Loose cover
Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita Sr. ...Then Came Ramrod!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Sal Trapani
Peter Parker arrives on the west coast to interview DD and the Widow for the Daily Bugle; Ramrod attacks and steals a pack of papers that have been given to DD for safe keeping; Spidey, DD and the Widow retrieve the papers and take Ramrod down.
36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.
Loose cover - Lower grade
Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Stilt-Man Stalks the City!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Frank Giacoia
The Stilt-Man arrives on the west coast where DD and the Black Widow have to keep him from using a molecular condenser to knock California into the ocean. Issues sold on military bases may contain the Mark Jewelers advertisement insert.
36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. First appearance of the Indestructible Man in A Power Corrupt!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer
A mind-controlled Black Widow attacks DD; Dran uses the power of Project Four to turn himself into the Indestructable Man.
32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.
Cover art by Sal Buscema. Murder!" Cries the Man-Bull!, script by Gerry Conway (plot) and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer
While Daredevil battles the Man-Bull, Foggy reunites with Karen and tries to deal with being blackmailed by the mysterious Mr. Kline; Stan Lee appears in a street scene in the story and mentions going home to write "Spider-Man" before DD notices him and refers to him as "fearless leader."
36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
First appearance of the Tribune. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, and the Marvel Bullpen, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Tribune, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores
A movie mogul decides that he needs to take an active (and violent) hand in dealing with those he considers un-Americans; Daredevil intervenes; Spiro Agnew and Walter Cronkite cameos. Letters to the editor from comics writers Mike Barr and Martin Pasko.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Bill Everett. Stilt-Man Stalks the Soundstage, script by Roy Thomas (plot) and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores
DD and Karen are slated to appear on Stunt-Master's new TV show but Stilt-Man interferes.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores. ...And One Cried Murder!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores
DD investigates the death of a star on Karen's soap opera; Daredevil battles Brother Brimstone [Vince Sterling].
36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores. Showdown At Sea, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores
DD infiltrates Crime-Wave's lair, battles his thugs, and along with Foggy and Debbie helps to unmask him in Scooby-Doo type fashion. Letters to the editor from comics writers Martin Pasko and Mark Gruenwald.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores. Showdown At Sea, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores
DD infiltrates Crime-Wave's lair, battles his thugs, and along with Foggy and Debbie helps to unmask him in Scooby-Doo type fashion. Letters to the editor from comics writers Martin Pasko and Mark Gruenwald.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers. Behold...the Beetle!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione
On a train to Canada with his best friend and his best girl, DD is forced into an action packed slug-fest with the Beetle; Mike Murdock appearance.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
Guest-starring the Comet. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and M. Hands. Plus, a special 2 page interlude by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer
Nova and the Comet get thrashed by the nigh unstoppable Diamondhead. This leaves the Human Rocket vulnerable and at the mercy of Dracula's old nemesis Dr. Sun. Plus, witness the return of the enigmatic Sphinx.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
The Coming of the Comet - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein.
Blazing into battle action: The Comet! But Nova has to decide -- is he friend or foe?! Also: The pulse-pounding power of Diamondhead! Characters in this issue: Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead; Doctor Sun (offscreen); Comet (origin); Charles Rider; Gloria Rider, Robert Rider; Sherlock; Mike Burley; Sphinx (cameo flashback).
32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.
"At last...the Inner Circle!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Dave Hunt.
As Nova takes down a secret cabal of hooded bad guys he discovers that his father is one of them. Things go from bad to worse when Richard's brother, Bobby, burst in to see Nova standing over their father's motionless body.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
"Death is the Yellow Claw!" Guest-Starring Nick Fury. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
Having survived the test by Nick Fury last issue, Nova must now confront the menace of Yellow Claw. Plus, is Richard Rider's super-hero duties interfering with his personal responsibilities to his friends and family? Story continues in next issue.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
Guest-starring Nick Fury and Crime-Buster. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
Why are some of Marvel's most powerful heroes attacking the man called Nova? And, what does Nick Fury, head of S.H.I.E.L.D., have to do with it? It's Nova the Human Rocket vs. Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Incredible Hulk in "The Fury before the Storm!" Story continues in next issue.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
"Watch out World, the Sandman is Back!" Part 1 of 2. Thing cameo. Spider-Man, Hulk, and the Fantastic Four flashback cameos. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
This action packed issue has it all! Nova must confront the arch foe of the Amazing Spider-Man, the shifty Sandman. And, can Richard Rider possibly escape a death trap designed to test the limits of his invulnerability. Plus, introducing the newest hero, Crime-Buster.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
"...and the Sphinx shall inherit the Earth!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
First, Richard Rider must snuff out the fiery menace of the Firefly. Then, it's the throw-down you've been waiting for. It's Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor vs. the might of the Sphinx and Nova is caught in the middle.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
"Fear the Funhouse!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Nova must make the impossible choice of going after Megaman who has kidnaped his best friend or save his family from a burning house. Plus, Richard Rider must make a check-up visit to the doctor, but if the doc examines him he may discover that Richard is the super-hero known as Nova.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Trapped within the Centurion's spaceship, Richard Rider hurtles into deep space. The only one who can save him is...Nova Prime? Isn't he dead? Plus, back on Earth, the menace of Megaman is unleashed.
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Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Trapped within the Centurion's spaceship, Richard Rider hurtles into deep space. The only one who can save him is...Nova Prime? Isn't he dead? Plus, back on Earth, the menace of Megaman is unleashed.
Cover price $0.30.
"War in Space!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Jack Kirby cover.
Can it be? Is Nova now working for the bad guys? This can't be good. Plus, learn the epic origin of the enigmatic Sphinx.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
Guest-starring Thor. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Tom Palmer. Jack Kirby cover.
The nefarious Corruptor has possessed the mighty Thor and sent the Asgardian on a rampage that will bring the city down. Can Richard Rider, even with the power of Nova Prime, hope to contain the mad god of thunder. It's the Human Rocket vs. the power of Thor!
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
"The First Night of the Condor!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
Richard Rider has been granted all the powers of Nova Prime. Strength, speed, durability, and flight are now his and he plans to honor this gift by smiting evil doers everywhere. However, even with his new found abilities can Nova hope to defeat the energy draining Powerhouse and his accomplice the bird of prey known as the Condor.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
"...Rising...!" Guest-starring Mister Fantastic. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Al Milgrom. Cover by Al Milgrom.
What is the Beast's problem? Plus, the Son of Satan returns to the pages of Defenders!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
