Auctions: comic books 1956-1969, graded by CGC

GI Combat (1952) 68 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1231195002

Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Jerry Grandenetti. In this issue: First appearance of Sgt. Rock prototype in "The Rock!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Also: "Write Your Own Book!" by Bob Haney and Russ Heath; "Battle Flare" by Kanigher and Jerry Grandenetti; and half-pager "Equal to the Task!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

GI Combat (1952) 96 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Minor side edge cracks; Other - see grading notes

Piece of bracket chipped off on back of case at top right corner.

Label #3804869002

Cover by Russ Heath and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher and Hank Chapman. Art by Russ Heath and Jack Abel. When the Haunted Tank is disabled, the crew is left at a cross-roads to stop any German soldiers that break thru an allied advance in "The Lonesome Tank!" by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath. Starring the Haunted Tank, Jeb Stuart, Arch Asher, Rick Rawlins, Slim Stryker and General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost). Plus: "Flying PT-Boat!" by Hank Chapman and Jack Abel; "The Biggest Sitting Duck in the Navy!" by Chapman and Heath; and half-pager "Bold and Wary!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 3 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4461653010

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Amazing Theft of the Power Lamp!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Drik and Chomin travel to the Plus-Matter universe from Qward to steal Green Lantern's power battery. The Leap Year Menace!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In an attempt to dodge a marriage proposal from Carol Ferris, Green Lantern creates a menace with his power ring to distract her. This menace goes on a rampage and is stopped by Green Lantern. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 7 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3961593013

Origin and first appearance of Sinestro. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Day 100,000 People Vanished!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In an attempt to capture Green Lantern, Sinestro captures 100,000 people from the town of Valdale; The Guardians warn Green Lantern of Sinestro's plan and Green Lantern travels to Qward to rescue the citizens of Valdale. Wings of Destiny!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern accidentally changes Pieface into a bird while Green Lantern is having a dream. Later Green Lantern has to meet Terga at the airport and stop a hijacking. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 18 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4445140003

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. World of Perilous Traps!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In their last encounter, Sinestro implanted a telpathic command into Hal Jordan's mind, which causes him to release Sinestro from his imprisonment; Sinestro then transports Hal to Qward for a battle, where Hal tricks him into thinking he no longer has his Green Lantern Ring and then imprisons Sinestro again. Touchdown for Picasso! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Green Lantern Vs. Power Ring!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane (pencils pages 1-6; layouts pages 7-12) and Mike Sekowsky (pencils pages 7-12) inks by Joe Giella; During a series of distance control tests, Bill Baggett finds Hal Jordans ring and uses it for destruction before Hal overcomes him through willpower and regains the ring. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 59 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing to inner well of case

Centerfold detached.

Label #3714429005

1st appearance of Guy Gardner. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Earth's Other Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; The Guardians use their scientific knowledge to show Hal what would have happened if Guy Gardner had been the first man chosen by Abin Sur to wield the power ring. Supergirl ad. Statement of ownership--average print run 366,000; average paid circulation 199,000. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Hawkman (1964 1st Series) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #1465113008

Origin and 1st appearance of Zatanna. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Smoking is for Squares! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Girl Who Split in Two!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Separately investigating the mysterious arrival of 2 artifacts to the Midway City Museum, both Hawkman and Hawkgirl find a paralyzed girl in a magician's costume speaking jibberish. When they bring the twins together they merge into one being – Zatanna; She thanks them for their help and tells of them of her quest to find her father, the Golden Age hero Zatara. The Machine that Magnetized Men!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Jan Kyll and his band of raiders travel from the year 11964 with a vehicle that emits magnetic rays to help them steal historical treasures. 36 pages, full color Cover price $0.12.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389449008

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4074747009

Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. The first appearance of Hot Stuff, whose design was later adopted as a mascot for schools, sports teams and restaurants. In the first story, he introduces himself to the reader, but denies that he has a fiery temper. Hot Stuff seeks refuge from a day that's so hot, even a little devil can't stand it. All Burned Up; Big Deal; Warm Reception; Pesty and Jesty: The Martian Monster; Sweatering It Out; Pesty and Jesty: Fish Bowl; Shaggy: Help Wanted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hot Stuff Sizzlers (1960) 39 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

File Copy

Label #0625928020

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey reprints the adventures of the mischievous little devil and his regular backup feature, Stumbo the Giant. Hot Stuff once again finds himself in a strange land, this one called Farmland and ruled over by a watermelon king. Hot Stuff wants to join the Forest Scouts, but the scoutmaster isn't sure a devil will make a good scout. Stumbo finds the foibles of Tinytown amusing, but the townsfolk aren't laughing. Plus a PSA about the anniversary of the Boy Scouts. Farmland; Hot Stuff and Cousin Dimmy; The Bad Scout; Stumbo the Giant: Big On Laughs. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 77 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4460885021

Cover art by Bernard Baily. "Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself?" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Betsy tells young Bobby that he should keep his room neater but realizes that she has the same problem. "The Moon Creatures," script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Sparling; Eclipso creates a pair of "Moonlings" to help him capture Bruce Gordon and his friends; Bruce escapes and must trick Eclipso into destroying the Moonlings. Supergirl ad. The Spectre ad. "Seven Circles of Evil!", script by Bob Haney, art by Bernard Baily; Prince Ra-Man faces three magical terrors from another dimension. Teen Titans ad. Batman ad with the Riddler. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.0 Restored

Restored: A1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, cover reinforced.

Label #0074106001

The first appearance and origin of the Incredible Hulk in "The Coming of the Hulk." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. 1st app. Rick Jones, General Ross, and Betty Ross. It's the height of the Cold War and the government is about to test their new Gamma Bomb. Unfortunately, a carefree and oblivious teenager named Rick Jones wanders out onto the test area. Dr. Bruce Banner, the creator of the Gamma Bomb, rushes out to warn the young man away. However, the bomb explodes and as Banner pushes the teenager to safety he is caught in the heart of a Gamma maelstrom. The gamma-rays that bombard Banner's thin frame transform his physiology. Now, whenever Banner becomes angry he transforms into the man-brute known as the Incredible Hulk. Feared by the public and hunted by the army, the Hulk becomes one of the most tragic figures in Marvel's history. General "Thunderbolt" Ross will not rest until the Hulk is destroyed. The creature's only allies are Rick Jones and Betty Ross, Thunderbolt's daughter and Banner's one true love. Thus begins the epic saga of the world's mightiest mortal. NOTE: Notice that the Hulk was colored grey for the first few issues of his series. In an interview, Stan Lee (creator) said very simply that the reason for this was that grey was the easiest color for the copiers of the time to print. When the technology got better the Hulk became green, and according to Stan, for no better reason than they didn't have a green hero in their stable yet. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 6 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4299143016

Cover by Steve Ditko. Introduction of the Teen Brigade in "The Incredible Hulk vs The Metal Master!," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Finding his transformations more and more difficult using his gamma ray machine, the Hulk with Banner's brain also finds that he has Banner's features when he zaps himself to face the alien invading Metal Master and his head does not transform; The power of the Metal Master is too much for the Hulk and he is captured by Ross. Rick forms the Teen Brigade; Hulk breaks free of Ross's bunker and then pulls off one of the boldest victories against one of the most powerful aliens ever seen. 36 pgs., full color. The Hulk's solo adventures continue in the pages of Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #59. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 102 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1398904001

Formerly Tales to Astonish. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. This World Not His Own!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by George Tuska and Syd Shores; Bruce Banner is falling down a bottomless pit back to Midgard when the Enchantress plucks him back to Asgard out of curiosity; The Warriors Three consult Oldar the Oracle and find out the origins of the Hulk; Captured by Enchantress and Executioner, Banner transforms into the Hulk which enrages the Executioner who has fought the jade giant before (back in TTA #77); Leaving the Hulk behind, the evil duo lead an army of trolls against Asgard and the Hulk arrives on the scene just in time to lend a hand in the victory of Odin's forces. House ad for Not Brand Echh #7 and Daredevil #38. 32 pgs. This issue picks up after the events of Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #101. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2007998017

New story: the Hulk battles the Inhumans in "A Refuge Divided!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores (and others). Jim Steranko cover (with the head redrawn by Severin). 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3992018001

New story: the Hulk battles the Inhumans in "A Refuge Divided!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores (and others). Jim Steranko cover (with the head redrawn by Severin). 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Science Fiction (1955 EC) 33 CGC 1.8 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover.

Label #0148862003

Cover by Wallace Wood. Stories by Jack Oleck and Al Feldstein. Art by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bernie Krigstein, Angelo Torres, and Joe Orlando. EC Comics changes its pioneering sci-fi title Weird Science-Fantasy to the Code-approved Incredible Science Fiction. A would-be space explorer and his brother learn one of the harsh realities of life in space, with art by Bernie Krigstein. A post-apocalyptic tale with art by Wally Wood, his last science fiction story for EC. And the final story is the Judgment Day, a robot parable about prejudice. Censorship struggles over this famous story proved the last straw for Bill Gaines' relationship with the Comics Code, and EC's comics publishing altogether. Typically great, densely detailed space-machinery cover by Wally Wood. Big Moment; Kaleidoscope; One Way Hero; Judgment Day! Final issue of the series, and the final comic-sized publication of the classic EC era; they only published MAD magazines and by-products after this. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4442488006

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4050404011

Cover by Johnny Craig. "The Day of the Demolisher," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Johnny Craig; One of Tony Starks many competitors seek to put an end to the Iron Man's fame; To prove that the Iron Man suit is nothing but a pile of mechanical junk, Drexel Cord will build a bigger and more destructive suit! Enter the Demolisher! Cont'd from AVENGERS #52. Letter from comics writer Bob Gale. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #1222142004

"Said the Unicorn to the Ghost!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The Red Ghost has helped the Unicorn (last seen in Iron Man 4) regain his powers and sanity following his defeat at the hands of Iron Man several months ago. Now the deadly duo travels to the Nevada desert to steal Tony Stark's cosmic ray intensifier! However, Shell-head is there to stop them! It's a great battle among Iron Man, the Unicorn, the Red Ghost, and the Super Apes! Meanwhile, Cord Manufacturing is reopening with Janice Cord as chief executive and Alex Niven as head scientist. First appearance of Alex Niven (aka Crimson Dynamo). Last 12¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 94 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0782054033

Painted cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe must fight his way through guards to rescue a UN official held captive by a spy ring. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. This issue begins a series of painted covers by Al Avison and others. Joe Palooka Battles the Spy Ring; Little Max; Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Journal of Frankenstein (1959 New World Enterprises) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4381310003

Stories and art by Boris Karloff, Calvin Beck, Peter John Dyer, David Shea Bond, William Thomaier, Wolf Mankowitz, Kenneth Beale and Richard Williams. One of the original monster magazines, Journal of Frankenstein was an early effort by Calvin Beck, who went on to publish the influential monster mag Castle of Frankenstein. This issue features a biography of Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff, an interview with TV horror host Zacherley, and extensive coverage of 1950s horror and sci-fi films. Also featuring an article by future animation legend Richard Williams (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) on his first animated film, The Little Island. Plus a debate on whether sci-fi will ever be a serious film genre. A real piece of monster & movie history. Final issue until publisher Dennis Druktenis revived the series, 40 years later. Frankenstein at Large; The 7th Voyage of Sinbad; Master of Horror: The Boris Karloff Story; The Return of the Son of the Bride of Frankenstein; All Manner of Fantasies; Zacherley; The Little Island; The House on Haunted Hill; The Lion Tamer; 1958: The Year of Macabre & Horror Films; Pro and Con Forum: Will Science Fiction Become Major Film Trend? 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 53 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4248085003

"Only Twelve of Us May Live!" with art by Joe Sinnott; "Beware of Tomorrow!" with art by Steve Ditko; "The Stranger in Space!" with art by John Forte; "Shadows in the Night!" (art by Sinnott?); "He Made the Machines Go Mad!" (art by Don Heck?); and a two-page text story, "The Spirit." Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 5 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4408101004

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. When Gravity Went Wild!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Green Arrow is put on trial for helping the enemies of the Justice League escape from capture. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 73 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1110238009

First 15c cover-priced issue. 1st Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Superman. Cover art by Joe Kubert. Star Light, Star Bright--Death Star I See Tonight!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sid Greene; Starman relays his story to the JSA of a new menace, Aquarius, a stellar being who had been disincorporated after his evil acts, and sensing Starman's Cosmic Rod's energies, steals the rod from him to reincorporate himself; After nearly being defeated by the JSA, Aquarius uses the rod to blink Earth-2 out of existence, but not before several members protect themselves in an energy bubble using Fate's magicks and GL's ring's mystic energies. Red Tornado, meanwhile, has been sent to Earth-1 to the JLA to get help battling Aquarius. First 15c cover-priced issue. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) 93 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4278733006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Ghost of Midnight Mountain!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Dick Ayers; The Kid uncovers bandits using the legend of a haunted mountain to protect their hideout. Golden Trail text story, art by Joe Maneely. The Man Who Wouldn't Fight!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A town bully bites off more than he can chew when he harasses a soft-spoken man who turns out to be a top gunman. The Man Who Hated Kid Colt!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Dick Ayers; A man who tries to get Kid Colt kicked off a stagecoach turns out to be an outlaw himself. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot Dotland (1962) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #1034971004

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 185 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4434351006

The Bad Luck Stone Bird; Porky buys a stone bird from a sea captain who found it on a Pacific Island; It brings bad luck to whoever has it. Untitled story; Porky tries to show his newly-learned magic tricks to Cicero, who is an unwilling audience. Double Pointer Trouble; Daffy gets into a contest with a pointer hunting dog. The Puppet Show Stand-in, art by Al Hubbard; When the strings break on a Cinderella puppet at a children's show in a park, Mary Jane makes herself small and takes on the part. The Overweight Cat; Tweety convinces Sylvester that he is fat and should go on a diet. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2014653001

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.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4115973002

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.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4150741010

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.

Melvin Monster (1965-1969 Dell) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #0911836008

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Modern Man (1951-1976 PDC) Magazine Vol. 10 #9 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4406486014

Vintage Men's magazine featuring articles, pictorials, and pin-ups. 8.5" x 11", 60 pages, color and B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $0.50.

Munsters (1965 Gold Key) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #0069452001

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My Secret Marriage (1953 Superior) 20 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1627099007

Couples wrestle with marital strife in this pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior that often features good-girl art. Lois is torn between soldier Larry and defense contractor Jeff - but the story takes a left turn with the discovery of a spy ring. Sisters Betsy and Ellen get into a feud over dating older men, but one of the sisters is secretly married to boot. Bert discovers that his new wife Mary has inherited her father's gambling problem. My Cheating Heart; Two Kinds of Love; Too Young For Kisses; Gamble With Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 72 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4414492002

First 12-cent cover price. Adam Strange stars in "The Multiple Menace Weapon!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Back-up story: "Doom-Trap for Earth!" (art by Sid Greene?). Letter to the editor from Rocket's Blast and Comicollector publisher G.B. Love. Infantino cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 75 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4414492005

Buddy loves this cover. One of Adam Strange's best covers poses!

Adam Strange stars in "The Planet That Came to a Standstill!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Justice League of America guest appearance. Letter to the editor from writer--and MyComicShop owner--Buddy Saunders! Infantino cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 90 CGC 7.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover.

Label #4414492008

Adam Strange and Hawkman team up for the first time in "Planets in Peril!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson). Hawkman moved to his own title the next month. Letter to the editor from Funky Winkerbean creator Tom Batiuk. Infantino/Anderson cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3989555010

Cover by Jim Steranko. First appearance of Scorpio in "Who Is Scorpio?", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Fury sneaks into an island fortress, only to get shot in the back. Surprise!; It's an L.M.D., and the shooter is the real Fury!; But on examination, Dugan informs Fury the L.M.D.'s been shot 4 times, not 3 - which means, someone tried to assassinate him!; The only clue is a tiny badge with a "Scorpio" symbol on it; In San Francisco, comic Flip Mason's on the run from gambling debts; In Kansas City, racketeer Mitch Hackett looks forward to joining the mob. In NYC, Fury & Val walk in the rain; At the Monza Autodrome, Count Julio Scarlotti wins a race - and we see he has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Days later in Nevada, Fury helps test an "EPB G-System" (Entrope Phase Barrier Guard System), a force field which is hoped may one day protect entire armies. As SHIELD prepares one final test (with an H-Bomb!) we see the tech firing the missile has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Fury suddenly realizes the EPB's down, and nobody answers his comm; He races across the desert to a rocket sled used by NASA to escape as the missile descends on the spot he was relaxing; At the U.S. Government Research Center in Las Vegas, everyone's been put to sleep with gas by Scorpio - when Fury arrives via motorcycle. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Cover price $0.12.

Our Army at War (1952) 60 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4286972004

Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Untitled story, script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath. The Main Battery, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Whirlybird Pilot, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Robert Stuart. Invisible Battleground, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Jerry Grandenetti. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Love Story (1969) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0214924010

Cover art by John Romita. --But Oh, My Lonely Nights!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Why Did I Lose You, My Love?, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita. We Dare Not Marry!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Suzan Says relationship advice by Suzan Lane Loeb, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Rip Hunter Time Master (1961) 8 CGC 9.0 Diamond Run

Paper: Off white

Centerfold Detached From Bottom Staple Only

Label #0003622008

Written by Jack Miller. Art and Cover by Bill Ely. Great thunder! Thieves get hold of Aladdin's lamp...and materialize the genie! Don't miss Rip Hunter in an amazing 3-part adventure of ancient Baghdad by Jack Miller and Bill Ely: "The Thieves Who Stole a Genie"; "Chapter 2: The Battle of the Genies"; and "Chapter 3: The Attack of the Ommayads"! Plus: 1-page text piece "The Warship That Wouldn't Die"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sad Sack's Army Life (1963-1975 Harvey) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #1035152001

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 13 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4448808004

1st printing. Captain America and Bucky guest star in "Fighting Side-By-Side With Captain America and Bucky!" This is the second solo Captain America crossover outside of the Avengers. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kirby cover pencils. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Bic ad on the back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 56 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4414492015

Cover by Murphy Anderson. Doctor Fate and Hourman star in "Perils of the Psycho-Pirate," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; On a remote dig in the Middle East, archaeologists Kent Nelson (aka Dr. Fate) and his wife Inza discover the fabled Masks of Medusa; These masks supposedly forced the viewers to be overcome with emotions; Their dig a success, the Nelsons return home to an unveiling party hosted by longtime friend Rex Tyler; The Medusa Masks are put on display at the party, with Rex Tylers fiancé Wendi Harris admiring them; However, when a mysterious man lights a cigarette lighter underneath one of the masks, Wendi is filled with the desire to steal the masks; When the rest of the guests notice the theft, the stranger passes the lighter under another mask, and all of the attendees burst into uncontrollable laughter. One-page text feature tells the origin of the original Psycho-Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4390841015

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3814621001

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"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 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4472397001

"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 CGC 6.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, spine split sealed to cover.

Label #4437604008

"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.