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    Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 166 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4419918022

    Starts Jun 24

    Predicting the Present; Tubby uses his famous glass doorknob to tell Lulu what she will get for Christmas. Stale Tree; Tubby catches a crook inside the Sunset Diner. The King and the Silly Witch; Lulu tells Alvin about the king who wished there would be no more snow. The Shut-In; Lulu forgets to include Tubby on her Christmas card list. Paid in Full; Tubby accidentally gives his half dollar to a Santa Clauss charity pot. The Case of the Stolen Stocking; Tubby thinks Mr. Moppet has taken Lulus Christmas stocking. The Surprise; Tubby sneezes all the ornaments off the Moppets Christmas tree. Christmas Carols; Mr. Grump does not appreciate the kids Christmas caroling. Sneaky Santa; Mr. Moppet ends up being towed behind a plane in a Santa suit. The Kiss Collector; Tubby wants to use his mistletoe to get a kiss from Gloria. The Little Eskimo Girl and the Stuck Santa; Lulu tells Alvin about when Santa got stuck in the top of an igloo. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60691411
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    Published Dec 1965 by Dell.

    Lobo (1965-1966 Dell) 1 CGC 4.0

    1st app. Lobo
    1st black character to have his own title

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4366432004

    Starts Jul 6

    Story and art credits: Unknown. First appearance of Lobo (not to be confused with DCs Lobo) in five-part story "First Signs of Trouble"; "On the Trail"; "The Brand Sticks"; "An Old 'Friend'"; and "A Sad Ending". When an innocent ranch hand is accused of killing his boss, he decides to take the law in his own hands and goes on a crusade of justice. On cover: 12-439-512. December, 1965. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60918126
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    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 CGC 7.0

    1st app. and origin Magnus Robot Righter

    Paper: Off white

    Label #2066522001

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.0

    1st app. and origin Captain Marvel

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4388597010

    Starts Jul 6

    Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 VG 4.0

    1st app. and origin Captain Marvel
    Starts Jun 24

    Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.5

    1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel)

    Paper: Off white

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); Misc debris in case

    Label #0301417009

    Starts Jul 6

    Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 17 FN+ 6.5

    Foxing.

    Starts Jul 22

    Giant-size issue. The origin of the Black Knight in "The Black Knight Reborn!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Dan Adkins and company. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, the All-Winners Squad featuring Captain America and Bucky ("Menace From the Future World!" from All-Winners 21). John Buscema/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 VG- 3.5

    1st app. and origin Guardians of the Galaxy

    Water damage. Staple rust.

    Starts Jun 24

    Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jul 6

    Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61087735
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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jun 24

    Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61054245
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    Published Aug 1965 by DC.

    Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Jun 24

    3rd appearance of Metamorpho. Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. Attack of the Atomic Avenger, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Metamorpho stops a bizarre bank robbery and saves a busload of kids. Kurt Vornak breaks into Simon Stagg's mansion. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends! public service announcement, art by Bob Oksner. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 143 VG+ 4.5 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Cover cleaned.

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Dreams of Glamor! starring Millie the Model, script by Dennis O'Neil. Here Comes the Bride! illustration. Millie's Fashion Pin-Ups, scripts by Stan Lee. Millie, Jill, Chili and Toni's Charming Coiffures! illustration. Stan Goldberg art throughout. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60847249
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    Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 1952 (#45-93) 86 PR 0.5

    INCOMPLETE. Piece clipped. Interrupts art or story.

    Starts Jul 22
  • Item #61099727
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    Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 31 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4419920021

    Starts Jul 6

    "The Day the Earth Split in Two." Secret of the Scientific Doodads" (art by Carmine Infantino), "Search for the Space Sparklers" (pencils by Gil Kane), and "The Robot Magician." Quarter-page Fearless Fosdick ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil by Al Capp. Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 87 VG- 3.5

    Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

    Starts Jun 24

    Adam Strange stars in "The Super-Brain of Adam-Strange!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Hawkman back-up story: "The Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!" (art by Murphy Anderson). Letter to editor Julie Schwartz from comic artist Joe Kubert. Anderson cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61086734
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    Published Jun 1959 by DC.

    Our Army at War (1952) 83 CGC 3.0

    1st app. Sgt. Rock

    Paper: Off white

    Label #2030566006

    Starts Jul 6

    1st app. Sgt. Rock. Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. The Rock and the Wall! starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Star Spangled War Stories #81 ad. Flying Baby-Sitter, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Crests of the Army filler page. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. The D-Day Sun, script by Bob Haney, art by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60778376
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    Published Nov 1961 by DC.

    Our Army at War (1952) 112 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4388597012

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Joe Kubert. Battle Shadow starring Sgt Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. The Fighting Blip, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Tell It to The Marines, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60778377
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    Published Feb 1962 by DC.

    Our Army at War (1952) 115 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4388597013

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Joe Kubert. Rock's Battle Family starring Sgt Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. No Glory For George, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jack Abel. Kindergarten Fighter, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60778378
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    Published Mar 1963 by DC.

    Our Army at War (1952) 128 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4388597014

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Battle of the Sergeants starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Rock battles Sgt. Krupp. The Ghost Patrol, script by Hank Chapman, art by Irv Novick. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Published Nov 1964 by DC.

    Our Fighting Forces (1954) 88 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #2098820017

    Starts Jul 22

    36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 116 PR 0.5

    INCOMPLETE. Page missing. Interrupts art and story.

    Starts Jun 24
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    Rip Hunter Time Master (1961) 2 VG- 3.5

    1" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

    Starts Jun 24

    Written by Jack Miller. Art and Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Bonnie Baxter and Corky Baxter must abandon the Time Sphere...or they'll be killed! But no...they've got to get it aloft...or they'll all be stranded in the past forever! Don't miss Rip Hunter in the 3-part tale by Jack Miller, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito: "The Alien Beasts from 500 B.C."; "Chapter 2: The Battle of the Alien Beasts"; and "Chapter 3: Rip Hunter's Last Stand"! Plus: 1-page text story "The Anti-Time Island"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61028644
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    Sgt. Bilko (1957) 5 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4419899009

    Starts Jul 6
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    Published May 1963 by Marvel.

    Sgt. Fury (1963) 1 CGC 1.8

    1st app. Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #4188703006

    Starts Jul 6

    First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60778379
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    Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales (1964) 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4388597015

    Starts Jul 6

    Joe Kubert and Russ Heath reprints; 80-page giant with 25c cover price. NOTE: In 2000 a replica edition was issued which has a $5.95 cover price. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60800361
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    Published Feb 1956 by EC.

    Shock Illustrated (1955) 2 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4378731001

    Starts Jul 6

    Painted cover by Rudy Nappi. Stories by Daniel Keyes, Jack Oleck, and Al Feldstein. Art by Reed Crandall, George Evans, Al Williamson, and Graham Ingels. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring crime tales in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. Cops capture "The Lipstick Killer" after a murder spree, and psychoanalysis reveals his accidental first murder when he was a toddler. A macabre bet between two med-school students leads to a man being buried alive, but the truth is worse still. A sheriff seeks the truth about a woman's death. Featuring some stories by Daniel Keyes, later the author of the science fiction classic Flowers for Algernon. The Lipstick Killer; My Brothers Keeper; A Question of Time; Dead Right. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, B&W with single-color accents. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60440116
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    Showcase (1956-1978) 14 CBCS 5.0 Restored

    Slight amateur restoration

    Paper: Off white to white

    Amateur Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover.

    Label #21-1D352A2-008

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. 4th appearance of the Flash in "Giants of the Time-World!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Flash, Fastest Man Alive, battles the strongest menace of all time, people who grow bigger every second. Origin of Dr. Alchemy in "The Man Who Changed the Earth!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; In the previous issue of Showcase, the Flash - after a hectic series of adventures - capture and sent to jail his most formidable foe, Mr. Element!; Now another criminal appears - more bold, more daring, and possessing even greater uncanny than Mr. Element - The Amazing Doctor Alchemy - who to Flash's astonishment turns out to be a two-in-one criminal! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Showcase (1956-1978) 55 VG 4.0

    1st SA app. Solomon Grundy
    Starts Jul 6

    Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60778773
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    Showcase (1956-1978) 73 CGC 6.5

    1st app. Creeper

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4384477002

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Steve Ditko. 1st appearance of the Creeper in The Coming of the Creeper!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Don Segall (Dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Professor Yatz is kidnapped by "Reds"; Jack Ryder, mouthy TV host, is fired, then hired as a security investigator; He buys odds and ends for a bizarre costume for Devlin's society ball; He's stabbed and thrown in Yatz; Yatz hides his inventions: a molecular transmitter goes in the wound, and a healing serum in his veins. A Strange Tale Told by the Creeper filler page, art by Morris Waldinger. Ad for Action Comics #360, an 80-Page Giant featuring Supergirl, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Meet the Men Behind the Creeper; bios of Steve Ditko and Don Segall. Ad for the Enemy Ace, art by Joe Kubert. Ad for Ditko's Hawk and the Dove. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60951949
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    Showcase (1956-1978) 79 CGC 6.0

    1st app. Dolphin

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4076854011

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Ad for Green Lantern #65 and Brave & Bold 81. 1st appearance of Dolphin in The Fantasy at 14 Fathoms!, script and art by Jay Scott Pike; US Navy frogmen cut into a sunken WWII Navy ship to retrieve documents from a vault; And spot a white-haired girl(!) at the sea bottom; When she's brought aboard, she turns blue from suffocation--because she has gills; With regular dips in the ocean, she falls for Chris and learns some English. Ad for Ideal's Captain Action, Action Boy, and Dr. Evil toys, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Ad for 80-Page Giant Superman #212. The Kid from Atlantis!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps Aqualad, a rejected child from Atlantis, to overcome his fear of fish; Aquaman adopts Aqualad as his sidekick. Article on "What's In a Fanzine." Ad for Captain Action #2, art by Gil Kane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #2109746016

    Starts Jul 6

    "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.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #7177192006

    Starts Jul 6

    "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.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4397776003

    Starts Jun 24

    "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.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 VG+ 4.5

    1st app. Mephisto
    Starts Jul 6

    1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.0

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    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4388597016

    Starts Jul 6

    "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 1.5 Restored

    Classic cover

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration includes: cover re-attached with glue.

    Label #4067757001

    Starts Jul 6

    "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 FR 1.0

    Classic cover

    7.5" Cumulative spine split. Water damage with staple rust/migration.

    Starts Jul 6

    "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4388597017

    Starts Jul 6

    "Worlds without End!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. Through an inexplicable occurrence, the Silver Surfer arrives in the far off future. A future where the galaxy has been made a barren wasteland and what few patches of humanity remain alive life as slaves to the despot responsible for everything. In order to save the universe the Surfer must give up that which he has sought for so long - freedom! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Unsuspecting!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Syd Shores and Frank Brunner. 64-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jul 6

    "Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 10 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jun 24

    "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.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4289555003

    Starts Jul 6

    "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.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Jun 24

    "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.

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    Published Dec 1967 by DC.

    Spectre (1967 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4312866001

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Gardner Fox. Art and cover by Murphy Anderson. The use of an experimental anesthetic on a sniper-shot ambassador causes him to be possessed by his ancestor, an 18th century pirate named Captain Skull who has received strong supernatural powers in the process. Only the Spectre can stand against him. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Spin and Marty (1958-1959 Dell) 5-15CENT CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4405576007

    Starts Jul 6

    15¢ Cover Price Edition. Art by Dan Spiegle. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Spin and Marty (1958-1959 Dell) 6-15CENT CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4405576008

    Starts Jul 6

    15¢ Price Variant. "The Hermit of Thunder Lake" and "The Lost Canyon Mine." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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    Spin and Marty (1958-1959 Dell) 7 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4405576009

    Starts Jul 6

    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 1 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Jul 6

    Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, & George Takei. Photo of U.S.S. Enterprise inside front cover. Note: There is ONLY one version of this issue. It has a photo of William Shatner on the back cover. There is no version of this issue with an ad on the back. "The Planet of No Return," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; An expedition team discovers its secret too late... K-G, Planet of Death!; The planet K-G is a plant dominated planet that sends out spores that change mammals into plants; They also eat mammals; The crew beams down five crewmen and you never know who will make it because no one wears red. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) 7 FN 6.0

    Staple rust.

    Starts Jul 22

    Star-Studded Comics 7 - July 1965 Format: Photo offset printing Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Howard Keltner features large picture of Dr. Weird and smaller shots of the Defender, the Fog, the Human Cat, and Powerman. First issue with color back cover features full page picture of the Defender versus Crystal Stone. "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that it has been two years since the Texas Trio had their first meeting and decided to publish a comic book. Also states that the circulation of this issue was 1,000 copies and has letters from Jerry Phillips, Roger Elwood, Dave Bibby, Russ Manning, and Roy Thomas. Issue also has ads for other fan published magazines. Stories:Xal-Kor the Human Cat "Meets the Coil" Comic story with script and art by Richard "Grass" Green Dr. Weird versus "The Thing Out of Time" Comic story with script and art by Landon Chesney The Fog in "Meet Misty" Comic story with script and art by Bill "Biljo" White Powerman versus "the Blue Barrier" Text story by George R.R. Martin with illustrations by Buddy Saunders and Don Fowler. Note: Don Fowler and Buddy Saunders were the same person. The Defender Comic story with script by Al Kuhfeld and art by Dick Tatge and Kuhfeld Cover price $0.50.

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    Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) 10 VG 4.0

    1" spine split from bottom. Tape on interior cover and pages.

    Starts Jun 24

    Star-Studded Comics 10 - Winter 1967 Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 50 cents Color cover by Buddy Saunders features the Defender. Back cover by Buddy Saunders. "Let's Talk It Over!" notes print run of this issue at 500 copies. No letters in this issue. This issue also has a report and photographs of the Southwestern Con 1966 - the FIRST comic convention ever held in the state of Texas. Issue also has a half-page advertisement for the June 16-18, 1967 Houston Comic-Con, the second comic con held in Texas. Last issue with text stories. From #11 on are entirely comic stories. Stories:The Defender in "The Widow Worshipers!" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by J. Star and Al Milgrom Dr. Weird in "Only Kids are Afraid of the Dark!" Text story by George R.R. Martin and illustrations by Buddy Saunders Xal-Kor the Human Cat in "Xal-Kor to the Rescue!" Comic story with script and art by Richard "Grass" Green "The Bloody Mary!" Comic story with script and art by Buddy Saunders Cover price $0.50.

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    Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 98

    Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 98 PR 0.5

    REMAINDERED COPY.

    Starts Jul 22

    "Attack on Fort Satellite" (pencils by Gil Kane); "The World That Grew!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); and "The Spaceman Who Came to Dinner!" Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.