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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 372 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4462448009

Cover art by Neal Adams. School for Super-Villains!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; The Legion infiltrates the Legion of Super-Villains Academy to rescue Colossal Boy; Chemical King and Timber Wolf join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 57 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723167014

"The Coming of Ka-Zar!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita and Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The news is good and bad for the Amazing Spider-Man. First the good...the web-slinger helped defeat Doc Oc at the end of last issue. Next the bad...he still has amnesia! So the wondrous wall-crawler is swinging around Manhattan not knowing who he is or where he lives. What a quandary! Meanwhile, Lord Kevin Plunder (akaKa-Zar) arrives in New York City with Zabu. And the first person he bumps into is J. Jonah Jameson! True to form JJJ convinces Ka-Zar that Spider-Man is a menace! And the Lord of the Jungle sets out to bring the web-slinger to justice! When Ka-Zar finds the web-spinner...the rhubarb begins! Atfirst Spider-Man has the advantage, but then the big cat enters the fray! Will Zabu send the wall-crawler to a watery grave? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, John Jameson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This issue is the first meeting between Spider-Man and Ka-Zar. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4487763002

First cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson in "The Brand of the Brainwasher!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Classic cover by John Romita. Mary Jane has a new job as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub! And for MJ's opening night many of her friendsand city officials -- including Captain George Stacy -- attend the show. Interestingly, Mary Jane has a second task for the evening: take pictures of the club's guests with a special camera. After MJ snaps a photo of Gwen's father, he begins acting strangely and then disappears! Who is the owner of this nightclub by the way? Peter suspects that something is amiss, so he quickly changes clothes and swings into action! The night began with Peter Parker on a date with Gwen Stacy...and ends with the Amazing Spider-Manrescuing Mary Jane Watson! A fun issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and the Kingpin. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #42. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run: 587,213; average paid circulation 361,663.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1093425007

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin is back! And he's ready to smash the wall-crawler to pieces (after ditching his phony Brainwasher identity). The muscle-bound crime boss whips Spider-Man so bad -- the web-slinger has to retreat from the Gloom Room nightclub to recover! And that gives the Kingpin time to finish the brainwashing of Captain George Stacy! Later that night Gwen takes her father back home...and everything seems okay. But when Peter stops by, Captain Stacy takes a swing at him! How can Aunt May's nephew grapple with Captain Stacy -- without upsetting Gwen? What a predicament for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The web-slinger also appears in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #14 this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #43.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 60 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin is back! And he's ready to smash the wall-crawler to pieces (after ditching his phony Brainwasher identity). The muscle-bound crime boss whips Spider-Man so bad -- the web-slinger has to retreat from the Gloom Room nightclub to recover! And that gives the Kingpin time to finish the brainwashing of Captain George Stacy! Later that night Gwen takes her father back home...and everything seems okay. But when Peter stops by, Captain Stacy takes a swing at him! How can Aunt May's nephew grapple with Captain Stacy -- without upsetting Gwen? What a predicament for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The web-slinger also appears in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #14 this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #43.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2095792004

"Make Way for Medusa!" Guest-starring Medusa. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The inhuman with the living red hair comes to New York City! Medusa is on a mission from Black Bolt to see how regular everyday people might relate to the Inhumans -- if they choose to rejoin society someday. Unfortunately, one of the first persons Madame Medusa meets...is the CEO of a hair spray company! The duplicitous executive tricks Spider-Man and Medusa into fighting one another (as shown on the fantastic cover) -- to support his advertising campaign! Eventually, the web-slinger and Medusa realize what's happening...and they turn the tables on the shady CEO. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #1 was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Mark Lamberti -- long-time friend of Lone Star Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #45.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714757006

"Make Way for Medusa!" Guest-starring Medusa. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The inhuman with the living red hair comes to New York City! Medusa is on a mission from Black Bolt to see how regular everyday people might relate to the Inhumans -- if they choose to rejoin society someday. Unfortunately, one of the first persons Madame Medusa meets...is the CEO of a hair spray company! The duplicitous executive tricks Spider-Man and Medusa into fighting one another (as shown on the fantastic cover) -- to support his advertising campaign! Eventually, the web-slinger and Medusa realize what's happening...and they turn the tables on the shady CEO. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #1 was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Mark Lamberti -- long-time friend of Lone Star Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #45.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723167013

"Make Way for Medusa!" Guest-starring Medusa. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The inhuman with the living red hair comes to New York City! Medusa is on a mission from Black Bolt to see how regular everyday people might relate to the Inhumans -- if they choose to rejoin society someday. Unfortunately, one of the first persons Madame Medusa meets...is the CEO of a hair spray company! The duplicitous executive tricks Spider-Man and Medusa into fighting one another (as shown on the fantastic cover) -- to support his advertising campaign! Eventually, the web-slinger and Medusa realize what's happening...and they turn the tables on the shady CEO. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #1 was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Mark Lamberti -- long-time friend of Lone Star Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #45.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651600003

"The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameoappearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468009

"The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameoappearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 66 CGC 8.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 03/29/2007.

Label #0797256004

"The Madness of Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. The Master of Illusion has been plotting revenge against the web-slinger since his bitter defeat in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. And this time Mysterio (aka Quentin Beck) hatches a plan involving a miniature amusement park with a miniature Spider-Man! The wall-crawler is about to ride a roller coaster -- whether he realizes it or not! Meanwhile, NormanOsborn has become the Green Goblin again! And he will take his shot at revenge against Peter Parker in Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #2 -- also published this month! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Cary Burkett and Tony Isabella, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #49.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 66 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4733071003

"The Madness of Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. The Master of Illusion has been plotting revenge against the web-slinger since his bitter defeat in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. And this time Mysterio (aka Quentin Beck) hatches a plan involving a miniature amusement park with a miniature Spider-Man! The wall-crawler is about to ride a roller coaster -- whether he realizes it or not! Meanwhile, NormanOsborn has become the Green Goblin again! And he will take his shot at revenge against Peter Parker in Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #2 -- also published this month! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Cary Burkett and Tony Isabella, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #49.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 66 GD+ 2.5

"The Madness of Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. The Master of Illusion has been plotting revenge against the web-slinger since his bitter defeat in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. And this time Mysterio (aka Quentin Beck) hatches a plan involving a miniature amusement park with a miniature Spider-Man! The wall-crawler is about to ride a roller coaster -- whether he realizes it or not! Meanwhile, NormanOsborn has become the Green Goblin again! And he will take his shot at revenge against Peter Parker in Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #2 -- also published this month! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Cary Burkett and Tony Isabella, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #49.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4726687001

First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Anthro (1968) 2 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4715514010

Written by Howie Post. Art and cover by Howie Post. Narrowly escaping from a marriage to Chief Tugg's older daughter Ita (instead of younger daughter Embra, whom he really wants), Anthro returns home where he finds his family in need of food. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #86, art by Neal Adams and Al Plastino. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Anthro (1968) 3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715514011

Written by Howie Post. Art and cover by Howie Post. After a particularly long and cold winter, Anthro and his family move farther south to be better prepared for the next year. Embra gives Anthro her horse to help them along the journey. Ad for Tiger Paws bicycle tires from Uniroyal, art by Jack Davis. Ad for Wonder Woman #179, art by Mike Sekowsky and Dick Giordano. Ad for Justice League of America #67, art by Neal Adams. Ad for World's Finest Comics #180, and Superman #211, art by Neal Adams, Curt Swan, and Jack Abel. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2018910018

First appearance of the new Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) in "The Black Knight Lives Again!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Tuska. Cover by George Tuska. Inside Garrett Castle Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are prisoners of Magneto! And the Master of Magnetism is admonishing them to rejoin the brotherhood! While elsewhere in the castle, a stunning transformation is occurring as Dane Whitman decides to take up the mantle of the Black Knight! Dane wants the knight to become a force for good! So, his first act is to fly to Avengers Mansion and tell the Avengers about Wanda and Pietro's plight! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes mistake Dane for the evil Black Knight and attack! Will the new knight's career be over before it even starts? Meanwhile in Olympus, Hercules discovers the Temple of the Promethean Flame in ruins and his fellow gods missing! Origin of the new Black Knight. First appearance of Aragorn - the winged horse. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and the Toad. Flashback cameo by Nathan Garrett - the previous Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #40.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 48 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4484897018

First appearance of the new Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) in "The Black Knight Lives Again!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Tuska. Cover by George Tuska. Inside Garrett Castle Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are prisoners of Magneto! And the Master of Magnetism is admonishing them to rejoin the brotherhood! While elsewhere in the castle, a stunning transformation is occurring as Dane Whitman decides to take up the mantle of the Black Knight! Dane wants the knight to become a force for good! So, his first act is to fly to Avengers Mansion and tell the Avengers about Wanda and Pietro's plight! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes mistake Dane for the evil Black Knight and attack! Will the new knight's career be over before it even starts? Meanwhile in Olympus, Hercules discovers the Temple of the Promethean Flame in ruins and his fellow gods missing! Origin of the new Black Knight. First appearance of Aragorn - the winged horse. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and the Toad. Flashback cameo by Nathan Garrett - the previous Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #40.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0225585005

First appearance of the Grim Reaper in "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema. The Black Panther arrives at Avengers Mansion ready to join Earth's Mightiest Heroes! However when T'Challa reaches the main meeting room, he finds his three would-be teammates lying on the floor unconscious! The panther begins to render first aid, but Jasper Sitwell suddenly appears and arrests him for murder! While being transported to and questioned at the local police station, T'Challa puts the evening's strange pieces together! And the newest avenger rushes back to the mansion to face the true perpetrator! Wow, the Black Panther vs. the Grim Reaper! What a debut for the superhero and the super-villain! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Tony Stark, Captain America, and Thor. Flashback cameo by Wonder Man to recap the events of Avengers #9. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Grim Reaper (aka Eric Williams) returns in Avengers #78 to continue his quest for revenge. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Uslan. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #44.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 57 CGC 7.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 3/17/08.

Label #0900959005

First appearance of the Vision in "Behold...the Vision!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. One of the landmark issues of the silver age! On a rainy night in Manhattan, a strange being enters Janet Van Dyne's apartment and suddenly collapses! The Wasp quickly calls Goliath; and they take the red-hued stranger to Avengers Mansion for examination! Once their Hank Pym discovers that the Vision is a human being constructed of synthetic materials - a synthezoid in fact! When the Vision wakes up, he remembers that Ultron sent him to destroy the Avengers! But now the Vision wants to flip the script on his creator! So he leads Earth's Mightiest Heroes back to Ultron's underground lair! Could this be a trap? Either way Ultron-5 is waiting! And the battle is coming! Will the Vision prove worthy of the Avengers' trust? Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The synthezoid avenger is not to be confused with the golden age Vision (aka Aarkus). Marie Severin contributed pencils to page 3 - the second to last panel. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #7 and also in Marvel Super Action #18.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 57 VG 4.0

First appearance of the Vision in "Behold...the Vision!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. One of the landmark issues of the silver age! On a rainy night in Manhattan, a strange being enters Janet Van Dyne's apartment and suddenly collapses! The Wasp quickly calls Goliath; and they take the red-hued stranger to Avengers Mansion for examination! Once their Hank Pym discovers that the Vision is a human being constructed of synthetic materials - a synthezoid in fact! When the Vision wakes up, he remembers that Ultron sent him to destroy the Avengers! But now the Vision wants to flip the script on his creator! So he leads Earth's Mightiest Heroes back to Ultron's underground lair! Could this be a trap? Either way Ultron-5 is waiting! And the battle is coming! Will the Vision prove worthy of the Avengers' trust? Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The synthezoid avenger is not to be confused with the golden age Vision (aka Aarkus). Marie Severin contributed pencils to page 3 - the second to last panel. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #7 and also in Marvel Super Action #18.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 58 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

"Even An Android Can Cry" Part 2 of 2. Origins of the Vision and Ultron. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. The Vision wants to become an avenger! But before Goliath and the Wasp can add him to the roster, they must consult the old guard first! When Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor arrive at Avengers Mansion; they test the Vision's powers! And the three stalwarts are suitably impressed! But they also want to know the Vision's background story. Where did he come from and how was he created? As the Vision recounts his earliest memories, Hank Pym begins to connect the dots.Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to Hank's suburban lab... where they learn the shocking truth about their newest ally: the Vision; and their newest enemy: Ultron! Does the truth clear the way for the Vision to join the Mighty Avengers? An uplifting story! Second appearance of the silver age Vision. Flashback cameos by the Enchantress, Executioner, Baron Zemo, Wonder Man, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Roy Thomas and John Buscema's creations of the Vision and Ultron set the stage for decades of great Avengers stories. This issue features a full-page panel (page 9) of all the avengers to date plus Spider-Man. This two-part story was reprinted in 1986 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback: Avengers, The Origin of The Vision. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #19.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4733071008

First appearance of Yellowjacket (aka Henry Pym) in "The Name is Yellowjacket!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. A new crime-fighter bursts onto the scene in New York City! And the Daily Bugle loves him already! The brash Yellowjacket barges into Avengers Mansion and boasts about killing Goliath! Shocked by the news; Hawkeye, T'Challa, and the Vision charge forward! But the mysterious Yellowjacket fights them off and absconds with the Wasp! Fearing that Jan is in serious danger, the Avengers pursue Yellowjacket across town! But when Earth's Mightiest Heroes locate their new foe, the Wasp asks them to leave Yellowjacket alone! Wow, why would Jan do that? Because she wants to marry him that's why! Wedding bells ring next issue! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man, Jarvis, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Wendy Fletcher (Pini). This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 20 & 21.) 36 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 2 FN+ 6.5

"...And Time, the Rushing River..." First appearance of the Scarlet Centurion. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck (layouts) and Werner Roth (finishes). Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to their mansion following the events of Avengers (1st series) #56. But upon entering their home -- they discover the original avengers inside: Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, the Wasp, and the Hulk! What is happening? After a brief skirmish with the original team, Cap and his group flee the mansion to collect their thoughts...and realize they may have stumbled into an alternate reality! Oh boy, now what? The Avengers' only hope is to find Doctor Doom's time machine (on this world)...and go back in time to reverse history. However the mighty and mysterious Scarlet Centurion stands in their way! Can Earth's Mightiest outsmart the future Kang? And return to their rightful reality? Cameo appearance by the Watcher. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Spider-Man, Sub-Mariner, and the original X-Men. Second feature: "Hang Loose, Heroes!" Beautiful Two-page pin-up of all the avengers to date by John Buscema, George Klein, and Bill Everett. Third feature: "Avenjerks Assemble!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Five-page parody of the Marvel bullpen. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Note: What If (1st series) #29 revisits the alternate reality warped by the Scarlet Centurion.) 68 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 200 CGC 6.5 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: White

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4711163010

Cover art by Neal Adams (first work on this title) and various (background). "The Man Who Radiated Fear!" starring Batman and Robin (with Joker and Penguin cameos), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella.; When the Scarecrow perfects a fear-radiated pill and uses it on the Caped Crusaders, the duo are unable to continue their war on crime until Alfred enters the picture; Then the Caped Crusaders head out and capture several of their foes, each one having a clue on their persons which lead them to the Scarecrow. "The Bat-Man," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; reprint of first page of first Batman story. The Batman says: public service announcement, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Jack Burnley. One-page dialogue between comic writer Mike Friedrich and fan Biljo White. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,198,000; average paid circulation 805,700. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 204 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Irv Novick. "Operation: Blindfold!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; An unscrupulous criminal named the Schemer kills an innocent blind man and plants evidence on him to lead Commissioner Gordon to believe that he is the Batman!; When the real Batman shows up on the scene, the Police arrest him, believing that he is a phony. Letters to the editor from Biljo White and Shel Dorf. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 207 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4733071009

Cover art by Irv Novick. "The Doomsday Ball!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; A small nuclear device is stolen and is being used to threaten Gotham City, so Batman enlists the aid of a criminal named Brill to identify the blackmailer...but first, the Caped Crusaders must survive some death traps arranged by Brill and his men. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil! ad. Letters to the editor from inker Klaus Janson and cartoonist Fred Hambeck. One-page "Fact File" report on Tarantula from Star-Spangled Comics (1941-43). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Capt. Biljo Presents (1968 Biljo White) Fanzine 1 FN- 5.5

Capt. Biljo Presents was published during the Golden Age of comic book fanzines by William J. White, a prominent fan who frequently went by the nickname of Biljo White. Featuring Various creations of Biljo White, Including Johnny Spikenose, Alter and Capt. Ego, Commando King, and Big House Buck. Saddle Stitched, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 24 Pages, B&W.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3780983003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4088679001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and regloss.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 102 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Sleeper Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; The Red Skull has awakened a fourth Sleeper robot , which is destroying strategic U.S. locations with its power blasts; Cap and Agent 13 try to track the Sleeper on its path of destruction; The Red Skull sends his henchman to try and prevent the heroes from destroying the robot; Cap battles the robot. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts ad. Letter to the editor from comics writer Doug Moench. Ad for Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 103 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4713880006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Weakest Link!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; During a date with Agent 13, Captain America learns that her name is Sharon Carter; The date gets disrupted by the Red Skulls minions, who defeat Cap and take Sharon to Exile Island; The Red Skull and the Exiles force two of their slaves to battle one other; Sharon Carter's name is revealed in this issue. (Previously she was known as Agent 13.)36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 103 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Weakest Link!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; During a date with Agent 13, Captain America learns that her name is Sharon Carter; The date gets disrupted by the Red Skulls minions, who defeat Cap and take Sharon to Exile Island; The Red Skull and the Exiles force two of their slaves to battle one other; Sharon Carter's name is revealed in this issue. (Previously she was known as Agent 13.)36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 104 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4713880007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins. "Slave of the Skull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins and Jim Steranko (p. 11); Shield asks Captain America to test their Life Model Decoys; After Cap easily defeats them, Nick Fury sends them back to the lab; Cap goes to Shields doctor for help with headaches; Red Skull tells Shield he has placed nuclear tape on the back of Captain America's neck; He warns that anyone who tries to remove the special tape would activate the timer on a bomb planted in Washington D.C. by one of the Skull's spies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 107 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4713880010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cap faces Dr. Faustus (first appearance) in "If the Past Be Not Dead," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain American keeps dreaming that hes being chased by demonic looking Nazi soldiers; Cap comes across the grave of his old sidekick Bucky Barnes; Cap calls his psychiatrist Dr. Faustus to tell him that he keeps having the same dream; Cap battles Dr. Faustus; Cameos by the Red Skull and Bucky Barnes. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 107 FN+ 6.5

Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cap faces Dr. Faustus (first appearance) in "If the Past Be Not Dead," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain American keeps dreaming that hes being chased by demonic looking Nazi soldiers; Cap comes across the grave of his old sidekick Bucky Barnes; Cap calls his psychiatrist Dr. Faustus to tell him that he keeps having the same dream; Cap battles Dr. Faustus; Cameos by the Red Skull and Bucky Barnes. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 107 GD+ 2.5

1" Spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cap faces Dr. Faustus (first appearance) in "If the Past Be Not Dead," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain American keeps dreaming that hes being chased by demonic looking Nazi soldiers; Cap comes across the grave of his old sidekick Bucky Barnes; Cap calls his psychiatrist Dr. Faustus to tell him that he keeps having the same dream; Cap battles Dr. Faustus; Cameos by the Red Skull and Bucky Barnes. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 108 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4733071010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Snares of the Trapster!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; A SHIELD agent asks Captain America to help with a mission; Cap refuses at first, but then the agent tells him it involves rescuing Sharon Carter; Unknown to Captain America, Sharon is the prisoner of the Trapster, who is trying and to get information out of her regarding Project Fireball; Cap fights the Trapster. Ad for Spectacular Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Out Of The Holocaust--a Hero!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; 3rd app. of Captain Marvel; Continued from Marvel Super-Heroes #13; With the Sentry rampaging across the Cape, Captain Mar-Vell decides that the Sentry's rampage would jeopardize his mission to learn all he can about the human race, and suspects that the Sentry's revival is due to Yon-Rogg's tampering; As Captain Mar-Vell (whose name is believed to be "Captain Marvel" to those at the Cape) protects the base (and more specifically security officer Carol Danvers) from the Sentry's rampage, aboard the Kree ship above Earth, Una tries to free herself; Unable to do so, she settles for listening to the reports given by her robot, which is linked into the battle computers; While this is occurring, the landlord at the hotel Mar-Vell is staying at, suspicious that Mar-Vell may be a foreign spy, snoops around Mar-Vell's room for proof; Finding Mar-Vell's carrying case, he sets off a device inside. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 19 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661047011

Stories in this issue include: The Mark of the Beast by Craig Tennis and Johnny Craig (from the story by Rudyard Kipling); Carmilla by John Benson and Bob Jenney (from the story by Sheridan Le Fanu); Monsterwork by Archie Goodwin and Rocco Mastroserio; and Eye of the Beholder by Archie Goodwin and Johnny Craig. Cover by Vic Prezo. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 38 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #25-3B48FE6-002

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Living Prison!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; After a few battles and not a few episodes of identity confusion, Daredevil and Doctor Doom are reverted back to their original bodies, but the Fantastic Four doesn't know that; story continued in Fantastic Four #73. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 39 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Introducing The Exterminator and the Super-Powered Unholy Three (Ape Man, Bird Man, and Cat Man, previously in DD 10 and 11), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by George Tuska; Daredevil tangles with the Unholy Three, little realizing that their new boss, the Exterminator, has developed a time displacement gun; Crashing a Nelson and Murdock double-date, the Three zap Debbie into oblivion for betraying their former boss, the Organizer; first appearance of the Exterminator; he later becomes the Death-Stalker in DD 158 (the first Frank Miller issue). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0232412029

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione. The Fallen Hero, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione; Throwing down with the Unholy Three, Daredevil is zapped with the Exterminator's time displacement gun and zapped into limbo, possibly for eternity (or at least until next issue). Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Gruenwald. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 371 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st new Batmobile from TV show in Batgirl's Costume Cut-Ups!; Batgirls feminine vanity keeps her from fighting the Sports Spoiler Gang in timely fashion; Batman and Robin step in; the bad guys are distracted by Batgirls legs when she tears her tights. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene. The Bellringer and the Baffling Bongs; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny visits a California mission, where theres hidden loot and mysteries afoot. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 371 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st new Batmobile from TV show in Batgirl's Costume Cut-Ups!; Batgirls feminine vanity keeps her from fighting the Sports Spoiler Gang in timely fashion; Batman and Robin step in; the bad guys are distracted by Batgirls legs when she tears her tights. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene. The Bellringer and the Baffling Bongs; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny visits a California mission, where theres hidden loot and mysteries afoot. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 169 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443813003

Doctor Strange stories continued from Strange Tales. 1st Doctor Strange in his own title. Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Origin of Dr. Strange retold; Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves; He discovers that Baron Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher; Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 and Thor #152. Letter to the editor from comics historian George Olshevski. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 169 VG/FN 5.0

Doctor Strange stories continued from Strange Tales. 1st Doctor Strange in his own title. Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Origin of Dr. Strange retold; Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves; He discovers that Baron Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher; Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 and Thor #152. Letter to the editor from comics historian George Olshevski. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 175 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and Marie Severin, inks by Tom Palmer and Marie Severin. Unto Us... The Sons of Satannish, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Clea is taken by Admodeus, of the Sons of the Satannish. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 2 NM 9.4

Cover by Jim Van Hollebeke, which was inspired by Weird Fantasy 15B. Published by Chuck Wooley in 1968. Editorial content includes more British comic book history, with high quality one page reprints of MarvelMan and Miracle Man. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. The first FA letters page debuts, and the very first LOC is from My Comics Shop's founder and owner Buddy Saunders! "A Listing Of Whitman Material" by Dale Manesis begins, with a very detailed alphabetical list of the Whitman BLBs from Ace Drummond 1177 to Dick Tracy 1185. "For Sale" ad highlights include Amazing Spider-Man 2 for $3., Strange Adventures 1 at $5, and X-Men 2 thru 5 for $2.50 each. The back cover is a full page pin-up of Star Man by Bill Wilson. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 24 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.