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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 44 VG- 3.5

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) 44 FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, does not interrupt story. Cover detached and first wrap detached at one staple.

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) 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) 46 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

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 GD 2.0

Oxidation. Water damage. Interior tearing.

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 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Staples added (not manufacturing). Multiple 1" lateral spine tears. Heavy pen markings. Residue.

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 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661008

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) 47 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

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) 47 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Cover oxidation.

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 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3898976003

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) 49 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4716661009

Cover by John Romita Sr. Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, and second appearance of the new Vulture (Blackie Drago) in From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (uncredited); As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a fight between the Vulture and Kraven and goes out to capture them. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 35 and 189. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 49 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by John Romita Sr. Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, and second appearance of the new Vulture (Blackie Drago) in From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (uncredited); As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a fight between the Vulture and Kraven and goes out to capture them. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 35 and 189. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 49 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover by John Romita Sr. Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, and second appearance of the new Vulture (Blackie Drago) in From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (uncredited); As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a fight between the Vulture and Kraven and goes out to capture them. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 35 and 189. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 VG 4.0

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) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

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 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4480094003

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) 51 VG- 3.5

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) 52 VG+ 4.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Joe (Robbie) Robertson in To Die A Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Kingpin has an unconscious Spidey and J. Jonah Jameson sealed up tight in a watery deathtrap!; If they want to get out while still breathing, Jameson will have to wake Spider-Man up from his afternoon nap. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 37. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 52 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Joe (Robbie) Robertson in To Die A Hero!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Kingpin has an unconscious Spidey and J. Jonah Jameson sealed up tight in a watery deathtrap!; If they want to get out while still breathing, Jameson will have to wake Spider-Man up from his afternoon nap. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 37. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 53 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3692346012

Doctor Octopus. Story synopsis: Peter and Gwen are off to the Science Expo with Professor Warren to see the "nullifier," but unfortunately Dr. Octopus is there too. Only he isn't there to listen to the lecture, he's there to steal it! After putting up a good fight, Spider-Man finally gets the nullifier back, but not before slipping a spider tracer on Doc Ock. Doc Ock finds the tracer when he gets back to his lab and decides to set up a trap for Spidey, but come on, Spidey isn't gonna fall for it. Aunt May and Anna Watson put an ad in the paper looking for a boarder at their house. And guess who answers the ad? That's right, the one and only Otto Octavius. "Enter Dr. Octopus." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 38. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 54 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2019022009

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Tentacles and the Trap!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Spider-Man faces off against Doctor Octopus on the lawn of the Parker house; With Aunt May caught in the crossfire, ol' Webhead will have to think fast if he wants to save her. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 54 VG+ 4.5

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Tentacles and the Trap!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Spider-Man faces off against Doctor Octopus on the lawn of the Parker house; With Aunt May caught in the crossfire, ol' Webhead will have to think fast if he wants to save her. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 55 VG+ 4.5

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) Annual 4 VG 4.0

Cover loose at spine.

All-new 41-page story "The Web and the Flame!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo) and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by Larry Lieber and Mike Esposito. The action starts with a bang as the Amazing Spider-Man spies the Human Torch running amok through the heart of Manhattan! What has gotten into Johnny Storm? The web-slinger swoops into stop the torch and discovers that the fiery member of the FF is just filming a movie! The embarrassed wall-crawler quickly departs, but an observant super-villain nearby begins to formulate a devious plan! One thing leads to another and both Spidey and the torch are invited to shoot a brand new movie in Hollywood! But the duo might want to check the identities of the director and producer first! After a mishap on the set, the temporary teammates at last find their adversaries and a giant mechanical gorilla! Roll the cameras for Spider-Man and the Human Torch vs. Mysterio and the Wizard! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and actress Elizabeth Taylor. First backup feature: "The Coffee Bean Barn" Two-page illustration of Peter Parker and his friends. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito. Second backup feature: "What the Well-Dressed Spider-Man Will Wear" Two-page illustration of the web-slinger's costume and web-shooter. Third backup feature: "Spidey's Greatest Talent" Four-page illustration of the wall-crawler's powers. Fourth backup feature: One-page pin-up of Spider-Man with the Thing, Thor, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk. Art by Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, and Mike Esposito. Fifth backup feature: "Say Hello to Spidey's Favorite Foes!" Two-page illustration of eight favorite foes including Dr. Octopus and the Green Goblin. Art by Larry Lieber, John Romita, Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito, and Joe Sinnott. Sixth backup feature: "A Visit to Petey's Pad!" Two-page illustration of Peter Parker and Harry Osborn's apartment. (Notes: Mysterio battles the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 66 & 67. John Romita contributed pencils to the inside front cover splash page. This story was reprinted in Giant-Size Spider-Man 6.) 68 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 32 VG 4.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Tryton the Terrible starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Ocean Master, and Tryton the Terrible, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; a giant hand grabs Aquaman; Mera creates a giant water hand to try and save him; Aquaman disarms a missile. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 33 FN- 5.5

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 37 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

"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) 39 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0182546003

"The Torment...and the Triumph!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by Don Heck and George Roussos. After last issue's battle, the Lord of Olympus exiled Hercules to Earth for one year. So, the Avengers have a new associate or new teammate for the next 12 months! In the meantime, Hawkeye learns distressing news about the Black Widow. And he decides to go for a walk through the Lower East Side to clear his head. But the ace archer inadvertently walks right into a trap...set by the Mad Thinker! And it's only the beginning as the Mad Thinker sends Hammerhead, Piledriver, and Thunderboot to subdue Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The criminal genius' detailed plan works perfectly...until he encounters Olympus' mightiest hero! With his awesome strength, the Prince of Power disrupts the Mad Thinker's precise calculations -- and gives the Avengers a chance to rally and win! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Jasper Sitwell. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #31.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 41 VG- 3.5

.5" Spine split from top.

"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 2.0

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) 45 VG- 3.5

Water Damage. Cover oxidation.

"Blitzkrieg in Central Park!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Vince Colletta. Following Earth's Mightiest Heroes' victory in Avengers Annual #1, the city hosts "Avengers Day" in Central Park! And what a grand celebration it is as nine avengers gather to receive accolades from the crowd. However, there is one person in the crowd -- actually one android in the crowd -- who has not come to praise the Avengers, but to bury them! When the moment is right, the Super-Adaptoid attacks! A.I.M.'s finest creation -- with his array of mimicked powers -- keeps the assembled avengers off-balance. But the adaptoid's obsession with killing the star-spangled avenger provides the heroes with an opportunity to regroup! And Pietro comes up with an idea! Will Quicksilver's quick plan short-circuit the Super-Adaptoid? Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Super-Adaptoid returns in Iron Man (1st series) #49. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #37.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 45 GD/VG 3.0

"Blitzkrieg in Central Park!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Vince Colletta. Following Earth's Mightiest Heroes' victory in Avengers Annual #1, the city hosts "Avengers Day" in Central Park! And what a grand celebration it is as nine avengers gather to receive accolades from the crowd. However, there is one person in the crowd -- actually one android in the crowd -- who has not come to praise the Avengers, but to bury them! When the moment is right, the Super-Adaptoid attacks! A.I.M.'s finest creation -- with his array of mimicked powers -- keeps the assembled avengers off-balance. But the adaptoid's obsession with killing the star-spangled avenger provides the heroes with an opportunity to regroup! And Pietro comes up with an idea! Will Quicksilver's quick plan short-circuit the Super-Adaptoid? Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Super-Adaptoid returns in Iron Man (1st series) #49. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #37.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.2 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 03/17/2008.

Label #0906110002

"The Agony and the Anthill!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema. After several busy days, the Avengers briefly convene at their Fifth Avenue mansion before going their separate ways for rest and relaxation. However Hank Pym andJanet van Dyne decide to remain at the mansion to work on a new experiment involving red ants. But the dramatic appearance of the Whirlwind (formerly known as the Human Top) interrupts their work! Goliath and the Wasp havedefeated him in the past. However the Whirlwind scouted Avengers Mansion earlier in the day (as Jan's chauffer) -- and he blasts them with a reducing ray! Then the Whirlwind throws the pair into Hank's ant farm without their cybernetic equipment. So Hank and Jan cannot talk to the ants! And the ants are very hungry! The situation looks grim...and becomes even grimmer when the Whirlwind plants a bomb inside the mansion to kill the remaining avengers. How can Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn their plight around...andavoid reaping the whirlwind? Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #38.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 47 GD/VG 3.0

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.

Batman (1940) 190 FN- 5.5

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.

Batman (1940) 192 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Crystal Ball That Betrayed Batman!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Caped Crusaders accidently come across a crime committed by the Fearsome Foursome and succeed in capturing a member of that gang; Batman then disguises himself as that crook in order to infiltrate the gang and nab the leader...or so he thinks. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "Dick Grayson's Secret Guardian!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Dick Grayson meets the two new kids being bussed into his school, and invites them to be a part of Gotham High's basketball team; Toughy Loomis, one of those kids, wants to beat up Dick because he's a rich kid. Mystery of the Million-Dollar Briefcase! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 194 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Chic Stone (?) and Sheldon Moldoff (?) (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; By chance, a reformed Mark Desmond sees a Batman display at a local department store and reverts back to his Blockbuster persona, which goes out to destroy anything related to the Caped Crusader. Letters to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. and "Batmania" publisher Biljo White. "The Problem of the Proxy Paintings!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Martin Tellman calls the Analysts together to help him solve the dilemma he faces: his collection of worthless copies of valuable paintings have suddenly become the real thing! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Beep Beep the Road Runner (1966 Gold Key) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon characters The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. The Road Runner in "The Appetite Fright," "Escape Scrape," "The Caught Coyote," and "Seeing Isn't Believing." Issue also has one- page gag strips and one-page features. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.12.

Blue Beetle (1967 Charlton) 1 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, David Charles Glanzman and Dick Giordano. The third (or fourth, depending on how you count it) Charlton series to feature the Blue Beetle introduces the Silver Age BB, Ted Kord (after his debut as a backup character in Captain Atom). In one of the first superhero "reboots," Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko gives the Golden Age hero a new look, new tech, and a new alter ego, then sets him against the Squid Gang. The backup story introduces another classic Ditko hero: Vic Sage, the faceless crimefighter known as The Question. Blue Beetle Bugs the Squids; Who is the Question? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 72 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Phantom Flash, Cosmic Traitor," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Charles Cuidera; The Spectre must stop the ghost of a fallen World War I ace from taking revenge on his old squadron members, even though his opponent has turned the Flash into a ghostly being and bent him to his will. Famous Phantoms article. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Half-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Charlton Premiere (1967) 2 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Dick Giordano (splash). Certification not included.

"Children of Doom." Script by Denny O'Neil (as "Sergius O'Shaugnessy"), art and cover by Pat Boyette. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 26 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Stilt-Man Strikes Again, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan; Matt continues in his role as Mike Murdock, Daredevil supreme; The Leap-Frog hops away from his trial and when DD goes after him, he runs across Stilt-Man; The Masked Marauder searches for DD's secret identity and rescues Stilt-Man from Hornhead. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 27 FN- 5.5

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.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 27 GD 2.0

1 3/4" tear on back cover. Water damage. Residue.

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.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 28 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Planet, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; While lecturing at a college about the legal aspects of relations with extra-terrestrials, DD comes up against some real aliens bent on world domination; Mike Murdock appearance. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 29 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Unmasked, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione; Matt decides to propose to Karen but when she is kidnapped by The Boss to try and draw out Daredevil, he decides his lifestyle is too dangerous for domesticity and halts his plans. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 29 VG/FN 5.0

1/2" Spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Unmasked, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione; Matt decides to propose to Karen but when she is kidnapped by The Boss to try and draw out Daredevil, he decides his lifestyle is too dangerous for domesticity and halts his plans. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 31 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Blind Man's Bluff, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione; a powerless and totally blind DD has to try and tackle the combined might of Mr. Hyde and Cobra; Mike Murdock appearance. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 32 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione. To Fight the Impossible Fight, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione; Still truly blind, DD is captured by Cobra and Hyde and taken to their hideout where he desperately tries to find an antidote to restore his powers before the gruesome twosome finish him off. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 34 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. To Squash a Beetle!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione; Captured by the Beetle, DD must survive an unmasking attempt in front of a crowd of expo attendees; origin of the Beetle; Mike Murdock appearance. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.