Auctions: comic books graded by CGC

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) 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 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) 1A CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1134314017

Foil Cover by Bryan Hitch (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth -- that day has arrived. This massive 10-part Marvel Universe-spanning event is brought to you by Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and comics legend Bryan Hitch. Cover price $3.99.

Auction Item: Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Hitch Sketch Cover.
• CGC Serial #1134314047

Limited 1 for 100 Variant Cover by Bryan Hitch (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth -- that day has arrived. This massive 10-part Marvel Universe-spanning event is brought to you by Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and comics legend Bryan Hitch. Cover price $60.00.

Auction Item: Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Kim Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1134314061

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Rock-He Kim. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Bryan Hitch. For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth -- that day has arrived. This massive 10-part Marvel Universe-spanning event is brought to you by Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and comics legend Bryan Hitch. Cover price $14.00.

Auction Item: Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Young Variant Cover.
• CGC Serial #1134314005

Variant Cover by Skottie Young (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Bryan Hitch For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth -- that day has arrived. This massive 10-part Marvel Universe-spanning event is brought to you by Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and comics legend Bryan Hitch. Cover price $3.99.

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-Flash (1941) 14 CGC 4.5

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

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 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) 40 CGC 9.2

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1127427001

Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 179. 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) 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) 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) 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) 121 CGC 3.5

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0149850017

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.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 157 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #1105743014

This is the 25 cent regular edition cover. There is also a scarcer 30 cent variant that had limited distribution. Doctor Octopus is back in "The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Hammerhead cameo. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 134. The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series B # 94: Conan (by Barry Windsor-Smith). Cover price $0.25.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 188 CGC 9.2

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0140514013

"The Jigsaw is Up!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. After laying low for a few months, Jigsaw wants to return to a peaceful life of crime...by avoiding any and all super-heroes! So the disfigured hitman picks an easy target for his next caper: a midnight boat cruise around Manhattan! But poor Jigsaw doesn't know that a group of long-time friends have decided to take the boat ride too! Namely Flash, Sha Shan, Harry, Liz, Mary Jane, Betty, and Peter! Once Jigsaw grabs Harry and Liz at gunpoint, the wondrous wall-crawler swings into action! And Jigsaw's worst nightmare comes true: another clash with the Spectacular Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by John Jameson and Aunt May. (Notes: Jigsaw formerly appeared in Amazing Spiderman 162 and returns in the first issue of the Punisher Limited Series (1986). The letters page includes a lengthy letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.2

• Paper: Off white
• Slab: Top edge label strip missing
• CGC Serial #0102120006

"Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 245 CGC 9.4

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0125857008

"Sacrifice Play!" Part 2 of 2. Fourth appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dave Simons (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dave Simons. The wondrous wall-crawler thinks he knows who the Hobgoblin is! Lefty Donovan! Who? Apparently the evidence from the police points in Lefty's direction! So the web-slinger conducts a relentless search! And in the skies over Times Square, the Amazing Spider-Man and the (suddenly super-strong) Hobgoblin clash again! Will this battle solve the mystery of the goblin's identity? Or just add to the puzzle? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Hobgoblin appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 85 -- a must read to keep up with the Hobgoblin's development.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.6

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0911592003

"Endings!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. After a pumpkin bomb sets his hideout ablaze, the furious Hobgoblin drives away in his battle van! But unbeknownst to the goblin, the web-slinger is holding on for dear life underneath! When Spider-Man crawls inside...the ferocious fight begins! As the Hobgoblin and the wall-crawler trade blows, the battle van careens into the Hudson River! Is the Hobgoblin going to sleep with the fishes? Only time will tell. Several hours later Spider-Man is drawn towards a mammoth citadel in Central Park...and then suddenly disappears! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns briefly in Amazing Spiderman 255. Tom DeFalco begins his 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. Likewise Ron Frenz begins his 3-year run as the primary penciler. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series (where the web-slinger appears next). This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 259, 260, and 261.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252 CGC 9.6

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0205605003

First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 253 CGC 9.6

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0023616054

"By Myself Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Bill Anderson. Cover by Rick Leonardi. It's the debut of a new underworld super-villain...the Rose! And as the web-slinger finds out...this rose has plenty of nasty thorns! The star quarterback of New York's football team is on the take! And when the Rose orders him to throw his upcoming playoff game, the QB fights back! But the Rose's thugs are coming on an all-out blitz! And without the wall-crawler's help, the quarterback will get sacked...permanently! Meanwhile, Peter tells his aunt that he has dropped out of graduate school. It does not go well...to say the least! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: The Rose becomes a major adversary for Spider-Man over the next three years. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 267.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 254 CGC 9.6

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0140716015

"With Great Power..." Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. New York's finest retrieve the Hobgoblin's battle van from the bottom of the Hudson River! Nearby the web-slinger cautiously watches the recovery operation with a keen interest! And as it turns out someone else does too! Jack O'Lantern! While the van is being transported through Manhattan, Jack's lackeys steal it! But thanks to a spider tracer, the wall-crawler knows where it is! When Spidey attempts to repo the van, the lantern gets lit! And the Spectacular Spider-Man and Jack O'Lantern let the sparks fly again! Third appearance of Jack O'Lantern. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: Jack O'Lantern previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 56. The letters page includes a letter from Stan Lee (along with many other letters) praising the "Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" story in Amazing Spider-Man 248.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 256 CGC 9.6

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0023632010

"Introducing...Puma!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Puma. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Rose is tired of the web-slinger interfering in his criminal activities! So the underworld boss brings in an assassin from the American Southwest! Puma! Spidey doesn't much about Puma (aka Thomas Fireheart), but he will...very soon! In the meantime the black symbiote costume keeps Peter Parker up past his bedtime...and then some! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Joe Robertson. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 270 & 271.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 262 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0801911006

"Trade Secret" Script and Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Bob Layton and Carlos Garzon. Photo cover by Eliot R. Brown. While changing out of his costume in a storage room at Newark International Airport, the web-slinger forgets to lock the door! Whoops! And to the dismay of Aunt May's nephew, a tabloid photographer walks in and snaps a picture! Oh no! One thing leads to another...and the wall-crawler pursues the sleazy shutterbug through the Big Apple to protect his secret identity! Can Spidey grab the negatives before he gets exposed? Cameo appearance by Ben Urich. Flashback cameo by Uncle Ben. Last 60¢ issue. (Notes: The Amazing Spider-Man returns to his original red and blue costume. Spectacular Spider-Man 100 was also published this month.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 264 CGC 9.8

• Paper: Off white to white
• Slab: New, unblemished
• Includes Certificate of Origin from .05 The Legend Collection.
• CGC Serial #0045462025

"Red 9 and Red Tape!" Script by Craig Anderson. Art by Paty Cockrum. Cover by William Johnson and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as the Amazing Spider-Man takes on a double menace! A crazy football player from Baytown, Texas; and the New York state healthcare system! Unbelievable! Where are Doc Ock and the Hobgoblin when you really need them? The two storylines intertwine after Red 9 and the web-slinger crash through a hospital window! As Spider-Man attempts to clean up the broken glass, he learns that the grumpy old man in the room is about to be discharged...because the state thinks he's dead! In good conscious the wall-crawler can't let that happen! If Spidey can blitz the bureaucrats and avoid Red 9's tackles, he might just create a happy ending for all! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 461,591; average paid circulation: 281,064.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 266 CGC 9.6

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0146521012

"Jump for My Love or Spring is in the Air" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Denys Cowan and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger catches a suicidal jumper in mid-leap! And to his surprise discovers that the jumper is none other than the Toad...of Brotherhood of Evil Mutants fame! The Toad is down of his luck, but suddenly thinks a partnership with Spider-Man would turn his life around! However the Toad's plan draws the ire of the Frog-Man and the Spider-Kid! They want to be the wall-crawler's partner too! What a group of misfits! Can Spider-Man gracefully bow out of this mess? Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.6

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0789852014

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269 CGC 9.6

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0147311007

"Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 CGC 9.6

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0205605004

Spider-Man versus Chance in "Chance Encounter!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane (begins as regular artist), inks by Bob McLeod. First appearance of Eddie Brock (Venom)--cameo on last page. McFarlane cover. Cover price $0.75.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 CGC 7.0

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0139830003

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee. Cover price $1.50.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0009567009

Venom targets Spidey's parents in "Murder on Parade." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Bagley/Emberlin cover. Cover price $1.25.

Auction Item: Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 379 CGC 9.8

• Paper: White
• Slab: New, unblemished
• CGC Serial #0009567007

"The Gathering Storm" Maximum Carnage Part 7 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak, Deathlok, and Firestar. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 102. The heroes (if Morbius and Venom can be called heroes) scored a small victory over Carnage last night by driving off the serial killer and his vicious partners after they attacked a midtown nightclub. Now the web-slinger, Felicia, Cloak, and Venom meet to discuss ways to defeat Carnage permanently. Venom admits that the symbiote is vulnerable to sonic gun blasts or very intense heat! But where can both of those be found? Four Freedoms Plaza! Meanwhile at New York's Metropolitan Museum, Carnage begins another rampage! However, a powerful superhero has detected the incredible violence from cyberspace! Deathlok arrives on the scene and quickly scores hits on the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion! Wow, is the Demolisher going to end this carnage right here and now? Story continues in Spider-Man 36. (Notes: This issue features Marvel's Maximum Anniversary X-Perience! The 15-page insert celebrates the 30th anniversaries of both the X-Men and the Avengers.) 48 pages Cover price $1.25.