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Black Widow Pale Little Spider (2002) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3933579002

COVER BY GREG HORN GREG RUCKA (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P & I) ? THE SCOOP: Master crime writer Greg Rucka and CABLE's Igor Kordey present a gritty, uncompromising tale of Russian international espionage agent Yelena Belova ? the new Black Widow! ? THE STORY: When her former mentor is found brutally murdered in a Moscow bondage club, Belova must go deep undercover to find the killer. Torn by self-doubt and divided loyalties, she descends into a world of deadly games and deadlier predators! With sensual covers by Greg Horn (ELEKTRA), BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER is a smart and sexy adventure that could only be told under the freedom of the MAX imprint! ? GREG RUCKA SPEAKS: "Yelena has pretty much been dominated ever since she began her training to be the Black Widow. That's the nature of that sort of training: 'You will learn these things, you will go this way ? you did it well, you will be rewarded. You did it bad, you will be punished.' Now, she's in the bondage scene where all of her skills are applicable, but not readily so.You can't walk into a bondage club, grab somebody around the throat, throw them to the floor and say, 'Tell me what I want to know!' and expect them to cough it up. If they don't what are you going to do? What if they don't tell you just so you do hit them again, but harder, because they're getting turned on? When that does happen, Yelena is going to give an 'Ewww!' that will be a combination of her being repulsed and perhaps a little turned on herself." ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this three-issue, monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05152-6-00111 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Blaze (1994) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2021. Direct Edition

Label #21-1982DFD-002

Cover pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa. A Cold Blast From Ice Box Bob!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa; Johnny Blaze battles the dead Ice Box Bob who has taken possession of the local storekeeper. Events of Johnny's life "told" in a tarot card reading, script by Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Blaze (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-136

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Cover pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa. Swamp Fire!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa; Blaze's attempt to find his missing kids leads him to Browning's Corners and the Man-Thing; He also hires Princess Python (of the Circus of Crime) to work in the Quentin Carnival. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4317884004

1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4417378006

Cover by Michael Lopez. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (w). Michael Lopez (p). Scott Hanna (i). Dracula strikes the new Bloodstone! Elsa Bloodstone has inherited her father's powers, but will she follow in his footsteps and wind up dead, as well?! The brand new Bloodstone meets up with one of her father's greatest enemies, the deadly Dracula! Will she be able to survive her first big test as the second-generation monster hunter? Or will Dracula put an end to her before she even gets a chance to prove herself? And what's she going to do if her mom finds out what she's been doing all night? With design help from Alex Ross, this new four-issue series is a fun, light-hearted romp through the world of the supernatural!(MarvelPG) Cover price $2.99.

Born of Blood (2022 Merc Publishing) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4186246004

Written by Dolan. Art by Carlos Beccaria. Cover by John Royle. A new union is formed as Giaris and Leonidas work together to defend Sparta from enemy invaders. So consumed in matters on the battlefield, the two are unaware of a traitor in their midst. As they lead a Spartan war party to cut off an invasion force, Giaris and Leonidas are ambushed as they have been unknowingly betrayed. If these impending invaders are able to stop Giaris and Leonidas, will Sparta fall next? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Born of Blood (2022 Merc Publishing) Kickstarter 1TYNDALL.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Tyndall Sketch Edition

Label #4074254025

"Theta" Sketch Up Edition Cover by Jamie Tyndall. Written by Dolan. Art by Carlos Beccaria. 32 pages, full color.

Born of Blood (2022 Merc Publishing) Kickstarter 2LUCAS.A CGC 9.8 Lucas Retail Variant

Paper: White

Label #4182106021

Retail Edition Cover by Ruth Lucas. Written by Dolan. Art by Carlos Beccaria. 28 pages, full color.

Bravura (1994) Preview Book 1A CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AF890E-001

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No cover price.

Break Thru (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8 Perez

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-003

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Break-Thru: Part One - Written by Gerard Jones, Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Tom Mason, George Perez, James Robinson & Len Strazewski. Art by George Perez, John Lowe and Tim Eldred. Cover by George Perez. The first Ultraverse crossover! Continued from Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) #4. This event solidifies Ultraverse continuity and reveals exactly what the creators have been working toward for the last year. The storyline reveals how many ultras came into existence, plus further defines the world in which the characters exist. Break-Thru irrevocably transforms the Ultraverse forever, as readers and ultras alike discover some of the most crucial secrets of this world and those beyond! Characters include Amber, Wrath, Prime, the Solution, Choice, Hardcase, the Strangers, Solitaire, Firearm, the Night Man, Freex, Sludge, Warstrike, Mantra, Prototype, Entity and Dr. Rains. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Break Thru (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AF890E-004

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The Secrets of the Ultraverse - Written by Gerard Jones, Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Tom Mason, George Perez, James Robinson & Len Strazewski. Art by George Perez & Al Vey. Cover by George Perez. Prime, Hardcase, the Solution, the Strangers, Prototype, Mantra and Choice converge on the Moon to try to solve the mystery behind the origin of all ultras! If they don't solve it in time, life on Earth will be destroyed by the ultraviolet energy exploding from Amber! But Quattro and the Omega Team, serving the mysterious Rex Mundi, are fighting to stop them. Meanwhile, the people of Earth are driven insane by Amber's radiance, which makes trouble for the Night Man, Freex, Firearm, Sludge and Solitaire, and provides food for the vampire-creature Rune. And Warstrike battles Aladdin's Wrath. Also, big answers to the fundamental questions of the Ultraverse! A new dimension opens, changing the Ultraverse forever! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 1A CBCS 9.0 Starlin

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-007

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Standard edition. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond Stoner is born, grows up, goes to Nam; In Nam he discovers the Breed power inside him. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Jim Stalin. 48 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-003

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond meets Rachel; A man takes a walk, gets high and finds a mysterious doorway that leads to a horrific, but beautiful place. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Howard Chaykin on his Power & Glory series. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-004

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Rachel begins teaching Raymond to control the Breed power. Card to collect the stamps for the Bravura Gold Stamp program; directions for the contest. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Ernie Colon on his new work on Dreadstar. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Breed (1994) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2aF890E-012

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Cover by Jim Starlin. Untitled story, script and art by Jim Starlin; Raymond learns his mother is still alive. Interview with Peter David on Dreadstar. Interview with Ernie Colon on Dreadstar. Quick creator biographies of Ernie Colon, Peter David and Jim Starlin. Tom Mason's column and an interview with Peter David on Dreadstar (different than the other interview). 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Bullseye (2017 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4319654001

Written by Ed Brisson and Marv Wolfman. Art by Guillermo Sanna and Alec Morgan. Cover by Skottie Young. SHOOT FIRST! Daredevil, Elektra, Punisher… You name 'em, Bullseye beat 'em. But that was just business… This? This is pleasure. What does the world's greatest assassin do for fun? Find out what Bullseye gets involved in for laughs in this deadly first issue, way down in South America! 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Bullwinkle and Rocky (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4412913008

Comic book version of the classic cartoon series. In this issue, Bullwinkle inadvertently invents a flashlight which will makes things invisible. Then, everybody wants that invention, including the evil Boris and Natasha in "The Invisible Ray or ----" and "Not Seeing is Believing or Who Put Out the Lights?" Issue also has "Fractured Fairy Tales" featuring the tale of two witches and how one wanted to meet a dashing young prince and "Bullwinkle's Corner gag strip. Scripts by David Manak and art by Ernie Colon & Al Milgrom. Cover price $1.00.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289684017

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 25A CBCS 9.8 Churchill Foil

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-142

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Collector's Edition Foil Wraparound Cover. Cover pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Scott Hanna. What Was...What Is…, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Ian Churchill and Joel Thomas, inks by Scott Hanna, Matt Ryan, Bob Wiacek, Bud LaRosa, Al Vey, and W.C. Carani; Cable and Domino are pulled into the future to save the life of the young Dayspring (who is actually Cable as a youngster) and help Jenskot and the Clan Chosen defeat Stryfe. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.8 SS Casey

Paper: White

Signed by Joe Casey on 7/10/15

Label #1320677008

Cover pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco. The Hellfire Hunt Part 6: Beautiful Friend, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco; Cable confronts Pierce and Shaw in Apocalypse's fortress for an explosive finale. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 69 CGC 9.8 SS Casey

Paper: White

Signed by Joe Casey on 7/8/15

Label #1314898007

Cover pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco. Millennium Storm Warning, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco and Walden Wong; able is in a dimension between time, and must save Sanctity from those who monitor the time stream. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Cable and Deadpool (2004) 1 CBCS 9.0 SS Rob Liefeld

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Witnessed Sig: Rob Liefeld on 11/13/2016.

Label #16-41B2A59-002

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Pencils by MARK BROOKS (UDON) Cover by ROB LIEFELD Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers are back ? and this time, they're stuck with each other! Can two grown men with deadly genetic weaponry work together without driving each other crazy?! Action, adventure, black-ops, black humor and lots and lots of gunfire mark the return of your two favorite mutant anti-heroes to their own ongoing series! COVERS BY DEADPOOL & CABLE CREATOR ROB LIEFELD! Cover price $2.99.

Cable and X-Force (2012) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Hopeless Larroca

Paper: White

Signed by Dennis Hopeless on 1/26/13

Label #1078074017

(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Salvador Larroca Cable is back! NOW! with a new X-Force at his side, he must tackle the threats that nobody else can know about. But just who are Cable's new recruits, and why is his team public enemy number one? Caught red-handed at the scene of a terrorist attack on a major American corporation whose CEO has expressed anti-mutant views, the X-Force is the run, with none other than the Uncanny Avengers in hot pursuit. Cover price $3.99.

Cage (1992 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4332276005

Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. The Drowning Man, script by Marc McLaurin, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy; Luke Cage is hired by a Chicago newspaper as their resident superhero with Cage getting to take down bad guys for money and the newspaper getting the story; When Cage goes after a mobster, he ends up fighting Hardcore, a villain with an agenda that includes Cage. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3750972002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 101 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4407520001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Syd Shores and John Romita. Cap faces the Red Skull and the fourth Sleeper in "When Wakes the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America attacks a jeweler who he recognizes to be Nazi war criminal Werner Von Krimm; Nick Fury stops the fight and lets Krimm go, much to the Captains chagrin; Red Skull is hiding out at a secret base in the Florida Keys with henchmen, looking to awaken a fourth Sleeper robot; Von Krimm has the key to activate that robot; Nick Fury guest appearance. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 102 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4407520002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Sleeper Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; The Red Skull has awakened a fourth Sleeper robot , which is destroying strategic U.S. locations with its power blasts; Cap and Agent 13 try to track the Sleeper on its path of destruction; The Red Skull sends his henchman to try and prevent the heroes from destroying the robot; Cap battles the robot. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts ad. Letter to the editor from comics writer Doug Moench. Ad for Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 103 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4407520004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Weakest Link!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; During a date with Agent 13, Captain America learns that her name is Sharon Carter; The date gets disrupted by the Red Skulls minions, who defeat Cap and take Sharon to Exile Island; The Red Skull and the Exiles force two of their slaves to battle one other; Sharon Carter's name is revealed in this issue. (Previously she was known as Agent 13.)36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 103 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4407520003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Weakest Link!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; During a date with Agent 13, Captain America learns that her name is Sharon Carter; The date gets disrupted by the Red Skulls minions, who defeat Cap and take Sharon to Exile Island; The Red Skull and the Exiles force two of their slaves to battle one other; Sharon Carter's name is revealed in this issue. (Previously she was known as Agent 13.)36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 104 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4407520005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins. "Slave of the Skull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins and Jim Steranko (p. 11); Shield asks Captain America to test their Life Model Decoys; After Cap easily defeats them, Nick Fury sends them back to the lab; Cap goes to Shields doctor for help with headaches; Red Skull tells Shield he has placed nuclear tape on the back of Captain America's neck; He warns that anyone who tries to remove the special tape would activate the timer on a bomb planted in Washington D.C. by one of the Skull's spies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 104 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4407520006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins. "Slave of the Skull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins and Jim Steranko (p. 11); Shield asks Captain America to test their Life Model Decoys; After Cap easily defeats them, Nick Fury sends them back to the lab; Cap goes to Shields doctor for help with headaches; Red Skull tells Shield he has placed nuclear tape on the back of Captain America's neck; He warns that anyone who tries to remove the special tape would activate the timer on a bomb planted in Washington D.C. by one of the Skull's spies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 105 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4407520007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dan Adkins and John Romita (alterations). "In the Name of Batroc!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins; A television crew invites Captain America to go over some old footage of his battles during World War II; Batroc the Leaper hires the Swordsman and the Living Laser to help him commit a crime; Bucky Barnes flashback. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 105 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4372242003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dan Adkins and John Romita (alterations). "In the Name of Batroc!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins; A television crew invites Captain America to go over some old footage of his battles during World War II; Batroc the Leaper hires the Swordsman and the Living Laser to help him commit a crime; Bucky Barnes flashback. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 107 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4407520008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cap faces Dr. Faustus (first appearance) in "If the Past Be Not Dead," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain American keeps dreaming that hes being chased by demonic looking Nazi soldiers; Cap comes across the grave of his old sidekick Bucky Barnes; Cap calls his psychiatrist Dr. Faustus to tell him that he keeps having the same dream; Cap battles Dr. Faustus; Cameos by the Red Skull and Bucky Barnes. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 108 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4407520009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Snares of the Trapster!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; A SHIELD agent asks Captain America to help with a mission; Cap refuses at first, but then the agent tells him it involves rescuing Sharon Carter; Unknown to Captain America, Sharon is the prisoner of the Trapster, who is trying and to get information out of her regarding Project Fireball; Cap fights the Trapster. Ad for Spectacular Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4407520010

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 113 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4096793014

Cover by Jim Steranko. "The Strange Death of Captain America," script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Tom Palmer and Jim Steranko; The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned; A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization; The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA; Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive!; A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra; Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity. Appearances by the Vivion, the Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3820618001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First appearance and origin of the Falcon in "The Coming of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the Red Skull previously having switched bodies with Captain America, the Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to send Cap to the tropical island home of the Exiles; There Cap encounters a falconer from Harlem who had been hired by the Exiles but who is now attempting to help the island natives kick the Exiles from their home; Cap joins forces with the falconer who, with Cap's urging, dons a costume and takes the name the Falcon. Letter to the editor from writer James Van Hise. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 126 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations); "The Fate of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America goes to Harlem to check on the Falcon, who is wanted for a crime; Cap believes hes innocent and investigates; Falcon tells Cap that he was framed by Diamond Head; Diamond Head and his cronies rough up non-blacks who have businesses in Harlem, forcing them to pay them protection money; Cap battles Diamond Head and his gang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 131 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Bucky Reborn!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Strucker finds an amnesiac young man in the gyms of San Francisco and hypnotizes him into thinking he is Bucky; Strucker uses "Bucky" to lure Captain America into a trap; Cap and "Bucky" battle and defeat Strucker. Red Skull cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 135 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Romita. "More Monster Than Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer (Palmer is generally acknowledged as Colan's best inker, but this is his only work with Colan on Cap); Captain America takes Falcon to SHIELD headquarters to meet Nick Fury; Falcon battles Dum-Dum Dugan in the gym; Cap tries to talk to Sharon, but she brushes him off, citing the new Project Earth-Dig; Cap and the Falcon battle Dr. Erik Gorbo, a SHIELD scientist who has gone on a crime spree after turning himself into a monster ape. Missive from letter hack Guy Lilliam III. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 136 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. The origin of the Mole Man is retold in "The World Below," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; SHIELD agents believe Captain America is dead after he and a huge gorilla (actually SHIELD biochemist Dr. Erik Gorbo) fall into a huge hole in the Earth; Their fall is slowed and halted by an anti-gravity beam wielded by the Mole-Man; Gorbo relates to the villain because they are both outcasts because of their appearance; The Mole-Man and his minions capture Cap and the gorilla; Gorbo dies, reverts to human, and confesses that he lied to start a war. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, and Tony Stark (Iron Man). The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run, 395,862; average paid circulation, 225,651. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 151 FN+ 6.5

"Panic on Park Avenue" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Sal Buscema. On a dimly lit street in Manhattan, Mister Hyde and the Scorpion ambush Steve Rogers! The villainous pair wants revenge against SHIELD, and they decide to kidnap a SHIELD agent to get it. But the Sentinel of Liberty's alter ego fights off his assailants! So the following night, Mr. Hyde and the Scorpion go after another SHIELD agent: Sharon Carter! However Cap and the Falcon are aware that Agent 13 might be a target. And when they reach her Park Avenue townhouse the determined donnybrook begins! Captain America and the Falcon vs. Mr. Hyde and the Scorpion! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Leila Taylor, and Redwing. Flashback cameos by Daredevil and the Black Widow to recap the events of Daredevil (1st series) #82 and #83. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 152 FN 6.0

"Terror in the Night!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta. Mr. Hyde and the Scorpion have abducted Sharon Carter! And a very frustrated Captain America doesn't know where she is! However the Falcon gets a lead on Agent 13's whereabouts from his underworld contacts. And shortly thereafter the Living Legend and his partner rush to an abandoned storage building...where the rescue mission begins! The Falcon frees Sharon, while Cap tackles the Scorpion! But who is going to challenge Mister Hyde? First appearance of the Harlem crime boss known as Morgan. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Redwing. (Notes: The cover logo of the Captain America title changes to its most famous version for the next decade. The letters page includes an editorial titled: The Story Behind the Cover. Cap encounters Mr. Hyde again in Captain America 252.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 153 FN+ 6.5

First (cameo) appearance of Jack Monroe in "Captain America -- Hero or Hoax?" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. A new era for the star-spangled avenger opens with an epic fight between the Sentinel of Liberty and the Director of SHIELD! Oh my, what are the two icons from World War II fighting about? Actually, it's who: La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Once the no-holds-barred conflict ends, changes are made. Agent 13 quits SHIELD, and Steve and Sharon fly to the Bahamas for vacation. In the meantime in Harlem, the Falcon is shocked to see Captain America beating up a local resident. He knows Steve Rogers is out of the country. So who is this person? And why is his accomplice dressed like Bucky Barnes? First appearance of William Burnside in the silver or bronze age. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. (Notes: Several years later Jack Monroe will become the second Nomad. This issue begins Steve Englehart's classic 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 179 CGC 5.0 SS Englehart

Paper: White

Signed by Steve Englehart on 3/25/22

Label #2719122001

"Slings and Arrows!" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter's afternoon of shopping is interrupted by an attack -- from someone named the Golden Archer! Who? The former Captain America doesn't recognize his newest assailant, but this guy is really good with a bow and arrows! And he knows Steve Rogers was previously the star-spangled avenger! The Golden Archer harasses the ex-Sentinel of Liberty throughout the day, but once night falls Steve gets the drop on the elusive archer! And then the Living Legend gets a pleasant surprise...and an interesting idea! Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Peggy Carter, Roscoe Simons, and Scar Turpin (as a stand-in Captain America). (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #52 Quicksilver by John Buscema.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Marvel Value Stamp Missing From 10th Page, Does Not Affect Story. Incomplete.

Label #23-14ED31C-005

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1486013017

"The Trojan Horde" Part 2 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The search for the Madbomb begins! The U.S. government sends Captain America and the Falcon into a remote wilderness area near the Badlands -- that could be the secret location of the Madbomb! But in truth the government has unknowingly sent the pair into the clutches of the Royalist Forces of America! Who are they? The Sentinel of Liberty doesn't know, but he quickly learns that the shadowy group is performing gruesome experiments on its captives! Will Cap and the Falcon be the next to go under the knife? First (cameo) appearance of William Malcolm Taurey. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #27 (Dracula). The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2004 in trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Madbomb. The TPB collets issues 193 thru 200.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 199 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2795A2A-007

"The Man Who Sold the United States" Part 7 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. With help from SHIELD, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon storm the Harding mansion! However Mason Harding -- the creator of the Madbomb -- is not inside! The most wanted man in America is a captive of the Royalist Forces of America. But thanks to a miniature madbomb, Harding escapes from William Taurey's estate and returns home. The Falcon and Cap plead with him to reveal the location of the "Big Daddy" Madbomb. Will Harding comply? Or will the U.S.A. go boom on its bicentennial? Cameo appearances by Carol Harding and William Taurey. (Notes: The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Captain America Omnibus by Jack Kirby. The edition collects issues 193 thru 214. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 210 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2791CE1-002

"Showdown Day!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Inside Castle Zola, the star-spangled avenger and Donna Maria valiantly struggle against Doughboy and Primus, however they cannot escape. As a result Cap and his friend become the latest captives (or test subjects) for the twisted genius of Arnim Zola. In the meantime at SHIELD headquarters, Sharon Carter receives her first assignment regarding File 116. SHIELD doesn't know who is creating the strange monsters around the world, but it has a lead on who might be financing Zola's illicit activities. So the reinstated Agent 13 pays a visit to an elderly man named Cyrus Fenton. But be careful Sharon -- looks can be very deceiving! Cameo appearances by the Falcon and the Red Skull. (Notes: Primus and Doughboy return in Captain America 275. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Swine. The TPB collects issues 206 thru 214 plus Captain America Annuals #3 and #4. There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.