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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 85 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4623318009

"The Secret of the Schemer!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts), John Buscema (pencils), and Jim Mooney (inks). Cover by John Romita. The final showdown between the Kingpin and the Schemer is here! The Schemer is shaken after escaping from the Kingpin's mansion last issue. So the wall-crawler is able to follow him easily and capture him! And then in order to collect the reward money, Spider-Man takes the Schemer to the designated high-rise apartment. But it's all a trick by the topcrime boss in New York City! The Schemer's days appear to be numbered...until he removes his mask. The Kingpin is shocked. Vanessa Fisk is overjoyed. And the web-slinger quietly exits stage left. What just happened? Origin of the Schemer. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy andGwen Stacy. (Notes: The Kingpin, Vanessa Fisk, and Richard Fisk appear next in Captain America (1st series) 145-148. They cross paths with the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 163. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #66.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 7 FN 6.0

This annual features three reprint stories and a new cover by John Romita. First story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 1: "Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. The web-slinger tries to join the FF but ends up tussling with the Chameleon instead. Second story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 2: "Duel to the Death with the Vulture!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The wall-crawler battles the Vulture for the first time and makes J. Jonah Jameson very happy with his pictures of the fight. Third story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 38: "Just a Guy Named Joe!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spidey clashes with a down-on-his-luck boxer. Special feature: 6 pages of assorted pin-ups and illustrations (with art by Steve Ditko and John Romita) featuring Spider-Man, Mysterio, the Vulture, Sandman, Electro, and Mary Jane Watson. 68 pages. 25 cents. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 1 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Bill Everett. The Power of Ka-Zar!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sam Grainger; Kraven the Hunter sets his sights on capturing Zabu, knocking out Ka-Zar in the process and then returning to New York with Zabu as his captive; continued from X-MEN #63. Advertisement for the Marvelmania membership kit using a small version of the Poster and Decals that came with the membership. Unto You Is Born... The Doomsman!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Wally Wood; Prince Rudolfo tries to regain the throne of Latveria but Dr. Doom crushes his rebellion. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor #178 and Captain America #128. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 79 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4685412005

"Lo! The Lethal Legion!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema. The Grim Reaper is back with a new scheme to destroy the Avengers! And this time Eric Williams has brought along some super-powered helpers: the Swordsman, Living Laser, Power Man, and the Man-Ape! Truly a Lethal Legion! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have responded by summoning the golden avenger and the thunder god to their ranks! After the Black Panther momentarily escapes and warns his teammates about the reaper's plan, the colossal clash begins! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Lethal Legion in the heart of Avengers Mansion! While the battle rages the Grim Reaper's gang appears to seize the upper hand, but looks can be deceiving! As the Vision will prove! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in Avengers 102. The Swordsman appears next in Avengers 100. The Grim Reaper discovers the connection between Wonder Man (aka Simon Williams) and the Vision in this issue. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4649142024

"When Dies A Legend!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Avengers are splitting up, but not permanently! Just long enough to take care of a double threat! While half the team searches for the Zodiac in New York City; the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Goliath fly west to the Great Plains to help Red Wolf stop Cornelius Van Lunt's violent land grab! However, a mid-air ambush in the Montana sky quickly derails the Avengers' mission! After the Vision saves Wanda (as foreshadowed on the cover), Van Lunt captures both of them and forces the Vision to fight Goliath! The devious Cornelius has everything going his way until Red Wolf and his fellow tribesmen set dynamite to Van Lunt's precious concrete dam! Can the Indian legend from decades ago reclaim his sacred homeland? And lead the Avengers to victory? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Cornelius Van Lunt returns in Avengers 120. Red Wolf appears next in Red Wolf 7.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 82 VG/FN 5.0

"Hostage!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Manhattan is under attack by the Zodiac! In the middle of the night, a small international army charges down Madison Avenue! And in a matter of minutes New York's finest are neutralized, the mayor is captured, and the entire island is surrounded by a powerful force field! Unbelievable! Where are New York City's favorite super-heroes?! Unfortunately, the Fantastic Four are out of town; the web-slinger is in Queens; and Cap, Thor, Shell-Head, and Quicksilver are already prisoners of Aries! Oh no! The Zodiac wants one billion dollars or the city's residents will be slaughtered! The situation looks hopeless! But in Aries' murderous quest for notoriety, he may have overlooked a couple of local citizens on the loose: the Man Without Fear and the Prince of Wakanda! Can Daredevil and the Black Panther save the city? Or is the Big Apple's destiny already written in the stars? Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Mayor John Lindsay, Peter Parker, Aunt May, Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, Thing, Goliath, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Zodiac threaten Manhattan again in Avengers 120. Cover layout by Marie Severin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 83 FN- 5.5

"Come on in, the Revolution's Fine!" Guest-starring Medusa and the Black Widow. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! While Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont; something very strange is taking place at Avengers Mansion! A new superhero called the Valkyrie assembles the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, and Medusa for a special ladies only meeting! The manipulative Valkyrie (with an Asgardian accent) convinces the four heroines to form their own group called the Lady Liberators! And take revenge on their male counterparts in the Avengers! Wow, women's lib to the max! But minutes before the liberators arrive in the green mountain state, the Masters of Evil ambush the Avengers' parade float! Earth's Mightiest Heroes reel under the Masters of Evil's surprise assault until the Lady Liberators strike back…against both teams! Pure chaos in the streets of Rutland! Who could orchestrate such a wild affair? Only an enchanting foe from years ago! Truly an Avengers classic! Cameo appearances by Roy Thomas, Jean Thomas, and Tom Fagan. Cameo Halloween costume appearances by Batman, Captain America, Daredevil, Deadman, Doctor Doom, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk, Sub-Mariner, Thor, and the Red Skull. Flashback cameos by Odin and the Executioner. Masters of Evil Lineup: Klaw, Melter, Whirlwind, and the Radioactive Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: This is the first appearance or incarnation of the Valkyrie; but not the one of long-time Defenders fame. The next Valkyrie appears in Incredible Hulk 142. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 7 (published in 1975) and again in Marvel Illustrated Books: The Avengers -- Origin of the Vision (published in 1982). The Avengers return to Rutland for another Halloween parade in Avengers 119.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 121 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Coming of... the Man-Brute!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Silas X. Cragg obsesses over Captain America, thinking he sees the hero wherever he goes; He researches Cap, vowing to destroy him; Cragg formulates a super soldier serum with the intent of making someone stronger than Cap, creating a being named Man-Brute; Man Brute attacks Cap; Cameos by Yellowjacket, the Wasp, the Black Panther, Sharon Carter, Bucky Barnes, and Nick Fury; Cap's origin is retold. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658004

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) 128 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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.

Collector, The (1967 Bill G. Wilson) Fanzine 21 FN/VF 7.0

Staple rust.

Aimed at collectors of comics, Big Little Books, pulp magazines, comic strips, etc., The Collector was a fanzine edited and published by Bill Wilson.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4510632003

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.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4264713014

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.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 29 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661056010

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.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 29 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657835013

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 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4695723020

"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) 96 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4693083022

"The Mad Thinker and His Androids of Death!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, and Marie Severin (backgrounds). A quiet afternoon at the Baxter Building is interrupted by a surprise attack against Ben Grimm…by the Human Torch! Oh my, why has Johnny Storm ambushed his long-time friend? But hold on, is that really the FF's youngest member or a well-constructed android look-a-like? Using his trademark exact calculations, the Mad Thinker sends his replica androids to capture the Fantastic Four! And with textbook precision the thinker's sinister plan rolls towards completion! However, the FF's familiar foe may have once again miscalculated the human element! Giving Mister Fantastic an opportunity to outthink the thinker! (Note: The Mad Thinker returns in Fantastic Four 100.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 103 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4693083005

"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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 105 FN 6.0

"The Monster in the Streets!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. While enjoying an afternoon walk through Manhattan, Crystal collapses in the street! The Human Torch rushes her to the Baxter Building, so Reed can diagnose her condition. Unfortunately, the news is not good for the Inhumans' elemental and the youngest member of the FF. Earth's pollution is breaking down Crystal's immune system. She must return to the Hidden Land immediately. It's a heartbreaking farewell for Johnny and Crystal. Meanwhile, a bizarre energy creature is roaming the streets of New York City! The Invisible Girl encounters the powerful being first and then summons her fantastic teammates to the scene! Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. (Note: Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 117.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 1 FN- 5.5

Giant-size issue. All reprints: Cover art by Jack Kirby and Marie Severin (alterations). All reprints: "I Found Monstrom! The Dweller in the Black Swamp!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A vacationing family finds a monster in a swamp; The locals drive it back into the swamp with torches, but it was only a shipwrecked alien trying to get help. "I Am the Man Who Will...Destroy Your World!", art by Don Heck; An alien emperor of an immortal race comes to Earth disguised as a human to decide whether or not to order an invasion; He is impressed with the humans' decency and falls in love with a human girl. "I – Am – The – Genie!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Criminal Freddy Sykes finds a genie and plans to use its powers for his own benefit. "I Was Face-to-Face With the Forbidden Robot!", art by Don Heck; In the near future, a man reactivates an illegal robot in order to gain recognition for stopping it; He destroys the robot, but realizes that robots are harmless, and instead of cashing in he confesses his plan, and advocates the legalization of robots. "What Was the Strange Power of Simon Drudd!!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A scientist selfishly uses a youth serum to gain an advantage over other people, but the serum ages him backwards into non-existence. "Something Lurks Inside!", art by Steve Ditko; A space explorer cannot rid his ship of vicious alien spiders, and is forced to sacrifice himself to save Earth. "Only I Know When the World Will End!!!", art by Don Heck; A derelict claims to be from another world and says that another planet will collide with Earth within days, but he is believed mad. "I Fought the Man Who Couldn't Be Killed," art by Sol Brodsky; A criminal escapes from prison in 1969 after 10 years and robs a warehouse; He is found by a police officer with superhuman powers. "Mummex---King of the Mummies!", art by Don Heck; An archaeologist finds a giant mummy in the Egyptian desert; It rises and searches the tombs and museums of the area, examining several mummies before returning into the desert. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 154 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

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Featuring: 10 page story "Too Spoiled for Love" pencilled by Ric Estrada; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Country Girl" drawn by Art Saaf; 3 page story "Advice to the Lovelorn" drawn by George Tuska and Vince Colletta; 7 page reprint story "Awakened Heart" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.15.

Girls' Romances (1950) 146 VG- 3.5

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"I'll Never Love Again," "Beggar For Love," and "Girl With a Reputation." Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0342110016

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) 80 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. Even an Immortal Can Die!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano and Mike Peppe (some incomplete figures); For putting the welfare of Green Lantern ahead of the ecological welfare of the planet Earth, the Guardians of the Universe send Old-Timer, accompanied by Green Lantern and Green Arrow as witnesses, to the planet Gallo to be judged by the Tribune. But when they are all muzzled and the Old-Timer is judged guilty without trial, the heroes realize that something is terribly wrong; They discover that the real Tribune have been replaced by their mechanic and fight to restore the proper process of justice and save the life of the Old-Timer. Letter to the editor from comic writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 81 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Dick Giordano, and Denny O'Neil (splash page). No autograph certification is included. 3/4" spine split from the bottom.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Death Be My Destiny!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Green Lantern and Green Arrow, now joined by Black Canary, travel to Oa and find that Old-Timer has been found guilty by the Tribune; The Guardians strip him of his immortality and sentence him to live out his days on the planet Maltus; The heroes go with him into his exile and discover a planet wildly over-populated due to the efforts of Mother Juna. After they put a stop to her work, the Old-Timer vows to restore balance to Maltus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 124 VG 4.0

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Cover by Ric Estrada & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Ric Estrada, Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta and unknown. Love and heartbreak meet in..."Love Stop," a 24-page tale! Also featuring the 5-page tale "The Girl Voted Most Likely to Succeed"! Plus: Jewelry in 1-page Dates 'n' Mates filler! And: Letters page Telling It the Way It Is...to Lynn Farrell. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Imagination (1970) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Bill Stillwell on first page, no certification is included.

Cover by Gray Morrow. Although only one issue was ever published, this fanzine style magazine aimed to show the gravitas and weight that could be brought to bear on the fantasy genre comic strip by showcasing writers and artists of the highest magnitude. "Explored" by Jeff Jones, "Tangent" by Neal Adams, "A Gift of Love" by William T. Stillwell, "Lady Madonna" by Eric Pave and Stillwell, "Conjure Woman" by Berni Wrightson, and "Necromancy" by Mike Kaluta. Side-stitched, paper cover, printed on heavy stock paper, 32pg, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 123 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. No More the Monster!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Mr. Fantastic uses a machine on the Hulk that turns him back into Bruce Banner and allows him to transform into the Hulk at will while still retaining his own intellect; Bruce vows never to become the Hulk again and reunites with Betty who accepts his proposal of marriage; Thunderbolt Ross also makes nice with his soon to be son-in-law but asks him to become the Hulk one last time to protect a new and deadly military weapon during transport; The Leader tries to steal the weapon but is stopped by the Hulk who finds himself feeling more savage as he almost kills his deadliest foe. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 124 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Rhino Says No!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; The Leader augments the Rhino's powers and sends him to bust up the Hulk's wedding day; Bruce and Betty almost get married but during the ceremony in the Ross living room, the Leader zaps Banner with a ray that returns him to mindless Hulk status and he and the Rhino wreck the Ross family home during their battle; The Leader escapes with the Rhino in tow and the Hulk leaps away, totally forgetting about Banner's nuptials. House ad for Sub-Mariner #22 and Sgt. Fury #74. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 132 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0629578012

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. In the Hands of HYDRA , script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Hydra tricks Jim Wilson into helping them kidnap the Hulk. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 23 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687374023

"The Man Who Killed Tony Stark!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. In his quest for vengeance, Iron Man wrecks the cargo ship that smuggled the Titanium Man into the United States. Meanwhile, a new villain called the Mercenary along with Janice Cord's former lawyer, Vincent Sandhurst, plots to ambush and kill Tony Stark. Both bad guys track Tony to his weekend lodge in the Adirondacks Mountains, but they end up encountering Iron Man instead! 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 29 FN- 5.5

"Save the People ? Save the Country!" Story by Mimi Gold. Art by Don Heck and Chic Stone. Cover by Marie Severin and Bill Everett. Tony Stark is on vacation in the Caribbean when he suddenly encounters political refugees from a nearby island. A tyrant called the Overseer has taken over the small island nation. Now Tony has a decision to make: is the golden avenger going to become a freedom fighter? 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 10 VG/FN 5.0

Chew.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Death... Call Not My Name!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Aparo; Three young girls are gathered in a night club, and one of them is invited to dance with a man called Tannarak; Shortly after, the girl drops dead, and her death brings both Dr. Thirteen and the Phantom Stranger to investigate the situation; When one of the girls is kidnapped by Tannarak later in the streets, the two men track them down to Tannarak's secret lair. "The Bewitched Clock!", art by Ruben Moreira; A man comes into possession of a magic clock and has to relive the same day for eternity. "Charlie's Crocodile," script by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Aparo; Charles Cuddy is married to a wife who always demands more, and he's had enough; He decides to seek out a business listed in the classified ads stating that it can get rid of any pest; Along the way he is confronted by the Phantom Stranger, who warns Charles not to take business from this establishment; Ignoring him, Charles seeks the service of the proprietor, Mr. Scratch, who gives him an inflatable crocodile to deal with his wife for free, only asking for the man's name and work place. Letter to the editor from comics colorist Carl Gafford. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4451072001

Number/month on cover: 10252-006/June. Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Jack Manning. Based on the 1969-1970 TV series. In this issue: "The Galleon Ghost" - Scooby makes the pirate scene! Plus: "Phantom of the Castle" (based on the TV episode "Hassle in the Castle") - The gang discovers an island with a haunted castle. Characters in this issue: Scooby Doo; Fred; Shaggy; Daphne; Velma. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 FN+ 6.5

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 FN- 5.5

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4669815005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4669815006

Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 VG 4.0

Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 FN/VF 7.0

Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 VG 4.0

Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 151 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0779090013

Cover art by Joe Kubert. They Came from Shangri-La! starring Unknown, script and art by by Joe Kubert; The Unknown Soldier is a master of disguise who follows his family heritage by taking on whatever role is required to win the next battle. Ad for Showcase #91, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. Flaming Bait! starring Enemy Ace, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert; Hans Von Hammer must deal with the death of two of his pilots after they posed for pictures before flying their missions. Ad for G. I. Combat #142, art by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 32 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "Call Her Llyra, Call Her Legend," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Seeking an undersea ally, Namor makes his way to the undersea realm of Lemuria; Namor meets Llyra, the empress of Lemuria, who has overthrown Karthon; She tells him of her origin in hopes of persuading him to join her conquest of the sea; Namor wants nothing to do with it and is caught off guard and captured; Namor meets Llyra's sister, Laurie, who frees him; Namor battles with the sea creatures Llyra can control and their battle ends in her death; However, Llyra changes back to Laurie and he realized that they both shared one body; Namor meets her mother and learns that it was her that had actually freed him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 164 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658020

Cover art by Neal Adams. Your Death will Destroy Me!, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito; aliens from the Crab Nebula try to invade earth with android duplicates, but Superboy stops them. Revolt of Ma Kent!, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito. Krypto—Superboy Legend, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Bob Brown. Mike Esposito biography. Giants Come in Any Size! one-page story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 105 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-184DCEA-022

1st appearance and origin of Rose and Thorn. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Death House Honeymoon!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Art Saaf and Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Johnny Adonis, a murderer on death row, asks Lois to marry him as his last request. Night of the Thorn, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rose Forrest becomes the Thorn to avenge her father's murder by The 100. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 105 GD/VG 3.0

1st appearance and origin of Rose and Thorn. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Death House Honeymoon!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Art Saaf and Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Johnny Adonis, a murderer on death row, asks Lois to marry him as his last request. Night of the Thorn, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rose Forrest becomes the Thorn to avenge her father's murder by The 100. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1207542010

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.