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Marvel Comics Library: The Amazing Spider-Man HC (2022 Taschen) XXL Edition 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Includes Box and Book - Limited to 5,000 copies - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Includes Box and Book

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #1-21.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Steve Ditko.

This XXL-sized volume collects the classic first 21 stories of the world's favorite web slinger from 1962-64.

The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and Certified Guarantee Company. With an in-depth historical essay by Marvel editor Ralph Macchio, original art, rare photographs, and other gems, these 698 pages of wall-crawling wonder will make anyone's spider-sense tingle with anticipation.

Hardcover (with Box), 11-in. x 15-in., 695 pages, full color. All Ages

NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies.

Cover price $200.00.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 51-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 51 - 1st printing. "GOLDEN AGE HUMAN TORCH" Collects Human Torch (1940) #2-5a. Written & Illustrated by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, and JOE SIMON. Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG. Introduction by Roy Thomas. Marvel presents more Golden Age goodness, reprinting the first four issues of HUMAN TORCH, 2-5a, from 1940-41. (Yes, folks, odd numbering was not solely the province of modern comic books; the Torch's solo book started with issue 2 and had two 5s.) This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures, including the introduction and origin of Toro, the Flaming Torch Kid. See the Torch and Toro fight side-by-side with the Sub-Mariner, as he once again crashes into New York City! Also featuring the adventures of Microman, Mantor the Magician, the Fiery Mask and the Patriot. Hardcover, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 88-1ST FN+ 6.5

Volume 88 - 1st printing. "GOLDEN AGE HUMAN TORCH!" Collects Human Torch Comics (1940-1949) #5b-8. Story and art by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, MICKEY SPILLANE, BASIL WOLVERTON, RAY HOULIHAN, and ART GATES. Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG. Introduction by Roy Thomas. Marvel presents more Golden Age goodness from 1941-1942. (Yes, folks, odd numbering was not solely the province of modern comic books; the Torch's solo book had two #5s) This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures featuring two titanic and epic-length battles between the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. First, amidst a raging World War, Sub-Mariner declares all-out war on the surface world attacking Hitler, Stalin & Mussolini before he sets his sights on New York City. Only the Human Torch, Toro, Kazar, the Patriot and the Angel stand in his way of total world conquest. Then the most fantastic plot in the history of modern warfare plunges the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner into an epic struggle against each other when the villainous Python hypnotizes Torch into aiding Hitler's cause. Plus, Torch and Toro face off against the Secret Arsenal, the Legion of Despair and Agent X. Also featuring 'Tubby & Tack,' 'Swoopy the Fearless,' stories by pulp legend Mickey Spillane and Basil Wolverton's 'Peculiar People.' Hardcover, 266 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 249-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 249 - 1st printing. "Marvel Two-in-One: Book 2!" Collects Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #11-20 and ANNUAL #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #47 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #11. Written by Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, Roger Slifer, Len Wein, and Tony Isabell. Art by Bob Brown, Ron Wilson, Herb Trimpe, Arv Jones, Sal Buscema, and John Buscema. Cover by Arvell M. Jones. Whether it's heroes looking to team up or villains trying to test their mettle, everybody loves an adventure with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! And we have no doubt you'll love the adventures this volume has in store. With Luke Cage, the Thing fights the giant monster Braggadoom! With Iron Man, he encounters the mythical hero Prester John! With the Golem, Son of Satan and the Scarecrow, murderous demons are conjured! With Morbius, it's the return of the Living Eraser; with Ka-Zar, he lays a knuckle sandwich on a T. rex; with Spider-Man, it's a MTIO/MTU crossover classic - and with the FF, the Invaders and the Liberty Legion, the Thing travels back in time to World War II to battle the Third Reich! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 696 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 318-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 318 - 1st printing. "Marvel Two-in-One: Book 6!" Collects Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #61-74.

Written by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by Jerry Bingham, George Perez, Ron Wilson, Mike Nasser, Frank Springer, Gene Day, Pablo Marcos, and Chic Stone. Cover by George Perez.

Remember when the FF encountered Him? Well, Thing and Starhawk discover Her!

This sets off a multi-part saga of cosmic proportions that draws in Moondragon, the High Evolutionary and - wouldn't you know it, the being formerly known as Him: Adam Warlock! But isn't he dead?

Then, the Thing fights alongside Stingray, Scarlet Witch and Triton in an underwater adventure against the Serpent Squad! Further team-ups with Hyperion and the Angel set up another mini-epic teaming the Thing, Mister Fantastic and the Inhumans against the super-villainous threat of Maelstrom!

This TWO-IN-ONE trip concludes with a battle against dinosaurs in a secret high-tech land with Quasar, Ben's old boss at Project PEGASUS, and a special Christmas issue with the Puppet Master!

Hardcover, 304 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Limited to 675 copies.

Cover price $75.00.

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

Paper: White

Label #4353029001

"Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A second monthly series for the Amazing Spider-Man begins with a team-up with his friendly rival in the Fantastic Four! After bumping into the Sandman on a New York beach, the web-slinger rushes to the Baxter Building! Only Johnny Storm is home on Christmas Eve, and he agrees to help Spider-Man track down the Sandman. The wall-crawler and the torch locate their foe in New Jersey, and the breakneck battle begins! Will Spider-Man and the Human Torch go easy on the Sandman? 'Tis the season! First appearance of Misty Knight (unnamed in the story). (Notes: The Marvel Team-Up title is published bi-monthly thru issue #7. Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) 106 is also published this month. This story was reprinted in 1974 in the Marvel Treasury Special - Superhero Holiday Grab Bag.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

"Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A second monthly series for the Amazing Spider-Man begins with a team-up with his friendly rival in the Fantastic Four! After bumping into the Sandman on a New York beach, the web-slinger rushes to the Baxter Building! Only Johnny Storm is home on Christmas Eve, and he agrees to help Spider-Man track down the Sandman. The wall-crawler and the torch locate their foe in New Jersey, and the breakneck battle begins! Will Spider-Man and the Human Torch go easy on the Sandman? 'Tis the season! First appearance of Misty Knight (unnamed in the story). (Notes: The Marvel Team-Up title is published bi-monthly thru issue #7. Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) 106 is also published this month. This story was reprinted in 1974 in the Marvel Treasury Special - Superhero Holiday Grab Bag.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 FN 6.0

"The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One Omnibus HC (2025 Marvel) 1A-1ST VF 8.0

Gil Kane Cover (Thing vs. Man-Thing)

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Feature (1971-1973 1st Series) #11-12, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #1-20 and22-36, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #47 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #11. Written by Steve Gerber, Bill Mantlo, Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, Mike Friedrich, Chris Claremont, Roy Thomas, Roger Slifer, Scott Edelman, Tony Isabella, and Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema, Ron Wilson, Jim Starlin, Gil Kane, George Tuska, Herb Trimpe, Bob Brown, Arv Jones, Marie Severin, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Joe Sinnott, Frank Giacoia, Mike Esposito, Joe Giella, Klaus Janson, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, John Tartaglione, Dick Giordano, Dan Adkins, Jim Mooney, Don Heck, Sam Grainger, George Roussos, Pablo Marcos, and Ernie Chan. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. Read the Thing's first headlining series before his MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps! Whether it's heroes looking to team up or villains trying to test their mettle, everybody loves an adventure with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! And we have no doubt that you'll love the Marvel Two-In-One Omnibus! It's packed with page after page of action that's just plain fun. Who wouldn't want to see the Thing fight the Man-Thing? Or take a spin on a back-from-the-future Guardians of the Galaxy spaceship? Or just smash some stuff up in a battle with the towering beast Braggadoom? Marvel Two-In-One also features an exploration of the origins of Spider-Woman and an out-of-control Deathlok programmed for assassination. And if that's not enough, well, hey, the Thing takes a trip to the Bermuda Triangle to punch dinosaurs. How can you not love that? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 888 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

Marvel's Greatest Comics (1969) 35 Cent Variant 73 FN

35 Cent Variant, limited distribution. Fantastic Four # 91 reprint: "The Thing Enslaved!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mephisto vs. ... (1987) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697997007

Mephisto vs. the Fantastic Four - "Give the Devil his Due!" Story by Al Milgrom. Art by John Buscema and Bob Wiacek. No being in the Marvel Universe personifies evil more than the malevolent lord of the underworld - Mephisto. This sinister demon sets out on a machiavellian quest that will set him against some of the Marvel U's bravest and brightest heroes. First up - the Fantastic Four. Can Mephisto accomplish what Doctor Doom, Diablo, and Annihilus could not? Can he tear apart Marvel's First Family? Cover price $1.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1300346006

"Shadows of the Moon!" Written by Jack C. Harris. Art by Denys Cowan, Steve Mitchell, Joe Rubinstein and Klaus Janson. Cover by Denys Cowan and Steve Mitchell. A mob boss plans on blowing up the East Coast communications grid centered in New York and hires the deadly Blacksmith to make sure that Moon Knight doesn't interfere with his schemes. Includes the back-up tale "Seekers of Stone!" By Jack C. Harris, Jimmy James and Armando Gil. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Not Brand Echh (1967) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4692837010

1st Marvel Parody book. 1st appearance of Forbush Man. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Silver Burper, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia; A comical re-telling of the Surfer's encounter with Dr. Doom from Fantastic Four #57-60, starring Thung (Bim Grimm), Weed Wichards, Human Scorch, and Inevitable Girl (Shrew Storm). The Fastest Gums in the West starring Too-Gone Kid, script by Roy Thomas, art by Marie Severin. The Battle of the Century, script by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Human Scorch battles The Sunk-Mariner. A Day of Blunder! starring Sgt. Furious and His Hostile Commandos!!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by John Severin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

ROM The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 1C-1ST VF/NM 9.0

George Perez Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #1-29 and Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Hero for Hire) #73. Written by Bill Mantlo, Steven Grant, and Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Sal Buscema, Greg La Rocque, Joe Sinnott, Steve Mitchell, Ricardo Villamonte, Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Rick Magyar. Cover by Sal Buscema. Back Cover by Greg La Rocque and Steve Mitchell. Introduction by Chris Ryall. He strikes from outer space...and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom's quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 704 pages, full color. NOTE: "ROM Spaceknight is, hands down, one of the most essential Marvel Sagas in the history of the House of Ideas. Those that were there to experience this amazing, thought-provoking, and exciting tale remember it fondly and know just how vital ROM is to the 1980s era of the Marvel Mythos. And for those that were not there to experience ROM firsthand are in for a true treat as this epic sci-fi tale unfolds before them with each thrilling turn of the page." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $125.00.

ROM The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 1D-1ST NM 9.4

ROM vs. the X-Men Cover by Frank Miller

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #1-29 and Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Hero for Hire) #73. Written by Bill Mantlo, Steven Grant, and Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Sal Buscema, Greg La Rocque, Joe Sinnott, Steve Mitchell, Ricardo Villamonte, Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Rick Magyar. Cover by Frank Miller and Al Milgrom. Back Cover by Greg La Rocque and Steve Mitchell. Introduction by Chris Ryall. He strikes from outer space...and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom's quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 704 pages, full color. NOTE: "ROM Spaceknight is, hands down, one of the most essential Marvel Sagas in the history of the House of Ideas. Those that were there to experience this amazing, thought-provoking, and exciting tale remember it fondly and know just how vital ROM is to the 1980s era of the Marvel Mythos. And for those that were not there to experience ROM firsthand are in for a true treat as this epic sci-fi tale unfolds before them with each thrilling turn of the page." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $125.00.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4659527009

"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) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3798292004

"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) 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) 1 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4697769015

"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) 1 CGC 0.5

Paper: White

Last page missing.

Label #4697769017

"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) 1 CGC 0.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: glue on spine of cover. (back cover missing.)

Label #4697769016

"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) 1 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

Coverless. Cover is a color copy.

Label #4697769014

"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- 3.5

1.5" Spine split from top.

"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) 5 VG 4.0

"...And Who Shall Mourn for Him?!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. The Silver Surfer encounters a being of unimaginable cosmic power. Can even the Sentinel of the Spaceways hope to defeat the enigmatic Stranger? Meanwhile, for the fate of many innocent lives, one man will make the ultimate sacrifice. Includes the Watcher back-up "Run, Roco, Run!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and John Tartaglione. 68-page giant. Letter to the editor from Wendy Pini (Fletcher) of Elfquest fame.

1st appearance of Al Harper. He makes a return in Silver Surfer: Ghost Light (2023 Marvel) #1. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103010006

"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4692677009

"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 VG+ 4.5

"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 GD/VG 3.0

2" Spine split from top.

"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 10 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

"A World he Never Made!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. In an effort to better understand mankind, the Silver Surfer ventures among them, incognito. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 VG- 3.5

"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) 11 VG- 3.5

"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) 14 FN+ 6.5

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 FN- 5.5

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4185186020

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 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 VF- 7.5

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 VG+ 4.5

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 VG 4.0

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 VG 4.0

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 FN/VF 7.0

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) 17 VG 4.0

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.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 107 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4614643002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. In this issue, the epic battle long demanded by comic fans! The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner square off in " "The Master of Flame vs. The Monarch of the Sea!!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch goes looking for Sub-Mariner in order to beat him and win more respect; He traps Sub-Mariner beneath the ocean floor and returns to the surface. "The Universal Gadget" text story. "Secret Weapon!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A Soviet spy steals a gas intended to make the US leadership invulnerable, and uses it on the Soviet leaders; They find that it is a trap and the gas shrinks them to the size of insects. Statement of ownership; Average circulation per issue published October 1961–September 1962: 136,637. "The Treasure of Planetoid 12!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 2100 a criminal hijacks a spaceship to be the first man to claim the treasure of Planetoid 12; When he gets there, he finds nothing but water and mud. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 109 GD/VG 3.0

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) 109 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED Cover oxidation. Staples added (not manufacturing).

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) 111 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his 2nd appearance, and Baron Mordo makes his 1st appearance, in "Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, The Ancient One; Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison The Ancient One's food. Human Torch is cover featured in "Fighting to the Death with the Asbestos Man!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; A frustrated scientist invents a fireproof suit in order to impress underworld hoods and become their partner in crime; The Torch is at first unable to defeat him, but with the advice of his sister he calms down and outsmarts the Asbestos Man. "Masquerade" text story. "Beware--the Machine!!!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A super-intelligent computer is built by American scientists and attempts to conquer the world; It defends itself against humans. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 113 GD+ 2.5

Marvel chipping.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. The Human Torch stars in "The Coming of the Plantman!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Jerry Siegel [as Joe Carter] (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch saves his new girlfriend Doriss father from a disgruntled gardener who gains the ability to control plants. "New Glasses" text story. "The Search for Shanng!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien crash lands on Earth, and offers knowledge to in exchange for help; Greedy humans cannot find his ship, since he sensed their selfish thoughts and hid himself until humanity is ready. "The Shoemaker's Strange Assistants!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; A shoemaker who enjoys telling the neighborhood children stories of the little people who come out at night to help him make shoes becomes ill and goes to a loan shark to acquire money for medical treatment. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 GD/VG 3.0

Water 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) 115 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, spine split seal. Interior tearing.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Dr. Strange's 4th appearance finally provides his origin in "The Origin of Dr. Strange," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Steve Ditko (co-plot, un-credited), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help; He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose; First mentions of Dormammu and the All-Seeing Agamotto (though no actual appearances). Baron Mordo appearance. Second appearance (and brief origin) of the Sandman in "The Sandman Strikes!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Mans old enemy Sandman. "Zero of Time" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 115 FR 1.0

5.75" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Dr. Strange's 4th appearance finally provides his origin in "The Origin of Dr. Strange," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Steve Ditko (co-plot, un-credited), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help; He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose; First mentions of Dormammu and the All-Seeing Agamotto (though no actual appearances). Baron Mordo appearance. Second appearance (and brief origin) of the Sandman in "The Sandman Strikes!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Mans old enemy Sandman. "Zero of Time" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.