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Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN/VF 7.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN+ 6.5

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN 6.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 23 VF 8.0

Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch and Iceman battle Equinox, the Thermodynamic Man, in "The Night of the Frozen Inferno." This story is a continuation from a subplot in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Angel, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl. (Equinox returns to battle Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #59. Iceman appears next in Giant-Size X-Men #1. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #28, Hawkeye.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 32 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4672752021

"All the Fires in Hell!" Guest-starring the Human Torch and the Son of Satan. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Johnny Storm and the Son of Satan battle a supernatural force that has possessed Wyatt Wingfoot! But once the inner demonic rage consumes Hellstrom, Johnny gets more than he bargained for! Will the Human Torch be able to save Wyatt...and survive the Son of Satan's fury? Cameo appearance by the Thing. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 100D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-413E085-040

Direct Edition. Giant-size issue. "And Introducing Karma! She Possesses People!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The Fantastic Four are attending an upscale reception in New York's financial district, when suddenly the Spectacular Spider-Man crashes the party! The web-slinger wants to rescue two Vietnamese children in attendance, but instead ends up battling the FF! What has possessed the wall-crawler to do this? After comparing notes, the fabulous foursome and Spider-Man realize that they are caught in the middle of a child custody battle between two high-powered telepaths! And on the East River waterfront, the life-and-death showdown takes place! First appearance of Karma (Xi'an Coy Manh). Cameo appearances by Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, and Professor Xavier. (Notes: Karma appears next in Marvel Graphic Novel 4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 250 and also in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) Second story: "Cry--Vengeance!" Guest-starring Storm and the Black Panther. Plot by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). After surviving an assassination attempt, Storm learns that an old foe from days gone by has come back for revenge. Ororo visits the Wakanda embassy to tell T'challa that Andreas De Ruyter is in New York. And just as they did many years ago on the African continent, the Black Panther and Storm team up to fight the evil of De Ruyter! 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 100D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4266969015

Direct Edition. Giant-size issue. "And Introducing Karma! She Possesses People!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The Fantastic Four are attending an upscale reception in New York's financial district, when suddenly the Spectacular Spider-Man crashes the party! The web-slinger wants to rescue two Vietnamese children in attendance, but instead ends up battling the FF! What has possessed the wall-crawler to do this? After comparing notes, the fabulous foursome and Spider-Man realize that they are caught in the middle of a child custody battle between two high-powered telepaths! And on the East River waterfront, the life-and-death showdown takes place! First appearance of Karma (Xi'an Coy Manh). Cameo appearances by Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, and Professor Xavier. (Notes: Karma appears next in Marvel Graphic Novel 4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 250 and also in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) Second story: "Cry--Vengeance!" Guest-starring Storm and the Black Panther. Plot by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). After surviving an assassination attempt, Storm learns that an old foe from days gone by has come back for revenge. Ororo visits the Wakanda embassy to tell T'challa that Andreas De Ruyter is in New York. And just as they did many years ago on the African continent, the Black Panther and Storm team up to fight the evil of De Ruyter! 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 2 VG+ 4.5

Reprints Fantastic Four 48-50 (first Silver Surfer and Galactus), 6, & 11. Jack Kirby art. New 2-page John Buscema pin-up. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Reprints Fantastic Four 48-50 (first Silver Surfer and Galactus), 6, & 11. Jack Kirby art. New 2-page John Buscema pin-up. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 9 VG 4.0

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #9 features the Giant Superhero Team-Up. This issue features some of the mightiest Marvel team-ups and super-hero battles including "In the Rage of Battle" Thing vs. Sub-Mariner (Reprints Sub-Mariner #8) by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Dan Adkins, "In Combat with Captain America" Daredevil vs. Captain America (Reprints Daredevil #43) by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, "The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk" 'nuff said (Reprints Thor #112) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and "The Surfer and the Spider" Spider-Man vs. Silver Surfer (Reprints Silver Surfer #14) by Stan Lee and John Buscema. Guest-starring the Avengers. 84 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 21 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Paper loss.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #21 features the Fantastic Four. This issue includes one of the most epic FF tales as they must defend the planet against the World Devouring Galactus and his new herald Air-Walker. Reprints Fantastic Four #120-123. "The Horror that Walks on Air" by Stan Lee, John Buscema, and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. 80 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Two-In-One (2018) 1K CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Stan Lee Box Edition.

Label #3890013019

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Jim Cheung. The Fate of the Four Part 1 THE FOUR ARE NO MORE, SO TWO MUST DO! Something is very wrong with THE HUMAN TORCH and only THE THING can help him! It's the Marvel Universe reunion you've all been waiting for (well, HALF of it, at least!). Plus: What monumental secret has DOOM been hiding since the end of SECRET WARS, and how will it completely change the lives of Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! 28 pages, full color, Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Marvel's Greatest Comics (1969) 50 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4474558012

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "When Opens the Cocoon," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Deep in Lock 41 of the Beehive, Alicia encounters some of the organizations horrifying experiments; Him emerges from a cocoon, intent on the destruction of its creators; The FF pulls off their most daring rescue mission yet!; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #67. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Origins of Marvel Comics TPB (1974 Fireside) 1-1ST VG- 3.5 1st Printing

Fireside Book Series

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4664299023

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Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858015

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 2.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0257373019

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Water spotting.

"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 VG 4.0

"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4669815001

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-012

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"Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4669815005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4595767003

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4669815006

Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Label #22-45CDBB5-004

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Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4669815007

Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 18UK CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #1235014011

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Final issue of the series. The Surfer battles the Inhumans in "To Smash the Inhumans!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Herb Trimpe. The Surfer renounces his peaceful ways and decides to fight against mankind instead of for them! Unfortunately, the story ends on a cliffhanger as the series was canceled. (The next Surfer appearance might be Thor 193.) Marie Severin cover pencils?

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367008

Newsstand Edition. "Free!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the spaceways again. Now, after many years of exile, will the Silver Surfer finally be free to soar the heavens again? Plus, witness the savage attack of Champion, an Elder of the Universe (last seen in Marvel Two in One (1974) Annual #7), as events are set in motion for the next 10 issues. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-010

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"Resurrection!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The malevolent agent of Lord Chaos and Master Order has returned. The In-Betweener will rise and not even the Silver Surfer has the power to stop him. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 19 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-013

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"Playing with Matches!" Guest-starring Starfox and Firelord. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. Eros of Titan and Firelord, former Herald of Galactus, are in hot pursuit of the criminal Nebula. But, when their paths cross with the Silver Surfer and Nova things escalate into battle. It's the Silver Surfer vs. Firelord, and when two former Heralds fight...no good can come of it. Plus, witness the origin of Firelord and learn his connection to the other Nova (Richard Rider). 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1988 Marvel/Epic - Limited Series) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367009

Newsstand edition. Cover by Moebius. Parable, script by Stan Lee, art by Moebius; The Silver Surfer is a street person on Earth when Galactus arrives and proclaims himself God and tells everyone to have a good time. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer Ashcan (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4675255002

75 cent ashcan. 16 pages b & w. History of Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.75.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 108 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4646436022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Painter of a Thousand Perils!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A counterfeiter caught by the Human Torch finds magic paints and uses them to escape from prison and strike back at the Torch; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Heat's On" text story, art by Don Heck. "The Silent Giant," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; An old hermit becomes enraged that the nearby redwood tree will outlive him, but when he dies the tree transforms its friend into an immortal redwood too. "The Iron Warrior," art by Steve Ditko; A knight of King Arthur's court resents the favor shown Merlin and so challenges him to a battle; Merlin's champion, a black knight, wins the competition; The envious knight still sneers at Merlin and claims he has no true magic powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 109 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights a sorcerer that unleashes the evils imprisoned in Pandoras Box for his own profit; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Comic" text story. "Earth Is Off-Limits!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Space explorers discover life on a far off planet, but mission control panics at the thought of alien germs loose on Earth and so forbids them to return. "Time Was...", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A scientist builds a time machine and travels to prehistoric times; When he kills an attacking caveman he unknowingly kills his own human ancestor, meaning that he becomes a Neanderthal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 116 GD- 1.8

MARRIED Cover. Interior tape and staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "In the Clutches of the Puppet Master!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); The Puppet Master manipulates the Thing into fighting the Human Torch, hoping to pick off the Fantastic Four one at a time; Sue Storm and Reed Richards cameos. "The Radio" text story. "Return to the Nightmare World!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world for study while they sleep; The police ask Strange's help, as a "last resort," to discover the cause behind a rash of people unable to awaken; Strange tracks the cause down to the Nightmare World, and has a rematch with his old foe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 117 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4646436023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Eel figure), inks by Sol Brodsky and Steve Ditko (Eel Figure). The Human Torch battles the Eel (from issue #112) in "The Return of the Eel!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; Having served his time, The Eel is released from jail, but Johnny's suspicious because he left prison wearing his Eel costume; Taking a security guard job at an aquarium, The Eel begins pulling crimes. "From Outer Space" text story. "The Many Traps of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Mordo places a spell over Strange's house that causes it to vanish to another dimension; Strange manages to track Mordo down using his ethereal form, but it becomes trapped in Mordo's lair; Mordo goes to see The Ancient One, claiming he's changed his way, just so he can attack him unawares. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 117 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Eel figure), inks by Sol Brodsky and Steve Ditko (Eel Figure). The Human Torch battles the Eel (from issue #112) in "The Return of the Eel!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; Having served his time, The Eel is released from jail, but Johnny's suspicious because he left prison wearing his Eel costume; Taking a security guard job at an aquarium, The Eel begins pulling crimes. "From Outer Space" text story. "The Many Traps of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Mordo places a spell over Strange's house that causes it to vanish to another dimension; Strange manages to track Mordo down using his ethereal form, but it becomes trapped in Mordo's lair; Mordo goes to see The Ancient One, claiming he's changed his way, just so he can attack him unawares. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 119 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "The Torch Goes Wild!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Dick Ayers (plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; A demagogue drums up public opinion against the Torch, as part of a communist plot against an American ally; The Torch regains the public trust by stopping him and using his own mind control devices to turn him to the American side; Cameos by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. "Beyond the Purple Veil!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange must rescue two thieves who unwittingly steal a magic gem from him and are trapped in a mystical dimension as a result. (There is no text story in this issue.) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 120 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First Iceman crossover in "The Torch Meets Iceman!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Jack Kirby (plot, un-credited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Johnny's riled because a newspaper compares Iceman (of The X-Men) to him; On a cruise liner, Bobby tries to pick up Doris, until Johnny arrives; Before the potential rivalry goes too far, The Barracuda (a modern-day pirate) and his men arrive and take over the ship; Fantastic Four guest appearance; X-Men cameo (Angel, Marvel Girl, and Professor X). "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House"; Strange discovers something is amiss, as he is unable to enter via his spirit form. The first page of a 2-page text story, "The Salesman." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 120 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First Iceman crossover in "The Torch Meets Iceman!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Jack Kirby (plot, un-credited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Johnny's riled because a newspaper compares Iceman (of The X-Men) to him; On a cruise liner, Bobby tries to pick up Doris, until Johnny arrives; Before the potential rivalry goes too far, The Barracuda (a modern-day pirate) and his men arrive and take over the ship; Fantastic Four guest appearance; X-Men cameo (Angel, Marvel Girl, and Professor X). "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House"; Strange discovers something is amiss, as he is unable to enter via his spirit form. The first page of a 2-page text story, "The Salesman." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 121 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Jack Kirby/Ditko (Ditko by himself on the Dr. Strange half). The Human Torch faces the weed of crime, AKA the Plantman, in "Prisoner of the Plantman!", script by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers (co-plot), art by Dick Ayers; After improving his plant ray, The Plantman captures Johnny to get him out of the way while he pulls a robbery; After, Doris, worried about her father, begs Johnny to stop the villain; They have a duel at the Botanical Gardens. "Witchcraft in the Wax Museum!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; A phone call lures Strange away in his ectoplasmic form, so Baron Mordo can steal his body; Knowing that if the two are not reunited in 24 hours Strange is doomed, Mordo places a spell over the body so Strange cannot return to it. The second page of a 2-page text story, "The Salesman." Statement of ownership--average print run 321,212; average paid circulation 189,160. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 122 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange), inks by George Roussos and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange). The Human Torch mixes it up with Doctor Doom and his allies in "3 Against The Torch!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In flashback we see the how Dr. Doom used "The Terrible Trio" to trap the Fantastic Four, then discarded his underlings by sending them into another dimension!; With Doom gone, the three return to Earth, where they're foolish enough to try taking on The Torch again, figuring 3 against 1 would be no contest. "The World Beyond," script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Weary from his struggles against supernatural forces, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself and becoming a prisoner of the Nightmare World!; Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only human who has ever defeated him, then says he's bored and looks forward to other victims; Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps. (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 1.) "Strange Mission" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 123 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Beetle in the Human Torch story, "The Birth of the Beetle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Dick Ayers; Mechanic-inventor Abner Jenkins creates the identity of The Beetle; While taking the Fantasti-Car for a double-date, Johnny & Ben wind up being humiliated by The Beetle; Guest starring the Thing. "The Challenge of Loki!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); Dr. Strange practices the art of levitation; Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, Loki, God of Mischief, plots as always; He contacts Doctor Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father; Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer (first cross-over with Thor). (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.) "Strange Mission" text story, art by Joe Maneely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 124 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

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) 124 VG 4.0

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) 125 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Sub-Mariner Must Be Stopped!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman; Ben and Johnny's hi-jinks are interrupted by the arrival of a pair of LIFE Magazine reporters, who are there to interview Reed and Sue; When the news reports Sub-Mariner is heading for NYC, Ben and Johnny figure they can make an impression by tackling him on their own. "Mordo Must Not Catch Me!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); Three followers of Mordo attack Strange in his sanctum; After dispatching them, he uses the Eye of Agamotto and his amulet to contact his mentor, but to no avail!; Mordo appears saying he's captured The Ancient One; In their ectoplasmic forms, a running battle begins that takes them halfway around the world, until Strange locates his mentor in a half-hidden jungle somewhere in Tibet. First page of a 2-page text story, "The Message." (The second page does not appear in issue 126 and may never have been published!) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 125 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Sub-Mariner Must Be Stopped!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman; Ben and Johnny's hi-jinks are interrupted by the arrival of a pair of LIFE Magazine reporters, who are there to interview Reed and Sue; When the news reports Sub-Mariner is heading for NYC, Ben and Johnny figure they can make an impression by tackling him on their own. "Mordo Must Not Catch Me!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); Three followers of Mordo attack Strange in his sanctum; After dispatching them, he uses the Eye of Agamotto and his amulet to contact his mentor, but to no avail!; Mordo appears saying he's captured The Ancient One; In their ectoplasmic forms, a running battle begins that takes them halfway around the world, until Strange locates his mentor in a half-hidden jungle somewhere in Tibet. First page of a 2-page text story, "The Message." (The second page does not appear in issue 126 and may never have been published!) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.