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Action Comics (1938 DC) 350 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4664922006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Secret of the Stone-Age Superman," script by Otto Binder, art by Wayne Boring; When Perry White discovers a caveman skeleton dressed in a Superman costume, Superman travels into the past to investigate, but is trapped in prehistoric times because Earth's sun is red in that era. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Superboy ad. "The Anti-Supergirl Plot!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; A band with members that dress up as Green Lantern, Batman and Green Arrow are using their performances to commit robbery. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 352 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fatal Five--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; As a last resort, the Legion decides to enlist the villainous Fatal Five to defend Earth from the Sun-Eater, so the Legionnaires set out separately to collect each of the Fatal Five. Cap's Hobby Hints display tips by Henry Boltinoff. Champs Against Odds! public service announcement starring Mickey Mantle, Wilma Rudolph, and Ben Hogan, pencils by Jack Schiff, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Origin of Cosmic Boy text article. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 360 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Legion Chain Gang--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The Legionnaires who went underground break out the Legionnaires imprisoned on Earth then uncover the President's scheme and expose him as the mind-controlling Universo. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 44 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4330885013

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Lizard in "Where Crawls the Lizard," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Dr. Connors reacts from The Rhino antidote he was previously working on and turns into The Lizard; Realizing this, he runs away but is spotted by his son Billy; The Lizard plots his human conquest and plans to defeat Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 184. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197015

Cover by John Romita Sr.. The third appearance of the Lizard in Spidey Smashes Out!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; The Lizard heads to Dr. Connor's lab to find a formula to transform reptiles into his personal army; Aunt May worries about Peter; The Lizard and Spider-Man battle aboard a train. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 185. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4614486007

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 VG 4.0

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197017

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 48 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4477621005

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Cover by John Romita Sr. The Wings of the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Spider-Man searches the city for a trace of Kraven the Hunter; while searching, he gets a bad cold and goes home; Blackie Drago, a.k.a. the New Vulture, defeats Spider-Man and leaves him unconscious in a pile of snow. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 34 and 188. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Water damage. Ink and tracing on front cover.

Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4607864007

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2074716014

Spidey is on a rampage - looking for Doc Ock ever since Aunt May collapsed. Meanwhile, Doc Ock is after the Nullifier again - and he finds it and uses it against Spider-Man with most unexpected results. Spidey can't remember who he is, but will he believe Dr. Octopus when the doc tells him they are on the same team???"Doc Ock Wins." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 40. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 55 FN/VF 7.0

Cover oxidation.

Spidey is on a rampage - looking for Doc Ock ever since Aunt May collapsed. Meanwhile, Doc Ock is after the Nullifier again - and he finds it and uses it against Spider-Man with most unexpected results. Spidey can't remember who he is, but will he believe Dr. Octopus when the doc tells him they are on the same team???"Doc Ock Wins." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 40. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 55 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4043136001

Spidey is on a rampage - looking for Doc Ock ever since Aunt May collapsed. Meanwhile, Doc Ock is after the Nullifier again - and he finds it and uses it against Spider-Man with most unexpected results. Spidey can't remember who he is, but will he believe Dr. Octopus when the doc tells him they are on the same team???"Doc Ock Wins." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 40. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) UK Price Variant 50UK GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 35 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Between Two Dooms!, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Black Manta attacks Atlantis. When he captures Aquaman, Ocean Master decides that nobody but him should defeat Aquaman and he attacks Black Manta, with Aquababy caught in the middle of the fight. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Joke Book (1953) 109 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375002

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4649142019

"To Conquer a Colossus!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Gil Kane. Against their will the Avengers blast off into outer space onboard Ixar's spaceship! The alien mastermind wants to transfer the Avengers' powers into his army of ultroids! And then merge all the ultroids into one colossal ultroid! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have a few tricks up their sleeve! Plus one ace in the hole...or perhaps better stated: a widow in the hole. Will Ixar's disregard of Natasha lead to hisdownfall? The Black Widow has a deadly bite! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #29.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 41 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

"Let Sleeping Dragons Lie!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema (first work on the Avengers). Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. Thanks to a special request, Hank Pym receives a unique delivery at his suburbanlaboratory: the Dragon Man! Hold on, is that a good idea? No worries though -- the large android is deactivated. However Goliath doesn't know that the Master of Alchemy (and the former master of Dragon Man) is nearby! Once Diablo awakens the powerful android, the fearsome fight begins!Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. the Dragon Man! Meanwhile in the Far East, the Black Widow is captured by the communist government that SHIELD sent her to spy on! And thus Natasha becomes the first victim of the dreaded Psychotron! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Goliath,Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Dragon Man previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #47. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #33.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 43 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Writing on interior page.

First appearance of the Red Guardian in "Color Him...the Red Guardian!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. After receiving a tip concerning the Black Widow's whereabouts, Hawkeye andHercules travel to the Far East to rescue her! But her communist captors have created a super-powered adversary to oppose them: the Red Guardian! Once the Prince of Power and the ace archer arrive in the Middle Kingdom, they defeat the guard force and challenge the Red Guardian! However thecommunist champion is smart and tough! He uses the Psychotron to confuse Hercules -- and next uses his belt weapon to knock out Hawkeye. And then while basking in the glow of his victory, the guardian makes a shocking announcement: Natasha Romanoff is his wife! What a red-letter day for the Red Guardian! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #35.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4224237002

First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 47 VG 4.0

First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 1 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

"The Monstrous Master Plan of the Mandarin!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos (with John Romita touch-ups). The very first Avengers Annual is a blockbuster as the original team of avengers joins with the current team -- to battle six of their greatest foes! The Mandarin returns with a new scheme to conquer the world via a large synthetic diamond. However he needs help to accomplish his goal. So he sends his comrades in arms to three different continents to collect diamonds and wreak havoc! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand in their way! In South America Iron Man, Goliath, and the Wasp battle Power Man (aka Erik Josten) and the Swordsman! While in Asia Hercules and the Scarlet Witch clash with the Enchantress and the Executioner! And finally in Africa, Hawkeye and the thunder god face off with the Living Laser! But on the dark continent, the Mandarin has a special surprise waiting: the awesome android called Ultimo! Wow, Thor vs. Ultimo! A battle worth the cover price alone! Eventually, the full contingent of avengers meets the Mandarin inside his orbiting space station for the final showdown! A great annual! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Nick Fury. Second feature: One-page pin-up of Hercules by Don Heck and George Roussos. Third feature: Two-page diagram of Avengers Mansion. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of the Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and Wasp by Don Heck and George Roussos. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of all the avengers to date. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Note: This story takes place between Avengers (1st series) #44 and #45.) 68 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 188 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4685412008

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Eraser Who Tried to Rub Out Batman!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Commissioner Gordon gets Batman to investigate a series of crimes in which all of the clues have been erased, and the Caped Crusader goes undercover to do so. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Ten Best-Dressed Corpses in Gotham City!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; A newspaper publisher calls in the Police and Batman, explaining to them that three of the men on his magazine's top-ten best dressed list have been murdered; Batman agrees to investigate and nearly dies himself as Bruce Wayne, who also was listed on the newspaper's listing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 189 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4663948006

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 1st Silver Age appearance of Scarecrow in book-length story, "Fright of the Scarecrow!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While entertaining some children in the park, Dick happens to notice the Scarecrow retrieving buried loot from a past robbery; He calls in Batman and together they battle their old foe until they are blinded by Scarecrow's fear gas. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from comic book writer Mark Evanier. Peace on Earth public service announcement. Eyes Front! humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 190 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4685412009

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Penguin Takes a Flyer--Into the Future!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Penguin attempts to fool the Caped Crusaders into believing that his new tricks are based on futuristic technology. When this fails and his gang is captured the Fowl villain begins using robotic umbrellas against the Dynamic Duo. Letters from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III and Marvel colorist and assistant editor Irene Vartanoff. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Countdown on Excellence public service, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Jerry gets a lecture from his father on the importance of doing every job right. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 190 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4695723001

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Penguin Takes a Flyer--Into the Future!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Penguin attempts to fool the Caped Crusaders into believing that his new tricks are based on futuristic technology. When this fails and his gang is captured the Fowl villain begins using robotic umbrellas against the Dynamic Duo. Letters from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III and Marvel colorist and assistant editor Irene Vartanoff. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Countdown on Excellence public service, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Jerry gets a lecture from his father on the importance of doing every job right. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 190 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Penguin Takes a Flyer--Into the Future!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Penguin attempts to fool the Caped Crusaders into believing that his new tricks are based on futuristic technology. When this fails and his gang is captured the Fowl villain begins using robotic umbrellas against the Dynamic Duo. Letters from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III and Marvel colorist and assistant editor Irene Vartanoff. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Countdown on Excellence public service, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Jerry gets a lecture from his father on the importance of doing every job right. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 69 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4687374004

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "War of the Cosmic Avenger," script by Bob Haney, art by Win Mortimer; The Time Commander has returned to plague Batman once more, using a near indestructible iron bat harness to trap the Caped Crusader, leading him to summon Green Lantern for help; The Time Commander then gets a hold of the iron bat harness and siphons the energy from Green Lantern's ring that was absorbed by it and uses it to create a device to recreate a creature named Cosmos, created by a Dr. Carruthers, but destroyed thereafter because of its evil nature; Time Commander then sends the creature against Batman and the Green Lantern. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Famous Super-Villains article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Atom (1965 Charlton) 88 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4098545015

Nightshade Back-Up Story Steve Ditko art Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 27 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in "Mike Murdock Must Die!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Marauder kidnaps Foggy, Karen and Matt to force them to reveal DD's secret ID; While a blazing battle takes place aboard the Marauder's helicopter, Spidey runs up against Stilt-Man. Letter to the editor from comics letterer Tom Orzechowski. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 0.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Centerfold missing.

Label #4589450003

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 365 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4635331008

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The House the Joker Built!; the Joker sells Joker merchandise and makes a television show of Joker/Batman fights. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sid Greene. The Crooks Who Captured Themselves!; Ralph Elongated Man tries to stop bad guys from robbing a coin shop, but stops the police instead. Letters to the editor from comics writers Mike Friedrich and Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 58 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Dismal Dregs of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom attacks and defeats the FF; he also steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 2 of 4). Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 59 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 3 of 4) in Doomsday, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Doom wreaks havoc across the globe with the Power Cosmic; Black Bolt destroys the barrier that was imprisoning the Inhumans. Brief Inhumans appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 4 of 4) in The Peril and the Power!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat Dr. Doom. Appearances by the Inhumans, the Watcher, and the Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 60 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4693083006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 4 of 4) in The Peril and the Power!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat Dr. Doom. Appearances by the Inhumans, the Watcher, and the Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 60 GD+ 2.5

Interior pen markings.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 4 of 4) in The Peril and the Power!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat Dr. Doom. Appearances by the Inhumans, the Watcher, and the Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 65 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...From Beyond This Planet Earth!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ronan the Accuser is dispatched to Earth by the Kree Supreme Intelligence to try the FF for the destruction of the Kree Sentry; The FF resist Ronan and defeat him. Silver Surfer cameo (a sculpture). Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 48. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 65 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...From Beyond This Planet Earth!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ronan the Accuser is dispatched to Earth by the Kree Supreme Intelligence to try the FF for the destruction of the Kree Sentry; The FF resist Ronan and defeat him. Silver Surfer cameo (a sculpture). Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 48. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 68 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4039780013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. His Mission: Destroy the Fantastic Four!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; A mysterious villain, posing as the chemist Dr. Santini, aids Reed in attempting to find a cure for Ben. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 69 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4693083013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. By Ben Betrayed!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben is driven mad by the treatments of Dr. Santini, revealed to be the Mad Thinker, and attacks the rest of the FF. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 69 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. By Ben Betrayed!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben is driven mad by the treatments of Dr. Santini, revealed to be the Mad Thinker, and attacks the rest of the FF. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 5 FN- 5.5

The Black Panther and the Inhumans help the FF battle Psycho-Man (his first appearaince) in "Divide and Conquer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (not Joe Sinnott as credited). Silver Surfer back-up (first solo story), "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!" by Lee/Kirby/Giacoia. This issue also has eight pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Giacoia and a short story, "This Is a Plot?" Script and pencils by Kirby, inks by Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Flash Gordon (1966 King/Charlton/Gold Key) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668894010

Stories by Gary Poole and Bill Pearson. Art by Reed Crandall and others. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. On the Lost Continent of Mongo, a strange alien leads Flash, Dale and Zarkov to the City of the Elders. But they wind up battling an 8-legged rhino-like alien to keep Dale from being sacrificed in a ritual. Flash Gordon and the Elders Deathtrap; Ceremony in Shock; The Fifth Key of Power!; Fireballs In Space. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Go-Go (1966) 7 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

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Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Denny O'Neil, Jim Aparo, Grass Green, Steve Skeates, D. J. Arneson, Mo Marcus and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's mid-'60s attempt at a "hip" teen comic results in a sort of combination of Archie's Madhouse, the lesser Mad clones, and Teen Beat. The Far Out Fairy Tales tell the stories of "Superella" and "Snow What." Go-Go's parody of the "Peyton Place" soap opera goes on and on.... This issue features early work by legendary comics scribes Denny O'Neil and Steve Skeates, and art by future Batman artist Jim Aparo and underground comix legend Richard "Grass" Green. Photos of rock legends Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. The Beach Boys; A Far Out Fairy Tale: The Swingin' Saga of Superella: Part II; Return to Peculiar Place; Record Breaker; The First Argument; Rendezvous; The Wild Life and Adventures of Miss Bikini Luv; Snow What, a Far-Out Fairy Tale. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Gosh Wow (1967) Fanzine 1 VG- 3.5

Issue 1 - September, 1967. Cover by John Dixon with color added by Howard Keltner. Comic hero fanzine with articles and editorials compiled by Robert Schoenfeld. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. Softcover 78 Pages B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 53 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Captive of the Evil Eye!, script by John Broome, art by Gil Kane; Green Lantern fights a giant alien who is trying to steal the oxygen in the earth's atmosphere. Superman ad. The Flash/ The Spectre ad. Two Green Lanterns in the Family!,script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Hal's sister-in-law believes that her husband Jim is Green Lantern. Letter to the editor from comic writer Mark Evanier. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 57 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3713317001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene. Catastrophic Weapons of Major Disaster!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Gil Kane; Major Disaster uses his knowledge of Green Lantern's secret identity to distract GL from his latest robbery plans. Tales of the Bizarro World ad. Adventures of Bob Hope ad. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Deadman/The Spectre ad. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Hawkman (1964 1st Series) 17 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Ruse of the Robbing Raven!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; A childhood rivalry leads to the forgery of an Edgar Allan Poe manuscript and a mystery for Hawkman to solve. House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #188, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Enigma of the Escape-Happy Jewel Thieves!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Hawks fight a gang of jewel thieves who are masters of misdirection. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.