Auctions: comic books

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 19N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512504018

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Newsstand Edition. "Turn Again, Turn Again, Time in thy Flight...!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams (background inks only). Alpha Flight continue to hunt down their demonic foe. Plus, Shaman's daughter, Elizabeth, embraces her new role as the mystical heroine - Talisman (1st appearance)! Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 24N CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534826015

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Newsstand Edition. Double-Size 2nd Anniversary Issue! "Final Conflict!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. In order to save the team, Snowbird was forced to murder her teammate, Sasquatch. Now, to save Walter Langkowski's soul, Alpha Flight must journey to the mysterious and dangerous Kingdom of the Beasts! Includes a pin-up of Shaman by John Byrne. Cover price $1.25.

Alpha Flight Special (1992) 1D CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4605079023

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Direct Edition. "First Flight!" Starring Wolverine. Written by Scott Lobdell and Simon Furman. Art by Pat Broderick and Bruce Patterson. When the notorious Egghead and his henchmen (Rhino, Solarr, Swordsman, Porcupine, and Power Man) attempt to use a nuclear bomb to stage a coup, Wolverine leads a neophyte squad of heroes into battle. It's a battle not everyone will walk away from. Witness firsthand the very first mission of Alpha Flight! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Alpha Flight Special (1992) 1D CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4605079021

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Direct Edition. "First Flight!" Starring Wolverine. Written by Scott Lobdell and Simon Furman. Art by Pat Broderick and Bruce Patterson. When the notorious Egghead and his henchmen (Rhino, Solarr, Swordsman, Porcupine, and Power Man) attempt to use a nuclear bomb to stage a coup, Wolverine leads a neophyte squad of heroes into battle. It's a battle not everyone will walk away from. Witness firsthand the very first mission of Alpha Flight! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Alpha Flight Special (1992) 1D CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4605079022

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Direct Edition. "First Flight!" Starring Wolverine. Written by Scott Lobdell and Simon Furman. Art by Pat Broderick and Bruce Patterson. When the notorious Egghead and his henchmen (Rhino, Solarr, Swordsman, Porcupine, and Power Man) attempt to use a nuclear bomb to stage a coup, Wolverine leads a neophyte squad of heroes into battle. It's a battle not everyone will walk away from. Witness firsthand the very first mission of Alpha Flight! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Alter Ego (1961) Fanzine 7 GD 2.0

Interior corner piece missing. Moisture damage. Staple rust.

Alter Ego was billed as "the world's first comic book fanzine." Issue #7 includes the following: an editorial by Roy Thomas (in which he describes taking over editorship from Ronn Foss); a feature on Solomon Grundy by Richard Kyle (with art "swiped by" Biljo White and Foss); "Alter and Capt. Ego" seven-page strip by Biljo White; a piece on the Golden Age Human Torch by Rick Strong (with art by White); "One Man's Family: The Saga of the Mighty Marvels" by Roy Thomas (with art by White); "Shel Silverfish Looks at the Gilded Age of Comics" by Roy Thomas; a piece on tragic monsters by E. Nelson Bridwell; and letters by Sid Greene, Gardner Fox, Paul Gambaccini, Ronn Foss, and Otto Binder. Marvel Family cover art by Biljo White; back cover art by Ron Foss. Edited by Roy Thomas. 40 pgs. Fall, 1964.

Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961 Marvel) 7 CGC 4.0 Restored SS Stan Lee

Trimmed

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Stan Lee on 10/20/2012. Cover Trimmed. (top edge of cover Trimmed.)

Label #1148575002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Why Won't They Believe Me?, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A man believes that he has discovered an alien invasion, but he is the real alien, and has amnesia. The Last Man on Earth; A paranoid man seals himself in a bomb shelter, but instead of a war, he misses the discovery of immortality in space and the exodus of humanity. Witch Hunt; A woman accused of witchcraft is exonerated, but discovers that her fiancé really is a witch. Journey's End. The Icy Fingers of Fear. All scripts by Stan Lee, all art by Steve Ditko. Every issue in this title contains wonderful O. Henry-style stores. This series was great while it lasted, but it was short-lived because Stan admitted he couldn't come up with twist-ending stories fast enough to meet the grinding monthly publishing deadlines. Little wonder, as he was also writing most other Marvel titles at the time. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4636006016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. I Am Robot X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The creation of sentient robots provokes a demagogic campaign revealed to be the work of Martian spies. The Pact text story, art by Joe Maneely. Who or What Was...the Bootblack?, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Simon Sledge is a cruel and heartless businessman who delights in making others suffer; On the way to the biggest deal of his life, one that will eliminate the last of his competition, he stops for a shoeshine; Suddenly his feet are moving away from his destination, taking him far from the deal that will give him a monopoly in his field. What Lurks Within? starring Doctor Droom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Droom frightens off alien invaders by convincing them that a construction sites wrecking ball is a life-form. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 1 VG 4.0

Tape on interior cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (Inhumans) and John Romita (Black Widow), inks by John Romita. "Beware... the Inhumans!", script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Two missiles are shot at the Inhumans; The second one is destroyed just before it hits and the wreckage points to the Fantastic Four as the ones firing it. "Then Came... the Black Widow," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten; Black Widow, bored by her civilian life, gets a new costume. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 12 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Iron Man: D.O.A.", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Mike Ploog; The military is out looking for the Beast in connection with the death of Carl Maddicks, scientist working for the Brant Corporation, and unknown to everyone secretly giving secrets to a enemy organization; While hiding out, Beast reflects back on the events that led to him turning into a hairy beast and how he cannot change back to his normal form; As he is hiding, the Beast is contacted telepathically by Marvel Girl and Professor X; Mastermind, Unus the Untouchable, and the Blob appear. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4641456003

First 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Keith Pollard (signed) and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Keith Pollard and Marie Severin (alterations). "Death's Dark Dreamer!", script by Keith Giffen (Co-Plot) and Bill Mantlo (Co-Plot, Script), pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Al Milgrom; While traveling through the city of Miami on his own, Killraven is drawn into a giant dome which turns out to be the old Miami Museum of Cultural Development; He is lured there by an astronaut who, after a space mission to Mars in the year 1999, found himself bombarded with strange radiation and being put into a coma-like state; Stored in the museum, the dreaming astronaut sought to bring people to the museum in order to rouse him from his long slumber; In order to do so, he uses the building's holographic and virtual reality devices to create constructs from Earth's heroic age, and many of its now deceased heroes, and forcing Killraven to battle them; Killraven is able to battle off and defeat the collection of heroes which have been perverted into almost demonic-looking beings. Brief appearances by Iron Man, Man-Thing, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and Daredevil. 36 pgs, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4453492001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512504022

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Newsstand Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) Facsimile Edition 15A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3728646010

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby. The landmark, industry-changing issue that introduced the Amazing Spider-Man! When high school wallflower Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, his life is transformed - first for the better, then for the worse! With his new array of arachnid abilities - including speed, strength, agility and, thanks to his scientific know-how, spinning webs - Peter seeks fame as the costumed celebrity called Spider-Man! But his cavalier attitude soon comes back to haunt him, and shatter the lives of his beloved Uncle Ben and Aunt May! Peter Parker is about to learn a powerful lesson, one that has never been taught better than by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko: With great power there must also come great responsibility! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15. 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4598704004

Written by FIONA AVERY Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS She's fierce, she's sassy... she sticks to walls! AMAZING FANTASY #1 is where it all begins: Meet an all-new, all-different heroine! Fiona Avery (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Mark Brooks (MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN) launch a surprising series of teen- friendly adventures set in the current Marvel Universe! 32 PGS./MARVEL P Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2022 Marvel) 1000SHATTERED VF+ 8.5 Dimasi Shattered Variant

Shattered Comics cover with mosaic by Matt Dimasi. Written by Anthony Falcone, Michael Cho, Dan Slott, Armando Iannucci, Rainbow Rowell, Ho Che Anderson, Kurt Busiek, Jonathan Hickman, Neil Gaiman and Mike Pasciullo. Art by Michael Cho, Jim Cheung, Ryan Stegman, Olivier Coipel, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Terry Dodson, Marco Checchetto, Steve McNiven, Todd Nauck, JP Mayer, Klaus Janson and Rachel Dodson. The comic that brought you SPIDER-MAN hits issue #1000! We're going big to celebrate in this, our thousandth issue of AMAZING FANTASY! An ALL-STAR roster of creators are coming together to celebrate Peter Parker and Spider-Man's birthdays! Sixty years ago, Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, imbued with the creature's powers, used those powers for fame, lost his uncle to a robber he could have stopped, and learned the most important lesson of his life. Six decades later, millions of people have learned that same lesson and watched the wall-crawler spin his web as the greatest fictional character of all time. To celebrate, we asked eight of the best creative teams in the world to add to Spider-Man's web, so pull on your mask, grab your extra web-cartridges, and turn the page! Featuring: "Just Some Guy" by Anthony Falcone and Michael Cho; "Spider-Man vs. His Sinister 60th" by Dan Slott and Jim Cheung; "Spider-Man vs. Conspiriton" by Armando Iannucci, Ryan Stegman and JP Mayer; "The Kid's Got a Good Eye" by Rainbow Rowell and Olivier Coipel; "In the Flesh" by Ho Che Anderson, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Klaus Janson; "Slaves of the Witch-Queen!" by Kurt Busiek, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson; "You Get It" by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto; and "With Great Power..." by Neil Gaiman and Steve McNiven. Plus: Marvel remembers Mike Pasciullo with "Along Came a Rhino..." by Mike Pasciullo and Todd Nauck. 72 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Ghost Stories (1954 St. John) 15 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Interior tearing.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Frank Giacoia, Robert Bernstein, Ray Willner, and Vic Martin. Classic pre-Code horror from St. John. Jim encounters zombie soldiers in Haiti, in a story with art by comics legend Bob Powell. A hunter kills a rare white eagle and activates an ancient curse, in a story with art by future Marvel artist Frank Giacoia. A ghost in an old New Orleans mansion seeks a couple's help in bringing his killer to justice. Plus an article on Egyptian freemasonry. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Payment in Full!; The Stalking Doom; Cagliostro: Swindler or Superman?; Out of the Unknown; Wings of Death!; Vic Martin; Spirit Spasms; All the King's Men. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 45 FN+ 6.5

In this issue: Interview with Ed Hannigan; preview of Comico's Evangeline; Sherlock Holmes' comics career. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars comic strip by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Art Clokey's Gumby by Jim Chadwick; Coming Comics; Top 100 Comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Moon Knight, Ms. Mystic, The Guardian, Mage, Amazing Spider-Man; Space Ace - a look at the videogame; Amazing Readers. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson features Superman, Thor, Batman, Fantastic Four, Wonder Woman, Halo, Green Lantern, She-Hulk, E-Man, The Spirit, Judge Dredd, The Fly, The Rocketeer and Nexus. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Mary Jane (2019 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Unknown Comics Edition C

Label #4298718019

Unknown Comics Exclusive Cover by Gerald Parel. Written by Leah Williams. Art by Carlos E. Gomez. SPINNING RIGHT OUT OF THE PAGES OF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! 'YOU JUST HIT THE JACKPOT!' ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES! The web-head's favorite redhead (and yours!) is taking a chance on her dreams. But if you've read ASM #25, you'll know MYSTERIO is behind Mary Jane's big shot, and someone worse is behind him! What's real and what's illusion, what's illusion and what's Hollywood phoniness? This fall, Leah Williams (AGE OF X-MEN: EXTREMISTS; GIANT MAN) and Carlos Gomez (UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL, Red Sonja) bring you all this intrigue plus more action, glamor, grit, and - we'll say it - sass than anyone's previously dared fit in five fabulous issues! Face it: you don't wanna miss this! 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Girl (2006) 1A.D CGC 9.4 Frenz Variant

Paper: White

Label #3856325009

Direct Edition. Written by TOM DEFALCO. Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ. "Whatever happened to the daughter of Spider-Man?" A complete single issue story! Ever wonder why Spider-Girl fans are the, most vocal, most active comic fans of all? Here's your chance to finally find out! Join us for the start of our second 100 issues as May "Mayday" Parker learns that she can't escape her great responsibilities! Featuring the original Hobgoblin, the Black Tarantula--and more! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man #78 Cover Print by Art Adams

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) -1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609483006

The Amazing Peter Parker and the Kingpin in "Where Have All the Heroes Gone?" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa. Three-page back-up story, "The Secrets of Peter Parker!" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Al Williamson. Bennett/Pimentel cover. 44 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5 Qualified

Paper: Cream to off white

INCOMPLETE. Page 16 missing, does not affect story.

Label #2001497025

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 14 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4684693007

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; As Peter goes to sell pictures of a crime to J. Jonah Jameson, an inventor named Smythe comes in with a robot guaranteeing the destruction of Spider-Man; Since Peter needs money bad, he eggs Jameson on to hear out the wacky inventor; Smythe shows how his robot instantly shoots out steel tentacles at the hint of a spider's presence and grabs a hold of Peter, much to his surprise; Jameson is given a remote control and they agree to a deal; Betty is furious with Peter for trying to trap Spider-Man, not understanding his true reasons; Peter shows up at school and has Flash Thompson waiting to fight him as he hangs around Liz Allan too much to his liking; As Peter exits school, he sees the robot and begins to run; Flash, thinking he's running away from a fight runs after Peter; First appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider Slayer Mark I. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #20 and #163. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 VG+ 4.5

Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 33 GD 2.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Final Chapter!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance; Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system. One of Spidey's classic moments is captured in the first 5 pages as he struggles to escape from underneath tons of steel! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 26 and 172. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 36 VF- 7.5

Cover by Steve Ditko. When Falls the Meteor!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; A strange meteor gives Norton Fester incredible strength and agility. He uses these new powers to become the Looter to fund his scientific research. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 28 and 175. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 44 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4330885013

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Lizard in "Where Crawls the Lizard," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Dr. Connors reacts from The Rhino antidote he was previously working on and turns into The Lizard; Realizing this, he runs away but is spotted by his son Billy; The Lizard plots his human conquest and plans to defeat Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 184. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197015

Cover by John Romita Sr.. The third appearance of the Lizard in Spidey Smashes Out!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; The Lizard heads to Dr. Connor's lab to find a formula to transform reptiles into his personal army; Aunt May worries about Peter; The Lizard and Spider-Man battle aboard a train. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 185. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 VG 4.0

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197017

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Water damage. Ink and tracing on front cover.

Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4607864007

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 FN+ 6.5

"To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 FN- 5.5

"To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 60 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4647941002

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin is back! And he's ready to smash the wall-crawler to pieces (after ditching his phony Brainwasher identity). The muscle-bound crime boss whips Spider-Man so bad -- the web-slinger has to retreat from the Gloom Room nightclub to recover! And that gives the Kingpin time to finish the brainwashing of Captain George Stacy! Later that night Gwen takes her father back home...and everything seems okay. But when Peter stops by, Captain Stacy takes a swing at him! How can Aunt May's nephew grapple with Captain Stacy -- without upsetting Gwen? What a predicament for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The web-slinger also appears in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #14 this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #43.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 60 FN- 5.5

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin is back! And he's ready to smash the wall-crawler to pieces (after ditching his phony Brainwasher identity). The muscle-bound crime boss whips Spider-Man so bad -- the web-slinger has to retreat from the Gloom Room nightclub to recover! And that gives the Kingpin time to finish the brainwashing of Captain George Stacy! Later that night Gwen takes her father back home...and everything seems okay. But when Peter stops by, Captain Stacy takes a swing at him! How can Aunt May's nephew grapple with Captain Stacy -- without upsetting Gwen? What a predicament for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The web-slinger also appears in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #14 this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #43.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 60 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin is back! And he's ready to smash the wall-crawler to pieces (after ditching his phony Brainwasher identity). The muscle-bound crime boss whips Spider-Man so bad -- the web-slinger has to retreat from the Gloom Room nightclub to recover! And that gives the Kingpin time to finish the brainwashing of Captain George Stacy! Later that night Gwen takes her father back home...and everything seems okay. But when Peter stops by, Captain Stacy takes a swing at him! How can Aunt May's nephew grapple with Captain Stacy -- without upsetting Gwen? What a predicament for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The web-slinger also appears in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #14 this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #43.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4614486008

"Make Way for Medusa!" Guest-starring Medusa. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The inhuman with the living red hair comes to New York City! Medusa is on a mission from Black Bolt to see how regular everyday people might relate to the Inhumans -- if they choose to rejoin society someday. Unfortunately, one of the first persons Madame Medusa meets...is the CEO of a hair spray company! The duplicitous executive tricks Spider-Man and Medusa into fighting one another (as shown on the fantastic cover) -- to support his advertising campaign! Eventually, the web-slinger and Medusa realize what's happening...and they turn the tables on the shady CEO. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #1 was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Mark Lamberti -- long-time friend of Lone Star Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #45.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Top Edge has Gapping.

Label #1493720006

"The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameoappearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 65 VG+ 4.5

"The Impossible Escape!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler lies unconscious in the street after defeating the Vulture. Thankfully, Captain George Stacy is at scene, and he prevents the crowd from unmasking the web-slinger! However Spider-Man is still taken to a nearby prison -- and placed in the infirmary to recover. In the meantime, six dangerous inmates are preparing to break out of prison. And their plan calls for escaping through the infirmary! Did the sextet pick the wrong day for a jailbreak? Spider-Man says yes! Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #48.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0629578013

First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 70 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4646455003

"Spider-Man Wanted!" Part 3 or 3. Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man has the clay tablet! But the ancient tablet is like a hot potato -- it brings trouble to whoever possesses it! So the web-slinger can't wait to get rid of the tablet. In the meantime, the Kingpin wants the tablet back! So he lures his web-spinning foe to a fake crime scene. And shortly thereafter, the wall-crawler and the big crime boss start fighting again...until J. Jonah Jameson interrupts their fight! What is JJJ doing? Spider-Man had the Kingpin on the ropes, but now he's getting away! And the web-slinger is very angry! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Captain Stacy, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man #83. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #53.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 73 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4646455005

First appearances of Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko in "The Web Closes!" Plot by John Buscema and John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is in hot pursuit of the ancient clay tablet! And he receives atip from Captain Stacy -- that the Shocker's girlfriend may have it. The wall-crawler rushes to her apartment, but a new super-villain is already there: Man-Mountain Marko! The Maggia sent Marko to get the petrified tablet...and nobody is going to stop him! The web-slinger tries his best,but the raging bull grabs the tablet and takes it to his boss: Silvermane. Why does Silvermane want the tablet? And why does he need Dr. Curt Connors' help? Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Caesar Cicero, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer J.M. DeMatteis, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #54.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 73 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4614481004

First appearances of Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko in "The Web Closes!" Plot by John Buscema and John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is in hot pursuit of the ancient clay tablet! And he receives atip from Captain Stacy -- that the Shocker's girlfriend may have it. The wall-crawler rushes to her apartment, but a new super-villain is already there: Man-Mountain Marko! The Maggia sent Marko to get the petrified tablet...and nobody is going to stop him! The web-slinger tries his best,but the raging bull grabs the tablet and takes it to his boss: Silvermane. Why does Silvermane want the tablet? And why does he need Dr. Curt Connors' help? Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Caesar Cicero, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer J.M. DeMatteis, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #54.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 74 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664126004

Last 12¢ cover price. "If This Be Bedlam!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With his family held captive by the Maggia, Dr. Curt Connors must do the bidding of Silvermane! The elderly crime boss demandsthat Dr. Connors unlock the mystery of the petrified tablet -- which might be related to the mystical fountain of youth (of Ponce de León fame). In the meantime across Manhattan, the web-slinger frantically searches for the Connors family. He follows a lead to Caesar Cicero's office...and a fiercegun battle erupts! While Spider-Man is dodging bullets from the Maggia, will Dr. Connors have a breakthrough with the ancient tablet? Cameo appearances by Man-Mountain Marko, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, Harry Osborn, and Gwen Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #55.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 74 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4646455006

Last 12¢ cover price. "If This Be Bedlam!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With his family held captive by the Maggia, Dr. Curt Connors must do the bidding of Silvermane! The elderly crime boss demandsthat Dr. Connors unlock the mystery of the petrified tablet -- which might be related to the mystical fountain of youth (of Ponce de León fame). In the meantime across Manhattan, the web-slinger frantically searches for the Connors family. He follows a lead to Caesar Cicero's office...and a fiercegun battle erupts! While Spider-Man is dodging bullets from the Maggia, will Dr. Connors have a breakthrough with the ancient tablet? Cameo appearances by Man-Mountain Marko, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, Harry Osborn, and Gwen Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #55.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 75 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646455007

First 15¢ cover price. "Death Without Warning!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. At last it's the conclusion to the Petrified Tablet saga! In a stroke of scientific brilliance, Dr. Curt Connors deciphered the tablet...and created a special potion to reverse aging. And now after drinking it, Silvermane is young again! And nobody can believe it! But thespecial potion may come with a fateful twist. Once the wall-crawler crashes into the Maggia's headquarters, Silvermane's luck begins to change! The amazing one challenges Man-Mountain Marko and the rejuvenated Silvermane -- to free Martha Connors and Billy! Can Spider-Man knock out his opponents before Dr. Connors transforms into you-know-who? Cameo appearances by Caesar Cicero and the Lizard. (Notes: Silvermane returns in Daredevil (1stseries) 120-123. The Petrified Tablet saga was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Secret of the Petrified Tablet Epic Collection. The TPB collects issues #68 thru #85.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.