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Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 63 CGC 8.5

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Label #4630449003

Cover by Jim Mooney. "The Revolt of the Super-Chicks," script by Bob Haney, art by John Rosenberger; When Supergirl rescues a movie actress and sees the movie crew attending to her every little need, she decides to quit being a heroine and search for romance and glamor as a Paris model; Superman makes no headway in persuading her to return to heroics, so he asks Wonder Woman to plead in his behalf; But, when Wonder Woman tracks Supergirl down at a fashion show, she finds the Girl of Steel with a new lover, Henri, and is soon romanced herself by Andre, Count de Tour; Both super-heroines are on vacation at the Isle of Love with their new swains; Unfortunately, the Isle is also the home base of Multi-Face, a super-villain who can change his facial features at will. Multi-Face attempts to destroy both heroines to save his operation. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 63 CGC 7.5

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Label #4649143007

Cover by Jim Mooney. "The Revolt of the Super-Chicks," script by Bob Haney, art by John Rosenberger; When Supergirl rescues a movie actress and sees the movie crew attending to her every little need, she decides to quit being a heroine and search for romance and glamor as a Paris model; Superman makes no headway in persuading her to return to heroics, so he asks Wonder Woman to plead in his behalf; But, when Wonder Woman tracks Supergirl down at a fashion show, she finds the Girl of Steel with a new lover, Henri, and is soon romanced herself by Andre, Count de Tour; Both super-heroines are on vacation at the Isle of Love with their new swains; Unfortunately, the Isle is also the home base of Multi-Face, a super-villain who can change his facial features at will. Multi-Face attempts to destroy both heroines to save his operation. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 98 CGC 9.4

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Label #4634242014

Giant-size issue. Cover by Nick Cardy. "Mansion of the Misbegotten!", script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; When Batman goes to visit his old friend Roger Birnam, who is dying, he promises to watch over Birnam's wife Clorinda and his son Enoch; After the funeral, when a man who posed as Birnam's doctor and as a religious articles salesman turns out at the Gotham morgue, victim of a ritual murder, Batman rushes to Birnam Towers to check on Birnam's family; Batman soon finds himself caught in a Satanic cults rituals, which involve little Enoch. Reprint back-up story (from Phantom Stranger 1, September 1952): "The Killer Shadow!" starring Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. Reprint back-up story: "One Challenger Must Die" starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown. Article in which Jim Aparo talks about his career. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 98 CGC 8.0

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Label #4645782004

Giant-size issue. Cover by Nick Cardy. "Mansion of the Misbegotten!", script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; When Batman goes to visit his old friend Roger Birnam, who is dying, he promises to watch over Birnam's wife Clorinda and his son Enoch; After the funeral, when a man who posed as Birnam's doctor and as a religious articles salesman turns out at the Gotham morgue, victim of a ritual murder, Batman rushes to Birnam Towers to check on Birnam's family; Batman soon finds himself caught in a Satanic cults rituals, which involve little Enoch. Reprint back-up story (from Phantom Stranger 1, September 1952): "The Killer Shadow!" starring Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. Reprint back-up story: "One Challenger Must Die" starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown. Article in which Jim Aparo talks about his career. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 142 CGC 8.5

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Label #2123175014

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Enigma of the Death-Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to uncover evidence to a drug kingpins identity in the log book of a sunken ship, but Aquaman inexplicably tries to prevent him from doing so. The Big Fall Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Profile on Roger McKenzie by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 148 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175015

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Night the Mob Stole Xmas!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to get Plastic Man out of a case of holiday depression by having him lend a hand to busting a ring of illegal cigarette smugglers. Wonder Woman vs. the Cheetah Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 149 CGC 8.0

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Label #4271552008

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Look Homeward, Runaway," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman enlists the Teen Titans to help him as undercover agents, infiltrating the Runaways, a gang of teenaged thieves under the control of a mysterious Fagin called The Man. The Ionic Storm Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Statement of ownership - average print run 368,255; average paid circulation 119,955. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 166 CGC 8.5

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Label #2123175016

Regular 50-cent cover price issues begin. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Requiem for 4 Canaries!", script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Terry Austin and Dick Giordano (some faces); The Penguin sets out to murder the four crooks whose testimony sent him to jail, and Batman and Black Canary seem unable to protect them. A Matter of Good Taste Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Batgirl. Back-up story: "Nemesis," script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Thomas Tresser, as Nemesis, brings a ganglord to justice through his skills of impersonation by posing as the kingpins chief hitman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 183D CGC 8.5

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Label #4641456011

Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Death of Batman," script by Don Kraar, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman must play a deadly game against an unknown opponent, allegedly for the life of a famous mystery writer; His only ally: the Riddler. Marathon Madman Hostess Cup Cakes ad with the Flash. Back-up story: "Fox and Hounds!", script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Greyfox tracks down Nemesis through his helicopter and sets a trap. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 191 CGC 6.5

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Label #4641456012

Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Only Angels Have Wings," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Jim Aparo; When a phony Joker appears to kill the Penguin, the real Joker calls on Batman to help discover the real culprit. Back-up story: "Dead Man's Bluff!", script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Nemesis seeks to turn Carl Sheffield against the Council. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Break Thru (1993) 1FOIL CGC 9.8 Perez Foil Variant

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Ultra Limited Edition.

Label #1339884012

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Ultra Limited Edition with foil title logo and stamp. Limited to 5,000 copies. Break-Thru: Part One - Written by Gerard Jones, Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Tom Mason, George Perez, James Robinson & Len Strazewski. Art by George Perez, John Lowe and Tim Eldred. Cover by George Perez. The first Ultraverse crossover! Continued from Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) #4. This event solidifies Ultraverse continuity and reveals exactly what the creators have been working toward for the last year. The storyline reveals how many ultras came into existence, plus further defines the world in which the characters exist. Break-Thru irrevocably transforms the Ultraverse forever, as readers and ultras alike discover some of the most crucial secrets of this world and those beyond! Characters include Amber, Wrath, Prime, the Solution, Choice, Hardcase, the Strangers, Solitaire, Firearm, the Night Man, Freex, Sludge, Warstrike, Mantra, Prototype, Entity and Dr. Rains. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Brigade (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668564023

Blood Brothers pt. 1. Story by Rob Liefeld, Marat Mychaels, and Eric Stephenson. Art by Marat Mychaels and Norm Rapmund. Continued from the Brigade mini-series. The Brigade team returns from their mission in outer space only to be blind-sided by Battlestone's past. Bloodstrike, the government's elite group of metas, has been sent to bring the outlaw team down. In the first few moments of the fight, Stasis is killed, Cold Snap is crippled, and Seahawk and Kayo are taken down. Things aren't looking good for the home-team. Guest-starring Bloodstrike. Story continues in Bloodstrike #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Bring on the Bad Guys Dormammu (2025 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Campbell Variant Cover.

Label #4646364024

Written by Alex Paknadel; Marc Guggenheim. Art by Javier Pina, Michael Sta. Maria. Cover by J Scott Campbell. WHO DARES TEST THE DREAD DORMAMMU?! BRING ON THE BAD GUYS takes a mind-bending turn as DORMAMMU is drawn into a battle across generations! The arcane horrors of the DARK DIMENSION come to vivid life as you've never seen them before! But what could possibly move Dormammu to help anyone seeking his aid? Part SIX of SEVEN Villainous One-Shots! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Brit-Cit Babes (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4578242010

Reprint of the 5-part Brit-Cit Babes story from Judge Dredd Megazine (1990) Vol. 1 #16-Vol. 1 #20. Written by John Wagner. Art by Steve Sampson. Cover by Brian Bolland. Young girls are disappearing from the streets of Brit-Cit at an alarming rate. Judge Shea is an undercover Judge from Brit-Cit Vice. She's also an accomplished pyrokinetic. This is one very hot lady! Characters in this story: Judge Shea; Judge K.C.; Judge Pete; senior Judge; The Iceman (villain); Avis (villain). Squarebound, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Brzrkr (2021 Boom) 1G CGC 9.8 Bermajo 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Bermejo Variant Cover.

Label #3861741002

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matt Kindt and Keanu Reeves. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Lee Bermajo. Discover the next blockbuster action franchise from the iconic KEANU REEVES in his Must Read comic book writing debut alongside New York Times best-selling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!) and acclaimed artist Alessandro Vitti (Marvel's Secret Warriors) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior's fight through the ages. The man known only as Berzerker is half-mortal and half-God, cursed and compelled to violence...even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the world for centuries, Berzerker may have finally found a refuge - working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, Berzerker will be granted the one thing he desires - the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence… and how to end it. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Brzrkr (2021 Boom) 1WHATNOT.C CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Whatnot Foil Edition.

Label #4528242006

Reprint. WhatNot Exclusive Immortal Pack Edition Spot Foil Virgin Cover by Tyler Kirkham. Written by Matt Kindt and Keanu Reeves. Art by Ron Garney. Discover the next blockbuster action franchise from the iconic KEANU REEVES in his Must Read comic book writing debut alongside New York Times best-selling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!) and acclaimed artist Alessandro Vitti (Marvel's Secret Warriors) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior's fight through the ages. The man known only as Berzerker is half-mortal and half-God, cursed and compelled to violence...even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the world for centuries, Berzerker may have finally found a refuge - working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, Berzerker will be granted the one thing he desires - the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence… and how to end it. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Bucky Barnes Winter Soldier (2014) 1A CGC 9.6 Rudy

Paper: White

Label #4660747011

Written by Ales Kot. Art and Cover by Marco Rudy. Following the tragedy of Original Sin, what becomes of Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier? Cover price $3.99.

Bunny (1966-1976 Harvey) 9 CGC 9.2

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Label #4665091002

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68-page giant. "The Perfect Match," "It's Me de Evil Esmeralda," and "Jive Happening." Honey and Bunny in "Diet Riot." Fruitman in "Shmasty and McGee." 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Bunny (1966-1976 Harvey) 14 CGC 8.0

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Label #4665091004

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68-page giant. "The Swinging Happening" (with Esmy). Honey in "The Exotic Caribbean Cruise." Esmeralda in "Man Catching." Archimedes Gold in "Strange Vibrations!" Fruitman in "Saving the Date." 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Bunny (1966-1976 Harvey) 15 CGC 9.4

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Label #4665091003

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68-page giant. "The Strange Mystery of the Abominable Snowman," "Monkey Business" (with Esmeralda and Marc), "The Grope" (with the Beagles), "A Rhyming Time." Honey in "Scare Extraordinaire." Fruitman in "Cumquat Caper." 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Bunny (1966-1976 Harvey) 16 CGC 9.8

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Label #4665091005

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68-page giant. "The Adorables" (with Esmeralda)and "Lotus Bogus" (with the Beagles). The Soul Gang in "Psychedelic Shack Surprise." Honey in "Sake It To Me!" Esmeralda in "A Ruff Time." Fruitman in "The Cruise." 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Bunny Mask The Hollow Inside (2022 Aftershock) 1HIVE.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jordan Foil Edition.

Label #4643367022

Hive Comics Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Javan Jordan. Written by Paul Tobin. Art by Andrea Mutti. Her name is Bunny Mask…and she's back to ask the question…is there sickness? The HIT horror series returns! Her footfalls don't exist. She leaves no marks. Her eyes are a white abyss. Her name is Bunny Mask, and she's free from her cave and moving through the city, searching for sickness and enacting her own unfathomable sense of justice. Can Tyler Severin control her? Does he want to? The answers are still hidden, but what's clear is that Bunny Mask is back to grab you by your eyeteeth, and never let go. Writer Paul Tobin (MY DATE WITH MONSTERS, Colder) and artist Andrea Mutti (MANIAC OF NEW YORK, Hellblazer) have unleashed an eons old legend upon an unsuspecting world - one that'll make your most horrific nightmare feel like a walk in the park! 32 pages, full color.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4531574007

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809018

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646942002

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (2020 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

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Sketch Edition

Label #2119468018

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Phil Noto. THE DAWN OF REBELLION! Cable was a grizzled old veteran of the wars to save the future… and he will be again. But for now, he's a young mutant living in paradise leading a life of adventure! Nathan Summers, son of two of the most powerful mutants on Krakoa, has a destiny leading the youth of mutantkind in rebellion… so why not start now? 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Canto (2019 IDW) 1SDCC CGC 9.8 SS Booher/ Zucker Zucker SDCC Variant

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Signed by David Booher and Drew Zucker on 7/21/19 Convention Edition

Label #2508683008

San Diego Comic Convention exclusive variant by Drew Zucker. Written by David M. Booher. Art by Drew Zucker. Canto's adventure begins! Enslaved for generations, Canto's people once had hearts. Now they have clocks. When slavers damage a little tin girl's clock beyond repair, Canto must brave his strange and fantastic world to bring back her heart. Can he overcome the dangers that await to save the one he loves? An all-ages fable inspired by Wizard of Oz and Dante's Inferno. Part fantasy. Part adventure. All heart. 28 pages, full color.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.0

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Label #4159849009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 103 CGC 8.5

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1 and a half inch crack to upper front of slab.

Label #0140416003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Weakest Link!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; During a date with Agent 13, Captain America learns that her name is Sharon Carter; The date gets disrupted by the Red Skulls minions, who defeat Cap and take Sharon to Exile Island; The Red Skull and the Exiles force two of their slaves to battle one other; Sharon Carter's name is revealed in this issue. (Previously she was known as Agent 13.)36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 CGC 7.5

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Label #4641276022

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 111 CGC 6.0

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Label #4646443013

Cover by Jim Steranko. "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap is ambushed by HYDRA assassins at the command of Madame Hydra; The mission fails and later Rick Jones joins Cap in a training session; Alone, Rick picks up a message meant for Cap that causes him to hallucinate; Abducted by Hydra Cap searches for Rick and is attacked by a Hydra robot; Rick escapes & tries to warn Cap, who realizes he could make a good partner; Cap appears to leap from a rooftop into the river through a barrage of HYDRA gunfire; The police only find his costume and a mask with the facial features of Steve Rogers, suggesting "Rogers" was a fake identity; Bucky Barnes cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 113 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646432006

Cover by Jim Steranko. "The Strange Death of Captain America," script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Tom Palmer and Jim Steranko; The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned; A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization; The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA; Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive!; A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra; Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity. Appearances by the Vivion, the Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 115 CGC 9.4

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Label #4655338020

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Using the Cosmic Cube, the Red Skull switches bodies with Captain America in "Now Begins the Nightmare!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema (Panels 3 and 4 of page 12 retouched by John Romita Sr.); With the Cosmic Cube in his possession, the Red Skull confronts Captain America; Back at SHIELD headquarters, Rick Jones searches for Captain America and asks Sharon Carter if she has seen him; Although she is testing a new SHIELD weapon, Sharon tells Rick that he hasn't seen Captain America since she rejected his request that she leave SHIELD; Rick contacts his old gang of Ham radio enthusiasts, the Teen Brigade, and asks them all to out for Captain America and report back if they see him; Meanwhile, the Red Skull continues using the Cosmic Cube in ways to drive Captain America insane, hurtling him from this realm to different worlds and shrinking him down in size. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.4

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Label #4612949001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First appearance and origin of the Falcon in "The Coming of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the Red Skull previously having switched bodies with Captain America, the Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to send Cap to the tropical island home of the Exiles; There Cap encounters a falconer from Harlem who had been hired by the Exiles but who is now attempting to help the island natives kick the Exiles from their home; Cap joins forces with the falconer who, with Cap's urging, dons a costume and takes the name the Falcon. Letter to the editor from writer James Van Hise. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 8.5

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Label #2048397002

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First appearance and origin of the Falcon in "The Coming of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the Red Skull previously having switched bodies with Captain America, the Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to send Cap to the tropical island home of the Exiles; There Cap encounters a falconer from Harlem who had been hired by the Exiles but who is now attempting to help the island natives kick the Exiles from their home; Cap joins forces with the falconer who, with Cap's urging, dons a costume and takes the name the Falcon. Letter to the editor from writer James Van Hise. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 118 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646432007

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "The Falcon Fights On!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and the Falcon battle the Exiles, who are unaware that their former leader has used the Cosmic Cube to switch bodies with Cap; Rick Jones gives up the identity of Bucky; The Red Skull prepares for a battle with Cap. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 130 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4626938016

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Batroc, Whirlwind, and Porcupine team up against Captain America in "Up Against the Wall," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America stumbles onto the Hood's plan to convince students to riot at a Midwestern university; After rescuing a dean from said riot, Cap is asked to make public service announcement condemning the students; While he mentions that violence shouldn't be the answer, Cap mostly condemns the dean; The Hood hires Batroc's Brigade to attack Cap. Cameos by the Hulk and Peter Parker (Spider-Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 133 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4626938008

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Sal Buscema. The Falcon becomes Cap's partner in "Madness in the Slums!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Modok's origin is revealed as a former AIM scientist who was turned against his will into the grotesque living computer; Modok creates the Bulldozer robot and sends it to Harlem to tear down the slums in order to gain the residents' favor while discrediting Captain America; Cap and the Falcon defeat the Bulldozer and Modok. Brief appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Ad for Thor #183. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4626938015

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. The origin of the Mole Man is retold in "The World Below," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; SHIELD agents believe Captain America is dead after he and a huge gorilla (actually SHIELD biochemist Dr. Erik Gorbo) fall into a huge hole in the Earth; Their fall is slowed and halted by an anti-gravity beam wielded by the Mole-Man; Gorbo relates to the villain because they are both outcasts because of their appearance; The Mole-Man and his minions capture Cap and the gorilla; Gorbo dies, reverts to human, and confesses that he lied to start a war. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, and Tony Stark (Iron Man). The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run, 395,862; average paid circulation, 225,651. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 137 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4614481018

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "To Stalk the Spider-Man," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; Mole Man raises Captain America and the Falcon to the surface with his levitation beam; The Falcon sees Spider-Man, who is currently wanted by the police, swinging through the city; He decides to capture the Web-Slinger; Falcon stops a mugging, but continues his pursuit of Spidey; Falcon thinks Harry Osborne is Spider-Man and captures him; Peter Parker changes into his Spidey suit goes to rescue Harry; Spidey defeats the Falcon and plants a Spider-Tracer on him; The gangster Stone Face is out on bail and seeking revenge. Brief appearances by Nick Fury and Sharon Carter. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 140 CGC 9.8

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Label #4626938012

"In the Grip of Gargoyle!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by George Roussos. Cover by John Romita Sr. Inside a stonecutter's storage yard, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon battle the Grey Gargoyle! The heroes know they cannot let the gargoyle touch them...or they will turn to stone! The best Cap and his partner can do is fight the super-strong villain to a standstill -- and then free the missing policemen. Afterwards, while the shield-slinger meets with the policecommissioner, Redwing tracks the Grey Gargoyle's movements. And the Falcon decides to challenge the gargoyle on his own! Will Sam Wilson be the next person turned to stone? Retelling of the Grey Gargoyle's origin. Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold, Brian Muldoon, Leila Taylor, NickFury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Sharon Carter. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 145 CGC 9.8

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Label #4626040013

"Skyjacked!" Part 1 of 4. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Gil Kane (pp. 1-14) and John Romita Sr. (pp. 15-21). Inks by John Romita Sr. Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Nick Fury sends the star-spangled avenger and the Femme Force on a special mission to Las Vegas -- to take out a new Hydra stronghold. But Hydra already knows about SHIELD's plan, so the subversive group skyjacks the plane carrying Cap and the Femme Force in midair! A ferocious fight breaks out in the aisles as both sides struggle for control of the aircraft! Strangely though, one member of the Femme Force -- Contessa Valentina Allegra -- seems more interested in flirting with the Living Legend than knocking out Hydra goons! Sadly, the battle takes a tragic turn when Agent 13 leaps in front of a laser blast intended for Cap. Oh no, is Sharon Carter the first casualty of the new war vs. Hydra? Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Redwing, Eric Koeing, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Supreme Hydra. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 158 CGC 9.8

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Label #4626040010

"The Crime Wave Breaks!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. On a Manhattan rooftop, Captain America and the Falcon are in dire straits! The Viper shot each of them with a poison dart, and now they only have minutes to live! In a cruel twist, the Viper tosses a vial of antidote on the roof before he leaves; however, it's out of reach for both men! But if somehow Cap can find a way to get the vial, the antidote will save his life and the Falcon's. And possibly give the Living Legend an extra boost -- for his next confrontation against the Cowled Commander! Cameo appearances by Redwing and Brian Muldoon. (Note: Captain America gains super-strength in this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 164 CGC 8.0

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Label #4611764002

First appearance of Nightshade in "Queen of the Werewolves" Plot by Steve Englehart and Alan Weiss. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Alan Weiss (with touch-ups by John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Romita Sr. On their way back to New York, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon stop at Grimrock Prison in Maryland to check on Sam Wilson's friend who is serving time there. And unfortunately, the duo is completely unaware of the horror that awaits them inside. Cap enters the facility from the rear and is immediately attacked by werewolves! The star-spangled avenger ferociously fends off the wolf pack and then meets their master: Nightshade! She initially seems harmless -- almost childlike -- but Nightshade enjoys turning people into werewolves...including Sam Wilson! Oh no, will Captain America have to fight the new Falcon-Wolf? Yes, he will. Just like Nightshade planned! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Yellow Claw. (Notes: This is the first appearance of Yellow Claw since the early silver age Yellow Claw (1956) series. A robot version of the character appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 161-167. Nightshade returns in Captain America 189. Years later she will turn Cap into a werewolf in Captain America 405. Romita's touch-ups to Weiss' pencils create quite a contrast in styles.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.2

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Label #3899743002

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 182 CGC 5.0

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Label #2103421003

"Inferno!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Joe Giella. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). In Seattle, Washington, the Serpent Squad makes its last stand! But the squad is down to just two members...and barricaded in a house that's surrounded by the police! The Cobra is ready to surrender. However the Viper is ready to die for her cause thanks to the Serpent Crown! By the time Nomad busts into the house, it's a raging inferno with bullets flying everywhere! Originally, Nomad was going toapprehend the Serpent Squad, however now he's trying to save their lives! But the Viper may be beyond saving. Meanwhile back in New York, the Falcon begins working with a new Captain America (aka Roscoe Simons). Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and the Red Skull. (Notes: TheViper returns in Marvel Team-Up #83. The Serpent Crown appears next in Marvel Two-in-One #65. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #36 Ancient One by Steve Ditko.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CGC 7.0

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Label #2103421004

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So, he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence, he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.4

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Label #4402008022

"The Madbomb - Screamer in the Brain!" Part 1 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita Sr. (inks). The King returns to Marvel as Jack Kirby takes the reins of the Captain America title for the U.S.A.'s bicentennial year! Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are visiting Leila Taylor's apartment in the Bronx when they hear a ruckus outside! The people in the streets are going crazy and destroying everything in sight! What is happening? Cap immediately leaps into action and engages the insane rioters! After taking several blows, the shield-slinger spots a strange device in the alleyway. It's a small madbomb! But not the big Madbomb! Once order is restored a SHIELD agent takes the Sentinel of Liberty and his partner to a secret base to meet Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Where the duo learns of the giant Madbomb and its incredible destructive power! Cap and the Falcon will begin hunting for its next issue! (Notes: This issue begins Jack Kirby's 2-year run as the writer and penciler of the Captain America series. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #1 (Spider-Man).) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.0

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Label #2103421005

"The Madbomb - Screamer in the Brain!" Part 1 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita Sr. (inks). The King returns to Marvel as Jack Kirby takes the reins of the Captain America title for the U.S.A.'s bicentennial year! Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are visiting Leila Taylor's apartment in the Bronx when they hear a ruckus outside! The people in the streets are going crazy and destroying everything in sight! What is happening? Cap immediately leaps into action and engages the insane rioters! After taking several blows, the shield-slinger spots a strange device in the alleyway. It's a small madbomb! But not the big Madbomb! Once order is restored a SHIELD agent takes the Sentinel of Liberty and his partner to a secret base to meet Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Where the duo learns of the giant Madbomb and its incredible destructive power! Cap and the Falcon will begin hunting for its next issue! (Notes: This issue begins Jack Kirby's 2-year run as the writer and penciler of the Captain America series. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #1 (Spider-Man).) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.6

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Label #4578005003

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"The Trojan Horde" Part 2 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The search for the Madbomb begins! The U.S. government sends Captain America and the Falcon into a remote wilderness area near the Badlands --that could be the secret location of the Madbomb! But in truth the government has unknowingly sent the pair into the clutches of the Royalist Forces of America! Who are they? The Sentinel of Liberty doesn't know, but he quickly learns that the shadowy group is performing gruesome experiments on its captives! Will Cap and the Falcon be the next to go under the knife? First (cameo) appearance of William Malcolm Taurey. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #27 (Dracula). The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2004 in trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Madbomb. The TPB collets issues 193 thru 200.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.