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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 73 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4646455005

First appearances of Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko in "The Web Closes!" Plot by John Buscema and John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man is in hot pursuit of the ancient clay tablet! And he receives atip from Captain Stacy -- that the Shocker's girlfriend may have it. The wall-crawler rushes to her apartment, but a new super-villain is already there: Man-Mountain Marko! The Maggia sent Marko to get the petrified tablet...and nobody is going to stop him! The web-slinger tries his best,but the raging bull grabs the tablet and takes it to his boss: Silvermane. Why does Silvermane want the tablet? And why does he need Dr. Curt Connors' help? Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Caesar Cicero, Joe Robertson, Randy Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer J.M. DeMatteis, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #54.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 74 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4646455006

Last 12¢ cover price. "If This Be Bedlam!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With his family held captive by the Maggia, Dr. Curt Connors must do the bidding of Silvermane! The elderly crime boss demandsthat Dr. Connors unlock the mystery of the petrified tablet -- which might be related to the mystical fountain of youth (of Ponce de León fame). In the meantime across Manhattan, the web-slinger frantically searches for the Connors family. He follows a lead to Caesar Cicero's office...and a fiercegun battle erupts! While Spider-Man is dodging bullets from the Maggia, will Dr. Connors have a breakthrough with the ancient tablet? Cameo appearances by Man-Mountain Marko, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, Harry Osborn, and Gwen Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #55.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 75 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646455007

First 15¢ cover price. "Death Without Warning!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. At last it's the conclusion to the Petrified Tablet saga! In a stroke of scientific brilliance, Dr. Curt Connors deciphered the tablet...and created a special potion to reverse aging. And now after drinking it, Silvermane is young again! And nobody can believe it! But thespecial potion may come with a fateful twist. Once the wall-crawler crashes into the Maggia's headquarters, Silvermane's luck begins to change! The amazing one challenges Man-Mountain Marko and the rejuvenated Silvermane -- to free Martha Connors and Billy! Can Spider-Man knock out his opponents before Dr. Connors transforms into you-know-who? Cameo appearances by Caesar Cicero and the Lizard. (Notes: Silvermane returns in Daredevil (1stseries) 120-123. The Petrified Tablet saga was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Secret of the Petrified Tablet Epic Collection. The TPB collects issues #68 thru #85.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 76 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4646455008

"The Lizard Lives!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The Lethal Lizard is on the loose in New York City! And Dr. Connors' alter-ego has only one thing on his reptilian mind: destroy Spider-Man! Peter Parker knows that a ferocious fight against the Lizard awaits him, so he takes a moment to visit Gwen Stacy before searching for his scaled adversary. A while later on the East Side, the Lizard ambushes the web-slinger! And their dazzling donnybrook begins! However when the Lizard wraps his tail around the wall-crawler's neck -- it looks like curtains for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, and the Human Torch. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #57.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 77 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.

"In the Blaze of Battle!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In the nick of time, the Human Torch arrives to interrupt the Lizard's attack! The web-slingershould be overjoyed, but he's not! Because Johnny Storm might accidentally hurt the Lizard during the fight. So as a result a confusing three-way battle takes place across the city! The Human Torch vs. the Lizard; Spider-Man vs. the Human Torch; and the Lizard vs. Spider-Man! How can thewall-crawler make sure everyone walks away a winner? Appearances by Billy Connors and Martha Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man tangles with the Lizard again in Amazing Spider-Man 102. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #58.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 78 FN 6.0

First appearance of the Prowler in "The Night of the Prowler!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In order to make a name for himself, a down on his luck window washer named Hobie Brown becomes a super-villain. And using his own ideas and equipment, Hobie creates weapons and a costume -- and the Prowler is born! In the meantime, Peter Parker is also feeling downtrodden after seeing Gwen Stacy and Flash Thompson having coffee together. Later that evening, Peter stops by the Daily Bugle hoping for a payday advance. But instead he sees the Prowler stealing the Bugle's payroll bag! And suddenly it's the Prowler vs. Peter Parker...with J. Jonah Jameson standing by! Origin of the Prowler. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Joe Robertson, and Mindy Brown. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #59.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 79 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

"To Prowl No More!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. As shown on the frightening cover, Peter Parker falls out of J. Jonah Jameson's office window! But thanks to his ability to cling to surfaces...he survives! And after changing into his costume, Spider-Man welcomes the Prowler to the superhero vs. super-villain business! However during their fight, the web-slinger realizes that he and the Prowler have a lot in common. Perhaps there is a better way to resolve their conflict...and give Hobie Brown a fresh start. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Prowler returns in Amazing Spider-Man #87. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #60.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 6 GD+ 2.5

This annual features three reprint stories and a new cover by John Romita. First story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1: "The Sinister Six!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The web-slinger battles the Vulture, Kraven, Mysterio, Electro, Dr. Octopus, and the Sandman to save Aunt May and Betty Brant! Second story reprinted from Fantastic Four Annual 1: "The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Steve Ditko. This 6-page story expands upon the wall-crawler's first meeting (and fight) with the FF in Amazing Spider-Man 1. Third story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 8: "Spider-Man Tackles the Torch!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Steve Ditko. Spidey crashes Johnny's party and creates a ruckus. 25 cent cover price. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 43 VG 4.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. To Win Is to Lose!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; Vulkor restores water-breathing ability to the people of Atlantis; Aqualad discovers that an ailing Aqualad has disappeared; Aquaman runs across a city populated by giants; Aqualad must engage in an arena battle with the Eldfur champion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 188 VG 4.0

Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo, Marty Epp and unknown. When Hot Dog howls during a music practice, Fred Andrews tells the Archies that their music is improving. Insulted, they leave the Andrews home, only to be insulted wherever they go in "Howling Success"! Plus: Li'l Jinx is upset about the air pollution because of the mess it's making out of her snowman in the 1-pager "An Airy Feeling" by Joe Edwards; The Archies pin-up; Prehistoric Archie invents a weapon but he has no luck in figuring out the best way to use it in "Archie Makes His Mark"; Archie is taking his old baby blanket to the cleaners at his mother's request in "Childhood Daze"; and Archie is the master of his fate and the captain of his soul in "Master Mind"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 194 VG- 3.5

Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey & Marty Epp and Joe Edwards. Archie is determined to make it to Lonesome Island by any means possible in "Her Man Friday (And Most of Saturday)"! Plus: Archie helps Veronica with her household chores in "The Helping Hand"; Archie acts strangely after having been kissed goodnight in "Kiss Proof"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Doze Woes!" by Joe Edwards; and Archie and Reggie act out the Charles Atlas King of the Beach ad for Betty and Veronica in "Crowd Pleaser"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4649142021

The wedding of the Wasp and Yellowjacket in "...Till Death Do Us Part!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Buscema and George Klein (with alterations by John Romita). Avengers Mansion is abuzz as Jarvis makes preparations for the surprise wedding of Janet Van Dyne and Yellowjacket! The Wasp's teammates still can't believe she is dumping Hank Pym for thiscostumed stranger! But instead of worrying about Jan and her newly betrothed, maybe the assembled heroes should take a closer look at the caterers! When the happy bride cuts the cake, the Circus of Crime attacks! Will the Ringmaster and his minions rend asunder...what has just been joined together? Not if Goliath has a say in the matter! A fun issue! Cameoappearances by the Fantastic Four, Crystal, Black Knight, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Iron Man, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, and the original X-Men. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price 12 cents. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 67 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4224219002

"We Stand at Armageddon!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by George Klein. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Ultron-6 rampages through Avengers Mansion! And Earth's Mightiest Heroes are helpless to stop the metal monster now composed of pure adamantium! After steamrolling the Avengers, Ultron flies away; but the Vision follows him back to his lair! Ultron plans to detonate a nuclear device in New York City! And only the synthezoid avenger stands in his way!Can the Vision derail his creator's atomic dreams? Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Gabe Jones, and Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This issue is Ultron's first cover appearance. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #28.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 71 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4026304001

"Endgame!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Invaders (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Buscema and Grainger. The Avengers battle the Invaders in 1941 occupied France! Cameo appearances by Ravonna and the original 6th century Black Knight (aka Sir Percy). Notes: The plot of Avengers 71 overlaps with Invaders Annual 1 published eight years later in 1977. The last page is a pin-up featuring the Avengers. Kang returns in Incredible Hulk 135. This is the second appearance of the original Human Torch in Silver Age/Bronze Age continuity. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 32 and Giant Size (2008) Avengers Invaders. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 209 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Irv Novick. "Jungle Jeopardy," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; The gang lords of Gotham hire Mr. Esper, alias "Brainwash", to defeat Batman and Robi; They lure the two heroes to a bank robbery in order to implant a subliminal device beneath the Batmobile; Esper forces the Dynamic Duo to return to the Batcave, where they are induced to see it as transformed into an African jungle with wild animals. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. One-page "Fact File" covers the Golden Age Green Lantern. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 214 VG+ 4.5

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Irv Novick. "Batman's Marriage Trap!" Script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; While Batman is otherwise occupied with his involvement in a beauty televised beauty pageant where the winner gets a night on the town with Batman, the criminal known as Strack and his thugs rob different locations in the city; The next day when he realizes that he can use Batman's eligible bachelor status against him he gets his girlfriend, Cleo to back a campaign called "Women To End BATchelorhood" (W.E.B.) who would target Batman with a series of protests for single men to get married, Batman in particular; As the movement begins to gain popularity among single women, Barbara Gordon gets suspicious of the group and joins it in her Batgirl identity; As the women follow Batman all over the city, Cleo would arrive at just the right time to throw off the women and boast about how weak men are; This lack of interest in Batman makes Batman fall for Cleo, all the while Strack and his goons manage to pull off various heists. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 113 CBCS 7.0 Witnessed Sig Steranko

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Steranko on 4/22/2022.

Label #22-0C03917-001

Cover by Jim Steranko. "The Strange Death of Captain America," script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Tom Palmer and Jim Steranko; The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned; A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization; The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA; Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive!; A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra; Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity. Appearances by the Vivion, the Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 116 VG- 3.5

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Red Skull is still in Cap's body in "Far Worse Than Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Red Skull transports Captain America outside a government testing lab, wheres hes shot at; Red Skull is disgusted that people admire him since they think he is Captain America, wondering why he doesnt lord it over the people who worship him; Cap, in the Red Skulls body, gets in a high speed chase with the police and then battles the Avengers; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube make Sharon Carter try to kill Captain America. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Chip N Dale (1967 Gold Key) 5 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4606010002

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Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Chip 'n' Dale Meet Little Peeper, art by Al Hubbard; Chip 'n' Dale rescue a lost chick from a chicken hawk. Chipmunk Champions, art by Al Hubbard; Chip gets hit by a bolt of lightning, which temporarily electrifies him. He shocks Pluto, but the charge wears off and Pluto chases the pair. Lion Around, art by Al Hubbard; Chip 'n' Dale get tired of Brer Rabbit's tall tales, but when he tells them there's a lion in the forest, he's telling the truth. Li'l Log Cabin Home, art by Jack Bradbury; A beaver chews down Chip 'n' Dale's tree, but the pair get a log cabin as a replacement. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 58 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores. First appearance of the Stunt-Master in Spin-Out On Fifth Avenue, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; Knowing that Matt is DD, Karen pressures him into give up his super-heroic lifestyle so they can be together; As DD is about to make a public announcement, Stunt-Master cycles in and crashes the party; Matt refuses to give up being Daredevil and Karen storms out. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 59 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores. The Torpedo Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; After Willie accidentally discovers his secret lair, Crime-Wave (first appearance) sends Torpedo (first appearance) to kill him, but DD steps in to save his old friend. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Eerie (French 1969 Publicness) 3 GD 2.0

French reprint series. November-December, 1969. Reprints material from various Warren Publications. 8-1/4" x 10-3/4", 68 pages, B&W, French language.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 NM- 9.2

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 NM- 9.2

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 NM- 9.2

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 VF/NM 9.0

Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 83 VG/FN 5.0

"Shall Man Survive?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Maximus the Mad has conquered Attilan! And his next target is the entire planet! With the Fantastic Four and the Inhumans as his captives, Black Bolt's crazy brother is on the brink of world domination thanks to his powerful hypno-gun! But the Inhumans still have one card to play! Black Bolt's awesome voice! His booming voice could free the royal family from its prison! Or destroy the whole city! Likewise in a nearby chamber, the FF work feverishly to escape from their confinement! If both super-teams can break out, they'll have a chance to break up Maximus' mad plan of conquest! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and (baby) Franklin. Inhumans Lineup: Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, Medusa, and Triton. (Notes: This issue is the second appearance of Franklin Richards. Although the Invisible Girl appears on the cover, she is not in Attilan for the battle. Maximus returns in Incredible Hulk 119. The Inhumans appear next in Silver Surfer (1st series) 18. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 60 and Amazing Spider-Man 69. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 64 & 65) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 84 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447014

"The Name is Doom" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While flying over the Balkans en route to the United States, the FF's aircraft is intercepted by SHIELD fighter jets! But not to worry, it's just Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan seeking help from the Fantastic Four! Apparently SHIELD has discovered the presence of a large robot army somewhere in Central Europe! What country in the region would be capable of building such an army? Of course there is only one…Latveria! And as shown on the classic cover; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Crystal enter Latveria and search for Doctor Doom! Wow, is that a good idea? The FF may live (or not live) to regret it! (Note: Dr. Doom previously clashed with the FF in Fantastic Four 60.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 89 VG+ 4.5

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"The Madness of the Mole Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are blind! And in for the fight of their lives against the Mole Man! The subterranean super-villain corners the FF in his high-tech house and begins picking them off one by one! How can the heroes fight back without their sight? Simple…just listen with their ears! By focusing on the Mole Man's voice; Reed, Ben, and Sue lash out at their long-time foe! When the Invisible Girl breaks through and lands a shot, an opportunity arises for the Human Torch to end the battle! Can Johnny Storm turn up the heat on the Mole Man and bring down the house? Cameo appearance by the Slaver Skrull. First 15¢ issue. 33 pages Cover price $0.15.

Hawk and Dove (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4678184013

Cover by Gil Kane. After the Cat, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sal Trapani; The criminal Cat is shot and captured by the police when neither Hawk's nor Dove's methods succeed. Superman ad. Flash ad. Twice Burned!, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sal Trapani; When Hank and Don learn that Linda's father was beaten up, they work separately to find out what happened. Captain Action ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 111 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0629578002

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins. Shanghaied In Space!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins; The aliens who sent Umbu to destroy the earth capture Bruce Banner after the Hulk defeats their killer robot; Bringing him back to life (Bruce died at the end of last issue), the aliens find they have their hands full as they wage a pitched space battle with Bruce's alter ego, the incredible Hulk; Making it to their home planet, Hulk finds himself faced with the awesome might of the Galaxy Master. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 118 VG 4.0

First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Herb Trimpe. A Clash of Titans, script by Stan Lee, art by Herb Trimpe; Dorma finds Bruce Banner floating in the ocean and brings him down to Atlantis where, inevitably, the Hulk and the Sub-Mariner battle. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.4 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Cover and 1st 3 Wraps Detached From Top Staple. Side Edge Crack Less Than 1"

Label #0266122025

First 15c issue. Can arch enemies Iron Man and Unicorn stop fighting long enough to stop the murderous Red Ghost and his Super-Apes? "Of Beast and Men!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3849621018

Fate of Tony Stark: Part 1 of 4 - "The Beginning of the End!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The Tony Stark life model decoy has taken over Stark Industries and kicked the real Tony Stark to the curb! And if that was not bad enough, two new villains attack Iron Man and then later on abduct Tony Stark. Does Tony already know one of his assailants? Meanwhile, Alex Niven expresses romantic interest in Janice Cord. First appearances of Midas and Madame Masque. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher John Carbonaro.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #1996085009

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 VG+ 4.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4559112023

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Showcase (1956-1978) 83 VG 4.0

Signed by Berni Wrightson(first page) and personalized "for Hattie". No autograph certification is included. Centerfold and one additional wrap detached at one staple.

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover by Joe Kubert. "Sing a Song of Sorcery," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bernie Wrightson, inks by Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Jones (assistant), and Michael W. Kaluta (assistant); The saga of Nightmaster continues!; He will need all his wits about him, as he battles mighty barbarians and evil sorcerers to rescue his fiancée! Map of Nightmaster's world. One-page text feature contains autobiographies of O'Neil and Wrightson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 84 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Berni Wrightson (first page) and personalized "for Hattie". No autograph certification is included. Centerfold detached at one staple.

First 15-cent cover price. Cover by Joe Kubert. "Come Darkness, Come Death," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bernie Wrightson, inks by Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Jones (assistant), and Michael W. Kaluta (assistant); Nightmaster's saga concludes!; But will the Sword of Night be enough to defeat the Warlock Spearo? A Letter - Personal But Not Private article by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #16-DCA742B-011

"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4293597002

"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103010006

"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 FN 6.0

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Spectre (1967 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184018

Written by Steve Skeates, art by Jerry Grandenetti and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Nick Cardy. The Spectre carelessly injures a human, and is given a weakness that he must deal with while defeating Narkran. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first page detached at one staple. Cover oxidation with chipping.

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Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Ghost Planet, Part I," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; "The Ghost Planet, Part II," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Spock and Kirk go to a planet were there are two war mongers; They want to help the planet but are fearful that the two will just restart the war; So, they are left with leaving the planet that will kill everyone or helping the planet continue its war. Gold Key Comics Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4347345007

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 10210-912. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy as Spock, from the TV episode Amok Time. "When Planets Collide," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Kirk and Spock are in a race against time to save two inhabited planets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 14 FN/VF 7.0

"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4678184017

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Most Dangerous Door in the World! starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Superman places a priceless prize in a huge vault and seals it with a lifetime lock…one that can't be cracked as long as he lives; renegade scientist, The Man of Steel's arch-enemy, Lex Luthor, knows he can only break in by killing his foe. Info on Dolphin artist Jay Scott Pike and the 1968 Academy Con. The Orphans of Space!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; In his Fortress of Solitude, Superman disassembles a strange machine he found in space; When the machine explodes and destroys the Earth, Superman, Supergirl and Krypto are the only survivors. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.