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Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 26YOON.A VF 8.0

Dynamic Forces and ComicXposure exclusive cover by Jeeyung Yoon. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Now fully in the present, the Emissary has returned and his power is so far beyond Spider-Man's abilities. The heroes may figure out a way to win, but the cost of victory will be so immense that you may hope they don't... 44 pages, full color. Rated T+

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 29ILLUMINATI.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Szerdy Foil Edition.

Label #4403577020

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, AntiHero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) exclusive Foil Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Beaten and bloody, with his back against the wall, has Spider-Man finally met his match? 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 31D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Christopher Variant Cover.

Label #4354665004

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Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. SPECIAL OVER-SIZED ISSUE! IT'S THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR! Peter Parker is the best man, and Tombstone is walking the bride down the aisle! That's right - Janice Lincoln and Randy Robertson are tying the knot, and there's NO WAY all the crime bosses in NYC aren't seeing this as an opportunity to off Tombstone. This story sets up our big Spider-Event of Zeb and Johnny's second year on ASM, and that's just the HALF of it! Also in this issue: bachelor/bachelorette parties, other ASM-story preludes, glimpses of some of the biggest unannounced Spider-projects and extra bonus awesomeness! 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 33B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4413985002

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #33, NOT Ms. Marvel. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Patrick Gleason. Cover by Giada Perissonotto. SPIDER-MAN'S FIRST HUNT! The hunter is now the prey. Can Kraven survive? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 39B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4413985003

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #39, NOT X-Men. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Vitale Mangiatordi. GANG WAR STARTS HERE! Super-crime is running rampant, and Spider-Man can't solve just one problem at a time. So Spidey builds a team to take down ALL the super-criminals of NYC in 48 hours. Good luck, Spidey. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Amazing Spider-Man and Venom: Venom Inc Alpha (2018) 1C CBCS 9.8 Dell'Otto 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Retailer Incentive

Label #18-04CD387-006

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Slott and Mike Costa. Art by Ryan Stegman. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. VENOM INC. Part 1 Peter Parker, Eddie Brock and Flash Thompson have one major thing in common - the Venom symbiote changed all of their lives. The inky black alien life-form is doubling down on our heroes - and they're not the only ones about to be put through the ringer. VENOM INC. kicks off here and rolls into AMAZING SPIDER-MAN & VENOM as a familiar face rises to new levels of villainy! 36 pages, full color, Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-005

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4240021015

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-007

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-021

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-013

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 101 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4255045013

A Monster Called...Morbius! - Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr.The dramatic debut of Morbius the Living Vampire! Dr. Michael Morbius has a lust for blood, and he's out to sink his fangs into Spider-Man! But the wallcrawler is even more spiderlike than usual - because, in an effort to 'cure' himself of his spider-powers, he's ended up with four extra limbs! Peter must seek out Curt Connors, the Lizard, to return himself to normal - but little does Spidey know that he's on a collision course with Morbius that will put him in the crosshairs of not one, but two monsters! Witness the beginning of a rivalry for the ages between webslinger and bloodsucker, in the issue that began the tragic tale of the misunderstood Michael Morbius! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #101. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 121FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4413007011

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Foil Cover by John Romita Sr. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane. The night Gwen Stacy died! In 1973, Spider-Man fans the world over were shocked by a story that had previously been unthinkable. To strike at the heart of Peter Parker, the Green Goblin kidnaps the woman he loves, Gwen Stacy, and Spider-Man faces a race against time as he swings to the rescue. Readers were used to Spidey saving the day - and as the Goblin sends Gwen plummeting from a bridge, our hero believes he has done it again, firing out a webline that breaks her fall. But when Peter holds Gwen in his arms, the heartbreaking truth is revealed - and comic books are changed forever! It's a masterpiece of storytelling from Gerry Conway and Gil Kane, and one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #121. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 129 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4340761016

Written By Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru. Cover by Gil Kane. He's different…he's deadly…he's the Punisher! But why does he have Spider-Man in his sights? Find out as Frank Castle makes his mighty Marvel debut in an all-time classic from legendary creators Gerry Conway and Ross Andru! The Punisher's relentless war on crime has enthralled readers for decades - but it all began here, as the lethal vigilante is manipulated by the scheming Jackal into targeting Spidey! Frank only kills those who deserve to die - and he believes the "web-slinging menace" has earned just such a fate! Now, as Spider-Man and the Punisher clash for the first time, a rivalry for the ages is born! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4356373005

Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4354665003

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Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition

Label #4355842017

Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300SHATTERED.B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

NYCC Shattered/CM Exclusive.

Label #23-445B7B5-003

Shattered Comics and The Comic Mint New York Comic Con Exclusive Cover by Matthew DiMasi. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man Punisher Movie Reprint (2004 Lion's Gate) 129 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Lionsgate Promotional Exclusive.

Label #21-2215763-005

Lion's Gate Films and Marvel combine to reprint this first appearance of the Punisher. Given away at movie theaters to viewers who purchased a ticket for the Punisher movie. First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Gil Kane cover. Ralph Macchio letter to the editor.

Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows (2015) 1G CBCS 9.8 SS Young Young Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Skottie Young on 04/07/2018. Baby Variant.

Label #24-181823E-002

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Skottie Young. THE LAST SPIDER-MAN STORY Not even The Amazing Spider-Man is safe from Secret Wars! In this new Marvel Universe, Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson and their daughter have to scrape by to make ends meet, but they have each other… Face front, True Believers. This is the one you've been asking for. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows (2015) 2STANLEE.B CGC 9.6 SS Stan Lee/ Campbell Campbell Stan Lee B&W Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 8/2/15 and J. Scott Campbell on 10/26/22 Campbell Sketch Cover

Label #4163471020

Stan Lee Collectibles Exclusive. B&W cover. Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by Dan Slott. Art and Cover by J. Scott Campbell. THE LAST SPIDER-MAN STORY Not even The Amazing Spider-Man is safe from Secret Wars! In this new Marvel Universe, Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson and their daughter have to scrape by to make ends meet, but they have each other… Face front, True Believers. This is the one you've been asking for. 28 pages, full color. Rated T. A set of the colored and B&W Stan Lee variant was sold exclusively at 2015 SDCC.

Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows (2015) 5STANLEE.B CGC 9.8 SS Stan Lee/ Campbell Campbell Stan Lee B&W Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Lee on 9/20/15 and J. Scott Campbell on 10/26/22 Campbell Sketch Cover

Label #4151384019

Stan Lee Collectibles.com Exclusive and Anastasia's Collectibles sketch variant. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Adam Kubert and Scott Hanna. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. The Parkers vs. Regent. 36 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man Sanger Harris Giveaway (1982 Marvel) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-2B8FC7E-001

Sanger Harris Complementary Copy. Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk star in "Southwest Showdown" featuring the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders! Sanger Harris advertising supplement free for customers at Sanger Harris Department Stores. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man Sony Pictures Edition (2004) 50 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

REPRINT. Sony Pictures Edition.

Label #4184184002

Mini-Comic included in Spider-Man 2 movie DVD Collector's Gift Set. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #50, plus a small gallery of Spidey covers (most featuring Doctor Octopus). Back cover art by J. Scott Campbell. 5" x 7-1/8", full color, 30 pages including covers.

Amazing X-Men (2014) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26D1A86-003

The Quest for Nightcrawler: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Ed McGuinness. An AMAZING new era for the X-Men starts here! Ever since his Nightcrawler's death in X-MEN MESSIAH COMPLEX, the X-Men have been without their heart and soul. After learning that their friend may not be gone after all, it's up to WOLVERINE, STORM, BEAST, ICEMAN, NORTHSTAR and FIRESTAR to find and bring back the fan favorite fuzzy blue elf! Cover price $3.99.

American Tail Fievel Goes West (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4413401013

The beginning of the 3-part adaptation of the Steven Spielberg animated film. Fievel Mousekewitz and his family embark on their hazardous journey way out West. Written by D.G. Chichester, with art by George Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

Angela Asgard's Assassin (2014) 1C CGC 9.8 Quesada 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Quesada Variant Cover.

Label #4425746012

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kieron Gillen and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Phil Jimenez and Stephanie Hans. Cover by Joe Quesada. All her life, Angela -- the finest warrior of Heven -- was raised to hate Asgard with every fiber of her being. And now Angela knows the truth about her identity: She is Thor's sister. She is an Asgardian. Cast out of her home and wanting nothing to do with Asgard, Angela must now strike out on her own! But what does Angela have that both Asgard and Heven want? And why are they so eager to get it? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Annihilation (2006) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4193081023

Written by KEITH GIFFEN. Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO. Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO. Left behind, can Drax survive...Thanos takes action...and Nova sets course on a suicide mission. Cover price $2.99.

Annihilation Conquest Prologue (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3743713024

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Art by MIKE PERKINS Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What's next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the acclaimed writing duo that brought you Annihilation Nova, unite with rising star Mike Perkins (Captain America, Union Jack) and cover artist Aleksi Briclot (World of Warcraft) to light the fuse on the next saga that will blast the universe wide open! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 25 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4349132002

This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 17A CBCS 9.8 Cassaday

Paper: White

Label #21-1966BCE-005

Written by Joss Whedon. Pencils & Cover by John Cassady. 'TORN' The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld has been revealed! Who is it and what will be done to them? Meanwhile, the Hellfire Club gets one step closer to finally reaching their prize! What's the prize?! Even we don't know! Part 5 (of 6)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #17-0818927-038

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #24-0C1C3B6-001

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3773926004

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4279148001

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392155003

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 GD/VG 3.0

Cover loose at both staples. Cover oxidation.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4369199004

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 12 GD+ 2.5

Oxidation and tape on cover.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 13 GD+ 2.5

Tape on cover. Heavy cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "Trapped in... The Castle of Count Nefaria!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; When Count Nefaria, the head of the crime organization known as the Maggia, moves his European castle to New Jersey, he invites the Avengers to be his guests at the castle's opening day; However, he then creates duplicates of the Avengers who go to Washington DC to take over the government. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Count Nefaria and the Maggia. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. First appearance of the Avengers Emergency Headquarters. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #7. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 14 GD/VG 3.0

Tape on cover. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Even Avengers Can Die!, script by Stan Lee (plot), Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script), and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Chic Stone; In order to save the Wasp's life, the Avengers seek out the help of Dr. Svenson, only to find he's been replaced by an alien from the planet Kallu. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. First and only appearance of the villainous Ogor and the Kallusians. Guest appearance by the Watcher. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #8. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 15 GD+ 2.5

Tape on cover. Heavy cover oxidation.

"Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Avengers Roll Call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the first Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Melter, the second Black Knight, and the first appearance of Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Baron Zemo is killed when a laser ray, he fires, reflects off of Captain America's shield and causes an avalanche that buries the baron underneath a ton of rock. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 9. Kirby/Chic Stone cover. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 16 VG- 3.5

Water spotting. Extra staple holes (not manufacturing).

"The Old Order Changeth!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, finished art by Dick Ayers. New line-up for Avengers: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. First appearance in Avengers of Edwin Jarvis, the butler (in Avengers). Villains: The Melter, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the second Black Knight, and Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Guest Appearances by the Sub-Mariner, the Black Widow, the Mole Man, Kang, and Immortus. Cameos by Magneto, Mastermind, the Toad, Beast, Iceman, Angel (on loan from the original X-Men), and Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 10. Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 16 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. Oxidation and tape on cover. Extra staple holes (not manufacturing).

"The Old Order Changeth!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, finished art by Dick Ayers. New line-up for Avengers: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. First appearance in Avengers of Edwin Jarvis, the butler (in Avengers). Villains: The Melter, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the second Black Knight, and Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Guest Appearances by the Sub-Mariner, the Black Widow, the Mole Man, Kang, and Immortus. Cameos by Magneto, Mastermind, the Toad, Beast, Iceman, Angel (on loan from the original X-Men), and Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 10. Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 18 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Commissar Commands!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong; The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearance by Edwin Jarvis. Villains: Major Hoy and the Communists oppressors of Sin Cong (first and only appearance). Cameo by Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from Ted White (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 12. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 19 GD+ 2.5

Oxidation. Tape on cover and over centerfold staples.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Don Heck (insets), inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Swordsman and the origin of Hawkeye in "The Coming of... the Swordsman!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Swordsman infiltrates the Avenger's base and Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver attack him; He then admits he was testing them and wants to apply for membership; Captain America intervenes with information saying he is a wanted man and the Swordsman escapes; Hawkeye explains that the Swordsman used to be his tutor when he was in the circus; Meanwhile, in Nick Fury's office in Washington D.C HYDRA agents find a letter from Captain America; They later discard it as trash; It explained how Captain America wanted to work for S.H.I.E.L.D.; A mobster finds it and gives it to the Swordsman; A trap is laid for Captain America; He then leaves to meet with "Nick Fury"; Hawkeye finds out about the plan and gathers the other Avengers to help him; Captain America battles the Swordsman and gets captured before the others can arrive to help. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Letter to the editor from Cary Burkett. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4055132007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3923282003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Interior tearing. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.