Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel Legacy Numbering: Doctor Strange', graded by CGC

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 8 CGC 3.5

Paper: Slightly britle

Label #2102873014

Cover art by Bill Everett. The Old Mill, art by Gene Colan; A mill hand disposes of his tyrannical boss by grinding him up. Escape text story. Fame, art by Manny Stallman; Universal rejection makes a would-be actor's mind snap and so he rents a tuxedo with his last few dollars and does a presentation on a building ledge before a gathered crowd until he makes the leap that will ensure his fame. The Storm, art by Vic Carrabotta; A killer hijacks a plane to escape the police; The pilot turns out to be Satan and he lands the plane in Hell. Something In the Fog, pencils by Ed Goldfarb, inks by Bob Baer; A group of smugglers run into the Flying Dutchman. If the Shoe Fits, art by Joe Maneely. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 9 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1214226017

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. Blind Date, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; A man walks out of a bar and sees a beautiful redhead sitting in a convertible waiting for someone; He hits on her; She tells him that she is waiting for an older wealthy man and asks him to leave but he refuses and gets in the car. Death Finds a Way text story. The Strange Game, art by Marty Elkin; A man stumbles over a card game where four strange characters are playing for body parts. The Man From Mars, script by Stan Lee, art by Bob Fujitani. Drink Deep, Vampire, art by Joe Sinnott. The Voice of Doom, art by Bill Benulis. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 22 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4134596001

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The Untouchable!, art by Bernie Krigstein; When a starving white man, who considers himself one of the highborn caste, takes food from an untouchable the natives now consider him to be a part of that caste. The Easter Eggs text story. What Happened On the Moon?, pencils by Bill Benulis, inks by Jack Abel; A scientist builds a robot that can survive the voyage to the moon. The Voice of Death, art by Bob McCarty. Too Good To Be True!, pencils by John Forte, inks by Matt Fox; The Devil makes a gambler have good luck so he wins all his bets. The Corpse That Wasn't, art by John Buscema. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 26 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1198533024

The Last Stop, art by Gene Colan; When a gangster carries out a mob hit, he unintentionally catches his wife and children in the crossfire. Guinea Pig, art by Jack Katz; When a scientist rockets his assistant into space, aliens capture the craft and inject the man with a serum that increases his strength and drives him mad. The Busybody text story. A Grave Mistake, art by Tony DiPreta. To the Stars, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry; In 1980, men build a colony on the moon. It Could Be You, art by Vic Carrabotta. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 85 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1032361001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Return of Gargantus!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Another group of scientists disturbs Gargantus, who can now breathe air and vows to conquer the surface world; The son of the man who found Gargantus uses his father's bathysphere to lure it deep into the ocean and uses a giant electric shock to kill him. "New Glasses" text story. "The Man Who Fell!", art by Paul Reinman; A town's mayor threatens to imprison a gypsy seer who spurned his advances if her prediction that he will be injured by a fall does not come true; He goes to the basement and has himself tied down to prevent this. "The Ape Man," art by Steve Ditko; A criminal hopes that the story of an ape man in the jungle around his prison will stop pursuit; Instead he finds that the ape man is real and a curse transforms him into an ape until he finds someone to take his place. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 124 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705499009

Cover pencils by Dick Ayers (upper section) and Steve Ditko (lower section), inks by Dick Ayers (upper section) and George Roussos (lower section). "Paste-Pot Pete," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman; Trying to tell Johnny that Paste-Pot Pete was paroled (for helping The Avengers), Ben & Johnny get into a brawl; Tired of being thought of as a clown, Pete completely redesigns his costume, then takes on The Thing while he's flying his part of the Fantasti-Car; The Thing becomes a regular co-star with this issue. "The Lady From Nowhere!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); Sensing sorcery, Doctor Strange finds a woman wandering the streets under a spell; After guiding her to his house, he consults his mentor; Strange travels into the past, though he's warned that if the candle employed in the spell expires he will be trapped there forever; In Ancient Egypt, he battles a wizard, Zota, and removes his power. (No text story in this issue.) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 135 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4646446001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Man for the Job!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Nick Fury reports to the Pentagon, encountering Life Model Decoys: replicas of himself; He is driven in a gadget-filled car that converts to flying mode; Fury learns about SHIELD, an international organization whose job is to stop HYDRA, fanatics bent on world domination; Fury meets Tony Stark, in charge of SHIELD's weaponry, who tells Fury he was chosen to lead SHIELD. "Eternity Beckons!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; In London, seeking info on "Eternity," Dr. Strange goes to the secluded home of Sir Baskerville, a former disciple of Mordo's, who greets him as an old friend; Meanwhile, Dormammu discovers that Clea set the Mindless Ones free and swears she will pay for her betrayal; Baskerville contacts Mordo, who sends an emissary to trap Strange but it backfires, allowing Strange to discover that Dormammu is the one behind Mordo's attacks and increased power. Notes: 1st S.H.I.E.L.D., 1st Hydra, 1st Nick Fury as agent of shield, 1st appearance of LMD (Life Model Decoy). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 142 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4693083003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Who Strikes at --- SHIELD?", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mike Demeo); Fury checks out the Encephalogram-Inducer which, when hooked into the Brainwave Stimulator transforms the ESP Divisions' thoughts into images; Mentallo breaches The Fixer's underwater base, convincing him to join forces; They travel underground to SHIELD HQ in a Thru-The-Ground Tank which The Fixer mentions was supplied by THEM. "Those Who Would Destroy Me!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Realizing Mordo's presence has been erased from his sanctum Strange suspects fowl play, disposing of a hidden bomb just before it explodes; Stunned by the blast Mordo's minions imprison him so that he cannot use his magic; Strange attempts to telepathically contact The Ancient One, but fails because his spirit form is searching for the missing Clea. Ad for Fantasy Masterpieces #1. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 151 CGC 3.0 SS Steranko

Paper: Off white

Signed by Jim Steranko on 12/7/24.

Label #4537336002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jim Steranko. Nick Fury stars in "Overkill!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Jim Steranko, inks by Jim Steranko; Fury lands in Karnopolis and is defeated by a squad of robots; Stripped of his gadget-laden clothes Fury faces the new Supreme Hydra, who tells of Hydra's plans to use the Overkill Horn to detonate nuclear weapons worldwide and emerge as the new rulers of earth; Dugan, upset by Fury's order to launch an H-Missile to destroy HYDRA's weapon (and thus Fury) tries to save his buddy, but is stopped when Gabe shoots him in the shoulder. "Umar Strikes!", script by Stan Lee and Bill Everett (co-plot), art by Bill Everett; Umar uses the "Lamp Of Lucifer" to learn of events during her long imprisonment; She is stunned to learn her brother was defeated by Dr. Strange, and though she & Dormammu hated each other, she still vows to avenge him. Back in NYC, Strange conjures "wealth without measure" so Wong need never again concern him with money matters; To lure Strange into a trap, Umar casts Clea into a void between dimensions. Merry Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 164 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4723169003

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Nick Fury stars in "Nightmare!", script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Hurling thru the void of space, Strange sees a vision of Victoria Bentley, surrounded by machinery; He lands on a jungle planet inhabited by savage, monstrous creatures; Strange finds an underground cavern, and inside it, an elaborate machine, from which emits a mental challenge; Yandroth, Scientist Supreme, claims to have unlocked the "inner-most secrets of the cosmos"; Yellow Claw appearance. "When Comes... Black Noon!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Bill Everett; At the instant the Claw fired The Ultimate Annihilator at Fury, Suwan teleports him thru Hyper-Dimensional Space to the underground lair and then back to SHIELD; In his lair The Claw tests the Ultimate Annihilator by destroying a satellite in orbit. SHIELD medics warn Fury that further stimulation could be fatal; Fury follows a tip and invisibly trails a Claw agent leading him to The Claw & Voltzmann; Fury discovers he's on board The Sky Dragon, a huge airship miles above the city! Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 169 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443813003

Doctor Strange stories continued from Strange Tales. 1st Doctor Strange in his own title. Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Origin of Dr. Strange retold; Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves; He discovers that Baron Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher; Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 and Thor #152. Letter to the editor from comics historian George Olshevski. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 170 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4143948001

Cover art by Dan Adkins. To Dream-- Perchance to Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Dr. Strange battles against Nightmare within the mind of the Ancient One. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 177 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4007755004

Dr. Strange gets a new costume that fans didn't care for in 1969--but it looks pretty cool to us! Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The Cult and the Curse, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Asmodeus assumes form of Dr. Strange, to fool Ancient One; Strange takes on new masked costume. Asmodeus recites the Spell of Fire and Ice with dying breath, releasing Ymir the frost giant and Surtur the fire demon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 179 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4319602005

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue reprints "The Wondrous World of Dr. Strange" by Stan Lee (script) and Steve Ditko (art) from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2; Strange and Spider-Man battle Xandu, who has the Wand of Watoomb. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 180 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4143948004

Cover pencils by Gene Colan (Dr. Strange figure) and Steve Ditko (Eternity figure), inks by Tom Palmer (Dr. Strange figure) and Steve Ditko (Eternity figure). Eternity, Eternity, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Nightmare attacks on New Year's Eve at Times Square; Reveals he has captured Eternity; Clea guest stars; Cameo appearance by writer Tom Wolfe. Dr. Strange pin-up by Colan. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 181 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4143948005

Last 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. If a World Should Die Before I Wake, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enters the Dream Dimension to battle Nightmare and free Eternity; Nightmare turns the Eye of Agamotto against Strange; Clea appearance. Letter to the editor from comics artist Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 181 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0337673007

Last 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. If a World Should Die Before I Wake, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enters the Dream Dimension to battle Nightmare and free Eternity; Nightmare turns the Eye of Agamotto against Strange; Clea appearance. Letter to the editor from comics artist Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4490401004

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Rights of Passage, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Dr. Strange and Clea battle Dormammu and Umar; Clea confronts her father Orini. Strange & Clea perform pagan ritual, & G'uranthic Guardian dumps Strange's stolen power into Clea; Strange reclaims power from Clea, & they leave Dark Dimension, Clea bound to her past no more; Clea origin. The story continues from Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4571023002

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Cover art by Frank Brunner. A Gathering of Fear!, script by Roger Stern, art by Tom Sutton; Dr. Strange battles the Dweller in Darkness, an other-dimensional demon; cameos by Thor, Hercules, and the Black Panther. Cover price $0.35.

Strange (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rich Variant Cover.

Label #4705261002

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Variant Cover by Sabine Rich. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Marcelo Ferreira. A NEW SORCERER SUPREME RISES! Doctor Strange is dead! And a new Sorcerer Supreme has taken the title, or should we say Sorceress? Haunted by her recently returned memories, Clea longs to bring Stephen Strange back from the dead! But when a mysterious group attacks the magical realm, Clea must rise to the duties of Sorcerer Supreme. For she is now the sole protector of Earth against magical threats. Don't miss the twists and turns as Jed MacKay continues the story from DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE with artist Marcelo Ferreira (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Strange (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rich "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705261003

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Sabine Rich. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Marcelo Ferreira. A NEW SORCERER SUPREME RISES! Doctor Strange is dead! And a new Sorcerer Supreme has taken the title, or should we say Sorceress? Haunted by her recently returned memories, Clea longs to bring Stephen Strange back from the dead! But when a mysterious group attacks the magical realm, Clea must rise to the duties of Sorcerer Supreme. For she is now the sole protector of Earth against magical threats. Don't miss the twists and turns as Jed MacKay continues the story from DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE with artist Marcelo Ferreira (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.