Marvel Spotlight #4 / (1972) 3.5
1st appearance of Darkhold Book.
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One Staple detachment from spine atop. Triple boarded.
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Cover art by Mike Ploog. Island of the Damned!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Jack Russell travels to an island while searching for the Darkhold; While there he is turned into stone. Continued in Werewolf By Night #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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Marvel Feature #2 / (1972)
Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Marvel Feature #3 / (1972)
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ralph Reese. "A Titan Walks Among Us!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; Alien conqueror Xemnu uses his mental powers, broadcast through a kids' television show, to try and enslave mankind; The combined forces of the Defenders must rise to stop him. Xemnu the Titan previously appeared in Monsters on the Prowl (Marvel, 1971 series) #11 and #14, reprints of Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #62 and #66. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.
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Marvel Presents #1 / (1975)
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and 1st appearance of Bloodstone in "Dweller From the Depths!," script by John Warner, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Bob McLeod; Ulysses Bloodstone battles a creature the Possessor calls from the sea. "Part Two: The Lurker Within," script by John Warner, art by Pat Boyette; Bloodstone fights the Possessor and during the battle the Possessor attempts to possess Bloodstone and is able to reach into Bloodstone's mind and see his life before he obtained the bloodstone. Marvel Comic Con 1975 ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins: The King Is Back!; 'Nuff Said!; Stan Lee's Soapbox. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Marvel Presents #2 / (1975)
Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Hellfire Helix Hex!," script by John Warner, art by Sonny Trinidad; Bloodstone's origin is continued with Brad Carter seeing a portion of it, but not the conclusion when the Bloodstone is shattered into many pieces; Bloodstone battles the Possessor to the death. Continued in Rampaging Hulk #1. Article on how the Bloodstone series first began and where it was to be published, a mention of the guest stars Brad Carter and P.D.Q. Werner and more information on the Hellfire Helix. Marvel Treasury Editions ad. The Incredible Hulk and the Twins of Evil! Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Hulk. Hulk Halloween costume ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Savage She-Hulk #2 / (1980)
"Deathrace!" Bruce Banner cameo. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vogburg and Chic Stone. After a life saving blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner (a.k.a. the Incredible Hulk), Jennifer Walters now finds she can transform into the seven foot tall green-skinned powerhouse known as the She-Hulk. However, tragedy hits close to home when Jennifer attempts to use her new found power to prevent a disaster. Cover price $0.40.
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Invaders #6 / (1976)
The Invaders/Liberty Legion Crossover: Part 3 of 4 - "… And Let the Battle Begin!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Story continued from Marvel Premiere (1972) #29. The Invaders are being mind-controlled by the Red Skull. Bucky has assembled a team of America's homefront heroes - The Patriot (Jeffrey Mace), Red Raven, the Thin Man, the Whizzer, Miss America, Jack Frost and the Blue Diamond – to save his friends and America. It's the Invaders vs. the Liberty Legion with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance. Story continued in Marvel Premiere (1972) #30. Cover price $0.25.
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Invaders #7 / (1976)
Part 1 of 3 - "The Blackout Murders of Baron Blood!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The Invaders come face-to-face with the nightmare that is Baron Blood. Plus, meet Union Jack, masked avenger from World War I. 1st appearance of Baron Blood, 1st appearance of Union Jack (James Falsworth) and 1st appearance of Jacqueline Falsworth (she becomes Spitfire in Invaders #12). Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.
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Rampaging Hulk #8 / (1978) 9.6
Death of Ulysses Bloodstone.
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Avengers vs. Hulk. The Hulk, Rick Jones & Bereet infiltrate a Krylorian base, then come upon Iron Man, Thor, Wasp & Ant-Man (pre the formation of the Avengers), who are none too pleased with the Hulk's actions in "A Gathering of Doom!" Script by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe & Alfredo Alcala. 2nd tale: Kaballa reveals to Bloodstone all he could ever wish to know about the Bloodgem in "Earth Shall Have a New Master!" Script by Steve Gerber, art by Alan Kupperberg, Rod Santiago & Rudy Mesina. Frontispiece of Hulk vs. Thor by Terry Austin. Pin-up of Bloodstone by Pat Broderick. 5-page 'Gallery of Villains' by David Kraft (script) & George Perez (pencils), with inks by Perez (for Giant-Man), Terry Austin (for Secret Empire & Stranger), Pablo Marcos (for Abomination) & Joe Sinnott (for Silver Surfer). Cover by Ken Barr. Cover price $1.00.
