Marvel Super Special

    (Marvel, 1977-1986)
™ and ©1983 Canada Trust Company

Marvel Super Special began as a large-format book featuring appearances of the rock group Kiss in a comic book. In a fantastic publicity stunt, the group even arranged to mix drops of their own blood into the ink used in the print run, thus playing up their “Satan-rock” image. Other special issues included a feature on the Beatles and a proof-quality limited run of the Weirdworld storyline, with each copy signed by the artists.

Most issues, however, were rather straightforward movie adaptations. The features ranged from Battlestar Galactica to Annie, although science-fiction/fantasy films of one sort or another dominated the series.
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Marvel Super Special #1

September, 1977
Cover Price: $1.50
1 copy available for $370.00
Wraparound cover by Alan Weiss; Versus Doctor Doom; Group mixed drops of their blood into the printer’s ink in publicity stunt; Magazine sized; 40 pgs; Includes photos & features Steve Gerber, Alan Weiss, Michael GrossAlan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema
Marvel Super Special #2

March, 1978
Cover Price: $1.50
6 copies available from $6.00
Wraparound Cover by Earl Norem; Conan; Magazine sized; Includes movie & creator photos; 68 pgs Roy Thomas, David Anthony Kraft, James DelsonJohn Buscema, Alfredo P. Alcala, Rick Hoberg, Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, Michael Doret
Marvel Super Special #3

February, 1978
Cover Price: $1.50
6 copies available from $10.00
Archie GoodwinWalt Simonson, Klaus Janson
Marvel Super Special #4

August, 1978
Cover Price: $1.50
3 copies available from $20.00
David Anthony KraftGeorge Pérez
Marvel Super Special #5

December, 1978
Cover Price: $1.50
1 copy available for $175.00
Ralph Macchio, Alan Weiss, Rick Marschall, Toby GoldsteinJohn Romita Jr., George Bush (poster)
Marvel Super Special #8 Variation A

October, 1978
Cover Price: $1.50
4 copies available from $15.00
Roger McKenzie, Glen A. Larson, Steve Swires, John Dykstra, Tom RogersErnie Colón, Rick Bryant, Josef Rubinstein, Howard Bender, Dave Cockrum, Bruce Patterson
Marvel Super Special #8 Variation B

October, 1978
Cover Price: $1.50
1 copy available for $4.00
"Special Collector’s Edition!" & "MP" yellow box logo Cover B by Rick Bryant; Battlestar Galactica; Tabloid; Tabloid format; Interview with John Dykstra, special photographic effects supervisor; This issue distributed by Modern Promotions Roger McKenzie, Glen A. Larson, Steve Swires, John Dykstra, Tom RogersErnie Colón, Rick Bryant, Josef Rubinstein, Howard Bender, Dave Cockrum
Marvel Super Special #9

February, 1979
Cover Price: $1.50
4 copies available from $4.00
Robert E. Howard, L. Sprague de Camp, Don Thompson, Maggie Thompson, Roy ThomasJohn Buscema, Tony DeZuniga, Howard Chaykin
Marvel Super Special #10

June, 1979
Cover Price: $1.50
8 copies available from $11.00
Doug Moench, Marc Dacy, Maurice HornGene Colan, Tom Palmer, Ernie Colón, Janet Aulisio
Marvel Super Special #11

July, 1979
Cover Price: $1.50
10 copies available from $1.75
Doug Moench, Rick MarschallJohn Buscema, Peter Ledger
Marvel Super Special #12

August, 1979
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $3.25
Doug Moench, Rick MarschallJohn Buscema, Peter Ledger
Marvel Super Special #13

October, 1979
Cover Price: $1.50
14 copies available from $1.75
Doug MoenchJohn Buscema, Peter Ledger
Marvel Super Special #15

March, 1980
Cover Price: $1.50
2 copies available from $12.50
Marv WolfmanDave Cockrum
Marvel Super Special #17

November, 1980
Cover Price: $2.00
1 copy available for $79.98
Photo cover; Xanadu J.M. DeMatteis, Scott Edelman, Danny Fingeroth, Martin A. Jackson, Roberta McKenzieRich Buckler, Jimmy Janes
Marvel Super Special #18

September, 1981
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $15.00
Walt SimonsonJohn Buscema
Marvel Super Special #20

October, 1981
Cover Price: $2.50
4 copies available from $7.50
Dennis O’NeilMarie Severin
Marvel Super Special #21

August, 1982
Cover Price: $2.50
3 copies available from $1.25
Michael Fleisher, David Anthony KraftJohn Buscema
Marvel Super Special #22

September, 1982
Cover Price: $2.50
14 copies available from $30.00
Archie GoodwinAl Williamson, Carlos Garzón
Marvel Super Special #23

September, 1982
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $11.50
 Win Mortimer
Marvel Super Special #24

March, 1983
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $3.00
David Anthony KraftDavid Crespi
Marvel Super Special #25

August, 1983
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $4.00
Bill Mantlo, Bob Budiansky, Clive Smith 
Marvel Super Special #26

September, 1983
Cover Price: $2.50
3 copies available from $9.50
Steve MoorePaul Neary
Marvel Super Special #27

September, 1983
Cover Price: $2.50
4 copies available from $15.00
Archie GoodwinAl Williamson, Carlos Garzón, Tom Palmer, Ron Frenz
Marvel Super Special #29

July, 1984
Cover Price: $2.00
4 copies available from $1.99
Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sharman DiVono, Mark EvanierDan Spiegle
Marvel Super Special #30

August, 1984
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $49.99
David MichelinieJackson “Butch” Guice
Marvel Super Special #31

September, 1984
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $14.98
Jonathan BetuelBret Blevins, Tony Salmons
Marvel Super Special #32

October, 1984
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $12.50
Stan KayDean Yeagle
Marvel Super Special #33

November, 1984
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $295.00
 Mark Texeira, Armando Gil
Marvel Super Special #34

November, 1984
Cover Price: $2.50
4 copies available from $6.50
Cary BurkettGray Morrow
Marvel Super Special #35

December, 1984
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $9.98
Michael Fleisher, Roy Thomas, Gerry ConwayJohn Buscema
Marvel Super Special #37

April, 1985
Cover Price: $2.00
2 copies available from $25.00
  
Marvel Super Special #38

November, 1985
Cover Price: $2.00
2 copies available from $11.10
Louise SimonsonMary Wilshire
Marvel Super Special #39

March, 1985
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $50.00
  
Marvel Super Special #40

October, 1986
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $144.99