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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 394 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4705499014

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Mysterious Motr of Doov starring Supergirl and Streaky the Supercat, script by Cary Bates (pg.1 anagram blurb by E. Nelson Bridwell), pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; a take-off on the Wizard of Oz. Heartbreak Prison, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl causes a prison riot. One-page text feature, So You Want to be a Cartoonist? by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 90 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727469014

Death of Captain Stacy in "And Death Shall Come!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. It's the third and final showdown between Doctor Octopus and the Amazing Spider-Man...in just as many days! However this time thewall-crawler has a special surprise for Doc Ock -- that might foul up his control of his mechanical arms! When the web-slinger and Dr. Octopus meet again in a rooftop clash, a crowd gathers below. Tragically, Doc Ock knocks the chimney off the roof...and it falls toward a young boy! However inheroic fashion, Captain Stacy saves the boy, but at a terrible cost to himself. Spider-Man rushes to help Gwen's father, but Captain Stacy's fate has been sealed. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by GwenStacy and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This Lee-Kane-Romita masterpiece was reprinted in Marvel Tales #71. The Spider-Man Death & Destiny (2000) limited series (by Lee Weeks) expands upon the aftermath of Captain Stacy's death.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 52 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514016

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Traders' Trap, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; a tribe of cave dwellers attack Aquaman and his female companion. Never Underestimate a Deadman, script and art by Neal Adams; Deadman possesses Ocean Master's body; Aquaman guest-stars. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 52 CBCS 5.5 Verified Sig Adams

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Neal Adams (on 9th page).

Label #25-3A807B1-002

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Traders' Trap, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; a tribe of cave dwellers attack Aquaman and his female companion. Never Underestimate a Deadman, script and art by Neal Adams; Deadman possesses Ocean Master's body; Aquaman guest-stars. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714805004

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (Dr. Doom alterations). Back To the Savage Land, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sam Grainger; Ka-Zar and the Petrified Man return to the Savage Land where Zaladane, Queen Priestess of Garokk, the Sun-God has destroyed Tongah's village and killed his family. Advertisement for Marvel Super-Hero 3-D statues from Marvelmania. Doom Must Die!, script by Larry Lieber, art by Wally Wood; Doom fights agains The Faceless One and the Doomsman for control of Latveria. Letter from Mike W. Barr. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 76 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735129008

"The Blaze of Battle…the Flames of Love!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Inside Avengers Mansion, T'Challa and Cap work feverishly to bridge the gap between Earth and Polemachus…the trans-dimensional world where Arkon has taken the Scarlet Witch and several of the world's greatest atomic scientists! The light-generating energy rings of Polemachus have burned out! And the only way to reignite them is via a nuclear explosion in New York City! Wanda tries to reason with Arkon but runs out of time once the Avengers attack! With an urgent fury, the Prince of Asgard and Iron Man cut into the Imperion's best guardsmen! But Arkon slips away with Wanda and teleports back to Earth! Pietro, Goliath, the Vision and the Panther soon follow in kind! And (as shown on the dramatic cover) on top of the Empire State Building, Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle Arkon the Magnificent…for the life of the world! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Toad. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers appear next in Incredible Hulk 128 for a showdown with the Green Goliath. Arkon returns in Avengers 84. This issue features the first meeting between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics artist Alan Kupperberg and comics historian Peter Sanderson respectively. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 36 & 37.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 76 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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"The Blaze of Battle…the Flames of Love!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Inside Avengers Mansion, T'Challa and Cap work feverishly to bridge the gap between Earth and Polemachus…the trans-dimensional world where Arkon has taken the Scarlet Witch and several of the world's greatest atomic scientists! The light-generating energy rings of Polemachus have burned out! And the only way to reignite them is via a nuclear explosion in New York City! Wanda tries to reason with Arkon but runs out of time once the Avengers attack! With an urgent fury, the Prince of Asgard and Iron Man cut into the Imperion's best guardsmen! But Arkon slips away with Wanda and teleports back to Earth! Pietro, Goliath, the Vision and the Panther soon follow in kind! And (as shown on the dramatic cover) on top of the Empire State Building, Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle Arkon the Magnificent…for the life of the world! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Toad. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers appear next in Incredible Hulk 128 for a showdown with the Green Goliath. Arkon returns in Avengers 84. This issue features the first meeting between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics artist Alan Kupperberg and comics historian Peter Sanderson respectively. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 36 & 37.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727469013

"Heroes for Hire!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to work! And unfortunately for the highest bidder Cornelius Van Lunt! Due to Stark Industries' financial woes caused by a hostile takeover attempt (by the aforementioned Mr. Van Lunt), the Avengers must come up with the back rent long overdue on their Fifth Avenue Mansion! So now it's time to punch the clock! But after completing their first paid assignment; Pietro and T'Challa sense that something isn't quite right about their working arrangement with Mr. Van Lunt! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to walk off the job? Not until they put the Split-Second Squad out of business! First appearance of the Split-Second Squad. Cameo appearance by Johnny Carson. Flashback cameo by Tony Stark. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 224 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Carnival of the Cursed," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Investigating the murder of a jazz musician in New Orleans, Batman encounters the powerful Moloch and his gang, who are seeking the victim's trumpet for a hidden map to a gold mine; After Batman's first encounter against the beastly Moloch, he starts following the clues left by the thugs and he realizes that Moloch's gang has kidnapped one of the late musician's friends. Letter from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 89 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4414167008

Cover by Neal Adams. "Arise Ye Ghosts of Gotham," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Gotham City is visited by a religious group called the Hellerites, a group of people who centuries ago owned the land that later became known as Gotham City; The forefathers of Gotham had forced the Hellerties off the land, and now they have returned with their apparent messiah and founder Josiah Heller was prophesied to come back and threaten to turn Gotham City into a desert unless the land was turned over to his people; Batman and the Phantom Stranger to join forces to learn the truth behind Josiah's apparent supernatural powers. Statement of ownership - average print run 448,000; average paid circulation 242,000. Also features a one-page text article titled "The Greatest Heroes of Them All," the third in a series recounting the heroes who previously appeared in Brave and Bold. This article covers the appearances of the Martian Manhunter, Flash, and various heroes who appeared in issues without Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 122 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Sting of the Scorpion!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America thinks about his lot in life as a symbol of the American - can he find a normal life as Steve Rogers?; He thinks about Sharon Carter and how she cannot stay in a relationship with him while she is a SHIELD spy; Cap battles the Scorpion. Brief SHIELD appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 124 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stop the Cyborg!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two AIM assassins attack Captain America; one of the assassins becomes part of Modoks cyborg project; Cap demands that Nick Fury take Sharon Carter off of active duty so he can pursue a romantic relationship with her; The cyborg robs a bank and battles Sharon; Cap defeats the cyborg and tells Sharon he doesnt want to see her anymore. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 421,644; average paid circulation, 243,798. Letter from comics writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 126 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations); "The Fate of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America goes to Harlem to check on the Falcon, who is wanted for a crime; Cap believes hes innocent and investigates; Falcon tells Cap that he was framed by Diamond Head; Diamond Head and his cronies rough up non-blacks who have businesses in Harlem, forcing them to pay them protection money; Cap battles Diamond Head and his gang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 126 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations); "The Fate of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America goes to Harlem to check on the Falcon, who is wanted for a crime; Cap believes hes innocent and investigates; Falcon tells Cap that he was framed by Diamond Head; Diamond Head and his cronies rough up non-blacks who have businesses in Harlem, forcing them to pay them protection money; Cap battles Diamond Head and his gang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4715512010

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stamp Out Satan's Angels," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Dismayed by hearing comments from the people that Captain America is washed up, Steve Rogers buys a motorcycle for driving across the country; Entering Coits Neck, he gets arrested by a policeman who thinks hes a member of Satans Angels; The Angels break Steve out of jail; Steve refuses to go with them and then rents a room in town; Later, the Angels terrorize an outdoor music festival by racing their motorcycles through the audience; Cap arrives on his bike to stop the destruction; Gang member Whitey tries to run down Cap with his bike; Cap fends him off with his shield; Red Skull watches this conflict on a view screen. Cameos by the Red Skull, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, Clark Gable, and W.C. Fields. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 130 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0167689017

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Batroc, Whirlwind, and Porcupine team up against Captain America in "Up Against the Wall," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America stumbles onto the Hood's plan to convince students to riot at a Midwestern university; After rescuing a dean from said riot, Cap is asked to make public service announcement condemning the students; While he mentions that violence shouldn't be the answer, Cap mostly condemns the dean; The Hood hires Batroc's Brigade to attack Cap. Cameos by the Hulk and Peter Parker (Spider-Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 132 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4715512014

Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "The Fearful Secret of Bucky Barnes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America and the public at large believe Bucky Barnes has returned; It is revealed that Modok had Dr. Doom create a robot duplicate of Bucky; Modok makes Bucky attack Captain America. But the robot is unable to kill Cap leading Modok to destroy it. Walter Cronkite cameo. Brief appearances by the Falcon, Nick Fury, and Sharon Carter. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel) 4 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #24-2306547-009

Cover pencils by Marie Severin (signed) [as 7EV], inks by Bill Everett (signed) [as 7EV]. The Monster, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten; A wealthy, ugly, and lonely man is believed to be a monster by the ignorant people of his village. The Man Who Owned the World, script by Denny O'Neil and Tom Sutton (plot), art by Tom Sutton; A greedy billionaire crashes the world economy to finance a scientist to send him into the future, where a horrible surprise awaits him. The Sword and the Sorcerers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith]; Novelist Len Carson plans to write one final story in his popular sword and sorcery series to kill off the protagonist, Starr the Slayer, but his creation comes to life and kills him in self-defense; This is a Conan-esque story Windsor-Smith did to prepare for his work on Conan the Barbarian. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4041089001

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Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 34 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661047004

Stories in this issue include: X-Tra..."X" by R. Michael Rosen and Jack Sparling; Lifeboat! by Bill Parente and Ken Barr; The Cool Jazz Ghoul by Al Hewetson and Ken Kelly; Minanker's Demons by Buddy Saunders (owner of Lone Star Comics) and John G. Fantuccio; Forgotten Prisoner of Castlemare by R. Michael Rosen, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico; The Swamp in Hell! by Al Hewetson and Don Vaughn; and Ando! by R. Michael Rosen and Syd Shores. Includes fan letter by future Garbage Pail Kids artist John Pound. Cover art by Ken Barr. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 61 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2004731022

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Trapped--By the Trio of Doom! starring Daredevil, Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, Jester, Cobra, and Mr. Hyde, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; A deadly trio of villains have turned a carnival into a death trap for DD. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 62 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4314519001

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores. Quoth the Nighthawk, "Nevermore!" starring Daredevil, Nighthawk (Origin), Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, Jo-Jo, and Weepin' Willie, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; Daredevil is upstaged by the new hero in town who is only in the game for the glory; cameo flashback with Captain America, Namor, the Sub-Mariner, and Grand Master. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 418,160; average paid circulation 245,422. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 70 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0717296004

First appearance of the Tribune. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, and the Marvel Bullpen, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Tribune, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; A movie mogul decides that he needs to take an active (and violent) hand in dealing with those he considers un-Americans; Daredevil intervenes; Spiro Agnew and Walter Cronkite cameos. Letters to the editor from comics writers Mike Barr and Martin Pasko. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 400 VG- 3.5

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.

Cover by Neal Adams. Milestone issue featuring 1st appearance of Man-Bat in "Challenge of the Man-Bat!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract; Elsewhere in the city, a group of thieves known as the Blackout Gang break into a vault; Back at the museum, Kirk Langstrom is pleased with his progress and decides to test his new formula upon himself; he mutates into Man-Bat. "A Burial for Batgirl!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allen Poe festival; She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer; Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 404 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4575299015

Cover by Neal Adams. "Ghost of the Killer Skies!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When murder breaks out on a World War I movie set devoted to the story of Rittmeister Hans Von Hammer, the Enemy Ace, Batman investigates and finds a modern-day "Von Hammer" devoted to keeping the originals memory untarnished in his own eyes. "Midnight Doom-Boy," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; When a police surveillance film showing Jason Bard murdering X-rated film director Billy Warlock, the criminologist is arrested; Although the evidence shows that Bard killed Warlock, Barbara Gordon believes that Bard is innocent of the crime and begins launching her own investigation as Batgirl. Letters from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III and comics writers Martin Pasko, Alan Brennert, and Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 29 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657835016

Stories in this issue include: Loophole by Nicola Cuti and Jack Sparling; The Fiend Planet by Buddy Saunders (owner of Lone Star Comics) and Dan Adkins; The Bloodstaff by Rich Buckler; Gallery of Horror by Buddy Saunders and Carlos Garzon; The Vorpal Sword by Nicola Cuti and Tom Sutton; Strange Gateway by T. Casey Brennan and Jack Sparling; Easy Way to a Tuff Surfboard by Archie Goodwin and Frank Frazetta; and and Snow Job by Doug Moench and Jack Sparling. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 94 FN+ 6.5

"The Return of the Frightful Four!" First appearance of Agatha Harkness. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four joyfully reunite at the Baxter Building following Ben's wild adventure against the gangster skrulls last issue. And the first order of business is finding a nanny for Reed and Sue's new baby! Based upon an excellent recommendation, the FF fly to Whisper Hill to meet Agatha Harkness. Will Agatha be able to care for and protect little Franklin in her supernatural home? The fabulous foursome will know soon enough…once the Frightful Four attack! Look out! After the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster subdue the FF and Medusa, just an old lady and her pet cat stand in their way of victory! The three super-villains should finish off Agatha and Ebony easily, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving…very deceiving! Cameo appearance by Crystal. (Notes: In this story Reed and Sue announce their baby's name…Franklin Benjamin Richards. The Frightful Four battle the FF again in Fantastic Four 129. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 71 and Thor 171. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 11.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 103 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4313127014

"At War with Atlantis!" 2/3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. The Avenging Son is in all-out attack mode as Atlantis' invasion fleet prepares to strike New York City! And the Master of Magnetism is at Namor's side pushing him into battle! Meanwhile at the Baxter Building, Mr. Fantastic contacts the White House asking for a chance to negotiate with the Sub-Mariner before the U.S. military responds. The president grants Reed Richards' request, so the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic head out to sea to confront the Prince of Atlantis! It's another awesome slugfest between the Sub-Mariner and the Fantastic Four! But while the fight rages in the ocean, Magneto commandeers Namor's flagship and puts his own plans of conquest into motion! Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Lady Dorma, Agatha Harkness, and Franklin. 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Graphic Showcase (1967) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4691152022

Summer 1970. Fanzine. Gorgeous Front (Spy Smasher) & Back (The Sandman) Covers by Gray Morrow. "Capt. Infinity" by Tom Long & Mike Cody, "Eyes of Mars" chapter 3 by Mike Kaluta, "The Space Race through Time" by Phil Trumbo, "Vinieicium Malieicarum" by (uncredited), "Nightmare on Neptune" written by Alan Simons and art by Steve Hickman & Phil Trumbo, pin-up pages by Phil Trumbo, Kenneth Smith, Mike Cody, Jim Traylor, C. Bateman. 8.5" x 11"; Color cover, B&W interior. 44 pages. Standard card stock. Cover price $1.00.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4647922008

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 FN 6.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 77 FN 6.0

Signed by Julius Schwartz, and Denny O'Neil (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to Desolation, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring; But even weakened, Green Lantern and Green Arrow are able to free Johnny and turn Soames and his men over to the authorities. Letters to the editor from comic writers Don McGregor and Mike Barr. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 77 VG 4.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to Desolation, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring; But even weakened, Green Lantern and Green Arrow are able to free Johnny and turn Soames and his men over to the authorities. Letters to the editor from comic writers Don McGregor and Mike Barr. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Horror in the Cinema SC (1967 Zwemmer Barnes) 1B-1ST VG 4.0

2nd Revised Edition. Written by Ivan Butler. A detailed history of Horror films from 1908's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to 1969's Eye of the Cat. Softcover, 5-1/4" x 6-1/4", 208 pages, B&W.

I'll Be Damned (1970) 1 GD+ 2.5

Back cover detached from binding.

1st Printing. Limited print run of 1,000. Conan the Fearless cover by Frank Frazetta. Interviews with Mike Kaluta, Vaughn Bode, John Severin, and Jeff Jones. "Doctor Demono" & "Dakar" comic strips by Jim Miller, Cheech Wizard in "The Race to the Moon" comic strip by Vaughn Bode, and "Vampires of the Mind" comic strip by Mike Cody and Steve Hickman, plus more. Squarebound paper cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 70 pg, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

I'll Be Damned (1970) 2 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

1st Printing. Cover by Kenneth R. Smith. "Nest Egg" by Alan Simons, Steve Hickman and Robert L. Kline. "Pilgrim" by Tom Sutton. "Stake-Out" by Bernie Wrightson. 8 1/2" x 11". B&W. 12 pages. Standard card stock paper. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 128 CGC 7.5 SS Ploog

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Mike Ploog on 5/15/24. From The Collection of Mike Ploog.

Label #4464650025

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And In This Corner...the Avengers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Underground the Green Goliath is trekking towards the San Andreas Fault!; and Thunderbolt Ross fears that the powerful behemoth could accidentally trigger a catastrophic earthquake in California; so the esteemed general calls for help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes; The Avengers link up with General Ross, Colonel Talbot, and Betty just west of the Rockies to set a trap for their gamma-radiated guest; The Vision descends through the solid rock to lure the Hulk to the surface, and then the Avengers attack en masse; The Incredible Hulk vs. the Mighty Avengers; An epic encounter to save the Western United States; Flashback cameos by Loki, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Notes: The Avengers appear in this story in-between issues 76 and 77 of their own title. This issue features a nifty full-page panel (page 16) of all five avengers battling the Hulk. This issue also includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel Super-Heroes 80. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 78 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715513011

1st Silver Age appearance Vigilante. 1st appearance of the Justice League Satellite. Cover art by Gil Kane. The Coming of the Doomsters, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; The League moves into their new satellite headquarters, which is located 22,300 miles above the United States. The Man Who Hated Science, script by Jack Miller, art by John Giunta. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4550275008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Neal Adams. Plague of the Galactic Jest-Master, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern and Green Arrow go on leave, as they journey through America in Green Lantern #76. vs the Jestmaster; With Jean Loring, as the Hawks take her to Thanagar to treat her madness. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Nanny and the Professor (1970) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

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Cover photo of Prudence (Kim Richards), Nanny (Juliet Mills), Professor Everett (by Richard Long), Butch (Trent Lehman), and Hal (David Doremus). "The Tree Frog," art by Jose Delbo; Nanny says that the "tree frogs" can predict rain. "Nanny and the Beanstalk," art by Jose Delbo; Nanny has the children put three beans in a bowl and has the children believe they can talk as they grow. "Lost...And Found!", art by Jose Delbo; Butch and Prudence are lost in the woods. Nanny gets the animals to tell her where they are. "Beware of the Grumml!", art by Jose Delbo; Grummls (little people that sometimes make things go wrong) are in the Professor's house. Based on the television series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

National Lampoon (1970) Apr 1970 GD+ 2.5

April 1970. Sex. The premiere issue of the influential comedy magazine founded by three alumni of the Harvard Lampoon. This issue features a spoof of Playboy magazine, as well as Sex Through the Ages, illustrated by Arnold Roth. Stories and art by Doug Kenney, Michael O'Donoghue, David McClelland, Rick Meyerowitz, Peter Bramley and Henry Beard. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and more jokes for emotionally arrested adults. Mature readers. Cover price $0.75.

Our Army at War (1952) 225 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. Face Front starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Buckethead featuring USS Stevens, script and art by Sam Glanzman. Swamp Indian, script and art by Ric Estrada. Anchored Frogman, art by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 6 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "No. 13 Thirteenth Street!", script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Vince Colletta and Frank Giacoia; Mr. Square, Wild Rose, Spartacus, and Attila are once more looking for a place to crash for the night, and witness what appears to be ghost activity at house number 13 on Thirteenth Street, which is owned by two old women; When they go in to investigate they also draw the attention of Phantom Stranger and Dr. Thirteen; Naturally, Phantom Stranger believes it to be a supernatural occurrence, while Thirteen dismisses it as another hoax; To support their claims, both tell everyone gathered stories of similar occurrences that support their beliefs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4488453001

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Curse!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Jim Aparo; Mr. Square, Wild Rose, Spartacus, and Attila are heading to Vulcan Castle, along the way their sail boat is attacked by Tala, who is once more fought off by the Phantom Stranger; Their saved from their derelict ship by Dr. Thirteen who is also going to the castle to determine if Vanessa Vulcan is indeed cursed to that every man she kisses ends up dying. "The Curse of Shaft Seven!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Jim Aparo; Dr. Thirteen tells of a case where he was hired to investigate a haunted mine shaft, that has been terrorized by a glowing skeleton, following the death of minder Abel Krone; After investigating the situation, Thirteen learns that the "ghost" is really Abel Krone's twin brother. "The Curse of the Sea Siren!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Jim Aparo; The Phantom Stranger tells of how he got involved with a ships crew who's captain was influenced by a haunted ships mast, and how he knocks it into the sea so that it cannot influence anyone again. 2 one-page "From the Secret Files of Dr. Thirteen" stories, scripts and art by Morris Waldinger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3957005009

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Journey to the Tomb of the Ice Giants!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Jim Aparo; Terrence Thirteen and his wife Maria are asked to come up and investigate sightings of ice giants in the north on behalf of the Muttson Oil Company when their owner is frozen in a chunk of ice; The phenomenon also brings out the Phantom Stranger; While Terrance and his wife are exploring outside, they come across a giant sword; They are then attacked by an Ice Giant, who knocks Terrance out; The Phantom Stranger arrives to save them, but he encounters Tala, who has come to witness the Giants' insurgence; As it turns out the Ice Giants are an ancient civilization that has been living in hiding, and they intend to come out of hiding and take over the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 17 #3 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711267002

The world's longest running men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, illustrations and humor. In this issue: Playbill; Dear Playboy; Playboy After Hours; The Playboy Advisor; The Playboy Forum; Playboy Interview: Ray Charles - candid conversation; Rudolph in Moneyland - fiction by Irwin Shaw; Coping with Future Shock - article by Alvin Toffler; The Girls of "Julius Caesar" - pictorial; The Basic Urban Wardrobe - attire by Robert L. Green; Swinging on the Stars - article by C. Robert Jennings; Vegas and Tahoe: Nonstop Superesorts - travel; The Land of a Million Elephants - fiction by Asa Baber; Go West, Young Woman - Playboy's Playmate of the Month; Playboy's Party Jokes - humor; Liquids' Assets - accessories; Playboy Plays the Stock Market - article by Michael Laurence; The Same to You Doubled - fiction by Robert Sheckley; Slick Sticks and Jolly Brollies - accouterments; Revolution - article by Jules Siegel; Counterrevolution - article by George Fox; The Convert - fiction by Ken W. Purdy; Food by Thomas Mario; How Rau-Mahora Wooed Her Husband - ribald classic; Lincoln's Doctor's Son's Dog - fiction by Warner Law; Bunny of the Year - pictorial; and Heart Line - satire by Jules Feiffer. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $1.50.

Racin Toons (1970) Vol. 1 #1 VG+ 4.5

Auto racing humor. 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.85.

Rawhide Kid (1955) 74 FN+ 6.5

Attack of the Apaches - Written by Larry Lieber. Art and Cover by Larry Lieber and John Tartaglione. It's the Rawhide Kid against a killer in this action-packed tale! Appearances by Crazy Wolf and Gray Hand. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Scooby-Doo (1970 Gold Key) 1 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Interior tearing. Water damage.

Number/month on cover: 10252-003/March. Cover by Jack Manning. Stories by unknown. Art by Phil De Lara. Based on the 1969-1970 TV series. In this issue: "What a Night for a Knight" - Coming home late from the movies, Shaggy and Scooby discover an abandoned truck with a mysterious crate. In it is a suit of armor, the Black Knight, which appears to come to life under a full moon. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; Professor Hyde White; Mr. Wikles. Plus: "Never Ape an Ape-Man" - Scooby and the gang are visiting the location set of the film The Ape-Man of Forbidden Mountain. Daphne's uncle, John Maxwell, is glad to have the gang as extras, as no other actors will work on the film. Apparently, there is a real Ape-Man scaring everyone off. Characters in this story: Scooby Doo; Shaggy; Velma; Daphne; Fred; John Maxwell; Carl the Stuntman; The Ape-Man. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.