Best Selling Comic Books

Auction Item: A Plus X (2012 Marvel Now) 3B CGC 9.6

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Variant Edition.
• CGC Serial #1131379004

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Ed McGuinness (W) Jason Aaron, James Asmus (A) Pasqual Ferry, Billy Tan Storm & Black Panther Jason Aaron by and Pasqual Ferry, plus James Asmus and Billy Tan bring together the stars of the two biggest new Marvel series - GAMBIT AND HAWKEYE SAVE LIVES! Cover price $10.00.

Auction Item: A Plus X (2012 Marvel Now) 3C CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Sketch Cover.
• CGC Serial #1131379006

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Ed McGuinness (W) Jason Aaron, James Asmus (A) Pasqual Ferry, Billy Tan Storm & Black Panther Jason Aaron by and Pasqual Ferry, plus James Asmus and Billy Tan bring together the stars of the two biggest new Marvel series - GAMBIT AND HAWKEYE SAVE LIVES! Cover price $20.00.

Auction Item: Action Comics (1938 DC) 309 FN/VF 7.0

John F. Kennedy (JFK) appears in the Superman story, "Who is the Mystery Guest?" plus cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Pencils by Curt Swan. Supergirl stars in "The Untold Story of Argo City!" (art by Jim Mooney). Swan cover pencils. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Action Comics (1938 DC) 315 CGC 9.0

• Paper: Off white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0188647007

Superman stars in "The Juvenile Delinquents From Space!" Supergirl stars in "The Menace of Supergirl's Mother!" (art by Jim Mooney). Curt Swan cover pencils. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 210 FR/GD 1.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Dog from Krypton!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; A super-powerful dog arrives in Smallville in a rocket complete with written records proving that he is baby Kal-El's puppy who Jor-El used as a test animal when developing his space rockets; Though happy to be reunited with his dog, Superboy needs to make sure that Krypto does not give away his secret identity several times before Krypto leaves for a romp in space. The First Undersea Newspaper starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Defeat of Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Two page text story, They're Striking it Rich Again. 36 pgs. $0.10. NOTE: 1st appearance of Krypto the Super Dog. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Adventure Time (2012 Kaboom) 1ECCC CGC 9.9

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Emerald City Comicon Edition.
• CGC Serial #1127726002

Limited Edition Emerald City Comic Con Virgin Cover! (W) Ryan North (A) Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb (CA) Chris Houghton, Jen Bennett It's Totally Mathematical! Join Finn, Jake, and all of their friends in this second issue of the ongoing comic book series showcasing all-new adventures through the magical Land of Ooo. The boys have embarked on another crazy-cool adventure, and this one will be their longest, most exciting yet! The top-rated Cartoon Network show now has its own comic book! The Adventure is just beginning, so don't miss out on this exploding phenomenon - this is an issue that will go fast!

Auction Item: Adventure Time Fionna and Cake (2012 Boom) 4D CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Variant Cover D.
• CGC Serial #1156816019

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Faith Erin Hicks (W/A) Natasha Allegri THE FAN-FAVORITE ADVENTURE TIME SERIES CONTINUES! The Flame Boy rescued by Fionna and Cake has a secret... The critically acclaimed new series, written and drawn by FIONNA AND CAKE creator and ADVENTURE TIME storyboard artist Natasha Allegri continues! DON'T MISS THE HOTTEST SERIES OF THE YEAR! Cover price $15.00.

Auction Item: Age of Apocalypse (2012) 14B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Variant Edition.
• CGC Serial #1156813077

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Greg Land X-Termination: Part 3 - (W) David Lapham. (A) Andre Araujo, Renato Arlem. PART 3 of X-TERMINATION! - FINAL ISSUE! The multi-verse is being consumed! No one is safe as our heroes split up to fight a war in two universes. Cover price $12.00.

Auction Item: Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 4B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Kim Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1156813066

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Rock-He Kim (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch The impossible has happened! The Earth has been taken by Ultron...what few super hero survivors there are try desperately to stay alive. And it is Luke Cage who discovers the secret behind Ultron's victory over all of mankind. A secret that will have fans of Marvel comics arguing for years to come! Cover price $10.00.

Auction Item: Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 4C CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Variant Edition.
• CGC Serial #1156813058

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Fenghua Zhong (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch The impossible has happened! The Earth has been taken by Ultron...what few super hero survivors there are try desperately to stay alive. And it is Luke Cage who discovers the secret behind Ultron's victory over all of mankind. A secret that will have fans of Marvel comics arguing for years to come! Cover price $22.00.

Auction Item: Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 5B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Kim Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1156816017

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Rock-He Kim (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch The super hero survivors of the Ultron devastation follow a trail to the Savage Land in the hopes of finding a way to survive or turn the tide of the Ultron apocalypse. But with half the Marvel heroes dead, what chance do any of the survivors have? The choice that will forever change the course of Marvel history...! Cover price $10.00.

Auction Item: Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 5C CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Variant Edition.
• CGC Serial #1156816010

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Adi Granov (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch The super hero survivors of the Ultron devastation follow a trail to the Savage Land in the hopes of finding a way to survive or turn the tide of the Ultron apocalypse. But with half the Marvel heroes dead, what chance do any of the survivors have? The choice that will forever change the course of Marvel history...! Cover price $22.00.

Auction Item: All New X-Men (2012) 10B CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Horn Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1156813047

Limited 1 for 20 Variant Cover by Greg Horn. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Stuart Immonen, Wade von Grawbadger The Uncanny X-Men come to the Jean Grey School to recruit. Who will join Cyclops and his revolutionary crew? The answer will shock you! Mystique and Sabretooth continue to hatch their master plan and it doesn't bode well for the All-New X-Men. Cover price $10.00.

Auction Item: All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (2005) 1D CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Retailer Incentive Edition.
• CGC Serial #0720640004

RETAILER SKETCH EDITION. Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head spinning! All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes. Orphaned, Dick Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to ? no one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat! Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Lee & Williams, featuring Batman (50%) and Robin (50%). On sale July 13 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

Auction Item: All Star Western (1970) 10 PGX 5.0

• Paper: Tan to cream
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Light Tan to Cream pages.

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 price $0.25.

Auction Item: All True Crime (1948) 32 PGX 7.0

• Paper: Cream to off white
• Slab: New, unblemished

Auction Item: All-Flash (1941) 14 CGC 4.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0209553005

Auction Item: Alpha Flight (1997 2nd Series) 17 NM- 9.2

Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau. Tokyo Takedown, script by Steve Seagle and Duncan Rouleau (Assists), pencils by Duncan Roulea and Gus Vazquez (Assists), inks by Rob Hunter and Joe Rubinstein; Sunfire returns to Department H for answers about his "radiation poisoning" and is not happy. Big Hero 6 calls for help when X the Unknowable attacks an amusement park in Japan. Sunfire leaves to help and Alpha follows; Meanwhile, Northstar meets Sasquatch and Shaman outside the Dapartment H headquarters looking for his sister, but they warn him about going inside; Dr Huxley, having been treated unkindly by the new director, heads to the basement and his super-secret creation, the new Weapon X. Unfortunately, Weapon X has escaped. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Auction Item: Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961) 9 CGC 8.0

• Paper: Off white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1156803001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Terror of Tim Boo Ba; Alien warlord Tim Boo Ba is master of all he surveys but is wiped out in a torrential flood when an Earth boy drips water on the small scale model that is Tim Boo Ba's home planet. The Man Who Captured Death!; An old man builds a machine to freeze Death in his tracks since he is unwilling to go when he has so much more left to accomplish; With Death removed from the picture, the Earth becomes a shambles. I Come from the Black Void. The Spirit of Swami River; A swami crook steals money from gullible widows with his fake act until he promises to deliver money to a dead husband's spirit and the swami is surprised to find himself disappearing when the real spirit holds him to his word. The Genie Lives. All scripts by Stan Lee, all art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961) 10 CGC 8.0

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1156803003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Those Who Change; Scientists view the ancient past, but though they dont realize it they reshape history causing humans to evolve from reptiles. The Mark of the Toad; An evil uncle tries to kill a boy king, but his magic backfires and turns him into a toad. No Sign of Life. Man on a Tightrope; A young girl is friends with a tightrope walker past his prime. The man is killed in his last act, but his ghost returns to make his friend well again. Mister Universe. All scripts by Stan Lee, all art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1156803004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 1st appearance of Dr. Droom (1st Marvel Age Super-Hero). I Am the Fantastic Dr. Droom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; In the City Medical Club, a group of doctors is discussing the Tibetan lama who has requested medical attention from a Western physician; Anthony Droom decides to lend a hand. Torr, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Paul Ramsay is tried for murdering his friend and can't reveal that an alien had taken over John Carter's body for fear that his revelation will start an invasion. Masquerade text story. Midnight in the Wax Museum, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Pierre La Roc is a criminal on the run, he climbs in through an open window to escape the police, and finds himself in a wax museum; the wax figures come to life and chase La Roc out of the building. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) 2 CGC 7.5

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1156803005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. 2nd appearance of Dr. Droom (1st Marvel Age Super-Hero) in The World Below!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Dr. Droom defeats an attempt by Atlantis to conquer the surface world. I Led the Strange Search for Manoo!, script by Larry Lieber, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A college student aids an alien policeman hunt down an alien criminal hiding on earth, or is it the other way around? The Comic text story. Rocky's Last Ride, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Chisler Rocky gets a deal thats too good to be true, when a customer just "gives" him his car. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) 5 FR 1.0

• RESTORATION. Tape along length of spine.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, inks by Dick Ayers and Steve Ditko. The Escape of...Monsteroso!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A circus owner finds a dead alien in Africa and brings it to the United States for a museum; The alien turns out to be alive, and then goes on a rampage; It turns out that it is only a confused child, and its parents arrive to retrieve it. T.V. or...? text story. The Watchers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; A brilliant scientist believes that human ingenuity is guided by unseen advanced creatures, not knowing that his janitor is one such creature. The Joker!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A practical joker thinks that aliens are his victims playing a joke on him, but they are real aliens and take him to an off world zoo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 GD+ 2.5

• RESTORATION. Tape over tears on front and back cover.

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 price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 14 FR 1.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 16 FR/GD 1.5

• Cover detached and repaired with tape, extra staples.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel with Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it; Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 11 and 154. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 17 VG- 3.5

• Piece torn from back cover (see scan).

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 FN 6.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 23 CGC 8.0

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1156803006

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Goblin and the Gangsters, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; the Green Goblin returns and wants to take over Lucky Lobos mob; Spidey battles Lucky Lobo and his gang; Spidey fights the Green Goblin in a factory. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 18 and 161. Letter from Jim Shooter, former editor-in-chief at Marvel, critiquing Marvel's handling of Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 CGC 5.0

• Paper: Cream to off white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0146583002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 34 CGC 5.0 Restored

• Slight amateur restoration
• Paper: Cream to off white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Restoration includes: tear seal to cover.
• CGC Serial #0149850009

Fourth appearance of Kraven the Hunter in "The Thrill of the Hunt." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 27 and 173. Letter to the editor from comics editor Richard Pini (Elfquest). Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 VF- 7.5

First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in "Once Upon a Time, There Was a Robot." Script by Stan Lee; art and cover by Steve Ditko. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 39 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by John Romita. How Green Was My Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita (touch-ups); Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 44 FN- 5.5

Second appearance of the Lizard. in "Where Crawls the Lizard." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 184. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 7.0

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0942018003

The third appearance of the Lizard in "Spidey Smashes Out!" Script by Stan Lee; art and cover by John Romita Sr. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 185. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 3.5

• Paper: Off white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0149850014

Peter Parker and Mary Jane's first date; fifth appearance of Kraven the Hunter; and a Green Goblin cameo. "In the Hands of the Hunter." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 GD 2.0

• Centerfold detached at both staples.

Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 6.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1134625005

Second appearance of the Kingpin. "In the Clutches of the Kingpin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. NOTE: This issue is reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 FN- 5.5

Ka-Zar appearance in "To Kill a Spider-Man." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr. and Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 30. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 6.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0140495021

The Kangaroo keeps things hopping in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Story by Stan Lee; art by John Buscema , John Romita Sr., and Jim Mooney. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 62. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 PGX 6.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished

Cover art by John Romita. First appearances of the Schemer (Kingpin's son) and Vanessa (Kingpin's wife) in The Schemer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo]; The Schemer tries to become the new King of Crime in New York, and starts a war with the Kingpin; Flash Thompson goes to war in Vietnam and Gwen Stacy is injured in a traffic accident. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Total Paid Circulation 12 month average: 372,352. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 64. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 84 FN/VF 7.0

Spider-Man takes on the Kingpin and the Schemer in "The Kingpin Strikes Back!": script by Stan Lee; art by John Romita Sr., John Buscema, and Jim Mooney. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 65. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 91 PGX 6.0

• Paper: Cream to off white
• Slab: New, unblemished

Sleazy politician Sam Bullitt targets Spider-Man in "To Smash the Spider." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita Sr. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 72. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 92 PGX 6.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: Other — see grading notes
• 4-1/2" crack in back of slab.

Cover art by John Romita. When Iceman Attacks, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds); Thinking Spidey is causing harm to Gwen Stacy, Iceman (of the original X-Men) intervenes and tries to defeat old Webhead; Later, once misunderstandings are resolved, the two team up to take down a crooked politician. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 73. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 98 VG- 3.5

This classic issue is the third of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) The Green Goblin guest stars in "The Goblin's Last Gasp." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 79 and 191. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 PGX 7.0

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished

Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. First appearance of Morbius the vampire in A Monster Called... Morbius!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The six-armed Spider-Man versus Morbius. Guest appearance by Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard). 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 3.0

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0149850016

Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. First appearance of Morbius the vampire in A Monster Called... Morbius!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The six-armed Spider-Man versus Morbius. Guest appearance by Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard). 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 113 CGC 8.0

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0972608008

Cover art by John Romita. First appearance of Hammerhead in They Call The Doctor...Octopus!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; While Dr. Octopus is on a crime spree, Spider-Man is weakened by an ulcer due to stress and his concern for his missing aunt. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 92. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 113 PGX 6.5

• Paper: Off white
• Slab: New, unblemished

Cover art by John Romita. First appearance of Hammerhead in They Call The Doctor...Octopus!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; While Dr. Octopus is on a crime spree, Spider-Man is weakened by an ulcer due to stress and his concern for his missing aunt. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 92. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 VG+ 4.5

The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.) Cover price $0.20.