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Action Comics (1938 DC) 309 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing ad page, does not interrupt story. Lateral spine tearing. Severe water damage. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. John F. Kennedy appears in "The Superman Super-Spectacular!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute; Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear; Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark; cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Untold Story of Argo City!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl learns that her parents survived the destruction of Argo City and that they are still alive in the Survival Zone, though she cannot reach them. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 315 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Be My Guest at America's Greatest Amusement Park ad with Superman. "The Juvenile Delinquents from Space!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Two boys from a distant planet visit Earth and cause trouble because they don't understand Earth customs; Superman convinces them to go home, but an escaped criminal has stowed away on their spaceship. The Origin of Super-Horse article, art by Jim Mooney. "The Menace of Supergirl's Mother!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Edna Danvers is poisoned by a Kandorian creature and becomes evil; She disguises herself as a Kandorian scientist and lures Zor-El and Allura into a Kryptonite trap. 9th Giant Superman Annual Ad. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 330 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Strange 'S' Spell on Superman!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Red Kryptonite causes Superman to steal things beginning with the letter "S" and give them to the poor. Justice League of America ad. "Supergirl's Duel with Dr. Supernatural!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; On the Purple Planet, Supergirl battles Drang, who has imprisoned the heroes of many different planets. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 316 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Part I: The Renegade Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art John Forte; When Ultra Boy appears to be an escaped convict, he is expelled from the Legion and has to flee the planet. Part II: The End of a Super-Traitor!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; Ultra Boy reveals that his faked criminal past was a ploy to infiltrate and lure a pirate band into custody. The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes! illustrations, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 340 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Intro of Computo in Computo the Conqueror!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Brainiac 5's latest creation turns on its master and the rest of the Legion. Mystery of the Space Trophies starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by John Sikela, inks by John Sikela. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 342 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Legionnaire Who Killed!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff (p. 1-8) and George Klein (p. 9-16); After Star Boy kills Kenz Nuhor in self-defense, he's put on trial for breaking the Legion code against killing; after his conviction, he's expelled and joins the Legion Subs. Cap's Hobby Hints--Painting a Model Car by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Betrayed Clark Kent! starring Superboy, script by Leo Dorfman, art by George Papp. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 343 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Saturn Girl visits Thaun to investigate a series of Legionnaire jinxes, only to find that the evil Luck Lords used a super-hypnotic long-range ray. Cap's Hobby Hints--Matching Paint Colors activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Pete Ross' Super Secret!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Pete Ross discovers Superboy's secret ID. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 99 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Bob Oksner. Written by Arnold Drake, Henry Boltinoff and Mort Drucker. Art by Bob Oksner, Henry Boltinoff and Mort Drucker. The Nose meets the Mouth when Bob Hope masquerades as Super-Hip in "Super-Hope Meets Super-Hip" by Arnold Drake and Bob Oksner. Also starring Harvard Harvard III, Badger Goldliver, Doltish, Zombia Ghastly, Lisa, Frank N. Stein, Dr. Van Pyre and Heinrich Von Wolfmann. Plus: Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: It's a Young World gag strips by Mort Drucker. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 102 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Bob Oksner. Written by Arnold Drake and Henry Boltinoff. Art by Bob Oksner and Henry Boltinoff. Holy secret identities! Bob Hope learns that Tad is really Super-Hip in "The Invasion of the Teen Monsters" by Arnold Drake and Bob Oksner. Also starring Lisa, Henrietta, Badger Goldliver, Doltish, Harvard Harvard III, Dr. Van Pyre, Heinrich Von Wolfmann and Frank N. Stein. Plus: Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: Bob's Gag Bag text piece. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 107 VG- 3.5

Johnny Cloud in "Flame in the Sky!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 114 FN 6.0

"The Ace Who Died Twice!" starring Lt. Steve Savage the Balloon Buster (art by Joe Kubert). Back-up story, "Diary of a Fighter Pilot" (art by Carmine Infantino). Kubert cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 117 GD/VG 3.0

Final issue of the series. Johnny Cloud in "Even the Skies Can Bleed!" Back-up story, "20,000 Foot Curtain!" (art by Russ Heath; reprint?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5 Qualified

Paper: Cream to off white

INCOMPLETE. Page 16 missing, does not affect story.

Label #2001497025

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 14 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4684693007

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation with chipping.

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) 25 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; As Peter goes to sell pictures of a crime to J. Jonah Jameson, an inventor named Smythe comes in with a robot guaranteeing the destruction of Spider-Man; Since Peter needs money bad, he eggs Jameson on to hear out the wacky inventor; Smythe shows how his robot instantly shoots out steel tentacles at the hint of a spider's presence and grabs a hold of Peter, much to his surprise; Jameson is given a remote control and they agree to a deal; Betty is furious with Peter for trying to trap Spider-Man, not understanding his true reasons; Peter shows up at school and has Flash Thompson waiting to fight him as he hangs around Liz Allan too much to his liking; As Peter exits school, he sees the robot and begins to run; Flash, thinking he's running away from a fight runs after Peter; First appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider Slayer Mark I. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #20 and #163. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Molten Man in "The Menace of the Molten Man!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker needs his old costume, so he goes to the lab of the inventor Smythe, who created the robot J. Jonah Jameson used to try and beat Spiderman with; During that battle Parker had to remove his costume in order to escape; While there he witnesses an argument between Smythe and a man named Raxton, which results in an accident turning Raxton into, the Molten Man; At first Raxton is confused when he walks out of the lab, but on the street he gets mad at a driver and smashes the car with his fists; Realizing his power Raxton decides he can be a super villain, but before he can do anything Spiderman comes in through his window and asks Raxton to turn himself in stating that so far no major crimes have been committed; A fight ensues; Peter graduates from high school. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #166. This is a very difficult book to find in the higher grades because the black cover easily shows virtually every imperfection, no matter how minor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0106986005

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 VG+ 4.5

Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 33 GD 2.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Final Chapter!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance; Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system. One of Spidey's classic moments is captured in the first 5 pages as he struggles to escape from underneath tons of steel! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 26 and 172. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 36 VF- 7.5

Cover by Steve Ditko. When Falls the Meteor!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; A strange meteor gives Norton Fester incredible strength and agility. He uses these new powers to become the Looter to fund his scientific research. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 28 and 175. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 42 VG+ 4.5

Third appearance of Mary Jane (cameo; first time face is shown). Cover by John Romita Sr. Rhino, Foggy Nelson (from Daredevil), and Dr. Curtis Connors cameos in The Birth of a Super-Hero!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; John Jameson was exposed to some strange space spores on a space mission. He returns to Earth where he gains super strength; Spider-Man is mistakenly accused of robbing a bank so Jameson decides to try to capture him with his new super powers. Ad for the M.M.M.S. fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 31 and 182. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) UK Price Variant 32UK VG- 3.5

Residue.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover by Steve Ditko. "Man on a Rampage.", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Ditko; Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 25 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Revolt of Aquaboy starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquaboy, Aquababy, Tamerkhan, Attucka, and Liat, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; a trio of Monguls invade Atlantis. Farmers of the Sea article. Cap's Hobby Center activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 27 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Battle of the Rival Aquamen starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, and Xen, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Mera imposters attack Aqualad. Cap's Hobby Center activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 10 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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. NOTE: The initial printing of Avengers #10 had an error where magenta was applied to the yellow color plate causing a miscoloring of the cover. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 11 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Kang creates a robotic Spider-Man and sends him back in time to battle the Avengers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Guest stars the Amazing Spider-Man. Villain: Kang. Cameo appearances by Zemo, the Executioner, Wonder Man, Dr. Doom, Magneto, Mysterio, the Unicorn, and Kraven the Hunter (all in Kang's files). Kang pin-up. 36 pgs. 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) 30 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Frenzy in a Far-Off Land," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch take a leave of absence from the Avengers due to their dwindling powers; Goliath also sets off to South America to try and find a cure, hearing his old college professor Dr. Anton is there; Black Widow is ordered to destroy the Avengers again with the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers find the Black Widow and co. but Hawkeye wants to go alone, as it is personal to him; Meanwhile, Goliath lands in South America and finds Dr. Anton has been captured by the Keeper of the Flame; He tries to save him, but is overwhelmed then brought to safety by Prince Rey, who leads a rebel force against the Keeper; Hawkeye defeats the Swordsman but is trapped by Power Man; The Black Widow saves him, finding herself unable to harm Hawkeye as she loves him; Captain America and the Wasp leave to help Goliath. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4649142016

Cover by Don Heck. "The Sign of the Serpent!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck; Captain America encourages Goliath to keep looking for a solution to his height-switching ability and finds a new assistant, Bill Foster; The Sons of the Serpent attack foreign people, including General Chen, the dictator of a communist country while he visits the UN; The Black Widow provides information to Hawkeye to prove herself to him. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch discover they will regain their full powers; Bill Foster, being African-American, gets attacked by the Sons of the Serpent; Captain America goes to Nick Fury for more information about them; The Avengers vow to defeat the Sons of the Serpent, but Captain America is kidnapped. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Nick Fury guest appearances. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #2. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 34 VG/FN 5.0

First appearance of the Living Laser in "The Living Laser!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. A new super-villain bursts on the scene! And he's using -- light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation -- as his primary weapon! After robbing a bank, Arthur Parks (aka the Living Laser) has a chance encounter with Janet van Dyne...and he is immediately smitten by her beauty. But the Living Laser's attraction to the Wasp is twisted -- and he attacks Goliath in order to eliminate him from Jan's life! Hank Pym defeats the Living Laser, and itseems like the episode is over. However Arthur Parks escapes and begins a new crime spree across the city! So now the Avengers have to find and defeat the Living Laser again! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's excellent scripting run on the Avengers title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #26.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 171 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4684693002

1st Silver Age Riddler appearance (the question-marked criminal hadn't appeared in a Batman book since 1948). Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. What's Wrong with These Pictures! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!" (the Batman TV pilot was based on this story), script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Riddler is released from prison and informs the Dynamic Duo that he has turned from crime, and, as proof, leads them to the hideout of the Molehill Mob; But when the former felon begins deluging them with riddles, the Caped Crusaders aren't sure he really has reformed. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 178 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4643622002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Raid of the Rocketeers!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; When two experimental missiles disappear after being launched, the Caped Crusaders follow the path of the third missile and discover that it has been intercepted by a strange beam, set in motion by jet-propelled crooks! Fingerprint Oddities! article. The Invisible Handicap! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Cap's Hobby Center activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Loan Shark's Hidden Hoard!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; When Rosy and Weeper borrow money from a loan shark to bet on a race, and promptly end up losing; They fear that Sharkey will kill them so the Dynamic Duo step in before that can happen. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 178 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Raid of the Rocketeers!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; When two experimental missiles disappear after being launched, the Caped Crusaders follow the path of the third missile and discover that it has been intercepted by a strange beam, set in motion by jet-propelled crooks! Fingerprint Oddities! article. The Invisible Handicap! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Cap's Hobby Center activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Loan Shark's Hidden Hoard!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; When Rosy and Weeper borrow money from a loan shark to bet on a race, and promptly end up losing; They fear that Sharkey will kill them so the Dynamic Duo step in before that can happen. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 179 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1000825008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily; Betsy tells young Bobby that he should keep his room neater but realizes that she has the same problem. "Clay Pigeon for a Killer!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; An actor announces on TV that he has solved a murder case and will announce who the killer is the next day; When the actor confesses to Bruce Wayne that this was an act to lure the real killer out into the open, the Caped Crusader poses as the actor to protect the man's life. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The 2nd Silver Age appearance of the Riddler in "The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; After the Riddler breaks out of prison, he vows never again to send riddles to Batman again before he strikes; The Caped Crusader smells a rat and discovers subtle clues that lead to the Riddler's downfall. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from Guy H. Lillian III. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 187 VG- 3.5

Reprints, 80-page giant. Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Curt Swan, inks by Win Mortimer and Stan Kaye. "Batman's First Case" (from Detective # 265), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crime on time jogs Batman's memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader's last! "Phantom Eye of Gotham City" (from Detective 192), pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris; As vicious criminal creates a means to televise crimes as they happen and making the Dynamic Duo look like they are inept. "The Last Days of Batman" (from Batman 125), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Carter Nichols sends the Dynamic Duo back to ancient Venice to gather evidence in a case, but only Batman returns, while Robin is shifted to Gotham City a few days into the future, where he discovers a new criminal will kill Batman. "Peril at Playland Isle" (from Detective 264), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When the wealthy builder of a new amusement park is killed, Batman and Robin nearly lose their lives tracking down the real killer. "The Batman of Tomorrow" (from Detective 216), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When Bruce Wayne injures his arm, to keep Vicki from discovering that Batman has the same problem, the Caped Crusader seeks out the Batman of the Future to step in for him...almost with disastrous results! "The Ballad of Batman!" (from Batman 95), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A balladeer comes to Gotham City to sing the praises of Batman in verse, but it backfires when his songs tip off crooks wanting to commit crimes. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. A complete Batman newspaper syndicated story reprint featuring the Joker (7 pages) from Oct.-Dec. 1946. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 59 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by Gil Kane. "The Tick-Tock Traps of the Time Commander," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; While attending a performance by John Starr, a modern day "Monte Cristo" claiming to be framed for a crime he did not commit, Bruce Wayne is approached by Starr after the performance in his guise of the Time Commander, using his time-shifting hour glass to reveal that he knows Wayne is really Batman and asks for Batman's help in clearing his name; However, this proves to be a ploy, and the Time Commander knocks out and ties up Batman and uses the Caped Crusaders resources to trick the Green Lantern into charging the Time Commander with power from his ring while disguised as Batman. "Timely" Topics text story. Peter Puptent Explorer humor story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 64 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

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Cover by Gil Kane. "Batman versus Eclipso," script by Bob Haney, art by Win Mortimer; Falling for rich playgirl Marcia Monroe, Batman gets caught up in a plot to steal the priceless emerald cat jewel stolen by the CYCLOPS organization; Framed for the theft of the jewel, Batman is arrested and jailed, giving the CYCLOPS organization and their operative the Queen Bee the opportunity to capture Eclipso just as he emerges from his host Bruce Gordon; While Eclipso is used to make a heist, Batman manages to break out of prison and with the help of Bruce Gordon, defeats Eclipso (shunting the villain back into Gordon's body) and toppling CYCLOPS' plan; Although Batman manages to identify that Marcia Monroe was really Queen Bee, she manages to get away, however Batman vows that one day she will have to answer to her crimes. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4684609001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett. First appearances of Daredevil, Karen Page, and Foggy Nelson in The Origin of Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett (splash page penciled by Jack Kirby); Matt Murdock saves a blind man from an oncoming truck but is struck blind himself by a radioactive canister during the rescue; The radioactivity heightens Matt's other senses and gives him an uncanny radar sense; Matt graduates college and begins practicing law with his college roommate Foggy; Matt's father, a boxer, is killed by the Fixer after he refuses to throw a fight; Matt designs a costume and a billy club (from his cane) and takes his derogatory childhood nickname "Daredevil"; DD tracks down the Fixer and the man who shot his father. Spider-Man and Fantastic Four appear on the cover but not in the story inside. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 2 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming detached at both staples. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Evil Menace of Electro!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Vince Colletta; The Thing and the F.F. hire Matt to look over the new lease on the Baxter Building; Matt goes to inspect the property but, unbeknownst to him, Electro has broken in to steal all of Reed Richard's secrets; Mayhem ensues; Fantastic Four cameo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 6 VG 4.0

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of Mr. Fear in "Trapped by the Fellowship of Fear!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Wally Wood. The Fellowship of Fear includes Mr. Fear, the Ox, and the Eel. Cameos (Mr. Fear's sculptures) by Captain America, Electro, the Owl, Rama-Tut, Mysterio, Spider-Man, the Chameleon, Dr. Doom, the Hatemonger, Diablo, the Beetle, Kraven, Baron Zemo, Iron Man, the Toad, Mr. Doll, the Black Knight, Egghead, the Hulk, the Melter, Cyclops, the Vulture, the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), Dr. Octopus, Dr. Strange, Loki, Thor, the Super Skrull, the Cobra, Magneto, Giant Man, and the Green Goblin!; DD intrudes on a phony movie shoot where the Fellowship of Fear is robbing a bank and gets himself blasted by fear gas; Mr. Fear decides to flush DD out by creating a wax figure of Hornhead for his museum; DD and Foggy both get in a brawl with the Fellowship, and Foggy is injured; DD returns to the wax museum to put an end to the Fellowship. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 7 PR 0.5

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

"In Mortal Combat with Sub-Mariner!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Wally Wood. Namor hires Franklin and Murdock to sue the human race on his behalf. When this doesn't work, he gets himself arrested so he can have his day in court. Realizing humanity won't listen, the Sub-Mariner goes on a rampage which brings Daredevil into the (hopeless) fray. Namor returns to the sea out of respect for DD and to stop Krang from taking over Atlantis. Sub-Mariner/Daredevil pin-up by Wood. Note: First appearance of Daredevil's red costume. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 8 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4008176018

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of the Stilt-Man in The Stilt-Man Cometh!, script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Wally Wood; Nelson and Murdock are hired by a disgruntled scientist who claims his boss stole his invention; The scientist turns out, not only to be the real thief, but also the new villain, Stilt-Man. House ad for Fantastic Four #40 and Amazing Spider-Man #26. Letter by artist Alan Hutchinson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 9 FR/GD 1.5

Mold and severe water damage. Centerfold detached.

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of Klaus Kruger in That He May See!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Bob Powell, breakdowns and finished art by Wally Wood; One of Matt's old college pals is a ruler of his own European country and invites the blind lawyer over to see a doctor about restoring his sight; Once in Lichtenbad, DD is needed as Kruger turns out to be a ruthless dictator; The only doctor who could restore Matt's vision dies in the revolt. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 16 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in Enter Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frank Ray"); The Masked Marauder comes up with a plan to pit Spidey and DD against each other while he makes off with an experimental engine; First appearance of the Masked Marauder. Letter to the editor from comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 19 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Alone--Against the Underworld!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Masked Marauder busts Gladiator out of jail and the two fight over the privilege of taking Foggy Nelson, a.k.a. Daredevil, down; Everything is going as planned until the real DD shows up to save Foggy's chubby butt; cameos by Dr. Strange, Captain America, and Dr. Doom (as costumes in the Gladiator's costume shop). Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 21 VG+ 4.5

"The Trap is Sprung" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Frank Giacoia (pages 1-3), Bill Everett (pages 4-9), and Dick Ayers (pages 10-20). Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. DD has to rescue himself and Judge Lewis from the Owl's giant mechanical owl. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #2. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 357 VG+ 4.5

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Bruce Wayne Unmasks Batman!; Batman and Robin join Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson on a television program; a bad guy unmasks the Dynamic Duo. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson and Sid Greene. Tragedy of the Too-Lucky Thief!; Ralph Elongated Man and Sue Dibny go to the horse races at Hollyvale Race Track. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doom Patrol (1964 1st Series) 99 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Mold. Severe water damage with rust migration.

1st appearance of Beast Boy - Cover by Bob Brown. The Deadly Sting of the Bug Man (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; The Doom Patrol put on a public display wherein Robotman dives off the hand of Elasti-Girl and is saved at the last minute by Larry's Negative Man form; This ends with Robotman almost face planting into the ground; hes humiliated when a pennant gets stuck to his face; Larry reveals to the others that he doesn't want to always rely on his Negative Man form and be a real man and fight for himself. In the Spider's Parlor(part 1). The Beast-Boy (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; One night the Doom Patrol returns to their base to find that it's been trashed by what appears to be various different animals; Convinced that the attacker will return, the Doom Patrol set up a trap for them. That Kid's Not So Green! (part 1). Writer James Van Hise gets a mention on the letters page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4363923001

This is the first actual magazine-sized issue of Eerie (the first was an ashcan edition). Stories in this issue include: Footsteps of Frankenstein by Reed Crandall and Archie Goodwin; One for De-Money by Angelo Torres and E. Nelson Bridwell; Eye of the Beholder by Jay Taycee and Archie Goodwin; Flame Fiend by Gray Morrow and Eando Binder; To Pay the Piper by Eugene Colan and Larry Ivie; Vision of Evil by Alex Toth and Archie Goodwin; and Ahead of the Game by Joe Orlando and Archie Goodwin. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $0.35.