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Astonishing Tales (1970) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0116591004

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Bill Everett. The Power of Ka-Zar!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sam Grainger; Kraven the Hunter sets his sights on capturing Zabu, knocking out Ka-Zar in the process and then returning to New York with Zabu as his captive; continued from X-MEN #63. Advertisement for the Marvelmania membership kit using a small version of the Poster and Decals that came with the membership. Unto You Is Born... The Doomsman!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Wally Wood; Prince Rudolfo tries to regain the throne of Latveria but Dr. Doom crushes his rebellion. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor #178 and Captain America #128. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3743574009

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Legend of the Lizard Men!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema; When Ka-Zar goes in search of missing women and men from a local village, he finds the woman, Iranda and the Lizard Men. Tom-Toms of Danger!, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Moki uses the sound of Tom-Tom's to drive all of the Gabu into a war frenzy so that he can take over the jungle. The Green Opal! starring Lorna, the Jungle Girl, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Alexei and Subu surrender when The Green Opal warns them that if they dont stop abusing its name and power it will pursue them to the ends of the earth. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4025407008

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Disney's Talespin Limited Series (1991) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4670276023

Take Off: Part 2 of 4 - "Missed Deeds and Daring Don'ts!" Adapted by Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Torreiro. In order to get his plane, the Sea Duck, back will Baloo have to sell his soul? Will he have to deal with the malevolent Shere Khan? FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Disney's Talespin Limited Series (1991) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4670276022

Direct Edition. Take Off: Part 3 of 4 - "Khan Job!" Adapted by Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Carlos Valenti. Baloo and Kit travel to Pirate Island to rescue Rebecca and Molly. Plus, Kit's astonishing secret is finally revealed! FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2005 Zenescope) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4385844025

1st PRINTING. by J.C. Tyler, Ralph Tedesco, Joe Dodd, Justin Holmann, & Lisa Lubera For more than two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. Issue #1 explores the infamous story of Little Red Riding Hood. In this chilling adaptation our heroin is forced to confront the insatiable hunger of terrifying beast. Combining the feel of the "Twilight Zone" with the horror of "The Howling" this is one fairy tale you must read! 22pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 20M CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover M.

Label #4401998008

New York Comic Con Cosplay Exclusive cover by Derlis Santacruz - Limited to 75 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Eman Casallos and Jorge Cortes. Hired to work in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant for the city's elite, a young man is dragged into a world he's barely ever glimpsed… in more ways than one! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 21G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4310960005

In-Store Exclusive Variant Cover by Derlis Santacruz - limited to 100 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Deivis Goetten. Stories of Camelot have been told on earth for ages. The Legend of King Arthur and Excalibur had long been considered nothing more than a fairy tale by most historians. But Camelot was once a real place and now the tales behind the legend will finally be revealed...and the truth of its history is much more a nightmare than a fairy tale. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 22C CGC 9.8 Krome Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4287158012

Written be Joe Brusha. Art by Lucas Meyer and Jorge Cortes. Cover by Mike Krome. Of all the fabled swords of legend, none hold more power or mystery than Excalibur. Now, Skye Mathers will learn her connection to the legendary sword once wielded by King Arthur, when she falls under the spell of the magical and deadly Lady of the Lake. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 26SUBELITE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #4292970015

Subscription Elite variant by Eric Basaldua limited to 50 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Milton Estevam. ODYSSEY New story arc starts here! The Legacy has been passed on. The Age of Camelot has come and gone. Skye Mathers' Odyssey begins her! The Realms of Power are in chaos after the fallout from the Age of Camelot. Now, truly alone for the first time in her life, Skye Mathers must figure out a way to save her mentor, Shang, and still fulfill her role as Guardian, protecting the Nexus from old and new threats. Teaming with new allies, she will face her biggest test yet as she goes on an Odyssey to restore the balance to the Grimm Universe! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 30H CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4329469012

Secret Exclusive Variant Cover by Keith Garvey. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Eman Casallos. As Skye continues her journey, she gets pulled further into the events unraveling in OZ. What she uncovers could provide answers to what she was looking for all along, but she might have to go into the deepest corners of this realm to solve them. That is, if she can make it out alive. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 35METAL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Basaldua Metal Edition.

Label #4333214012

Metal Edition Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua. Written by Dave Franchini. Cover by Sheldon Goh. Skye has made it to the realm of dreams, but Wonderland is far more nightmarish than anything the Guardian of the Nexus has seen. As she travels through this land of madness, certain truths will be revealed, and things become curiosier and curiouser as Skye finds out everyone is all a little mad here. Will she be able to make it out with her life or at the very least her own sanity?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 36H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4494198001

Fairy Tale Collectible Cover 3 of 12 by Mike DeBalfo - Limited to 350 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Julius Abrera. A swamp can be a very dangerous place, especially one within Wonderland. And with madness constantly lurking throughout every shadow, Skye Mathers, Guardian of the Nexus will come face to face with some of those very horrors, as she takes on the Frog and Fish Footman of dreadful dreams. Don't miss this insane, nightmare-inducing issue in the next part of Skye's Odyssey! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 37E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4314569012

Fairy Tale Collectible Cover 4 of 12 by Mike DeBalfo - Limited to 350 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Cleber Lima. Cover by Igor Vitorino. Truths will be revealed as Skye comes face-to-face with her most powerful enemy! Does the Guardian of the Nexus stand a chance or will she fall under the power of Merlin and the Knights of the Roundtable? Find out here in the penultimate issue to the Odyssey story arc! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 37K CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4401984014

Subscription Plus Level Exclusive Foil Edition Collectible Cover by Paul Green - limited to 50 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Cleber Lima. Cover by Igor Vitorino. Truths will be revealed as Skye comes face-to-face with her most powerful enemy! Does the Guardian of the Nexus stand a chance or will she fall under the power of Merlin and the Knights of the Roundtable? Find out here in the penultimate issue to the Odyssey story arc! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 54G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4399509004

VIP Cosplay Collectible Lingerie Cover by Ian MacDonald - limited to 200 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Trapped in the cyberpunk world, where the lines between enemies and allies are blurred, Skye fights for her life. The choices she must make won't just determine her own survival but that of all existence. Will she be able to adapt to her new surroundings and be the guardian of a universe that is not her own? Find out here when Skye takes on the Spider-Queen! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 82SHOWCASE.CHATZOUDIS.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Chatzoudis Showcase Foil Edition.

Label #4545590001

2024 Showcase Edition Foil Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 13 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. The Congregation of the Dead holds their grip on the spirit of Mary Medina and only Skye Mathers can save her. The choice she will be forced to make could end everything she has fought her whole life to protect. Death isn't always the end, but in this case, it may be the only answer! Don't miss the conclusion to the arc that will alter the very soul of the Guardian of the Nexus! Guest-starring Mystere! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 88E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4560395007

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis, Jorge Cortes. Cover by Cedric Poulat. Life is but a nightmare if you're Skye Mathers, the Guardian of the Nexus. Trapped within a world outside of her control with choices to make that could destroy everything she has spent these past years trying to build. Can she emerge from this tale unscathed, or will her world change to something so unrecognizable that she won't be the same ever again? Don't miss this next chapter-guest starring Gretel The Witch Hunter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $10.00.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 88SHOWCASE.NAKAYAMA.A CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Nakayama Showcase Edition A.

Label #4620786001

Showcase Edition Variant Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis, Jorge Cortes. Life is but a nightmare if you're Skye Mathers, the Guardian of the Nexus. Trapped within a world outside of her control with choices to make that could destroy everything she has spent these past years trying to build. Can she emerge from this tale unscathed, or will her world change to something so unrecognizable that she won't be the same ever again? Don't miss this next chapter-guest starring Gretel The Witch Hunter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 92VCON.E.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

May the 4th VCON Blue Edition.

Label #4598064007

May the 4th V-Con Exclusive Spot Foil Virgin Cover by Paul Green - limited to 75 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Jordi Tarragona. Canvas Cover Material. Sometimes the largest of tales begin from the tiniest of places, and Skye Mathers, Guardian of the Nexus, always seems to find herself in the middle of it all. When mysterious magical incidents begin occurring on the West Coast of the United States, Skye is tasked with getting to the bottom of these events. But what she finds is anything but a small problem, and will be forced to learn, that if she's not careful, and with a certain perspective, it's actually not too difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill. Don't miss the introduction of the smallest corner of the Grimm Universe-Guest Starring Thumbelina! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 92ZENIES.A.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Pessanha Zenies Livestream Edition.

Label #4590205003

4th Annual Zenies Livestream Exclusive Spot Foil Virgin Cover by Joe Pessanha. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Jordi Tarragona. Canvas Cover Material. Sometimes the largest of tales begin from the tiniest of places, and Skye Mathers, Guardian of the Nexus, always seems to find herself in the middle of it all. When mysterious magical incidents begin occurring on the West Coast of the United States, Skye is tasked with getting to the bottom of these events. But what she finds is anything but a small problem, and will be forced to learn, that if she's not careful, and with a certain perspective, it's actually not too difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill. Don't miss the introduction of the smallest corner of the Grimm Universe-Guest Starring Thumbelina! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales Once Upon the End of Time (2025 Zenescope) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4596034003

2025 Free Comic Book Day Collectible Cover by Jyn Leonard - limited to 199 copies. Written by Joe Brusha, Dave Franchini. Just as every story has an ending, every universe has one too. And when Father Time decides that the Nexus and all the realms of power have overstayed their welcome, he begins his plans to unravel all that our heroes have spent their lives trying to protect. The beginning of the end starts here, but will Skye and her allies be able to stop the tidal wave of fate that is coming to crash down on them? Don't miss this epic first chapter of the final chapter of the Grimm Universe! 32 Pages of Content! 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 178 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401016

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. "How Green Was My Goblin!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr. (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita, Sr. (touch-ups). Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; the Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401021

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401020

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 209 CGC 9.4 SS Stan Lee/Zeck

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on Michael Zeck on 10/10/2015.

Label #2512773021

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Punisher Strikes Twice! starring Spider-Man, Jackel, and the Punisher, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #129. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 1) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Marvel Balls, and Crocktor Strange, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632122012

Direct Edition. Doctor Light is back...and this time, he's not alone! Enter: "The Fearsome Five!" Characters: Teen Titans [Starfire [Koriand'r]; Kid Flash [Wally West]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Cyborg [Victor Stone]; Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]; Changeling [Gar Logan]; Raven [Rachel Roth]]; Fearsome Five [Doctor Light; Gizmo; Psimon; Shimmer; Mammoth]; King Myand'r (cameo); Gordanians (aliens); Queen Luand'r (cameo); Ryand'r (cameo); Silas Stone; Trigon (flashback; cameo); Goronn (cameo); Justice League of America [Hawkman; Zatanna; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Wonder Woman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]] (cameo). Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 16D CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4661409016

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Direct Edition. Raven starts college, while Starfire's bubble is suddenly burst by the H.I.V.E. in "Starfire Unleashed!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. 27 pages of story. Bonus 16-page tale: Superman encounters Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew in "This Bunny Unbound!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Scott Shaw! and Ross Andru, inks by Bob Smith. Perez/Tanghal cover. 1st appearance of Captain Carrot. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 31D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4661408014

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Direct Edition. The Brotherhood of Evil's actions unleash the darkness within Raven in "Inferno!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, layouts by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Speedy, Frances Kane. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175024

Newsstand Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars Tales (1999) 23B CGC 9.2 Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant Cover

Label #3860294007

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ROB WILLIAMS (W), JOSHUA ORTEGA (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), CHRIS WARNER (A), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), LEE BERMEJO (Cover), and various On sale March 9, FC, 64pg, (Bermejo cover and photo cover), $5.99 The "new" Star Wars Tales continues! Thousands of years before the fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker, there were other Jedi who grappled with the same human emotions that overwhelmed the man who became Darth Vader. During the time of the Old Republic, three young Jedi in particular?one bearing the surname Qel Droma?traveled the Sith Homeworld of Korriban intending to finish their Order's "Great Hunt." What they find lurking in their own hearts proves more dangerous than any prey they're after, in this prequel to the popular Knights of the Old Republic video game. Also in this issue: the tragic third chapter in the story of lone Jedi Darca Nyl. Sophisticated yet easily accessible?it's Star Wars comics at their best! Cover price $5.99.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 84 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4646452002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Wonder of the Ages!!! Magneto!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers (prototype of the X-Men's Magneto); A strong man is exploited and abandoned, unable to find work except in a freak show; His size makes him the perfect pilot for an experimental space flight, on which he gains magnetic powers. "The Inventor" text story. "Twelve Silent Men!", art by Paul Reinman; A greedy lawyer steals a time machine in order to profit from knowledge from the future; Once there he is tried for stealing the machine. "They Met on Mars!", art by Steve Ditko; Two beings in grotesque space suits fight on Mars; One of them destroys the other's ship and escapes, with the two never knowing that they were both humans: one from the US, one from the USSR. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 104 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Paste-Pot Pete (later called the Trapster) in "Paste-Pot Pete!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Human Torch stops Paste-Pot Pete from stealing an experimental missile from the military. "Venus!" text story. "Markham's Magic Crayon!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A greedy factory owner fires a worker who claims to have made a magic crayon; He finds that the crayon really is magic, giving him the ability to draw fabulously. "The Frog-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil king is turned into a frog by a sorcerer; He hibernates for centuries hoping that the future will hold a cure, but Halloween costumes make him think that humans are now giant frogs and he goes to sleep forever. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 105 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Return of the Wizard!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In prison, The Wizard becomes a model prisoner—just so he can become a trustee, work in the hospital, have access to chemicals...and break jail! "Discovery," art by Joe Maneely; A scrawny man is given a magic candy bar that confers great strength, but he discovers that he already possesses more strength than he suspects. "Man Alone!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; A man has recurring dreams of solitary confinement and goes to sea to escape this fate. He is shipwrecked and left alone on a desert island, unaware that this is the solitude he was destined for. "The Supernatural!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A house appears to be magically dismantled by wisps of smoke, but it is only a girl playing with her dollhouse while her father smokes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 108 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4646436022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Painter of a Thousand Perils!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A counterfeiter caught by the Human Torch finds magic paints and uses them to escape from prison and strike back at the Torch; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Heat's On" text story, art by Don Heck. "The Silent Giant," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; An old hermit becomes enraged that the nearby redwood tree will outlive him, but when he dies the tree transforms its friend into an immortal redwood too. "The Iron Warrior," art by Steve Ditko; A knight of King Arthur's court resents the favor shown Merlin and so challenges him to a battle; Merlin's champion, a black knight, wins the competition; The envious knight still sneers at Merlin and claims he has no true magic powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 109 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights a sorcerer that unleashes the evils imprisoned in Pandoras Box for his own profit; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Comic" text story. "Earth Is Off-Limits!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Space explorers discover life on a far off planet, but mission control panics at the thought of alien germs loose on Earth and so forbids them to return. "Time Was...", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A scientist builds a time machine and travels to prehistoric times; When he kills an attacking caveman he unknowingly kills his own human ancestor, meaning that he becomes a Neanderthal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 117 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4646436023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Eel figure), inks by Sol Brodsky and Steve Ditko (Eel Figure). The Human Torch battles the Eel (from issue #112) in "The Return of the Eel!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; Having served his time, The Eel is released from jail, but Johnny's suspicious because he left prison wearing his Eel costume; Taking a security guard job at an aquarium, The Eel begins pulling crimes. "From Outer Space" text story. "The Many Traps of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Mordo places a spell over Strange's house that causes it to vanish to another dimension; Strange manages to track Mordo down using his ethereal form, but it becomes trapped in Mordo's lair; Mordo goes to see The Ancient One, claiming he's changed his way, just so he can attack him unawares. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 120 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First Iceman crossover in "The Torch Meets Iceman!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Jack Kirby (plot, un-credited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Johnny's riled because a newspaper compares Iceman (of The X-Men) to him; On a cruise liner, Bobby tries to pick up Doris, until Johnny arrives; Before the potential rivalry goes too far, The Barracuda (a modern-day pirate) and his men arrive and take over the ship; Fantastic Four guest appearance; X-Men cameo (Angel, Marvel Girl, and Professor X). "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House"; Strange discovers something is amiss, as he is unable to enter via his spirit form. The first page of a 2-page text story, "The Salesman." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 126 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4506969001

First appearance of Dormammu and Clea (named in issue 146). The Human Torch and the Thing face the Thinker and the Puppet Master in "Pawns of the Deadly Duo!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman. Reed Richards and Sue Storm appearances. Doctor Strange stars in "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu!" Script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko. First letters page. Jack Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 131 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4521579002

Cover pencils by Bob Powell, Steve Ditko (Dr. Strange figure), inks by Mike Esposito and Steve Ditko (Dr. Strange figure). The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Bouncing Ball of Doom!", script by Stan Lee and Bob Powell (co-plot), pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mad Thinker's latest plot involves a flying, electronics-laden metal ball, which nearly manages to destroy a dam; Cameos by Reed Richards and Sue Storm. "The Hunter and the Hunted!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; In the far East, Strange is on the run from Mordo and his minions, unaware that Mordo's increased power comes from Dormammu; As Mordo forcibly recruits more followers to search for Strange the mage makes plans to hop a plane to New York City. Statement of ownership--average print run 315,500; average paid circulation 214,800. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 132 CGC 8.0

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Label #4646436025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Sinister Spacetrap!", script by Larry Ivie and Bob Powell (co-plot), pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Mike Esposito (as M. Demeo); Sometime after the FF visit the Skrull home world, Mr. Pearson of NASA pays a visit to tell them of a security risk, Professor Jack; Doris gets upset after Johnny stands her up for the 113th time; Posing as "Doug Brown", Johnny acts as Jack's assistant, in order to keep an eye on him; Guest appearances by Sue Storm and Reed Richards. "Face-to-Face at Last With Baron Mordo!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange reaches his Greenwich Village home safely but discovers one of Mordo's followers has taken over his sanctum; In a hidden cave in Tibet The Ancient One's servant questions the meaning of his ailing master's word "Eternity"; Strange bluffs his way into his sanctum but when he attempts to consult the All-Seeing Eye he discovers it's been booby-trapped, sending a signal to Mordo and Dormammu of his whereabouts; Strange battles Mordo; Appearance by Clea. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 135 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4646446001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Man for the Job!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Nick Fury reports to the Pentagon, encountering Life Model Decoys: replicas of himself; He is driven in a gadget-filled car that converts to flying mode; Fury learns about SHIELD, an international organization whose job is to stop HYDRA, fanatics bent on world domination; Fury meets Tony Stark, in charge of SHIELD's weaponry, who tells Fury he was chosen to lead SHIELD. "Eternity Beckons!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; In London, seeking info on "Eternity," Dr. Strange goes to the secluded home of Sir Baskerville, a former disciple of Mordo's, who greets him as an old friend; Meanwhile, Dormammu discovers that Clea set the Mindless Ones free and swears she will pay for her betrayal; Baskerville contacts Mordo, who sends an emissary to trap Strange but it backfires, allowing Strange to discover that Dormammu is the one behind Mordo's attacks and increased power. Notes: 1st S.H.I.E.L.D., 1st Hydra, 1st Nick Fury as agent of shield, 1st appearance of LMD (Life Model Decoy). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 173 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4064361004

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover inks by Ernie Chan. "Sacrifice Play," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Giordano; To aid in his mission to try and find Loralee Tate, Brother Voodoo pays a visit to an old woman named Mama Limbo who apparently has clairvoyant abilities; Her visions tell him to go and seek out Desmond Drew, who she believes has a connection to the Cult of the Darklord; As Brother Voodoo goes to check out this lead, at the police station Samuel Tate and Pete Hawkins debate on what to do about Samuel's missing daughter; They finally decide that Brother Voodoo would hamper their efforts to find her themselves and put out an APB to have him arrested on sight. "Bait," art by Manny Stallman; Scientists on board a fishing boat haul up a creature from the bottom which threatens to expand to colossal size, but the captain of the boat cuts it up before this can happen to use as chum for better fishing. Final appearance of Brother Voodoo in this title; the story continues in Tales of the Zombie 6. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #45 (Mantis). Ad for Fantastic Four #145. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 174 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4638773013

First 25-cent cover price. Cover art by Gil Kane. First appearance and origin of the Golem in "There Walks the Golem!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; In the deserts of the Middle East, Professor Abraham Adamson is conducting an archeological dig to locate the long lost Golem, a living statue created by Judah Loew Ben Bezalel centuries ago; It was the champion of his people but eventually went to the desert and was lost in the sands; Accompanying him on this expedition are his grandchildren Jason and Rebecca, and Rebecca's fiance Wayne Logan; They succeed in uncovering the Golem prompting discussion about the creature's legend; Since the site of the dig was near a combat zone, the dig is visited by deserters of an Arabian army. Reprint of an old weird story, " "Foolproof!", script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath; A greedy landlord torches his building to collect the insurance but forgets one little detail in his plan. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #44 (The Absorbing Man by Jack Kirby). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 179 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4224234005

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 180 CGC 6.0 SS

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Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/8/18

Label #1612354002

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Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Judgment!", script by Jim Starlin (as Sam Jiltirn), pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Jim Starlin (as J.L. Minirats) and Alan Weiss; While battling a couple of the Black Knights the Soul Gem almost takes control again and Warlock decides, that he must destroy it, however as he takes it off Warlock collapses and realizes, that he can no longer exist without the Gem as it has been sucking out Warlock's Soul in the last three Years thus becoming his life force; The Matriarch wants to make a Slave out of Warlock now instead of killing him; After trying to remove the Gem Warlock is invited by the Matriarch to the Sacred Palace, an obvious trap, but since she claims, that she knew that the gem would become a danger even to Warlock himself, Warlock decides to accept the invitation and ditches; Pip First appearance of Gamora. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 188 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641226006

Final issue of the series. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Doctor Strange reprints: "The Pincers of Power" (from Strange Tales 140), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu sends Strange, Mordo & The Ancient One to a neutral dimension; He then uses a sleeping potion on the Mindless Ones, so his domain will be temporarily safe and summons rulers of nearby dimensions; Dormammu arrives to challenge Strange in person to battle for total mastery of Earth!; Strange accepts, then Dormammu declares they shall fight using only the "Pincers Of Power" and no other spells or incantations. "Let There Be Victory" (from ST 141), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu consigns Mordo to the Dimension of Demons; Strange declares he is able to continue the fight and manages to best him in combat! Dormammu swears not to attack Earth; Back in The Ancient One's home, Hamir prepares a banquet for Strange & his master; Dormammu banishes Clea to a place where Strange can never find her; The Ancient One assures Strange that there are many who may now be able to help in his search for the girl. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Tales of GI Joe (1988) 3 CGC 9.2

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Label #4353549008

Featuring material original presented in GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #3 - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cobra unleashes their ultimate weapon right in the midst of GI Joe's own headquarters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0320204003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.