Set Description:
CGC Marvel Tales Comics that I own.
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Marvel Tales 223 |
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Marvel Tales 223 Signature |
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CGC |
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2558385007
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Owner Comments
May 1989
"The Arms of Doctor Octopus!"
Stan Lee - Writer
John Romita Sr. - Penciler
Jim Mooney - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Sam Rosen - Letterer
Stan Lee - Editor
Stan Lee - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
When the mechanical arms of Dr. Octopus are put on display at New York's Museum of Natural Science, Otto Octavius uses his mental link to them to command them to go to the prison where he is being held prisoner and bust him out. Happening by, Spider-Man tries to stop them but has to let them go when the damage they cause effects the structural integrity of a building, and Spider-Man has to focus his powers on preventing the building from collapsing until it can be evacuated. He then returns to his apartment and changed back to Peter Parker, so that he can catch up with his studying but ends up falling asleep.
The next day, Peter goes to class and is asked to see Professor Warren, Warren warns Peter that his grades are getting dangerously low and if they continue to drop he may lose his scholarship. Meanwhile, the arms of Dr. Octopus manage to reach the prison and break their master free. Putting on his arms once more, Octopus flees the prison to begin his criminal activities anew.
Notes:
- Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/14/2020
- This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 88
Quotes:
"I'm aware of your ability, Parker! You take to science like butter takes to bread! But not even you can keep your grades up when you're absent more than you're here!" -Professor Warren
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Marvel Tales 224 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 224 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1603366001
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Owner Comments
June, 1989
"Doc Ock Lives!”
Stan Lee - Writer
Gil Kane - Penciler
John Romita Sr. - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Sam Rosen - Letterer
Stan Lee - Editor
Stan Lee - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Web swinging across the city, Spider-Man finds it hard to believe that his foe, Doctor Octopus, is dead. Slipping into an alley, Spidey changes back into Peter Parker. Out on the streets, he purchases a newspaper and reads how the authorities were unable to find any trace of Doctor Octopus. Peter worries that Octavius might have survived after all. His thoughts are interrupted by Randy Robertson, who asks Peter to help participate in a student protest. Peter refuses, as he needs to investigate the situation with Doctor Octopus. Unable to explain himself, Peter leaves Randy thinking that Parker only cares about himself. As Peter goes his own way, he tosses out the newspaper, unaware that his foe is hiding in the nearby alley. Doctor Octopus recovers the discarded newspaper and is amused to learn that everyone thinks that he is dead and begins planning his next attack, vowing to get final revenge against Spider-Man.
While Doctor Octopus begins formulating his plan, Peter Parker rushes to a nearby rooftop where he changes into Spider-Man. He then begins a futile search for Doctor Octopus, but cannot find any trace of his old foe. When he swings past the Daily Bugle, he is spotted by J. Jonah Jameson who tells his city editor, Joe Robertson, to do something about it. Robertson tells Jameson that Spider-Man isn't causing any trouble, unlike the pollution that has been plaguing the city. Eventually, Spider-Man spots Doctor Octopus climbing up the smoke stack on the city's main power station. Fearing that Octavius might black out all of Manhattan, he rushes after his foe. He ambushes Doctor Octopus and the two begin fighting it out on top of the power station. Spider-Man holds his own until Ock damages a water tower, which threatens the protestors down on the street. Spider-Man braces the water tower with his body and pushes it away safely. However, this leaves Spider-Man vulnerable to attack. Octavius manages to overpower Spider-Man and intending to kill his foe, he tosses Spider-Man down to the street below.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 06/12/2018
- This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 89
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| Slot: |
Marvel Tales 226 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 226 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
2556517002
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Owner Comments
August, 1989
"To Smash the Spider!"
Stan Lee - Writer
Gil Kane - Penciler
John Romita Sr. - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Sam Rosen - Letterer
Stan Lee - Editor
Tom DeFalco- Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
It is the funeral of George Stacy and everyone close to the late police captain is in attendance. Peter Parker is there to support Gwen during this time, however, he begins to consider what would happen if Gwen, who blames Spider-Man for her father's death, ever found out that Peter is Spider-Man. Also in attendance is Sam Bullit, a man who was competing with George for the job of district attorney. When Gwen later asks to aid on Bullit's campaign, it's another advantage to Bullit. Bullit then seeks the support of the Daily Bugle in exchange for this promotion, he promises to bring in Spider-Man, something which Jonah instantly signs up for even though Joe Robertson has his reservations about Bullit.
ith the help of Jameson, Bullit puts on a media campaign that focuses on vilifying Spider-Man, and the press works, everyone is so frightened of the wall-crawler the streets are deserted at night. Deciding that he's pushing his luck out as Spider-Man, Peter changes back to his civilian guise. He is then confronted on the street by Bullit and his men confront Peter wanting all the information he knows about Spider-Man. When Peter refuses and likens Bullit to Adolf Hitler, he is beaten and left in the streets. Quickly recovering, Peter changes into Spider-Man and goes after them.
When he fails to track down Bullit, he finds some of Bullit's men on the street. He then chases after them and strings one of them up as a "message" to his employer. Spider-Man then heads back to his apartment. Entering he is suddenly startled when the lights are turned on by Bullit who had come there with Gwen Stacy because he knew there was a connection between Parker and Spider-Man.
Notes:
- Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/14/2020
- This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 91
Quotes:
“We've all seen what happens when we cuddle public menaces! Spider-Man is responsible for the death of Capt. George Stacy! And until he's crushed -- swiftly-- without mercy -- none of us are safe!” -Sam Bullit
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Marvel Tales 227 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 227 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1571131009
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Owner Comments
September, 1989
"When Iceman Attacks!"
Stan Lee - Writer
Gil Kane - Penciler
John Romita Sr. - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Artie Simek - Letterer
Stan Lee - Editor
Stan Lee - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Spider-Man has just been confronted by Sam Bullit and Gwen Stacy at Peter Parker's apartment. Spider-Man, hoping to talk sense into Gwen, grabs the girl and makes an exit. However, this is spotted by Bobby Drake, who is out on a date. He changes into Iceman and attacks Spider-Man, whom he thinks will harm the girl, forcing Spidey to make an escape. Bullit thanks Iceman for his help and asks him to track down and capture Spider-Man.
After continuing his law and order campaign to obtain the D.A. chair, Bullit is contacted by J. Jonah Jameson who tells him that he's dropping the Bugle's endorsement of him. When Bullit and his goons show up at the Bugle, Jameson explains that he will no longer endorse a candidate with shady dealings, revealing that he knows about how Bullit and his men roughed up Peter Parker. To add to the damaging evidence against Bullit, Joe Robertson has dug up Bullit's background, which involves dealing with extremist and racist groups.
When Bullit and his men kidnap Joe, Peter Parker witness the whole event and goes after Bullit as Spider-Man. He's initially stopped by Iceman but manages to convince him to help rescue Joe. The two heroes work in unison to free Joe, and the three of them confront Bullit during one of his fundraising banquets. When the truth about Bullit is revealed, those people in attendance of the banquet walk out on him, and Bullit is arrested shortly after.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 12/14/2017
- This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 92
- Iceman states that been "out of action" with the X-Men for a while. Iceman was injured during an altercation with his teammate Havok, as seen in Incredible Hulk #150.
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Marvel Tales 228 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 228 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1606810004
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Owner Comments
October, 1989
"Whatever Happened to the Iceman?"
Bill Mantlo - Writer
Sal Buscema - Penciler
David Hunt - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Janice Cohen - Colorist
Bruce D. Patterson - Letterer
Archie Goodwin - Editor
Jim Shooter - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Peter Parker is sent to Los Angeles to cover the disbandment of the Champions for the Daily Bugle. Arriving outside of the Champion's office tower headquarters, Peter is lost in thought when suddenly two of the windows in the building pop out of their frames. Seeing this is the Champions former leader, the Angel, who quickly flies into action, tossing one of the windows into Santa Monica Bay. However, the second pane is heading right for Peter Parker and the Angel can't reach him in time. Thankfully, Peter's spider-sense kicks in and is able to leap out of the way of danger. Thankfully, nobody really saw this feat of agility, and so Spider-Man's secret identity is maintained. When Peter explains to the Angel what brings him to Los Angeles, the Angel informs him that he is too late, that the other members of the Champions have already left. When he asks why the windows popped out of their fame, the Angel explains that his headquarters was the product of shoddy construction. That's when Peter discovers that his camera was smashed while trying to escape the falling glass.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 06/12/2018
- This issue reprints Spectacular Spider-Man Vol 1 17
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Marvel Tales 229 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 229 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1571131010
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Owner Comments
November, 1989
"My Friend, My Foe!"
Bill Mantlo - Writer
Sal Buscema - Penciler
David Hunt - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Mary Ellen Beveridge - Colorist
Joe Rosen - Letterer
Archie Goodwin - Editor
Jim Shooter - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
With Stuart Clarke unconscious, his control over Iceman has been severed causing the hero to go on a rampage and attack Spider-Man and the Angel. During the fight, Iceman explains how Clarke managed to take control of him during times that Iceman visited him in the hospital and facilitated his escape.
As Spider-Man takes the fight with Iceman outside the dilapidated Champions building, Angel is held up by representatives of the company that built the Champions building to discuss what to do about its current state. Spider-Man manages to defeat Iceman, and snap him back to his senses and take him to safety. The two return to the Champions Building to find that the Angel has "convinced" the building contractors to repair the shoddy work on the building for free. Afterwards, Angel takes Clarke back to the hospital while Iceman decides to go on his own. Spider-Man later realizes that his camera was wrecked in the battle.
As Peter flies back to New York, back home Flash Thompson and Sha Shan spend time together, and Hector Ayala meets Holly Gillis, and at a prison, one of the inmates has seemingly disappeared leaving a blasted wall and a glowing lightbulb behind.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 12/14/2017
- This issue reprints Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol 1 18
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Marvel Tales 230 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 230 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1606810003
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Owner Comments
November, 1989
"Bewitched, Bothered and Be-Dazzled!"
Marv Wolfman - Writer
Keith Pollard - Penciler
Mike Esposito - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Bob Sharen - Colorist
Jim Novak - Letterer
Marv Wolfman - Editor
Jim Shooter - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Swinging through the city, Spider-Man spots the Dazzler being chased by a strange orb of light. Thinking it's his old foe Will O' The Wisp again, he goes to the mutants rescue. Dazzler, not sure who to trust, attacks Spider-Man after he pulls her to safety and makes her escape from the scene. Unable to find Dazzler, Spider-Man decides to return home for the night.
There he is visited by both Harry Osborn and Flash Thompson and completely forgot that they were going to see a movie on opening night. While Peter and his friends are watching the movie, not far away, Dazzler is once more pursued by the orb of light. It manages to catch her and utilizes her light powers in order to restore it to its original form: That of Spider-Man's one-time foe the Lightmaster, who has spent all this time trapped in the light dimension and is using the Dazzler's mutant powers as a means to return to Earth. Dazzler tries to fight back, and the two end up smashing into the theater where Peter and his friends are watching the movie.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 06/12/2018
- This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 203
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Marvel Tales 231 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 231 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
4136427004
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Owner Comments
December, 1989
"Something Wicked This Way Kills!"
David Michelinie - Writer
Herb Trimpe - Penciler
Mike Esposito - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Bob Sharen - Colorist
Janice Chiang - Letterer
Tom DeFalco - Editor
Jim Shooter - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Spider-man teams up with Paladin.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 12/06/2022
- This issue reprints Marvel Team-Up #108
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Marvel Tales 232 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 232 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1571131005
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Owner Comments
December, 1989
"Critical Mass!"
Tom DeFalco - Writer
Herb Trimpe - Penciler
Mike Esposito - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Bob Sharen - Colorist
Diana Albers - Letterer
Archie Goodwin - Editor
Tom DeFalco - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Thermo feels his bio-electric power increase as he grips Spider-Man around the throat and drains his body heat. Spider-Man sinks onto the rubble from the theater wall that Thermo just slammed him into—the very theater where Dazzler performs her stage act. Across the street, Paladin slowly regains consciousness after having been smashed through a plate-glass window by Thermo. Only the armor in his costume kept him from being killed. Suddenly Thermo is distracted by a brilliant light display, and he lets go of Spider-Man to face Dazzler. Having heard the commotion and gone outside, Dazzler uses her mutant ability to temporarily blind the Thermatronic Man. Then Spider-Man's recuperative powers quickly restore some of his strength, and he manages to stagger Thermo with a punch to the back. At the same time, Paladin shoots Thermo with his nullifier. Although the weapon again fails to knock him out, Thermo is so overwhelmed by the triple attack that he runs away down an alley. Hurling a trailer truck between himself and the pursuing Spider-Man and Paladin, he vows to return to crush them. Then he leaps over a fence and escapes. When Paladin sees the gorgeous Dazzler, his eyes light up. But then they hear police sirens, so they quickly carry Spider-Man to Dazzler's nearby apartment.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 12/14/2017
- This issue reprints Marvel Team-Up Vol 1 #109
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Marvel Tales 233 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 233 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1606810002
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Owner Comments
January, 1990
"Along Came a Spider..."
Roy Thomas - Writer
Werner Roth - Penciler
Dan Adkins - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Jerry Feldman - Letterer
Stan Lee - Editor
Stan Lee - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Since being freed from their control, the mutant Banshee has been searching for the secret base of the Factor Three conspiracy. Searching the mountains of a small European town, Banshee uses his sonic powers to discover that one of the mountains is really hollow and correctly deduces that this is the secret hideout of Factor Three. However, the mountain is not unguarded, as a panel opens to reveal a spider-shaped robot that is armed with a paralysis ray. Although it strikes Banshee, he manages to make an escape before it had a full effect on him. Returning to his base of operations, he sends out a radio call to his friends the X-Men to tell them what he has learned. Banshee passes out before he can complete his communication, which only tells the X-Men to "beware of the spider". When agents of Factor Three arrive on the location, they find out that Banshee had attempted to contact the X-Men and report back to their commander. The commander of Factor Three then orders them to send out the spider-robot in one of their saucer crafts.
The X-Men have been searching around the mansion and through the Professor's notes to find out what they can learn about Factor Three so they can be ready for their next attack when they get Banshee's incorrect message, leaving them to ponder what exactly their comrade was warning them about. At that very moment, Peter Parker is riding his motorcycle through Westchester Country and decides to stop for a break near a stream. When he spots Factor Three's saucer in the sky, Peter ducks into an abandoned house and decides to check out the saucer as Spider-Man.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 06/12/2018
- This issue reprints X-Men Vol 1 35
- First appearance of the mutant villain/hero Changeling.
Quotes: "Now I've seen it all! Those kookie mutants pick a fight with me because of some robot -- and then ride off into the sunset in a Rolls-Royce...while I stand here, soaked, with the beginnings of a summer cold! Some super-heroes have all the luck!" -Spider-Man
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Marvel Tales 234 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 234 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1571131007
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Owner Comments
February, 1990
"And Then, the X-Men"
Gerry Conway - Writer
Gil Kane - Penciler
Steve Mitchell, Frank Giacoia, & John Romita - Inkers
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
John Costanza - Letterer
Roy Thomas - Editor
Roy Thomas - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Plagued by dreams of Morbius and becoming even iller, Peter Parker decides to resume his hunt for Michael Morbius after his latest nightmare rouses his roommate Harry Osborne. Deciding to seek out Hans Jorgenson once more to see if there are any leads, Spider-Man arrives just after Jorgenson is kidnapped by Morbius himself. When Spider-Man is spotted by the landlady, Spider-Man is blamed for the scientists kidnapping.
When news of Jorgenson's supposed kidnapping by Spider-Man reaches Charles Xavier (an old colleague of Jorgenson) he once more summons his charges the X-Men. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel and Ice Man all answer his summons, however, the Beast refuses to join, having a mission of his own to accomplish. Professor X sends the X-Men out into New York City to track down Spider-Man.
When they find the wall-crawler, a battle ensues ending with Spider-Man being over-powered by the X-Men and restrained by Marvel Girl. Learning via a psi-probe that Morbius kidnapped Jorgenson, Xavier orders the X-Men to bring the now comatose Spider-Man back to the X-Mansion for further probing and to study Jorgenson's notes.
There they learn that Spider-Man will soon die due to a toxin used to cure him of four additional arms that he gained during his last encounter with Morbius. They also learn that Jorgenson was working on a cure which could be utilized by Morbius' blood.
In order to rescue his friend and save Spider-Man, Professor X sends the X-Men out to capture Morbius. After a lengthy battle, the X-Men manage to defeat Morbius and rescue Jorgenson. Afterwards, Jorgenson is able to cure Spider-Man, who thanks the X-Men before leaving them to deal with Morbius.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 12/14/2017
- This issue reprints Marvel Team-Up Vol 1 #4
- The editor of this issue mistakenly urges readers to keep up with the adventures of the Beast in Astonishing Tales, but the Beast actually appeared at this time in Amazing Adventures.
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Marvel Tales 235 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 235 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
2086515001
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Owner Comments
March, 1990
"The Lords of Light and Darkness"
Bill Mantlo - Writer
Sal Buscema - Penciler
Mike Esposito - Inker
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Jim Novak - Letterer
Hugh Pale - Colorist
Archie Goodwin - Editor
Synopsis:
Government agent Stephen Marchesi has come to the Nest, a secret government nuclear testing facility located in the Pahute Mesa region of Nevada, where a team of scientists is working hard to try and find a solution to the world's dwindling energy resources by finding alternative energy sources. Among the scientists are Brian Mann, the nuclear physicist in charge; Vic Norman, a bio-physicist; Jan Maarshall, an electrical engineer; Karen Lee, a geologist, and Marchei's ex-wife; Si Fan Chung, an Astronomer, and Karen's new lover; Martin Aaronson a radiation expert, and Randy Tate the project overseer and former flight attendant. As they are testing out a new experimental form of radioactive energy dubbed the Nila Pile, a sudden earthquake disrupts the experiment, shattering the containment glass and causing an explosion seemingly killing everyone as the facility explodes in a massive nuclear explosion. The project was canceled by the government shortly thereafter.
Months later a Boeing 474 is flying over the Arizona desert on its way to the International Conference on Man-Made Mutation. Aboard the plane are noted scientists Sir Lionel, Dr. Fermizi, Dr. Mishkin, and the outspoken Senator Turner. Turner is in a fury not only because a Soviet Dr. Miskin is aboard the plane, but because accompanying Professor Charles Xavier are his students, who managed to get a free flight on Reed Richards' say-so. Professor Xavier defends his students' presence aboard the plane to all gathered there, including Peter Parker, who has been selected by Sir Lionel to cover the story for the Daily Bugle due to Parker's background as a physics student. Things become heated when Wolverine begins to pick a fight with the Senator.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 01/14/2020
- This issue reprints Marvel Team-Up Annual #1
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Marvel Tales 236 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 236 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
4136427006
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Owner Comments
April, 1990
"The Lords of Light and Darkness!"
Bill Mantlo - Writer
Sal Buscema - Penciler
Mike Esposito - Inker
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Jim Novak - Letterer
Hugh Pale - Colorist
Archie Goodwin - Editor
Synopsis:
Government agent Stephen Marchesi has come to the Nest, a secret government nuclear testing facility located in the Pahute Mesa region of Nevada, where a team of scientists is working hard to try and find a solution to the world's dwindling energy resources by finding alternative energy sources. Among the scientists are Brian Mann, the nuclear physicist in charge; Vic Norman, a bio-physicist; Jan Maarshall, an electrical engineer; Karen Lee, a geologist, and Marchei's ex-wife; Si Fan Chung, an Astronomer, and Karen's new lover; Martin Aaronson a radiation expert, and Randy Tate the project overseer and former flight attendant. As they are testing out a new experimental form of radioactive energy dubbed the Nila Pile, a sudden earthquake disrupts the experiment, shattering the containment glass and causing an explosion seemingly killing everyone as the facility explodes in a massive nuclear explosion. The project was canceled by the government shortly thereafter.
Months later a Boeing 474 is flying over the Arizona desert on its way to the International Conference on Man-Made Mutation. Aboard the plane are noted scientists Sir Lionel, Dr. Fermizi, Dr. Mishkin, and the outspoken Senator Turner. Turner is in a fury not only because a Soviet Dr. Miskin is aboard the plane, but because accompanying Professor Charles Xavier are his students, who managed to get a free flight on Reed Richards' say-so. Professor Xavier defends his students' presence aboard the plane to all gathered there, including Peter Parker, who has been selected by Sir Lionel to cover the story for the Daily Bugle due to Parker's background as a physics student. Things become heated when Wolverine begins to pick a fight with the Senator.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 12/06/2022
- This issue reprints Marvel Team-Up Annual #1
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Marvel Tales 237 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 237 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1571131004
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Owner Comments
May, 1990
"'Tis Better to Give"
Louise Simonson - Writer
Greg LaRocque - Penciler
Mike Esposito - Inker
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Bob Sharen - Colorist
Janice Chiang - Letterer
Danny Fingeroth & Bob DeNatal - Editors
Jim Shooter - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Spider-Man returns to his apartment through the skylight. Suddenly, his landlord, Maimie Muggins, begins pounding on the door demanding that Peter pay up his overdue rent. Trying to make a retreat back out the skylight, Spider-Man narrowly avoids being seen by the new neighbors who moved in next door, who have come up to the roof to tan.[Continuity 1] With Miss Muggins threatening to come into the apartment, Peter quickly strips off his costume and throws a towel around himself to make it look as though he just got out of the shower. He tries to deflect her demands by complaining about their neighbors. However, Muggins points out that one of the women up on the roof is her niece and she pays her rent on time. Peter assures her that he will pay his rent on Thursday, which satisfied Maimie for the time being. Peter worries about his money situation as he is broke and still needs to
Meanwhile, in a cargo plane above an Asian jungle, the Juggernaut is told by the pilot they are near the area he was to be flown over. Satisfied, the Juggernaut leaps out of the plane, ignoring the pilots warning that a regional army is conducting battle maneuvers in the jungles below. Below, a group of Korean soldiers witness as the Juggernaut falls from the sky and run for cover. The massive brute easily shakes off the hard landing and swats away the soldiers when they open fire upon him. The Juggernaut has come to make up for failing to capture Madam Webb for his partner Black Tom.[Continuity 3] Eventually, the Juggernaut makes his way to the ruins of the Temple of Cyttorak where he got his powers years earlier.[Continuity 4] Among the ruins, he finds the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak and intends to bring it to Black Tom so that he can make his friend as powerful as he is. While back in New York, Peter has had no luck finding any newsworthy photos, particularly since Joe Robertson has been uninterested in Spider-Man photos. On his way back up to his apartment, he is approached by his neighbors Bambi, Candi and Randi. They ask him why he has a problem with them sunbathing. Peter quickly explains it was an excuse to distract Mrs. Muggins from the issue of his rent. When he tells them that he is a freelance photographer, the three women get excited. They had come to New York to pursue careers in modeling and ask Peter to photograph them in exchange for lunch. This being the best meal he's been offered in days, Peter is more than happy to oblige.
Notes:
- Signed by: Todd McFarlane on 12/14/2017
- This issue reprints Marvel Team-Up Vol 1 #150
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Marvel Tales 238 |
| Item: |
Marvel Tales 238 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
2556517003
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Owner Comments
June, 1990
"'Tis Better to Give"
Louise Simonson - Writer
Greg LaRocque - Penciler
Mike Esposito - Inker
Todd McFarlane - Cover Artist
Bob Sharen - Colorist
Janice Chiang - Letterer
Danny Fingeroth & Bob DeNatal - Editors
Jim Shooter - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Spider-Man returns to his apartment through the skylight. Suddenly, his landlord, Maimie Muggins, begins pounding on the door demanding that Peter pay up his overdue rent. Trying to make a retreat back out the skylight, Spider-Man narrowly avoids being seen by the new neighbors who moved in next door, who have come up to the roof to tan.[Continuity 1] With Miss Muggins threatening to come into the apartment, Peter quickly strips off his costume and throws a towel around himself to make it look as though he just got out of the shower. He tries to deflect her demands by complaining about their neighbors. However, Muggins points out that one of the women up on the roof is her niece and she pays her rent on time. Peter assures her that he will pay his rent on Thursday, which satisfied Maimie for the time being. Peter worries about his money situation as he is broke and still needs to buy a present for his Aunt May, in the hopes it will soften relations between them.
Notes:
- Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/14/20
- This issue reprints Marvel Team-Up Vol 1 #150
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