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Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4021920001

First appearance of the Stranger. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Triumph of Magneto!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Xavier detects an exteremely powerful entity that has arrived on earth and sends the X-Men to investigate; The Stranger tries to acclimate himself to earth customs but runs across Magneto and the Brotherhood; The X-Men arrive on the scene and battle the Brotherhood but the Stranger leaves with Magneto and Toad in the conflict; Without a leader, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch decide to return home to Central Europe; The X-Men encounter the Stranger once again and Xavier realizes he is an alien; The Stranger explains that he has been collecting mutants from across the universe and takes Magneto and Toad away with him into space. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4389562004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 CBCS 2.0

Paper: Off white

1 staple added.

Label #21-2FFD315-016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2068603005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 CBCS 4.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2FFD315-017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 14 GD+ 2.5

Water damage, staple rust/migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. Among Us Stalk...The Sentinels!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; After their battle with the Juggernaut, Xavier sends the X-Men on vacation; Reading a story in the paper about Dr. Trask and his story on the mutant menace, Professor X calls for a televised debate with the anthropologist; During the broadcast, Trask unveils his Sentinels, robots who were built to capture and nullify mutants, but things quickly get out of hand as the Sentinels proclaim themselves superior to puny humans and prepare to take over; Xavier calls his X-Men to help and they return to battle the Sentinels; When one of their number falls, the giant robots capture Trask and return to their base; The X-Men follow and find a hidden complex complete with devastating weaponry aimed directly at them; 1st appearance of the Sentinels. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 15 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #20-4992623-059

The origin of the Beast. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Dick Ayers; The X-Men invade the Sentinel's underground complex but are captured; Beast is taken before the Sentinel's leader, Master Mold, and has his mind probed; Master Mold commands Trask to make an army of Sentinels so they can take over the world. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 24 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-3E2CC6E-007

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. The Plague of ... The Locust! starring Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, Iceman, Ted Roberts, and The Locust [August Hopper], script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; August The Locust Hopper wants to unleash a plague of locusts on the world. Letter to the editor from comic inker D. Bruce Berry. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4384438001

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. Re-Enter: The Mimic!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Angel rests in the wake of getting hit with Cyclops' optic blast; Mimic recovers his powers and memoriesl X-Men battle the Puppet Master; Cameos by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four.. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 32 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4226831003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Juggernaut, My Son!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men attend Icemans 18th birthday party; Xavier works on Juggernaut, who is unconscious in the basement of the mansion. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3859198002

"The Torch Is Passed...!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by John Buscema. Following the tragic events of last issue, the downtrodden X-Men attend Professor X's funeral. The graveside service is briefly interrupted when the young mutants spot Quicksilver paying his respects from a distance. After the service the X-Men return to their Westchester mansion and listen to a posthumous message from their beloved mentor in which he, Charles Xavier, officially passes the torch to his students. In the meantime Quicksilver returns to Magneto's Atlantic Island lair! But the erstwhile avenger is plagued with doubts about his decision to ally himself and his sister with the Master of Magnetism again! However Pietro doesn't have time to brood once Cyclops and his teammates discover Magneto's Atlantic hideaway! And the familiar battle is quickly joined: the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants vs. the Uncanny X-Men! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "Call Him... Cyclops" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page feature explains Cyclops' powers. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers (1963-1996 1st series) #49 in which Pietro and Wanda were duped into rejoining the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 43 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached. First two wraps detached at one staple. Oxidation.

"The Torch Is Passed...!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by John Buscema. Following the tragic events of last issue, the downtrodden X-Men attend Professor X's funeral. The graveside service is briefly interrupted when the young mutants spot Quicksilver paying his respects from a distance. After the service the X-Men return to their Westchester mansion and listen to a posthumous message from their beloved mentor in which he, Charles Xavier, officially passes the torch to his students. In the meantime Quicksilver returns to Magneto's Atlantic Island lair! But the erstwhile avenger is plagued with doubts about his decision to ally himself and his sister with the Master of Magnetism again! However Pietro doesn't have time to brood once Cyclops and his teammates discover Magneto's Atlantic hideaway! And the familiar battle is quickly joined: the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants vs. the Uncanny X-Men! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "Call Him... Cyclops" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page feature explains Cyclops' powers. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers (1963-1996 1st series) #49 in which Pietro and Wanda were duped into rejoining the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 45 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-29DA8BD-088

"When Mutants Clash!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by John Buscema and George Tuska. Deep inside Magneto's island fortress, Cyclops realizes that he cannot wait any longer for the Angel to return! He has to break out of his cell now! And by narrowly focusing his powerful optic blasts he achieves his goal! However while Scott searches for Iceman and the Beast, a certain mutant speedster tracks his movements! When Pietro confronts the X-Men's leader, he gives him an opportunity to join Magneto's cause! But Scott refuses! And that means it's time for battle: Cyclops vs. Quicksilver! And the winner gets the Avengers next! Story concludes in Avengers #53. Appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Toad, and Marvel Girl. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hawkeye, and the Wasp. Flashback cameo by Red Raven. Second story: "And the Mob Cried... Vengeance" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story continues the origin of Iceman including his first meeting with Cyclops. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #93 and also in Marvel Triple Action #45.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4392155009

"When Mutants Clash!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by John Buscema and George Tuska. Deep inside Magneto's island fortress, Cyclops realizes that he cannot wait any longer for the Angel to return! He has to break out of his cell now! And by narrowly focusing his powerful optic blasts he achieves his goal! However while Scott searches for Iceman and the Beast, a certain mutant speedster tracks his movements! When Pietro confronts the X-Men's leader, he gives him an opportunity to join Magneto's cause! But Scott refuses! And that means it's time for battle: Cyclops vs. Quicksilver! And the winner gets the Avengers next! Story concludes in Avengers #53. Appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Toad, and Marvel Girl. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hawkeye, and the Wasp. Flashback cameo by Red Raven. Second story: "And the Mob Cried... Vengeance" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story continues the origin of Iceman including his first meeting with Cyclops. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #93 and also in Marvel Triple Action #45.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392155010

"When Mutants Clash!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by John Buscema and George Tuska. Deep inside Magneto's island fortress, Cyclops realizes that he cannot wait any longer for the Angel to return! He has to break out of his cell now! And by narrowly focusing his powerful optic blasts he achieves his goal! However while Scott searches for Iceman and the Beast, a certain mutant speedster tracks his movements! When Pietro confronts the X-Men's leader, he gives him an opportunity to join Magneto's cause! But Scott refuses! And that means it's time for battle: Cyclops vs. Quicksilver! And the winner gets the Avengers next! Story concludes in Avengers #53. Appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Toad, and Marvel Girl. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hawkeye, and the Wasp. Flashback cameo by Red Raven. Second story: "And the Mob Cried... Vengeance" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story continues the origin of Iceman including his first meeting with Cyclops. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #93 and also in Marvel Triple Action #45.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 49 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

First appearance of Lorna Dane (Polaris). Cover art by Jim Steranko. Who Dares Defy the Demi-Men?, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Angel warns Jean about Cerebro beeping loudly, and she tells the other X-Men; a group commanded by Mesmero uses a machine (along with his powers) to turn latent mutants into full-fledged mutants in order to form his army; 1st appearance of Mesmero. A Beast Is Born--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, art by Werner Roth; how Beast got his powers. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 49 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #21-1D352A2-013

First appearance of Lorna Dane (Polaris). Cover art by Jim Steranko. Who Dares Defy the Demi-Men?, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Angel warns Jean about Cerebro beeping loudly, and she tells the other X-Men; a group commanded by Mesmero uses a machine (along with his powers) to turn latent mutants into full-fledged mutants in order to form his army; 1st appearance of Mesmero. A Beast Is Born--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, art by Werner Roth; how Beast got his powers. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 50 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1C76C4C-014

Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 56 FN 6.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. What Is...the Power?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; In the Egyptian desert, the X-Men battle the Living Pharaoh and his men; The Pharaoh takes off with Alex and siphons off his mutant powers to turn himself into the Living Monolith; As the X-Men battle the Monolith, Alex turns the tables by taking back his power and more, stopping the Monolith and destroying the ancient temple where he has been trapped; Alex warns his friends to stay away as he has no control over the destructive powers coursing through his body. The Flying A-Bomb!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; conclusion of Angel's origin. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 57 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

First appearance of Larry Trask. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. The Sentinels Live!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Lorna is attacked by a Sentinel; Alex is paralyzed by his terrible and destructive new powers as the X-Men try to figure out how to help him; The Egyptian authorities arrive and the Living Pharaoh tells them to arrest the X-Men for the destruction of an ancient temple; Alex takes off in the conflict and is attacked by a Sentinel; Learning of the attack on Lorna, Iceman and Beast head back to the states to investigate; They catch a newscast where the son of Bolivar Trask proclaims to the world that the Sentinels are once again active and hunting for mutants. The Female of the Species!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) UK Edition 28UK CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

10d U.K. Price Variant.

Label #21-1C2A18D-004

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. The Wail of the Banshee!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimics powers; 1st appearance of the Banshee. 36 pgs. 10d cover price. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover.

Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key) 1B GD/VG 3.0 Photo Back Cover Variant

Variant Edition with Robert Conrad photo on back cover. Al McWilliams art. Cover price $0.12.

Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key) 2B GD/VG 3.0 Photo Back Cover Variant

Three center wraps detached at one staple.

Variant Edition with Robert Conrad back cover photo. Number on cover is 10174-611. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin photo cover. Al McWilliams art. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 85 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Sword In the Sky," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman flies to the rescue of the Moon People in her robot plane. "The Wooden Hero," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman saves a trolley car from the scrap heap. Eight Hands Around article on square dancing. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 159 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4405338011

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Golden Age Secret Origin of Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In ancient times, Mars, the god of war, and Aphrodite, goddess of love, conflicted over who would rule humanity; To counter Marss violence on Earth, Aphrodite created the race of Amazons, giving them "the power of love" as well as strength that made them stronger than the mightiest man; Hippolyta gives Diana the red, white, blue, and yellow costume designed by Aphrodite and the Magic Lasso, made from links of the magic girdle of Aphrodite, which compels anyone bound with it to obey the orders of the binde; Diana is dubbed "Wonder Woman" by her fellow Amazons, and takes the transparent Robot Plane given her by Hippolyte to take herself and Trevor back to America. "Doom Island," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; On the way to America, Steve and Wonder Woman capture a nest of spies. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 179 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. First appearance of I-Ching in "Wonder Woman's Last Battle, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano; Just as Steve Trevor is labeled a traitor (though he is really going undercover in pursuit of Doctor Cyber), Wonder Woman is summoned to Paradise Island, where Hippolyta announces that the Amazons are retreating to another dimension to rest and renew; Diana chooses to stay and help Steve, giving up all of her powers and Amazonian heritage; Starting a new life, and taking on I Ching as her mentor, Diana has barely begun her training when Steve shows up severely wounded. One-page "Fact File #1" covers Tarantula from Star-Spangled Comics 1-19 (1941-43). "The Adventures of Tigerboy" bicycle tire ad with art by Jack Davis. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 153 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4071291008

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 157 FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Abominable Brats starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein (Part 1) and Sheldon Moldoff (Part 2); the junior Batman and Superman pull practical jokes. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of Cell 16--Editors' Round Table: Tales of the Unexpected, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Purcell. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 157 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Abominable Brats starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein (Part 1) and Sheldon Moldoff (Part 2); the junior Batman and Superman pull practical jokes. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of Cell 16--Editors' Round Table: Tales of the Unexpected, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Purcell. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.