November Auction

Cover art by Win Mortimer. You Get What You Vote For! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Man Who Shackled Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Safaris for Sale starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Lost Secret of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. The Lady Sharpshooter starring Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 44 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's New Super Powers, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Know Your Community! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Plot to Capture the Crown starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Gifts from Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. The Man Who Killed Vigilante, art by Howard Sherman. 44 pgs. $0.10.

Superman stars in "The Man Who Was Mightier Than Superman." Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Space Hall of Fame." Congo Bill stars in "The Amazing Desert Ship."

Superman stars in "The Super-Menace of Metropolis" (art by Wayne Boring?) Congo Bill stars in "The Jungle of Doom." Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Space Safari!" Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Treasury of Books!"

Superman stars in "The Death of Superman." Congo Bill stars in "The Doomed Safaris!" Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Interplanetary Fort Knox."

2nd appearance of Supergirl in "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!" Superman stars in "The War Between Superman and Jimmy Olsen!" Congorilla stars in "The Destroyer of Congo Bill!"

Superman stars in "The Case of the People Against Superman!" (pencils by Curt Swan). Supergirl stars in "The Super-Initiation of Supergirl!" Half-page ad reproducing Neal Adams pencils to the cover of Lois Lane # 81. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mark Evanier, Martin Pasko, and Tony Isabella. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership--average print run 720,000; average paid circulation 420,900. Neal Adams cover.

Limted 1 for 200 Variant Cover by Rags Morales. Clark Kent is Dead: Part 1 of 3 - (W) Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch. (A) Rags Morales, Rick Bryant, CAFU. CLARK KENT is DEAD! The three-part ACTION COMICS summer event storyline begins here! New villain NIMROD THE HUNTER is on SUPERMAN'S trail! He's killed every living thing he's ever tracked - but he's never killed an ALIEN!

Cover art by Al Plastino. Clark Kent, Boy Hobo starring Superboy, art by John Sikela; Clark goes undercover to write about the lives of boy hoboes. The Duel of the Flying Knights starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Frank Frazetta. Case of the Lucky Loser starring Johnny Quick, script by Jack Miller, art by Ralph Mayo. The Rogues' Rembrandt starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's Farewell to Smallville, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superboy leaves Earth with a couple that claims to be his real parents. The Day Aquaman Couldn't See, art by Ramona Fradon. The Riddle of the Five Trophies starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Confession of Superboy!, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Clark Kent reveals his id to the world, just to see what will happen! Lionel and His Lions humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Show-Off of the Sea starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Doom of the Giant Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Teacher from Krypton, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Sikela; A robot teacher constructed by Jor-El comes to Earth to decide if Superboy is worthy of his powers. Arrows -- for Hire, art by George Papp; Oliver's investments go bad, so Green Arrow and Speedy have to earn money to pay the mortgage on the Arrow Cave. So You Want to Be a Pilot article. Lucky humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Alphabet Book of the Sea starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Dragnet For Superboy starring Chief James Wilton, "Flash" Ward, and Pa Kent, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. The Ordeal of Aquaman starring Topo, art by Ramona Fradon. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Green Arrow's First Case, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Oliver Queen is marooned on Starfish Island, where he hones his skills as an archer and develops trick arrows. When an expedition sets out to explore the island years later, he fools them with his fake-uranium arrow. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Prisoner of the Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; The Legion returns to 20th Century to discredit Superboy and exile him from Earth. The Manhunt On Land!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; The Shark and The Wizard escape from jail; The Shark decides to operate on land but Aquaman captures him anyway. The Underwater Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias; this is part two of the Aquaman story. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Shelly Moldoff. 1st appearance of Aqualad in Aquaman series in The Kid from Atlantis! Krypto's Mean Master!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto searches for a new master after Superboy punishes him, with disastrous results. Green Arrow and Speedy (last story in Adventure Comics) in The Comic Book Archer! in which the editor at a fictitious comics publisher, All-Star Comics, explains how comics are made. "Ghost, Mr. Sloan," Speedy tells the editor, "As the editor of All Star Comics, you must do a terrific amount of work!" to which the editor replies, "But it's fun, Speedy! I discuss the stories with writers, review the art-work, and let our production manager do the rest!" 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Origin of Luthor retold in How Luthor Met Superboy!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Young Lex and Superboy start out as friends, but after Superboy accidentally destroys Luthor's laboratory and accidentally causes Lex to lose his hair, Luthor vows revenge. The Son of Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; A young albino gorilla appears, and Congo Bill has to use the magic ring on him instead of Congorilla. The Second Deluge! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Captain Noah predicts a second deluge. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by George Papp; The Wayne family moves to Smallville and young Bruce Wayne assumes the identity of the Flying Fox, helping Superboy fight crime. House ad for Superman Annual #1. Champion of the World starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and his gorilla alter ego help a boxer regain his self-confidence in the ring. The Interplanetary Mission! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Duel for Earth, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy has to stop an alien invasion of Earth by agreeing to a duel. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater Olympics!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad hold an underwater Olympics; Aquaman's team "loses" to prevent kryptonite discovery. The Man-Ape's Mercy Mission starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Supergirl in Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Janu of the Apes, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Janu borrows Congo Bill's ring. Playful Pop humor page by Phil Berube. Aqualad Goes To School!, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's New Parents, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superboy gets rid of crooked foster parents. The Lost Magic Ring, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla loses ring while possessing Congo Bill's mind. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 438,000. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st appearance of the Phantom Zone in The Phantom Superboy, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; After Professor Lang finds a box of Kryptonian weapons, Superboy is accidentally projected into the Phantom Zone, the place where Kryptonian criminals were exiled. A Salute to Our American Indians public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Lion with the Double Identity starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Knave from Krypton, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Dev-Em puts Superboy in Phantom Zone; takes his place and destroys his reputation. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizzaro's Secret Identity--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizarro-Kyltpyzxm gives Bizarro Lois super powers and she adopts a secret identity. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Last 10-cent cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 9th appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes in The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by George Papp, inks by George Papp; A fake Sun Boy comes to Smallville asking Superboy's help in assembling a super-weapon; Meanwhile Tom Tanner, an escapee from reform school, takes over Clark Kent's identity. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Invasion of the Bizarro World--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; The Bizarros celebrate when their world is invaded by animated Blue Kryptonite statues, until the invaders try to make it round again; Then war breaks out. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 13th appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes in The Legion of Super-Traitors! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Super-Pets defeat Brain-Globes of Rambat; Origin and 1st appearance of Legion of Super Pets; 1st appearance of Superhorse. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Good Deeds of Bizarro-Luthor!--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizzaro-Luthor invents reverse "S" symbol for Bizarros; 1st appearances of Bizarro Luthor and Kandor. Letter to the editor from Nelson Bridwell. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Part I: The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; The Legion of Substitute-Heroes tries to fill in for the Legion, but the Legion tells the Subs to disband. Part II: The Duel of the Legions!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; The Substitutes realize the Legion has been replaced by aliens, chase the aliens away, and save the real Legion. Smallville's War Against Superbaby!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Casey the Cop / humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12.

1st appearance of Black Orchid. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Untitled Black Orchid story, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Tony DeZuniga; introduction of Black Orchid. The Ghosts on the Glasses starring Dr. 13, the Ghost Breaker, script by Steve Skeates, art by Tony DeZuniga. Mr. Randolf mysteriously dies; Dr. 13 investigates. 36 pgs. $0.20.

First issue of the series (despite numbering). "The Monster Awakes" (art by Russ Heath), "The Unknown Partner," "The Ant World," and "The Man Who Looked at Death." Heath cover.

Cover art by Ken Bald. Haunt From the Unknown, art by Paul Gattuso. The Portrait Without a Soul, art by Lin Streeter. The Zombies Prowl, art by Edvard Moritz. Mr. Home--Uncanny Mysteries, art by Lin Streeter. Journey Into Madness, art by Charlie Sultan. The Ghost Writer, art by Pete Riss; The ghost of a murdered man repeatedly contacts a reporter to prod him into investigating the death, even though the killers have arranged for someone to impersonate the dead man and thus prove there was no murder. 52 pgs. $0.10.

40 pages. Three untitled Martin and Lewis stories. Kitty Karr of Hollywood back-up story. Two-page "The Martin and Lewis Story" back-up.

Wonder Woman Appearance

Written by Kevin Gunstone, art and cover by Ben Dunn. (NOTE: This issue also features a preview of Robert Kirkman's hit "The Walking Dead" series.) BW, Final issue of series. Escaping from the clutches of the nefarious C.A.B.A.L., Nigel Cord returns to Daedalus' jungle lair where a soul-searching decision confronts him; to protect the former mass murderer and ensure the world receives his amazing scientific legacy - or destroy the H.Q.'s protective barrier, so that the gathering forces of The Agency can launch a devastating assault on the Professor and settle Cord's thirty year grudge... Meanwhile in New York, Pippa, Chance, and Haiku finally close-in on the answers they have been looking for!

Part comics, part text features.

Part comics, part text features.

As Airboy engages in a showdown with General Orista, Hirota, the Heap and others take on Misery in "Misery Takes a Holiday." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Willie Blyberg & Emily Novak. Cover by Dave Stevens

Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. All hell breaks loose as the warring Predators begin their attack on the Alien brood- with the planet's inhabitants caught right in the middle! Machiko has a plan to roust all the invaders, but what can she do alone, with only a gun at her side? 32 pages, FC.

Giant-size issue. 1st appearance of Jonah Hex in "Welcome to Paradise." Script by John Albano, art by Tony De Zuniga. El Diablo stars in "The Devil's Secret." Script by Bob Kanigher, art by Gray Morrow. Bat Lash reprint: "My Name is Bat Lash!" (part 2) with script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, pencils by Nick Cardy, inks by Mike Sekowsky. DeZuniga cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. I Am Robot X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The creation of sentient robots provokes a demagogic campaign revealed to be the work of Martian spies. The Pact text story, art by Joe Maneely. Who or What Was...the Bootblack?, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Simon Sledge is a cruel and heartless businessman who delights in making others suffer; On the way to the biggest deal of his life, one that will eliminate the last of his competition, he stops for a shoeshine; Suddenly his feet are moving away from his destination, taking him far from the deal that will give him a monopoly in his field. What Lurks Within? starring Doctor Droom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Droom frightens off alien invaders by convincing them that a construction sites wrecking ball is a life-form. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man origin retold; J. Jonah Jameson introduced; Spider-Man rescues John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson's son, from his malfunctioning space capsule. Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four and stops the Chameleon. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 138. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four; When Spider-Man turns him down, he decides to capture Spider-Man; Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man for a prank and Dr. Doom mistakes him for the real Spider-Man and captures him instead, and Flash has to be saved by the real Spider-Man. First Time Doctor Doom uses a robot to take his place. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 142. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Lizard in Face-to-Face With...the Lizard!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Bugle challenges Spider-Man to put an end to the Lizard's rampage. Vulture cameo. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 3 and 143. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Return of the Vulture, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Adrian Toomes breaks out of prison and goes on a crime spree, and ends up battling Spider-Man in the skies above New York. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 4 and # 144. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mr. Petty (inventor of the Living Brain) in The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 5 and #145. Spider-Man Tackles The Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm's girlfriend's place, causing a fight between the Human Torch and Spider-Man that soon escalates to include the rest of the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from Buddy Saunders, president of mycomicshop.com, written to Marvel in his callow youth. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby. Turning Point, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive; Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict; Gaxton is captured but Doc Ock gets away; Peter tries to comfort Betty over the loss of her brother. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 148. House ads for Avengers #4 and Daredevil #1. Letter to the editor from comics artist Ken Landgraf. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby. Turning Point, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive; Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict; Gaxton is captured but Doc Ock gets away; Peter tries to comfort Betty over the loss of her brother. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 148. House ads for Avengers #4 and Daredevil #1. Letter to the editor from comics artist Ken Landgraf. 36 pgs. $0.12.