daredevil_141
Quotes:
"In my hands anything is a deadly weapon!” – Bullseye
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| Jim Starlin |
Captain Marvel 33 Signature
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9.2
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1974 CGC 9.2 (census 370/787), signed by Jim Starlin at Los Angeles Comic Con 2019 and submitted to CGC myself; Origin of Thanos; Drax and Death appearance, Avengers cameo. 248 points.
Grader Notes: Spine stress lines breaks color, Wear right center of front cover
Summary and comic details...
https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_Marvel_Vol_1_33
Quotes:
“Hear me, Thanos! Titan or God, I shall yet obliterate you!” – Drax the Destroyer
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| Jim Starlin |
Iron Man 55 Signature
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6.0
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1973 CGC 6.0 (census 3187/4122), signed by Jim Starlin at Los Angeles Comic Con 2019 and submitted to CGC myself (same grade unsigned sold on eBay 12/25/2019 for $550). 1st appearance of Thanos, Mentor, Drax the Destroyer, Starfox, Kronos, and the Blood Brothers. 190 points.
Grader Notes: Crease right bottom of front cover breaks color, Moderate bends to cover, Moderate spine stress lines to cover, Tear top of back cover
Summary and comic details...
https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Iron_Man_Vol_1_55
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| Jim Steranko |
X-Men 50 Signature
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9.4
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1968 CGC SS 9.4 (census 179/924), signed by Jim Steranko and submitted to CGC on 03/12/2017 (same grade sold on eBay 05/15/22 for $4129), graded 04/18/2017; 2nd appearance of Polaris; Mesmero appearance; Origin of the Beast. 617 points, increased to 1870.
Grader Notes: Crease left bottom of front cover, small crease right bottom of front cover, spine stress lines.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_Vol_1_50
Mighty Marvel Checklist:
This is all we’ve gotta tell you – jaunty Jim Steranko did the awesome art for this once-in-a-lifetime ish!
Quotes:
“Now I understand the strange stirrings within me that tortured my soul almost from my first conscious moment! For, my father's blood, though unknown to me, could not be silenced! Yes -- I know my calling now! I am your -- queen!” – Lorna Dane
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| John Romita Jr. |
Ms. Marvel 19 Signature
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9.4
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1978 CGC SS 9.4 WP (census 96/120), submitted to CGC myself and had signed by John Romita Jr. at Phoenix Fan Fest 01/13/2018, graded 03/06/2018; Origin of Ms. Marvel retold. Captain Marvel, Supreme Intelligence, Ronan & J. Jonah Jameson appearance. 23 points.
Grader Notes: spine stress lines spine.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Ms._Marvel_Vol_1_19
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| John Romita Jr. |
X-Men 130 Signature
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9.6
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1980 CGC SS 9.6 WP (census 595/1761), submitted to CGC myself and had signed by John Romita Jr. at Phoenix Fan Fest 01/13/2018, graded 03/06/2018 (same grade sold on eBay 10/4/2023 for $600.00); 1st appearance of Dazzler (Alison Blaire). Sebastian Shaw, Mastermind & Emma Frost appearance. 374 points (increased to 1047 on 1/14/20).
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_Vol_1_130
Quote: “Chuckles, I had one dy-no-mite debut goin' till you jokers crashed the gate. Now it's ruined. And for that, sucker, you gonna pay!” – Dazzler
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| Klaus Janson |
Astonishing Tales 25 Signature
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9.4
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1974 CGC SS 9.4 (census 440/1039), received as a gift from Ronnylama and submitted to CGC myself after being signed by Klaus Janson at ECCC on 04/09/2016, graded 05/27/2016. 1st appearance of Deathlok (Luther Manning) and Major Ryker; 1st George Perez work (last 2 pages). 176 points.
Grader Notes: Spine stress lines; spine breaks color.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Astonishing_Tales_25
Quotes:
“The steel-smashing origin of the world’s most offbeat superhero!” – Rich Buckler
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| Klaus Janson |
Marvel Team-Up 100
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9.6
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1980 CGC 9.6SS (census 72/103), submitted to CGC myself at ECCC 03/29/2014, graded 05/29/2014…signed by Klaus Janson. Origin and first appearance of Karma; Xmen cameo. 50 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Marvel_Team-Up_Vol_1_100
Quotes:
"I am... Xi'an Coy Manh. I am Vietnamese. To be Vietnamese is to have lived your entire life with war. It is to suffer, grieve, hunger, fear. To walk hand in hand with death. I do not complain by saying this, merely state reality.” – Karma
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| Klaus Janson and
Joe Rubenstein |
Daredevil 158
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9.0
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1979 CGC 9.0SS (census 863/1265), received as gift from Ronnylama and submitted to CGC myself at ECCC 03/29/2014, graded 05/29/2014…signed by Joe Rubenstein and Klaus Janson. Frank Miller's run on Daredevil begins. Origin & ""death"" of Death-Stalker. Black Widow appearance. 220 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Daredevil_Vol_1_158
Quotes:
"(To Death-Stalker ) It had to come down to this sooner or later didn't it?” – Daredevil
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| Marv Wolfman |
Amazing Spider-Man 194 Signature
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9.2
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1979 CGC 9.2 WP (census 2577/5194), birthday gift from Ronnylama(!), initially graded 12/30/2014 as CGC 9.4 but changed to 9.2 after adding Marv Wolfman’s signature at WonderCon on 03/31/2019 (same grade sold on eBay 06/25/2016 and 07/07/2016 for $300); 1st appearance of the Black Cat, (Felicia Hardy). Text illo of Black Cat by Dave Cockrum. 121 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_194
Grader Notes: small tear left top of front cover breaks color
Quotes:
“... perhaps it’s time you learned. Never let the Black Cat cross your path!” – Black Cat
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| Michael Turner |
Civil War 4
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9.8
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2006 CGC 9.8SS WP (census 265/368), received as a gift from Shivabali at ECCC 3/28/2014, signed by the late and great Michael Turner on 11/11/2006 at Wizard World Texas; "Death" of Goliath (Bill Foster); "Thor" revealed as a clone; Turner 1:75 sketch cover. 132 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Civil_War_Vol_1_4
Quote:
"Get ready for the shortest comeback in history, Thor!" -- Bill Foster
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| Mike Zeck |
Amazing Spider-Man 293 Signature
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9.8
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1987 CGC SS 9.8 WP (census 260/507), signed by Michael Zeck at Phoenix Comic Con 06/03/2016 and submitted to CGC myself. Kraven’s Last Hunt, Part 2 of 6. 123 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_1_293
Quotes:
“So now I see through the Spider's eyes. I wear the Spider's skin. I crawl. Now -- I am the Spider.” – Kraven the Hunter
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| Mike Zeck |
Amazing Spider-Man 294 Signature
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9.8
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1987 CGC SS 9.8 WP (census 123/357), signed by Michael Zeck at Phoenix Comic Con 06/03/2016 and submitted to CGC myself. Kraven’s Last Hunt, Part 5 of 6, “Death” of Kraven the Hunter. 123 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_1_294
Quotes:
“After all these years, you surely know that I'm a man of my word -- and I give you my word: from this night forward, Kraven the Hunter -- will never hunt again.” – Kraven the Hunter
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| Mike Zeck |
Captain America 282 Signature
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9.6
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1983 CGCSS 9.6 WP (census 38/67) signed by Mike Zeck at Phoenix Comic Con on 6/3/16, gift from Ronnylama. 1st appearance of Nomad (Jack Monroe); Viper and Constrictor appearance. 28 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Captain_America_282
Quotes:
“Steve--? You can't mean that there was a time when he'd stopped being... Captain America!” -- Jack Monroe
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| Mike Zeck |
Spectacular Spider-Man 131 Signature
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9.6
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1987 CGC SS 9.6 WP (census 75/118), signed by Michael Zeck at Phoenix Comic Con 06/03/2016 and submitted to CGC myself. Kraven’s Last Hunt, Part 3 of 6. 39 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Parker,_The_Spectacular_Spider-Man_Vol_1_131
Quotes:
“I am the Spider. No -- not the Spider. I AM KRAVEN!!” – Kraven the Hunter
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| Mike Zeck |
Spectacular Spider-Man 132 Signature
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9.8
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1987 CGC SS 9.8 WP (census 28/104, highest graded), signed by Michael Zeck at Phoenix Comic Con 06/03/2016 and submitted to CGC myself. Kraven’s Last Hunt, Part 6 of 6. 66 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Parker,_The_Spectacular_Spider-Man_Vol_1_132
Quotes:
“But I can't let my fear stop me. God, please don't let it stop me.” – Spider-Man
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| Mike Zeck |
Web of Spider-Man 31 Signature
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9.8
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1987 CGC SS 9.8 WP (census 75/173, highest graded), signed by Michael Zeck at Phoenix Comic Con 06/03/2016 and submitted to CGC myself. Kraven’s Last Hunt, Part 1 of 6. 28 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Web_of_Spider-Man_Vol_1_31
Quotes:
“I have found dignity, not in the cities, but in the jungle. I have found honor, not in the civilized, but in the primal. I have found morality, I have found meaning -- in the hunt.” – Kraven the Hunter
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| Mike Zeck |
Web of Spider-Man 32 Signature
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9.6
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1987 CGC SS 9.6 WP (census 109/199), signed by Michael Zeck at Phoenix Comic Con 06/03/2016 and submitted to CGC myself. Kraven’s Last Hunt, Part 4 of 6. 17 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Web_of_Spider-Man_Vol_1_32
Quotes:
“TWO WEEKS!! In the ground! In the grave! Dead! TWO WEEKS!!” – Spider-Man
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| Peter David |
Incredible Hulk 340 Signature
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9.6
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1988 CGC 9.6SS WP (census 1118/2447), submitted myself on 05/23/2013 after Peter David signed it at Phoenix Con, graded 08/16/2013 (same grade sold on eBay 9/20/15 for $161.50 and on 3/30/21 unsigned for $605.00); Hulk vs. Wolverine; X-men and Leader appearance. 165 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Incredible_Hulk_Vol_1_340
Quotes:
"I have more important things to do, Hulk. And I’m not going to fight you today.” – Wolverine
“Then you’ll die today!” – Hulk
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| Rob Liefeld |
New Mutants 98 Signature
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9.6
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1991 CGC 9.6SS (census 5302/10002), gift from Ronnylama on 01/23/2016; submitted to CGC myself after getting signed by Rob Liefeld at the Amazing AZ Con on 02/13/2016, graded 03/07/2016; 1st appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), Gideon and Copycat (Vanessa Carlysle) as Domino. Rictor leaves the New Mutants. 137 points.
Grader Notes: Left Top Back Cover Bend Breaks Color. Right Top Front Cover Bend. Spine Multiple Stress Lines Breaks Color.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/New_Mutants_Vol_1_98
Quotes:
"If life were a picnic, you'd be a family. Since life is war, you're soldiers. You'd do well to start accepting that fact.” – Cable (to Cannonball)
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| Roy Thomas |
Avengers 103 Signature
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9.2
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1972 CGC 9.2 (census 40/66), paid $89.00 on 03/26/2014, graded 12/24/2013…signed by Roy Thomas 06/20/2015 and retained 9.2 grade; Sentinels appearance. 105 points.
Grader Notes: Full Top Front Cover Color Lift.
Preview: The Sentinels strike! How can the Avengers stop them – while the Scarlet Witch is held hostage?
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Avengers_Vol_1_103
Quotes:
"Larry Trask! Yes! If any Man might know where those Androids might have moved the Apparatus from this Place, it would be the Son of their Creator! And, help me he shall - or live to regret it!”– Quicksilver
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| Roy Thomas |
Avengers 104 Signature
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9.4
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1972 CGC 9.4 (census 49/78), submitted to CGC myself at ECCC 03/28/2014, graded 05/29/2014…signed by Roy Thomas 06/20/2015 and retained 9.4 grade; Sentinels appearance. 126 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Avengers_Vol_1_104
Quotes:
"No need to feel unnecessarily humble, Iron Man. For, while perhaps a Semi-Human Computer is needed to fell less Human Ones, it was stealth for the most Part, which won the Day.” – Vision
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| Roy Thomas |
Marvel Premiere 15 Signature
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9.4
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1974 CGC 9.4 (census 611/3097), signed by Roy Thomas at Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly Phoenix Comic Con) 2019; picked up this nice-looking raw copy from my local comic shop for $200 and submitted to CGC myself…couldn’t be happier with the results (same grade unsigned sold on eBay 10/31/2019 for $595, and on 4/17/2022 for $1651). Origin and 1st appearance of Iron Fist (Danny Rand); 1st appearance of Harold Meachum; “Death” of Danny’s parents (Wendell and Heather Rand). 1485 points.
Grader Notes: Very light spine stress lines, breaks color. Very light wear all corners.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Premiere_Vol_1_15
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| Stan Lee |
Fantastic Four 28
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7.0
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1964 CGC 7.0SS (census 171/341), paid $246.50 and submitted to CGC myself 05/26/2012, graded 07/03/2012 (same grade previously sold on eBay 05/06/2012 for $306.50)...submitted to Desert Winds for Stan Lee signature 1/26/2013; Early X-men appearance; Puppet Master, Awesome Android, and Mad Thinker appearance. 277 points.
Summary and comic details...
http://marvel.wikia.com/Fantastic_Four_Vol_1_28
Quotes:
"X-Men! Big deal! They're just a bunch of cornballs, if you ask me! Who'd they ever lick?” – The Thing
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| Stan Lee and
John Romita Jr. |
Fantastic Four 103
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9.4
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1970 CGCSS 9.4 (census 29/89) single highest graded Signature Series, paid $195.00 on 09/03/2014, signed by Stan Lee on 09/08/2012, John Romita Jr. on 09/09/2012, and graded 12/21/2012; Sub-Mariner and Magneto appearance featuring President Richard M. Nixon cameo…the President would later be revealed as Number One, leader of the Secret Empire, in Captain America 175. 281 points.
Preview: The Thing battles Namor! Magneto clobbers everyone! Romitas artwork flips you out! Its the old-time Marvel magic!
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http://marvel.wikia.com/Fantastic_Four_Vol_1_103
Quotes:
"Namor, do not vex me! I too am born to rule! I too am a leader – of all the mutants on earth! And I say – ATTACK!” – Magneto
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Strange Tales 120
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8.0
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1964 CGC 8.0SS (census 53/88), paid $114.00 on 03/1/2012...submitted to Desert Winds for Stan Lee signature 1/26/2013; Iceman appearance. Fantastic Four and X-men cameo. 138 points (previously 105 points).
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http://marvel.wikia.com/Strange_Tales_Vol_1_120
Quote:
“Whether there are ghosts in that house is not for me to say! But, there are far more dangerous things than ghosts... things which most of us do not even dream exist! “ -- Dr. Strange
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| Stan Lee |
Strange Tales 135 Signature
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7.0
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1965 CGC SS 7.0 (census 457/894), signed by Stan Lee and submitted to CGC myself at ECCC on 03/03/2017, graded 04/11/2017 (same grade sold on eBay 11/18/2018 for $521.00 and on 03/08/2021 for $1200.00); 1st appearance of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.; Tony Stark and Baron Mordo appearance. 139 points.
Grader Notes: Light spine stress lines to cover; small, light bend right bottom of back cover; small, light bend top of front cover breaks color; small, light, multiple tear with crease left center of back cover.
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http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Strange_Tales_135
Quotes:
"Looks like somebody has to smash HYDRA!” – Colonel Nick Fury
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| Steve Englehart |
Amazing Adventures 16 Signature
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9.4
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1973 CGC 9.4 SS (census 80/184), paid $20.00 for raw copy and submitted to CGC after adding Steve Englehart's signature 3/25/2022 (same grade unsigned sold on eBay 6/3/22 for $150.00); Juggernaut appearance. Storyline continued from Dr Strange #182. 198 points.
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http://marvel.wikia.com/Amazing_Adventures_Vol_2_16
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'Do you hear me Earth? The Juggernaut is BACK!!' -- Juggernaut
Rutland, Vermont Halloween issue, part 1 of 3; see Justice League of America 103 (Wein) and Thor 207 (Conway) for parts 2 and 3.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutland_Halloween_Parade
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| Steve Englehart |
Defenders 9 Signature
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9.0
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1973 CGC 9.0 SS (census 168/241) paid $30 for this copy ungraded, added Steve Englehart’s signature 3/25/2022; Avengers/Defenders War, Chapters 4, 5, and 6. 33 points.
Grader Notes: light creasing to cover
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https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Defenders_Vol_1_9
Quotes:
“I hate the Avengers anyway!” –Valkyrie
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| Steve Englehart |
Special Marvel Edition 15 Signature
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5.0
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1973 CGC 5.0 SS (census 3720/4209), paid $80 and submitted to CGC myself after adding a signature from Steve Englehart 3/25/2022 (same grade unsigned sold on eBay 7/18/2022 for $319); 1st appearance of Shang-Chi, Fu Manchu, and Sir Denis Nayland Smith. 105 points.
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https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Special_Marvel_Edition_Vol_1_15
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“Father... you speak with absolute assurance, completely convinced that your vision is the only proper way... and, like all men who speak thus... You are mad! When next we meet, it will be as implacable enemies!” –Shang-Chi
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