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Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-009

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1B9C-031

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

All American Men of War (1952) 43 VG 4.0

"Command Post!" (art by Joe Kubert); "Battle Windows"; "Dead End River," and "The Ant-Hill Soldier!" Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Gene Colan, Joe Giella, Bob Haney, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 44 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"The Flying Frogman," "Bullet Net," "Battle Colors," and "The Sixth Soldier" (art by Russ Heath). Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Bill Finger, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Jerry Grandenetti, and Russ Heath. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 90 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4264410008

Johnny Cloud in "Wingmate of Doom," "The 24 Hour Ace," and "Target Destroyed--Maybe!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Jerry Grandenetti, Bob Haney, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Hank Chapman, and Henry Boltinoff. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Statement of ownership--average copies sold, 205,000. Cover price $0.12.

All Crime (2013 Art of Fiction) 2 VF/NM 9.0

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(W) Erik Warfield, Paul Grimshaw (A) Steve Gordon, Gibson Quarter (CA) Bruce Timm The crime wave continues as Dodger and Marko steal a plane and attempt to flee the country - but not without a little help. It's time for more cons, murders, crazy soccer players, and did we mention the World Cup? Cover price $3.95.

All New All Different Avengers (2016) 9B NM 9.4 Ross 1:50 Variant

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Mahmud Asaar. Cover by Alex Ross. New Story Starts NOW! Introducing the all-new Wasp! Who is she? What is she? And what does she intend to do about Earth's Mightiest Heroes? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

All New Wolverine (2016) 19B CGC 9.8 Kirk 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Kirk Variant Cover.

Label #1224180004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom Taylor. Art and Cover by Leonard Kirk. Torque ALL-NEW STORY STARTS HERE! 'IMMUNE'! FROM THE STARS COMES DEATH! An alien ship! A dying passenger! Two words uttered that will forever change WOLVERINE's life - starting a non-stop race against a deadly transformative disease, a battle in a quarantined city and a mysterious villain with a target on her head. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

All Out War (1979) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4741110023

All Star Batman (2016) 1DF.B CGC 9.4 Lee Dynamic Forces Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Sketch Edition.

Label #4715502021

Dynamic Forces Sketch Edition cover by Jae Lee. My Own Worst Enemy: Part 1 - Written by Scott Snyder. Art by John Romita, Danny Miki and Declan Shalvey. Superstar writer Scott Snyder explodes into an all-new Batman series alongside legendary artist John Romita Jr., reimagining some of the Dark Knight's greatest villains. First up: Two-Face! Batman must take Two-Face to a destination out of Gotham City, but the duplicitous villain has a two of spades up his sleeve. Every assassin, bounty hunter and ordinary citizen with something to hide is on their tails with one goal: kill Batman! Handcuffed together on the road to hell, this is Batman and Two-Face as you've never seen them before! 40 pages, full color. Rated T

All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder Lot of 13

Issues 1A.D, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9B, 10A of All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (2005). Most will grade in the FN/VF to VF/NM range.

All Star Batman Lot of 10

Issues 1C, 2C, 2D, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 6A, and 8A of All Star Batman (2016). Most will grade in the NM range with a few grading VF.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983019

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263019

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

All Surprise (1943 Timely/Marvel/CPC) 12 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4579123001

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Final issue; numbering continues with Jeanie Comics (1947) #13. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. America's greatest comic characters! Featuring: untitled Buck Duck story; "Buzzy's Trumpet Tune"; untitled Percy Penguin story; Percy Penguin in 2-page text story "Baseball Heroes"; untitled Widjit Witch story; untitled Posty Pelican story; and untitled Krazy Krow story. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost-Spider (2025 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Campbell Variant Cover.

Label #4666592009

Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by J Scott Campbell. A BRAND-NEW DAY FOR SPIDER-GWEN! Gwen Stacy isn't from this Earth but she's here to stay, so it's time to make herself at home! A new costume, a new home life- heck, she's even starting a new band! Unfortunately for Gwen, new threats are also heading her way, starting with one that just might be her own fault! Follow the Ghost-Spider as she settles into Earth-616 to stay! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

All-New Venom (2024 Marvel) 5JTC.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Christopher Variant Cover A.

Label #4695852004

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"Venom" Edition Virgin Cover by John Tyler Christopher. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Carlos Gomez. WHO IS THE ALL-NEW VENOM…REVEALED?! When all the red herrings have been weeded out - who's left? The clues have been in front of you the whole time - and by the end of this issue, you WILL know the name of the ALL-NEW VENOM...but with M.O.D.O.K. out for symbiote blood, you might just be identifying the corpse! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986099018

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3814153003

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4021265003

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3697823017

Newsstand Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4344009012

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"Dreams Die Hard...!" Guest-starring Wolverine and the X-Men (in a flashback). Includes an 8-page excerpt from Uncanny X-Men #109. Story by John Byrne and Chris Claremont (dialogue on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin (inks on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Heather Hudson and her dear friend, Wolverine of the X-Men, reminisce about James Hudson and his first outing as the hero Vindicator. Meanwhile, Dr. Langkowski continues to test Aurora's abilities. All this plus Alpha Flight gets a new leader. Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight Lot of 20

Issues 18, 19N, 20, 23-36, and 38-40 of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading VG and #35 grading GD.

Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) 197 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700621007

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(W) Roy Thomas (A) Dave Stevens, Carmine Infantino (CA) Dave Stevens Alter Ego #197 presents the incredible inside story of HILLMAN PUBLISHING—1940 to 1953—by MARK CARLSON-GHOST! Thrill to the adventures of AIRBOY—aviatrix VALKYRIE—THE HEAP—SKYWOLF, et al.! With classic art by KIDA, SCHROEDER, LEAV, INFANTINO, ZOLNEROWICH, and some of comics finest artists! Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) and MICHAEL T. GILBERT visits Mr. Monsters Comic Crypt! Featuring a stunning Valkyrie/Airboy cover by DAVE STEVENS! Edited by ROY THOMAS. 80 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $10.95.

Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) 197 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4700621006

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(W) Roy Thomas (A) Dave Stevens, Carmine Infantino (CA) Dave Stevens Alter Ego #197 presents the incredible inside story of HILLMAN PUBLISHING—1940 to 1953—by MARK CARLSON-GHOST! Thrill to the adventures of AIRBOY—aviatrix VALKYRIE—THE HEAP—SKYWOLF, et al.! With classic art by KIDA, SCHROEDER, LEAV, INFANTINO, ZOLNEROWICH, and some of comics finest artists! Plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) and MICHAEL T. GILBERT visits Mr. Monsters Comic Crypt! Featuring a stunning Valkyrie/Airboy cover by DAVE STEVENS! Edited by ROY THOMAS. 80 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $10.95.

Amazing Adventures (1950 Ziff Davis) 1 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation with chipping. Tape on interior cover.

Painted cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Stories and art by Wally Wood, Murphy Anderson, Ogden Whitney, Alex Schomburg, Jerry Siegel and Harry Sahle. Sci-fi and fantasy from Ziff-Davis, edited by the legendary co-creator of Superman, Jerry Siegel. Fortune-hunters return to the lost city of the Winged People to steal the diamond eye of their idol, in a story with art by comics legend Wally Wood. Vince breaks up with his Martian girlfriend Kit-E and goes to find the legendary Asteroid Witch, in a story with art by comics legend Murphy Anderson. Professors Graves and Arnold's serum accidentally transports them into the 4th dimension, and they must enter the timestream to escape, in a story with art by Golden Age legend Alex Schomburg. Plus the one-pager "Amazing Prophecies" by Ogden Whitney. ("Which nation will own the moon?") Painted cover by famed science fiction illustrator Robert Gibson Jones (Fantastic Adventures, Amazing Stories). The Asteroid Witch; A-Day; Winged Death on Venus; Trespasser in Time; The Stone Men; Amazing Facts from Nature; Cosmic Comics; Amazing Prophecies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4318574014

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 (2004) 15D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4696982004

Direct Edition. Planet Hulk/World War Hulk tie-in (1st appearance of Amadeus Cho) - Written by DANIEL WAY, DAN SLOTT, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN, & ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by PETE WOODS, NICK DRAGOTTA, JEFF PARKER, SAL BUSCEMA, KHARI RANDOLPH & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by PETE WOODS MILESTONE ISSUE: In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that debuted everyone's favorite wall crawler, we introduce a new generation of heroes in this 48-page special featuring five new stories by our hottest new writers. Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel's next superstar in these very pages? A guaranteed blast of comic book fun! Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 15D VG 4.0

Direct Edition. Planet Hulk/World War Hulk tie-in (1st appearance of Amadeus Cho) - Written by DANIEL WAY, DAN SLOTT, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN, & ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by PETE WOODS, NICK DRAGOTTA, JEFF PARKER, SAL BUSCEMA, KHARI RANDOLPH & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by PETE WOODS MILESTONE ISSUE: In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that debuted everyone's favorite wall crawler, we introduce a new generation of heroes in this 48-page special featuring five new stories by our hottest new writers. Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel's next superstar in these very pages? A guaranteed blast of comic book fun! Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2021 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Horley 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Horley Variant Cover.

Label #3965888001

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written and Art by Kaare Andrews. Cover by Alex Horley. EXPERIENCE THESE HEROES LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Red Room Black Widow, teenage Spider-Man, World War II Captain America - the most iconic versions of your favorite Marvel characters from across time and space all wake up on an island of intrigue, darkness and...Amazing Fantasy. Are they dead? Are they dreaming? Or have they truly been transported to another fantastical realm? And is there any way for them to return home? This isn't just a love letter to your favorite Marvel eras, it's a reinvestment in the seminal characters you've always loved, plucked from their quintessential timelines. Brought to you by KAARE ANDREWS, this is the one you've been waiting for, True Believers… It's one Amazing Fantasy for the ages! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 179 FN+ 6.5

In this issue: Interview with Todd McFarlane; Rock 'n Roll Part I: KISS - the band's comics history; Rock 'n Roll Part II: A Comics Revolution - interviews with Revolutionary Comics' Todd Loren and cartoonist Ace Backwords; DC preview feature. Plus: Perspective - on George Reeves; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Don Rosa's Cover Gallery - all the times Clark Kent has blown his secret i.d.; Backstage - script reviews of Captain America, Elektra; Cartoon Corner - morning cereal cartoons; Small Press World - British comics; Infernal Gall; Comics in Review; Amazing Readers; The Cartoonist; Strom's Index. Spider-Man cover by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $3.50.

Amazing Heroes Swimsuit Special (1990) 1 VF- 7.5

Contributors for the all-pinup issue include: Charles Vess, Mark Badger, Paul Chadwick, Graham Nolan, Trina Robbins, Ron Boyd, Ty Templeton, James O'Barr, Erik Larsen, Bruce Timm, Sam Kieth, Stan Sakai, William Messner-Loebs, Eddie Campbell, Joseph M. Linsner, Mitch O'Connell, Richard Howell, John Workman, Evan Dorkin, Neil Vokes, Adam Hughes, Fred Hembeck, Doug Mahnke, Guy Davis, Michael T. Gilbert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Will Meugniot, Norm Breyfogle, Hilary Barta, Eric Shanower and many more. Cover features Reed Waller and Kate Worley's Omaha the Cat Dancer. Cover price $5.95.

Amazing Spider-Man #194 B&W Cover Print by Al Milgrom

Signed by Al Milgrom. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 17 FR/GD 1.5

6" Spine split from bottom. Oxidation.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Page 16 missing. Universal grade: 0.5.

Label #4714757003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing ad page, does not interrupt story. 1" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 GD/VG 3.0

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 VG- 3.5

Interior soiling.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 GD 2.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 FR 1.0

6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0008428-AA-004

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Molten Man in "The Menace of the Molten Man!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker needs his old costume, so he goes to the lab of the inventor Smythe, who created the robot J. Jonah Jameson used to try and beat Spiderman with; During that battle Parker had to remove his costume in order to escape; While there he witnesses an argument between Smythe and a man named Raxton, which results in an accident turning Raxton into, the Molten Man; At first Raxton is confused when he walks out of the lab, but on the street he gets mad at a driver and smashes the car with his fists; Realizing his power Raxton decides he can be a super villain, but before he can do anything Spiderman comes in through his window and asks Raxton to turn himself in stating that so far no major crimes have been committed; A fight ensues; Peter graduates from high school. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #166. This is a very difficult book to find in the higher grades because the black cover easily shows virtually every imperfection, no matter how minor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 29 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Never Step on a Scorpion!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Ditko; Scorpion breaks free from jail and plans on killing both Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 168. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4735700001

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

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) 37 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 40 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Top edge label strip is loose.

Label #0113846002

Cover by pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita Sr. (touch-ups). Green Goblin origin in Spidey Saves the Day!. script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo) and John Romita Sr. (touch-ups); Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin; While battling, an explosion erases the last several years of Norman Osborn's memory, reverting him to his pre-Green Goblin state. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 179. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 44 GD+ 2.5

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.