Showing posts with label 1976. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1976. Show all posts

Sunday, August 10, 2025

ITEM # 0069A The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1 # 1 - 263

The Spectacular Spider-Man

The second monthly Spider-Man series became a cornerstone of Marvel Comics in the 1970s, second only in popularity to the legendary Amazing Spider-Man. Originally launched under the title Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man, it offered fans deeper insight into Peter Parker’s personal life while delivering thrilling superhero adventures.

With issue #134, the “Peter Parker” prefix was dropped, streamlining the title to simply The Spectacular Spider-Man. Over its run, the series became known for exploring supporting characters, street-level conflicts, and stories that sometimes diverged from the main Amazing Spider-Man continuity, providing a unique and complementary perspective on the wall-crawler’s world.

Lasting until 1998 and spanning a remarkable 263 issues, this series left an enduring legacy, introducing memorable villains, deepening existing relationships, and giving Peter Parker some of his most human and relatable moments. For decades, it stood as an essential companion to the main Spider-Man saga.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

ITEM # Omega – The Unknown Vol. 1 – 2 (1976-2008)

Omega The Unknown, created by a dying alien race attempting to preserve its culture, was linked to James-Michael Starling, whom his creators had also created. Both were ultimately tragically destroyed.

Saturday, March 22, 2025

ITEM # Howard The Duck (Collection) (1976-2017)

Howard the Duck is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik. Howard the Duck first appeared in Adventure into Fear #19 (Dec. 1973) and several subsequent series have chronicled the misadventures of the ill-tempered, anthropomorphic, “funny animal” trapped on human-dominated Earth.

ITEM # Karate Kid #1 – 15 (1976-1978)

Karate Kid, also known as Val Armorr, has mastered every single form of unarmed combat in the 30th Century. He travels to the 20th Century and decides to stay there as he finds purpose in his life

Friday, March 21, 2025

ITEM # Captain Britain Vol. 1 #1 – 39 (1976-1977)

Runs for 39 issues. The stories are then continued in Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain #231.


Tuesday, January 21, 2025

ITEM # 2782 Freedom Fighters Vol. 1 #1 – 15 (1976-1978)



The Freedom Fighters arrive in New York City on Earth -1 from Earth-X and quickly find themselves needed to defeat the Silver Ghost and his gang. They are successful in driving off the gang but Silver Ghost gets away. During the fight Phantom Lady discovers a new power of invisibility. They are set upon by the police who do not know who they are. They convince District Attorney David Pearson of their good intentions and he sets them up in a castle like place for their place of operations.


Saturday, August 31, 2024

ITEM# 1890 NOVA VOL. # 1 - 25

 Nova (Richard Rider) is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, historically as the star of his own series, and at other times, as a supporting character in team books such as The New Warriors. He is a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps, for which he gained superhuman abilities including enhanced strength, flight and resistance to injury. In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN’s Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time.