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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Page 16 missing. Universal grade: 0.5.

Label #4714757003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing ad page, does not interrupt story. 1" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 GD/VG 3.0

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 VG- 3.5

Interior soiling.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 GD 2.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 FR 1.0

6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Autumn People PB (1965 Ballantine Books) Ray Bradbury's 1-1ST VG 4.0

Signed by Albert Feldstein (first page). No autograph certification is included.

1st printing. Based on the stories by Ray Bradbury. Adapted for EC Comics by Albert Feldstein. Art by Graham Ingels and Jack Davis. Cover painting by Frank Frazetta. Foreword by Ray Bradbury. A collection of EC Comics based on the fantastic stories by horror legend Ray Bradbury. Includes "There Was an Old Woman," "The Screaming Woman," "Touch and Go," "The Small Assassin," "The Handler," "The Lake," "The Coffin," and "Let's Play Poison." Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 12 VG+ 4.5

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) 15 GD+ 2.5

"Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Avengers Roll Call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the first Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Melter, the second Black Knight, and the first appearance of Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Baron Zemo is killed when a laser ray, he fires, reflects off of Captain America's shield and causes an avalanche that buries the baron underneath a ton of rock. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 9. Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 20 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 GD- 1.8

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 170 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Friends Across the Seas public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Genius of the Getaway Gimmicks!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; Roy Reynolds, wanting to not make the same mistakes of other criminals, decides to uses a series of getaway gimmicks on the Caped Crusader to effect the escape of he and his men...and succeeds, until Batman baits a trap of his own. "The Puzzle of the Perilous Prizes!", script by Bill Finger, art by Joe Giella (as Bob Kane); When Batman and Robin investigate who entered a contest for an elderly lady, they end up capturing an entirely unrelated gang who think Batman and Robin are after them. Pore Identification non-fiction half-page, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Blast Off 3 Rocketeers (1965 Harvey) 1 VG 4.0

The Three Rocketeers in "Lunar Goliaths" and "The Great Moon Mystery" (pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Williamson). Two back-up stories, both with art by Williamson, "The Space Court" and "The Little Earth." (Overstreet lists Reed Crandall, Angelo Torres, and Roy Krenkel as Williamson's collaborators on the back-up stories, but The Art of Al Williamson does not mention them.) One-page Goodyear tires ad with art by Neal Adams. Kirby/Joe Simon cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Atom (1965 Charlton) 78 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Gremlins From Planet Blue, script by Joe Gill, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Captain Atom must rescue Professor Jupe and his daughter from aliens who have brainwashed him into working for them on killer missiles. The Sun God text story. The Vast Unknown-n-n-n, art by Ernie Bache. Previously titled Strange Suspense Stories. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661047005

Issue #2. April 1965. Stories in this issue include: Fun and Games! by Archie Goodwin and Joe Orlando; Spawn of the Cat People by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Wardrobe of Monsters! by Otto Binder, Gray Morrow, and Angelo Torres; Welcome Stranger by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; I, Robot by Otto Binder and Joe Orlando; and Ogre's Castle by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 48 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Doctor Solar (1962 Gold Key) 10 VG 4.0

Staple rust.

Dr. Solar in "The Sun Giant!" (a two-part story), and Professor Harbinger in "Mystery Signals From Space!" Painted front and back covers. Number on cover 10000-501 January. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Solar (1962 Gold Key) 15 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

Dr. Solar in "Doomsday Minus One Minute!" which retells the origin of Dr. Solar, and Professor Harbinger in "Animal Survival!" Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. Painted front cover. Number on cover 10000-512 December. Cover price $0.12.

Eighty Page Giant (1964) 9 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Small hair trapped inside on front of slab.

Label #19-3F8D4A1-048

80-Page Giant. Flash reprints. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Flash of Two Worlds!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; The Flash disappears while giving an exhibition of his super speed; He finds that he has inadvertently vibrated into the Earth of another dimension which seems to be a near copy of his own world; Here he meets the Flash of that world, Jay Garrick. "Are You a Silent Witness?", script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Kids learn that it pays to stick around and help the cops as a witness to a crime. Ad for Hasbro's G. I. Joe. Ads for Hawkman and The Atom. "The Pied Piper of Peril!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; The Flash encounters a bizarre super villain who utilizes sound as a weapon of crime: The Pied Piper. Green Lantern ad. Amazing Speeds fact page. "The Man Who Changed the Earth!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Mr. Element, Al Desmond nearly defeated the Scarlet Speedster with his mastery of elements; Newly armed with his "philosopher's stone," he re-emerges as Dr. Alchemy. "Here Comes Captain Boomerang!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Petty crook "Digger" Harkness becomes "Captain Boomerang" in order to publicize the Wiggins Game Company's new product; He does however, have his own plans—as a super criminal. "The Super-Gorilla's Secret Identity!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Grodd uses his evolution-accelerator to change into a human being—Drew Drowden, he then plots to rule the world! Detective Comics/Batman ad. The Flash ad. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eighty Page Giant (1964) 12 CGC 1.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4726567003

Batman 80 pg. Giant. Reprints. Cover art by Win Mortimer and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Captive Planet," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Transported to the Planet Tora, The Dynamic Duo and their companions aid The Torans in their struggle against invaders. "The Caveman Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo travel back in time to clear Dr. Sayre's professional reputation, there they aid Tiger Man, an early "Batman" against the tyrant Borr. G. I. Joe toy ad. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner; Binky suggests Allergy make friends with a new kid, Bob, but Pete does instead and then gets Allergy and the rest of the gang interested. "King Batman the First," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman and Robin pursue the criminal Gurney into another dimension; there they get mixed up in a contest to find the new King of the alien world Plaxius. Cheerios ad featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. "There Was a Crooked Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris; The Cowled Crimefighters stumble into a bizarre plot that seems to follow the story of the nursery rhyme "There Was a Crooked Man." "The Three Super-Sleepers," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; The Titanic trio are kept in suspended animation for 1000 years; When they are revived, they must battle Lex Luthor's descendant whom they suspect has stolen the time machine that can restore them to their own time. "Batman's Roman Holiday," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin go back to Roman times to rescue Dr. Nicholls who has not returned from his own trip. "The Interplanetary Batman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Dynamic Duo is transported to the planet Ergon where they are jailed and must plan a breakout. "The Winged Bat-People," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin find themselves in another dimension, there they are mistaken for two of the evil winged Bat People. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Falling in Love (1955) 74 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4736273019

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Werner Roth, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. Doreen had sent Leslie to Bruce to help her...but she stole him for herself! Cheat! Don't miss the cover story "Hands Off Love!" with pencils by Werner Roth. Also in this issue: "Kiss Love Goodbye!"; "Escape from Heartbreak!" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; 1-pager "Wedding Gifts 'Round the World!"; and 2-page To You...From Carol Andrews letter column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 GD+ 2.5

Writing on interior cover and pages.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 VG 4.0

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 153 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4733071021

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Mightiest Punch of All Time, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Professor Zoom fools prison officials and passes an electronic psychological examination, ensuring his release; Zoom brings Mr. Element to his hideout to eliminate Flash. G.I. Joe club ad. Monster Koach ad with cartoon version of Herman Munster. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Monogram ad featuring Caricature kits. 80 pg. Giant Superman ad. Letter from comics artist Doug Potter. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 40 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust.

First appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern in the Silver Age. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Secret Origin of the Guardians!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Hal Jordan and Alan Scott team up to fight the Guardians oldest adversary... Krona. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement starring Little Pete, art by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Happy Champ the Story of Joker Osborn (1965) 1 VG+ 4.5

Johnson Motor Company comic book promoting the sport of Water Skiing. Photo cover front and back. Includes a twelve page comic book story about Joker Osborn, plus four pages of instructional drawings explaining advanced water skiing, how to pull off tricks, jumping, etc. 7 1/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., 16 pages, FC. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 40 FN- 5.5

3rd Silver Age Penguin appearance. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Indestructible Creatures of Nightmare Island!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Andrew Helm creates a machine intended to create world peace, but which malfunctions and causes evil; The JLA traces the source of the mayhem, battles illusory creatures summoned from their subconscious minds, and turns off the malfunctioning machine. The Hip Way to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Amazing Ratios article by Julius Schwartz. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 166 CGC 7.5

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4579637012

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Beatles cover. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva. "Mad Plaid," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Betty gives Archie's torn plaid coat to a friend to be repaired; After getting it fixed, Betty's friend wears the coat home and causes Veronica to have an accident, causing her to vow revenge on whoever owns that coat. "Betty's New Look in Fashions" and "Fall Fashions for Veronica," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Disc-Gusted," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica tie up the phone line all night trying to get a request in to a disc jockey. "Snow Joke!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg build a snowman. "Crack Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Moose is planning to beat Archie up after school, so Archie tries to get detention. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Rawhide Kid (1955) 44 FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Stories by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Art by Larry Lieber. Hang on to your Stetson, pard! You're about to thrill to..."The Masked Maverick!" by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script/art). The Rawhide Kid has to unmask the Maverick...or die! Fighting mad, the Kid reaches new heights of greatness! Also in this issue: Annie Oakley in the back-up story "When the Gunmen Come!" by Lieber. And: "Ridin' the Trail with Rawhide" letters column begins. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sad Sack's Funny Friends (1955-1969 Harvey) 60 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657462003

Cover art by George Baker. "Men's Buddy," pencils by Fred Rhoads; The General decides to sleep with the men in the field. "Not a Ghost of a Chance!"; In a rainstorm, Sack and the General take shelter in an abandoned army base, where they are harassed by a pair of ghosts. "Sleeping Out"; General Rockjaw is again sleeping with the men in the field. "The Old Haunted Headquarters"; The ghosts continue to harass the general and Sack until they escape back to their camp. "Any Suggestions"; A colonel has the idea that General Rockjaw should trade places for a day with someone else at the base, so that they can see what he has to go through; naturally the name randomly selected is Sad Sack's. "Sack's Diary" text story. "Two-Day Pass Out" text story. "Operation Fatback"; General Rockjaw gets an order from above that all overweight men need to slim down. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 59 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4582778018

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3rd appearance of the Teen Titans. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Return of the Teen Titans, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy. The Teen Titans battle the rock 'n' roll robbers The Flips, who use a surfboard, a cheerleader's baton, and a trick motorcycle to steal from the public and confound the Titans. The series continues in Teen Titans #1 (1966). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 135 VG 4.0

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.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 177 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superman's Kryptonese Curse! [Tales of Kryptonite No. 3], script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; red Kryptonite, as usual, has an unpredictable effect on the Man of Steel. The Menace Called "It"! starring Superman, It [a spinning blob], Lana Lang, Perry White, and Lois Lane, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. When Jimmy Olsen Stole Krypto From Superman, art by George Papp. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from Stephen King (could it be THE Stephen King?). Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 180 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent's Great Superman Hunt! starring Superman, Herb Farr, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Lois Lane, art by Al Plastino. The Girl Who Was Mightier Than Superman! starring Superman, Orella, Sophroni, and other women of Matrion, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; for the first time in his life, Superman is defeated by a female. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 180 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657462022

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent's Great Superman Hunt! starring Superman, Herb Farr, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Lois Lane, art by Al Plastino. The Girl Who Was Mightier Than Superman! starring Superman, Orella, Sophroni, and other women of Matrion, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; for the first time in his life, Superman is defeated by a female. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 88 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657462021

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Swinging Superman!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Jimmy's rock band creates "The Krypton Crawl," a dance tune has Superman moving to the music. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement by Henry Boltinoff. The Riddle of the Olsen Statue, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; giant insects trap The Jimmy Olsen Fan Club on an island. Jimmy Olsen, Heavyweight Champ!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by John Forte, inks by George Klein. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 65 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "When Titans Clash!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Small-time burglar Weasel Wills stumbles upon Iron Man's armor and Tony Stark must don his old armor to stop his crime spree. First Silver Age appearance of the Red Skull (turns out to be an imposter; the real one appears next issue) in "The Red Skull Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Cap and Bucky track down the Red Skull, only to discover that he is an imposter who replaced tycoon Maxon; The real Red Skull is manipulating the "Maxon" Skull; This is a re-telling of "The Riddle of the Red Skull" from Captain America Comics # 1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 66 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Iron Man's costume changes slightly in "If I Fail, A World Is Lost!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); US Senator Harrington Byrd has commissioned Stark Industries to build a new submarine, which is to be tested by Iron Man. "The Fantastic Origin of the Red Skull," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Red Skull's origin is told and Cap is brainwashed into being a Nazi. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4625290025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 63 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. The Gangsters and the Giant!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and Chic Stone; The police ask Giant-Man and the Wasp to stop the Wrecker and his gang who have been strong-arming business owners in Brooklyn. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Giant-Man and Wasp, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. A Titan Rides the Train!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Leader ponders his origins as he prepares to send his powerful Humanoid to confront the Hulk; Although he is under suspicion for being in collusin with the Hulk, Banner is sent by train to escort one of his nuclear devices with Talbot keeping a close eye on him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 73 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4416183005

Cover by Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, Mike Esposito, and Vince Colletta. By Force of Arms!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Neptune sends a group of electric eels to help Namor defeat the Demon of the Diamonds; Learning that Dorma has been exiled to the land of the Faceless Ones, Namor heads off to rescue her; Back in Atlantis, the citizens begin an active revolt against Krang. Another World, Another Foe!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, and Mike Esposito; Discovering the bullet that is lodged in the Hulk's brain, the Leader dissolves it with a laser and bathes our hero with gamma rays to give him strength; The Hulk still has Banner's mind but can no longer transform into human form thanks to the extra blast of radiation. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 113 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster in "A World Gone Mad," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster; Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him; He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder; The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane; They flee; Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle; Balder appearance. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Boyhood of Loki!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Origin of Loki continued; Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief; Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed! The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 113 FR/GD 1.5

Severe margin tearing (pieces detached, but present).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster in "A World Gone Mad," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster; Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him; He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder; The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane; They flee; Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle; Balder appearance. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Boyhood of Loki!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Origin of Loki continued; Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief; Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed! The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 GD+ 2.5

Paint overspray on cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep, "To Kill a Thunder God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; In yet another attempt to stop Thor from revealing his treachery to Odin, Loki has a mortal free The Destroyer that Odin created, and has it attack Thor! "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Crimson Hand," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; As he's preparing to set off in search of the cause of the breaking of the Oversword of Asgard, Loki has been creating additional problems for the thunder god. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 118 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep, "To Kill a Thunder God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; In yet another attempt to stop Thor from revealing his treachery to Odin, Loki has a mortal free The Destroyer that Odin created, and has it attack Thor! "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Crimson Hand," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; As he's preparing to set off in search of the cause of the breaking of the Oversword of Asgard, Loki has been creating additional problems for the thunder god. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 9 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Ad/pin up page missing, does not interrupt art or story.

"Enter, The Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils and cover by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. 1st meeting of X-Men and the Avengers, 1st appearance of Lucifer. Also features a Marvel Girl "Marvel Masterwork" pin-up with pencils by Kirby and inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.