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Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 4 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Menace Of Alien Island, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad discover a floating island that is really an alien spaceship. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Hands Across the Channel fact page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater "Spaceship" article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 31 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. O.G.R.E. Strikes Back! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, O.G.R.E., and The Tall Man, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; to protect the U.N. from an O.G.R.E. weapon, Aquaman creates a water barrier. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 33 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Cover and Centerfold Detached.

Label #25-0F80C5D-001

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aqualad's Deep-Six Chick! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Aqua-Girl [Tula] (intro), and Dr. Dorsal, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; an Atlantean girl named Tula convinces Aqualad to leave Atlantis; the find an underwater dance club and perform as dancers. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Illustration of Jerry Lewis as the Mona Lisa accompanies the announcement about issue 100 of that series. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 37 FN 6.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. When the Sea Dies! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Ocean Master (villain), and The Scavenger, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; a sea cataclysm interrupts a battle between Aquaman and Ocean Master; the sea begins dying; Mera and Aquababy are kidnapped. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Freddie the Frogman humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Arak Son of Thunder (1981) 1 FN 6.0

Signed by Roy Thomas (first page). No certification is included.

Premiere issue of sword and sorcery adventures with Arak, an Indian exploring Europe during the dark ages. The issue features "The Sword and the Serpent!" in which Arak is introduced and begins his adventures. Story also introduces Angelica, a sorceress who would battle Arak throughout the series. Script by Roy Thomas and art by Ernie Colon and Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.50.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 6 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold, stub page and majority of first three pages missing (affects "Halloween Hi-Jinx", "Nominate a Drum Majorette" and "The Caddy" stories) . Full length spine split. Full-length tear on front cover. Tape.

Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics, Clem Harrison and unknown. After being yelled at by Mr. Weatherbee, Archie is banned from the Halloween dance in "Halloween Hi-Jinx"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Mad Shrimp"! Meanwhile, Archie contributes to the war effort by lending Oscar to the Wags in "Oscar Joins the Wags"! Also, Betty and Veronica compete to be drum majorettes at a football game in "Nominate a Drum Majorette"! And Archie works a fortune booth at a carnival and tells a pretty girl that she will meet a handsome young man on the golf course with red hair the next day in "The Caddy"! Plus, Cubby stars in "Buried Treasure"! Also, Archie tries to get Lana Lamarr attend the bond rally in "The Big Shot"! And Souphead reads about Native Americans and then dreams of being one! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Dream" by Curley Cole. 60 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 28 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4300538006

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Lifeguard," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie fills in for Reggie as a lifeguard and gets into his typical antics. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Glamour Boy," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie takes a bunch of papers from Miss Grundy's desk (instead of just his essay) to escape the Riverdale Glamour Girl Society, Reggie discovers that test answers are among the papers and steals them from Archie. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. "A Cozy Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get some time alone with Veronica, but people keep ringing the doorbell. Katy Keene ad. Untitled Betty and Veronica story, art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica take the advice of a radio show host and decide to live among nature to lose weight. Super Duck ad. "Service With a Snicker," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica cause the cook and maid to quit, Veronica has Archie dress up as a French maid to serve dinner to the Lodges and their guests--who turn out to be Archie's parents. "Midsummer's Nightmare," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a summer job at Hopntakadip Camp and causes the usual chaos. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 53 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple.

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She Was a Teen-Age Snob; Veronica gets a lesson in humility after she tells Mr. Weatherbee that he'll have to get an appointment with the company secretary before he can talk to her father. Hand to Mouth!; Veronica is smitten by the continental manners of her new French boyfriend Maurice. Biography of Jack Kelly, then co-starring with James Garner in the television series "Maverick." Twist of Hate; Betty thinks Veronica is a "frenemy," because she is Betty's friend, but is her enemy when it comes to Archie. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Annual (1953) 1 FR 1.0

6.25" Cumulative spine split/spine panel missing. Interior loose along split.

100 page giant. Cover by George Frese. "Uncover Girl," script by Frank Doyle, art by George Frese; Veronica refuses to give Betty a picture of herself for the yearbook, since all the pictures have her wearing out-of-date fashions. "Twin Killing," art by Samm Schwartz; As a welcoming gesture to two new girls who just transferred to Riverdale High, Veronica and Betty agree to set them up with one time only dates with Archie and Reggie. "Wrong Track," pencils by George Frese; Dateless, Betty agrees to babysit for her Aunt Lucy. "Dyeing For A Date," script and art by Joe Edwards; Betty helps Reggie play a prank on Veronica so she won't go to the dance with Archie. "Shop, Look And Listen," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee assigns Archie and Reggie to rehabilitate his desk. "Gals Are Too Clever" text story. "For Better Or Verse," script and art by Joe Edwards; Archie pays Jughead to write a love poem, and then gives it to Veronica claiming he wrote it. "Big Fad Mamas," art by Samm Schwartz; In order to embarrass the girls out of the fad fashions they've taken to wearing, Archie and Reggie dress up in clothing from the Gay '90s. "Ugly Rumor," pencils by George Frese; Reggie tells Veronica he saw Archie escorting another woman. "With Mallet Toward None," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica insists on teaching Archie and Reggie croquet, but the collateral damage is too much for Mr. Lodge. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Arion Lord of Atlantis Lot of 10

Issues 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 25, 30, 34, and 35 of Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Arion Lord of Atlantis Lot of 10

Issues 1N, 2-5, 10, 11, 13, 25, and 34 of Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Art of Amanda Conner HC (2012 IDW) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present this inaugural collection of one of comics' brightest and most popular talents in the field today. Her art has been called charming, inviting, friendly, and accessible, over a foundation of elegance, dynamic design, and personality, which can be found in every single panel of her work. Sought after by all the top writers in comics today-including Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Mark Millar, Warren Ellis, and Jimmy Palmiotti. Amanda Conner, with her amazing modern and tasteful take on the classic pin-up, has paved the way for countless female artists in an industry predominately male-oriented.

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Art of Daniel Warren Johnson Print by Daniel Warren Johnson

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Art of Usagi Yojimbo TPB (2006 Dark Horse) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing. In the tradition of the celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning creator Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo, offered in a softcover format for the first time. The sold-out hardcover edition, timed to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the creation of Sakai's signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, was met with an overwhelming response from thousands of fans around the world. This softcover edition will be printed on the same high-quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print twelve-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, forty-eight full-color pages of Stan's beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, and Matt Wagner, among others! ? The Art of Usagi Yojimbo HC was nominated for Eisner Awards in the categories of Best Publication Design and Best Comics-Related Book while selling out in less than six months! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

Artworks of Xiaowoo (Japanese 2017 Mynet Entertainment) Kobu Art Collection 2 FN- 5.5

Sticker residue.

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Series 2 of Kobu Art Collection. Artbook featuring the works of Xiaowoo. 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 27 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-4483072-005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of New Britannia!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Sutton; While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8. This Badge Bedeviled!, script by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich (plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. ...Though Some Call It Magic! starring Doctor Doom, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. 48 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales Lot of 6

Issues 1, 2, 12, 22, 34, 35 of Astonishing Tales (1970). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN+ range.

Astounding Science Fiction (1938-1960 Street and Smith) Pulp / Digest Vol. 27 #5 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

July, 1941. Volume 27, Issue 5. Cover by Hubert Rogers. Trimmed pulp, 6.5-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout Official Visual Collection SC (2019 Kadokawa) Japanese Edition 1-1ST FN 6.0

Residue.

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Japanese Edition - 1st printing. With light and shadow woven together, an unforgettable adventure awaits! Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout combines alchemy and combat for a unique JRPG experience. Atelier Ryza: Official Visual Collection compiles the gorgeous artwork behind this refreshing entry in the Atelier series. Included are key illustrations, character concepts, and weapon & monster designs. Also, no JRPG fan will want to miss an exclusive interview with the game's developers, plus a new short story set in the world of Atelier Ryza. Softcover, 160 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Atom Lot of 4

Issues 7, 22, 32, 39 of Atom (1962). Most will grade in the VG range.

Atom Lot of 4

Issues 40 and 43-45 of Atom (1962). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Atom Lot of 4

Issues 39-42 of Atom (1962). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Atom Lot of 7

Issues 2, 10, 13, 22, 24, and 33 of Atom (1962); and 36 of Showcase (1956-1978). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Authority Prime (2007) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4555001012

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Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Darick Robertson Fan-favorite creators Christos Gage (StormWatch: PHD) and Darick Robertson (The Boys) bring their incredible talents to The Authority - and it's a match made in heaven! StormWatch Prime has finally managed to crack the infamous Henry Bendix's encrypted 'memory tower' and located a mysterious bunker hidden the Southwest desert. Knowing that anything springing from Bendix's brilliant, twisted mind could prove either invaluable or catastrophic, they immediately head for the bunker. But The Authority are watching, too, and want what's in the bunker for themselves. Will the Authority's desire to build a 'finer world' come into conflict with StormWatch's goal of protecting humanity from the super-humans of the world? You bet it will! Cover price $2.99.

Autographed Sketchbook Pages Group of Eight

Pages signed by: Tony Moore, Ethan van Sciver, Mike Wieringo, Greg Land, Ed Brubaker, Frank Cho, Michael A. Nelson, and Jason Howard. No certification is included. Pages measure approximately 8" x 5 3/4".

Autographed Sketchbook Pages Group of Seven

Pages signed by: Brian Michael Bendis, Cully Hamner, Rags Morales, David Finch, Ryan Ottley, Talent Caldwell, and Phil Jimenez. No certification is included. Pages measure approximately 8" x 5 3/4".

Autographed Sketchbook Pages Group of Seven

Pages signed by: Will Eisner, Nick Cardy, Joe Sinnott, Don Rosa, Jim Starlin, George Tuska, and Marshall Rogers. Pages measure approximately 8" x 5 3/4".

Autographed Sketchbook Pages Group of Seven

Pages signed by: Jerry Robinson, Harlan Ellison, Joe Staton, Ramona Fradon, Mike Royer, Don Rosa, and Murphy Anderson. No certification is included. Pages measure approximately 8" x 5 3/4".

Avengers #150 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" X 19"

Avengers #4 Cover Recreation Print by Joe Jusko

Signed by the artist with certificate of authenticity. from Escape Collectibles. High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Avengers #57 Cover Recreation Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 FR 1.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Near full length spine split taped with archival tape from interior. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Centerfold detached.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Centerfold detached.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4556478002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 FR/GD 1.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 GD 2.0

.5" Cumulative spine split.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 12 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 13 VG/FN 5.0

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 13 GD+ 2.5

2.25" Cumulative spine split.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 16 GD+ 2.5

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 17 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple (manufacturing error). Cover oxidation.

"Four Against the Minotaur!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck (some faces retouched by Jack Kirby), inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Mole Man, the Leader, and the first and only appearance of a minotaur. Guest appearance by the Hulk. As this and the story from Tales to Astonish 69 take place at the same time, some panels are reproductions of the Astonish panels. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 11. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 18 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 19 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3978134010

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 19 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 19 GD+ 2.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 20 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "Vengeance Is Ours!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; After jumping over the edge last issue, the Avengers have very little time to rescue Captain America, but with quick thinking they manage it; The Swordsman is outraged and attacks them. During the battle he starts to vanish mysteriously; He awakens in the lair of the Mandarin; The Mandarin allies himself with the Swordsman, giving him a more powerful sword; He then creates an image of Iron Man which he sends to the Avengers, vouching for the Swordsman's membership; Once in the Avengers HQ he plants bombs to destroy them; He later has a change of heart and tries to remove the bombs, but is caught by Captain America, who believes he is attaching them. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Cameo by Iron Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #14. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.