Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel Legacy Numbering: Captain America', graded by CGC

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 445N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980280030

Newsstand Edition. Operation Rebirth: Part 1 of 4. "Old Soldiers Never Die" Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Scott Koblish. Cover by Ron Garney. Captain America is back among the living! And so is Sharon Carter! What? Didn't she die at the hands of the National Force many years ago? Apparently not! In fact, it was Sharon and a mysterious benefactor that kept Cap in cryogenic freeze for several weeks while the super-soldier serum was reintroduced into his bloodstream! Oh my, so what's next? Sharon tells the Sentinel of Liberty that she needs him for a special mission! And she's in no mood to argue! Welcome back Cap! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Ben Grimm, Cyclops, Quicksilver, Rick Jones, President Bill Clinton, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Sharon Carter was presumed dead in the classic Captain America 233. The four-part Operation Rebirth story was reprinted in 1996 in the trade paperback: Captain America Operation: Rebirth.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 39 CGC Page 10 Only

Paper: White

Page 10 Only.

Label #4092389011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. First appearance of Iron Man in "Iron Man Is Born!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; Playboy industrialist and weapons designer Tony Stark is injured in Vietnam and captured by communists; While pretending to build a weapon for his captors he builds a suit of battle armor to keep his injured heart beating and uses it to escape and beat the communist commander. "The Treasure" text story. "The Last Rocket!", art by Gene Colan; When the sun starts dying humanity goes into space, except for two nature lovers; Just as the last rocket leaves a new sun flares to life, and the two remaining humans, Adam and Eve, rename the planet Earth. "Gundar!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A shipwrecked man finds cursed Viking ghosts on an island, and his descent from the captain that cursed them releases them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0320204003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 61 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4665137001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Death of Tony Stark!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man versus Mandarin and his giant robot Koto. Iron Man pinup by Don Heck. "The Strength of the Sumo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Captain America goes into Viet Nam to rescue prisoner of war Baker, and must face the Sumo. Letter from Pete Von Sholly (future comics artist). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 76 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3831342003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Here Lies Hidden… the Unspeakable Ultimo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While being arrested for the use of the Enervation Intensifier, Tony Stark is suddenly transported through time and space; But where will he end up?; The Freak turns back into Happy, but then the Mandarin attacks. "The Gladiator, the Girl, and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Batroc and Captain America duke it out over the vial of Inferno 42. Statement of Ownership: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 367,728. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 103 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0629578001

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) 105 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4682765004

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) 143 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4678184015

"Power to the People" Double-Sized issue. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by John Romita Sr. Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Leila Taylor invites Sam Wilson to attend a rally in Harlem -- sponsored by a group called the people's Militia. Reluctantly, Sam agrees to go with her.However once there, he's taken aback by the speakers at the rally...who are wearing masks and spewing hate! Unfortunately, the group's call for violence is answered, and rioting begins in the streets! The Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon try to halt the civil unrest, but soon realize they must focus on the leader of the People's Militia instead. And the leader so happens to be an expert on hate: the Red Skull. Godspeed to Cap and the Falcon! Appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Brian Muldoon, Sharon Carter, and Redwing. (Notes: The Red Skull previously appeared in Astonishing Tales (1970) #4 and #5. The Falcon's new costume is previewed in the cover logo. It will debut next issue. The letters page includes a short essay explaining the cover price increase to 25¢.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 159 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475227001

"Turning Point!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and George Roussos. The Cowled Commander orders a crime wave across New York City! And four well known super-villains lead the charge: the Eel, Plantman, Porcupine, and Scarecrow. Captain America catches up with the motley crew in the Diamond District...and the battle begins! Eventually, the Falcon and Redwing join the fracas on one side while the Viper joins on the other! Will Cap's emerging super-strength prove the difference in the final showdown vs. the Cowled Commander? Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and Commissioner Feingold. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 349,714; average paid circulation 178,193.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 224 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4071097015

"Saturday Night Furor!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Mike Esposito and John Tartaglione. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. A Bronx couple on their Sunday morning jog pulls Captain America out of the Hudson River! How did the shield-slinger end up in the drink overnight? The Living Legend doesn't remember, so he goes to Avengers Mansion for assistance. Earth's Mightiest Heroes help Cap put the pieces together and eventually Cap recalls that he was on a mission Saturday night -- to guard the components of the Madbomb. And something went terribly wrong...courtesy of the Tarantula! Now Cap is ready to resume his mission and tangle with the Tarantula again! Appearance by Senor Suerte. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Nick Fury, Doctor Faustus, and General Argyle Fist. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This fill-in issue features Peter Gillis' first published story. This issue also features Mike Zeck's first artwork on Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 431 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079006

"The Next Generation" Fighting Chance Part 7 of 12. First appearance of Free Spirit. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Dave Hoover. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Dave Hoover. The ordeal with Americop is over, but the star-spangled avenger's muscle deterioration sadly continues. However, Cap's good friend, Fabian Stankowicz, designs special body armor and weaponry for the shield-slinger to use on his next mission! And when a distress call comes in from south of the border, the Sentinel of Liberty and his new equipment (plus Diamondback) spring into action! The place is Mexico, the problem is missing children, and the perpetrator is Baron Zemo! Will Cap and Diamondback enjoy their Mexican soirée at Baron Zemo's castle? Meanwhile in the Midwest, a young and impressionable college student named Cathy Webster agrees to undergo special medical treatment from one of her professors! However, she doesn't know that her distinguished instructor is actually Superia in disguise! And following the treatment, Free Spirit is born! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Crystal, Quicksilver, Zack Moonhunter, and Bernie Rosenthal. (Note: Baron Zemo II previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 196.) 38 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 437 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079008

"If I Should Die Before I Wake" Fighting Chance Epilogue. Guest-starringGiant-Man, Iron Man, and Force Works. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils byDave Hoover. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Dave Hoover. Inside StarkEnterprises' west coast laboratory, Hank Pym and Tony Stark work feverishlyto bring their star-spangled friend back from the brink! While lying in a comatose state, the Sentinel of Liberty drifts in and out of consciousness while dreaming about his past battles vs. his archenemy, the Red Skull! Will reliving previous encounters somehow improve Cap's fragile condition? Meanwhile in Arizona, Free Spirit and Jack Flag attempt to finish off the Serpent Society one final time! Good news for the brave young duo: Force Works drops in to help! Story continues in Iron Man 314. Cameo appearances by Arnim Zola and the Red Skull. Force Works Lineup: Scarlet Witch, Century, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent. Serpent Society Lineup: Anaconda, Bushmaster, Coachwhip, Cottonmouth, Fer-de-Lance, Puff Adder, Rattler, and Rock Python. (Notes: This issue marks the last appearance (for almost a decade) of Mark Gruenwald's Serpent Society. The popular super-villain group engaged the shield-slinger in many entertaining battlesbeginning in Captain America 310. The Serpent Society returns in Captain America (4th series) #30. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 189,833; average paid circulation 114,892.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (2013 7th Series) 25A CGC 9.8 Immonen

Paper: White

Label #3920632004

Written by Rick Remender. Art by Carlos Pacheco and Stuart Immonen. Cover by Stuart Immonen. Extra-Sized Issue! Who is the All-New Captain America? The conclusion to the story that began in Dimension Z as Zola strikes in unison with The Red Skull! The final fate of Jet Black! Cover price $4.99.