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Art of Sean Phillips HC (2013 Dynamite) 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0

1st printing.

Written by Sean Phillips and Eddie Robson. Art and cover by Sean Phillips.

A lavish, career-spanning retrospective of the acclaimed artist behind Criminal, Sleeper, Incognito, and Fatale! Sean Phillips has personally selected the very best examples of his art for inclusion, from comic strips assembled with childhood friend through his work for 2000AD and Vertigo, from his superhero titles for Marvel and DC through his creator-owned series with Ed Brubaker. Also, the renowned artist has been extensively interviewed, along with many key collaborators, for the book's in-depth commentary.

Hardcover, 312 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.99.

Art of Yo-Yo Playing with Genuine Duncan Yo-Yo Tops (1950 Donald F. Duncan)

Art of Yo-Yo Playing with Genuine Duncan Yo-Yo Tops (1950 Donald F. Duncan). Small softcover saddle-stitched book illustrating numerous yo-yo tricks. 5.25" x 4.5", 52 pages, B&W. Moderate edge rubbing with some light corner creasing. Scattered soiling to multiple pages. Staple rust: Moderate.

Arthur Adams Preliminary Studies SC (2024 Flesk) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Unsigned Edition. Arthur Adams is known as one of the top comic book artists of the day. Arthur makes three to six studies using blue pencil prior to making a finished cover. These sketches are then tucked away in his files and rarely seen by the public. Over 250 pieces are collected in this volume. All art has been reproduced direct from the originals. Each piece is shown at the actual size. Arthurs ideas are boundless as the creative spirit pours from his mind to delineate worlds, figures, and to sort our compositions. Any one of these unused pieces can be taken to the finished form. This handy sized book is easy to take with you anywhere for inspiration and enjoyment. Softcover, 5" x 7-1/2", 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Ash and the Army of Darkness (2013) 1A CGC 9.6 Templesmith

Paper: White

Label #4660637016

Cover by Ben Templesmith (W) Steve Niles (A) Dennis Calero The battle has been fought and won. Ash battled and defeated the Deadite image of himself and save the world. Now all he wants to do is get home a have a normal life. Too bad he messed up the Book of Dead incantation. New series. New start. Will Ash ever escape the land of the Deadites? Will he ever find his girl? Will he ever remember the last part of the incantation? Now an army of unbelievable horrors rules the land and only Ash can annoy them. Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 41 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Russ Heath. "The Locked Room!", script by Paul S. Newman, art by Mort Drucker; An Indian mystic needs half a million dollars to build a temple so he bets an American businessman that he can use the power of his mind to move chess pieces in a locked room thousands of miles away. "The Search" text story. "The Inventors!", art by Bill Benulis; Machines take over and make slaves out of humanity. "Wings in the Night!", pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A destitute man who feeds the park birds gets in trouble when the birds begin stealing for him. "The Rag Doll!", art by John Tartaglione; A child with a new baby sister feels neglected so she pours her love into a rag doll pretending that it is her baby. "The Living Proof," script by Carl Wessler, art by Pete Tumlinson; A newspaper editor refuses to believe his reporter's story about meeting men from Mars so the reporter becomes one of them in order to convince the man and take his daughter away to Mars with him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4650383001

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Bill Everett. The Power of Ka-Zar!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sam Grainger; Kraven the Hunter sets his sights on capturing Zabu, knocking out Ka-Zar in the process and then returning to New York with Zabu as his captive; continued from X-MEN #63. Advertisement for the Marvelmania membership kit using a small version of the Poster and Decals that came with the membership. Unto You Is Born... The Doomsman!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Wally Wood; Prince Rudolfo tries to regain the throne of Latveria but Dr. Doom crushes his rebellion. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor #178 and Captain America #128. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4650383002

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (Dr. Doom alterations). Back To the Savage Land, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sam Grainger; Ka-Zar and the Petrified Man return to the Savage Land where Zaladane, Queen Priestess of Garokk, the Sun-God has destroyed Tongah's village and killed his family. Advertisement for Marvel Super-Hero 3-D statues from Marvelmania. Doom Must Die!, script by Larry Lieber, art by Wally Wood; Doom fights agains The Faceless One and the Doomsman for control of Latveria. Letter from Mike W. Barr. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4650383003

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Sun God!, script by Gerry Conway [as Gerard Conway], pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sam Grainger; The Petrified Man is turned into Garokk, the Sun God and he stops the attack on the Vala-Kuri by Zaladane and her people. Zaladane rejects Garokk and continues to attack Ka-Zar. Advertisement for posters of Spider-Man, Dr. Doom, Captain America and the Hulk, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. The Invaders!, script by Larry Lieber, art by Wally Wood; After the failed revolution, Doom takes off to the French Riviera while his subjects rebuild his castle. This gives the Red Skull the chance to take over the country of Latveria. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4650383004

Cover pencils by John Buscema and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by John Verpoorten and Marie Severin. Rampage!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Frank Giacoia; Ka-Zar is taken to the Pool that Garokk drank from that made him immortal; He is attacked by the Guardian of the Pool but he manages to defeat him and then cast Garokk into the Pool where he loses his immortality and dies. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fear #3 and Nick Fury, Agent of Shield #18. A Land Enslaved!, script by Larry Lieber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; Dr. Doom returns to Latveria and defeats Red Skull and his Exiles to regain his kingdom. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 7 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4650383005

Last 15-cent cover price. Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Deluge!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; The battle with Damon ends when Lelania takes over Tatia's body and takes Damon away. Advertisement for unpublished art portfolios featuring Spider-Man and Daredevil, including a reprint of Spider-Man #1 and Daredevil #1 with information about both characters and checklists, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. ...And If I Be Called Traitor--!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito; Black Panther escapes from Dr. Doom and stops his plans to steal Vibranium from Wakanda. Stan Lee's Soapbox. Letter from Bob Rozakis. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4650383006

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of New Britannia!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Sutton; While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8. This Badge Bedeviled!, script by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich (plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. ...Though Some Call It Magic! starring Doctor Doom, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. 48 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 32 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4541972011

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. The Man Who Sold the World!, script by Rich Buckler (Plot, Script pages 1-5) and Bill Mantlo (pages 6-17), pencils by Rich Buckler (Layouts), Keith Pollard, and Bob McLeod , inks by Rich Buckler, Keith Pollard, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, and the Marvel Bullpen; Deathlok manages to shoot down the helicopter and trails the mobster who knows which doctor turned him into a cyborg but is unable to get to him before he is killed. MGM's Marvelous Wizard of Oz ad, art by John Romita. Stan Lee's Soapbox. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Hulk, art by John Romita. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales Lot of 9

Issues 2, 4, 9, 10, 14, 16, 21, 23, 24 of Astonishing Tales (1970). Most will grade in the VG range with #14 and #16 grading FN and #4 and #10 grading GD.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712004

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Asylum (1993 Milennium) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4660189018

John Bolton, Craig Russell art Cover price $2.50.

Atom (1962) 1 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration. Water saturation.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Master of the Plant World!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of mysterious robberies occur which involve strange highly intelligent plants, Ray Palmer decides to investigate as the Atom when he learns about the strange circumstances from Jean Loring; As the Atom, Ray follows Jean as she goes on fact finding about the type of plants that are used, and decides to wait out in a greenhouse to keep a secret eye on Jean; When Jean nods off, Atom notices a group of Dryads that suddenly spring out of the flowers and fly away on petals. Atom follows after them and learns that they are under the control of a criminal called the Plant Master, who intends to use his mutated plants to try and take over the world; Trying to stop the Planet Master, the Atom is trapped in a Venus fly trap while the Planet Master leaves with the Dryads to initiate his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 4 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #2036857011

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Machine That Made 'Miracles'!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Traveling to Happy Harbor to give a speech to graduates at Snapper Carr's home, Ray witnesses as Snapper's boat suddenly goes from being an ordinary row-boat to a giant sail boat he wishes he has; Deciding to learn the cause of his mystery, Ray changes into the Atom and decides to secretly help Snapper, so that Snapper has a good story to share with his fellow Justice League members; When crooks realize that something around Happy Harbor is turning dreams into reality, they try to steal some dress jewels that have become real. "The Case of the Innocent Thief!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of crimes are committed by people who have concrete alibis that put them far away from the robbery, Ray Palmer decides to figure it out as the Atom. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop owner Buddy Saunders. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 14 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #16-445DD57-031

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Revolt of the Atom's Uniform!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Ray Palmer discovers that the white dwarf star from which he derived his powers has turned sentient and controls his costume. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run 375,000; average paid circulation 249,000. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 38 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0149619017

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Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Jack Abel. "Sinister Stopover... Earth!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; Ray Palmer and Major Mynah are one site of a high-altitude free fall test that the military is performing to see if Ray's new invention, a signal device, works; The test is a success; However on the way back, the military plane that was carrying the jumpers reports strange UFO's flying by followed by the free fallers disappearing in mid-air; Ray changes into the Atom and fly on Major Mynah to find out what happened; Spotting the UFO's, Ray goes in for a closer look and is attacked by strange red tendrils that come out of the UFOs. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aurora Comic Scenes Captain America (1975) 192 CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Label #0040075020

Written by Len Wein. Art by John Romita, Sr. The Aurora Comic Scenes were promotional comic books included with the Aurora superhero model kits made in 1974. They were drawn by famous comic book artists like Gil Kane, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, and Dick Giordano and all ten feature popular comic book characters from both Marvel and DC, including Superman, Batman, Spider-man and the Incredible Hulk!

Authority (2006 3rd Series) 1C CGC 7.0 Adams 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4555001017

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1 for 10 Variant cover by Arthur Adams. Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Gene Ha Variant covers by Arthur Adams The WorldStorm rollout continues with the return of the most dangerous super-group on the planet! Grant Morrison, the universally acclaimed writer of All Star Superman, Seven Soldiers and Wildcats brings his talents to the new bimonthly series THE AUTHORITY, featuring art by Eisner Award-winner Gene Ha (TOP 10)! Morrison & Ha deliver an unparalleled sense of drama and dynamic storytelling to The Authority that will leave readers gasping for breath. The first issue starts with a bang and goes up from there, reintroducing the team with intriguing new twists and revelations! Standard Edition cover by Gene Ha. On sale October 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $12.00.

Avengers #100 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avengers #150 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" X 19"

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4622125001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. In this first landmark issue, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man form the Avengers in "The Coming of the Avengers!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Loki, having been previously captured by Thor, is being held prisoner at the Isle of Silence in Asgard; His physical form may be confined there, but by means of thought projection his disembodied self travels to Earth in search of revenge; He spots Thor in his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, but resists defeating him as it would be a hollow victory compared to defeating him as Thor; After hours of searching, Loki happens across the Hulk and devises a wicked plan to entice Blake to transform into Thor; Hours later, newspapers print articles about the Hulk being on the rampage again and a manhunt begins; The Hulk's friend, Rick Jones, reads the article with disbelief and meets with members of the Teen Brigade in order to find help to track Hulk down to find the truth; They attempt to contact the Fantastic Four but Loki interferes with the radio signal, diverting it to Don Blake; He decides to transform into Thor to help the Teen Brigade; Unknown to Loki, the radio signal is also picked up by Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man, who also travel to assist; Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp pursue the Hulk to an auto factory in Detroit; Thor appears with Loki to clear Hulk's name; Suddenly Loki makes himself radioactive forcing the heroes to retreat; Luckily, Loki stands over a trapdoor and Ant-Man's ants trigger a switch, dropping him into a lead-lined tank; Upon celebrating their victory, Ant-Man and the Wasp point out how well they could work as a team, and that they should work together in future; The Wasp decides they should call themselves the Avengers, and everybody agrees. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3930877001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4615863009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 GD- 1.8

3.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4638124005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 4 GD+ 2.5

Moisture damage and heavy residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4641276017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4641328005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume in "Their Darkest Hour!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner are banished to Earth by Odin; There they find Zemo (who had managed to escape the authorities) and they team up with him to stop Captain America; The Enchantress' motive is to get Thor by her side; She successfully lures Thor and hypnotizes him to fight for them; Meanwhile Captain America travels to the Amazon jungle to capture Zemo; Captain America then wins against Zemo's forces and Zemo tries to escape; Captain America grabs onto to the escape ship, however; The other Avengers fight Thor and, thanks to Iron Man, bring him back to his senses; Zemo's ship flies to the Avengers battle to rescue the Executioner and the Enchantress. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4561382005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume in "Their Darkest Hour!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner are banished to Earth by Odin; There they find Zemo (who had managed to escape the authorities) and they team up with him to stop Captain America; The Enchantress' motive is to get Thor by her side; She successfully lures Thor and hypnotizes him to fight for them; Meanwhile Captain America travels to the Amazon jungle to capture Zemo; Captain America then wins against Zemo's forces and Zemo tries to escape; Captain America grabs onto to the escape ship, however; The other Avengers fight Thor and, thanks to Iron Man, bring him back to his senses; Zemo's ship flies to the Avengers battle to rescue the Executioner and the Enchantress. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641276018

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 FR/GD 1.5

5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641276019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4646286004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4556478002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 FR/GD 1.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641276020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Immortus in "The Avengers Break Up!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Immortus appears before the Masters of Evil and demands to join them against the Avengers, using his control of the realm of Limbo to summon other powerful people from past ages to help them. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Executioner, the Enchantress, Baron Zemo, and Kang. Letter to the editor from comics artist Gene Day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4655338021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Immortus in "The Avengers Break Up!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Immortus appears before the Masters of Evil and demands to join them against the Avengers, using his control of the realm of Limbo to summon other powerful people from past ages to help them. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Executioner, the Enchantress, Baron Zemo, and Kang. Letter to the editor from comics artist Gene Day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Immortus in "The Avengers Break Up!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Immortus appears before the Masters of Evil and demands to join them against the Avengers, using his control of the realm of Limbo to summon other powerful people from past ages to help them. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Executioner, the Enchantress, Baron Zemo, and Kang. Letter to the editor from comics artist Gene Day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 GD 2.0

.5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Immortus in "The Avengers Break Up!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Immortus appears before the Masters of Evil and demands to join them against the Avengers, using his control of the realm of Limbo to summon other powerful people from past ages to help them. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Executioner, the Enchantress, Baron Zemo, and Kang. Letter to the editor from comics artist Gene Day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641276021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Kang creates a robotic Spider-Man and sends him back in time to battle the Avengers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Guest stars the Amazing Spider-Man. Villain: Kang. Cameo appearances by Zemo, the Executioner, Wonder Man, Dr. Doom, Magneto, Mysterio, the Unicorn, and Kraven the Hunter (all in Kang's files). Kang pin-up. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4641328006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "This Hostage Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Ants warn Giant Man that there is something wrong, but none of the other Avengers believe him; In truth, it is the Mole Man, who plans to destroy the surface world by making the Earth spin very fast on its axis; And now, with his new ally the Red Ghost, how can he be stopped? Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Red Ghost, the Mole Man, and the first appearance of Monk Keefer. Flashback cameos by Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four). Letters to the editor from science fiction writer George R.R. Martin and Steve Erickson (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 6. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 12 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-48632D1-001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "This Hostage Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Ants warn Giant Man that there is something wrong, but none of the other Avengers believe him; In truth, it is the Mole Man, who plans to destroy the surface world by making the Earth spin very fast on its axis; And now, with his new ally the Red Ghost, how can he be stopped? Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Red Ghost, the Mole Man, and the first appearance of Monk Keefer. Flashback cameos by Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four). Letters to the editor from science fiction writer George R.R. Martin and Steve Erickson (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 6. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.