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Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 6 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Neal Adams. "Hell On Earth!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten; Black Bolt moves away from the boy to a tanker that is moored at the end of the dock and hesitantly pronounces the word 'I'; The resulting shock completely destroys the tanker and creates a small tidal wave, so the boy leads Black Bolt away from the authorities while Maximus mentally enslaves the Inhumans to attack the royal family and they flee the scene. "Blood Will Tell!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Sal Buscema; The Astrologer devises a plot involving dressing up his henchmen as doctors. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 7 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "An Evening's Wait For Death!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten; Mr. Dibbs recruits Black Bolt to bring down rat-shack tenements while the royal family heads out to San Francisco to see what's become of him. "The Sting of the Widow!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bill Everett; The Black Widow visits Avengers Mansion, then defeats the Astrologer; Goliath (Clint Barton) cameo. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 9 VG- 3.5

"And the Madness of Magneto!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Bill Everett. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Gorgon, Karnak, and Medusa continue to search for Black Bolt in the City by the Bay. However, the three inhumans are very tired and frustrated; and thus susceptible to an attack by strange-looking creatures! Meanwhile, Black Bolt in civilian clothes is likewise ambushed by bizarre beings on the streets of San Francisco! Who is controlling these disfigured freaks? It's none other than Magneto...the Master of Magnetism! Are the Inhumans ready to battle the X-men's long-time foe? First 20¢ issue. (Notes: Magneto previously appeared in Fantastic Four 104. This story occurred during the 5-year period when the X-men series was in reprint. During this time Magneto battled Marvel's other superhero teams including the Avengers, Defenders, and Fantastic Four. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Joseph Loeb III.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4641197025

"When Iceman Attacks" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Iceman. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In a surprising move, Spider-Man absconds with Gwen Stacy to keep her away from the deceitful Sam Bullit. The web-slinger would never harm his dear girlfriend, but a young man standing on the sidewalk named Bobby Drake doesn't know that. So when Iceman (of the original X-Men) sees Gwen in apparent distress, he zooms to the rescue! However the wall-crawler doesn't have time to fight Iceman, because he's just watched Sam Bullit's goons abduct Joe Robertson! Can the web-slinger convince Iceman to fight with him instead of against him? Robbie's life depends on it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Marie Severin designed the preliminary cover. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #73.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 95 FN+ 6.5

"Trap for a Terrorist!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Romita and Sal Buscema. As a favor to the Daily Bugle's freelance photographer, Joe Robertson sends Peter Parker to England for a special assignment (and also to visit Gwen Stacy.) Aunt May's nephew is overjoyed about his business trip and quickly hops on an airplane bound for London. However also on the flight is a high-ranking American diplomat -- who is abducted by terrorists once the place lands at Heathrow Airport! Fortunately, Peter brought his familiar red and blue suit across the pond! And the Amazing Spider-Man swings into action from the Tower Bridge to the Big Ben Clock -- to save the American delegate! But will the web-slinger's much-publicized appearance in London derail Peter's plan to visit Gwen? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Arthur Stacy, and Nancy Stacy. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #76. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 596,102; average paid circulation 322,195.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 97 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4676056001

Not approved by the Comics Code Authority. "In the Grip of the Goblin!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The fireworks start immediately as the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin! And since the web-slinger is always cautious fighting Norman Osborn's alter ego, the goblin wins rounds one -- thanks to his assortment of bizarre weapons! As Peter Parker heads home, he knows the goblin could reveal his secret identity at any moment. But right now Peter has a second problem. His roommate Harry is miffed about Mary Jane...and popping pills left and right! When Peter calls a doctor to get Harry help, someone clad in purple and green shows up first! Oh no, the wall-crawler is caught between a rock and a hard place...with no way out! (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #78.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 208 VG/FN 5.0

Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick cover. Frank Doyle scripts unless noted, Harry Lucey pencils unless noted, Marty Epp inks unless noted, Bill Yoshida letters. Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "The Project": Archie's science fair project wins a special viewing area (5 pages). Li'l Jinx in "Non-Cents" Jinx has trouble securing a friendly loan (1 page). The Archies in"Arrival": The group makes a grand entrance (6 pages). "The Bargain": Mr. Lodge pays the price for not counting the cost (5 pages). Archie's Teach-In in "Toe the Line": Betty provides some facts about footwear (Gus LeMoine pencils, Jon D'Agostino inks, 2 pages). Archie the 1st in "The Birth of the What?" The stone-age Archies manage to discover themselves (5 pages). 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 84 FN+ 6.5

"The Sword and the Sorceress!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. The beleaguered Black Knight journeys to the world of Polemachus to solve the mystery of his bloodthirsty ebony blade! However, Dane Whitman doesn't know who rules this extra-dimensional planet! Arkon the Magnificent! And the Imperion has a new ally on his home world: the Enchantress! That can't be good for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And it's not once Arkon captures the knight, and the enchanting Asgardian teleports Wanda, Pietro, Goliath, and the Vision to Polemachus! But back on Earth, the Black Panther enlists the aid of the thunder god; and shortly thereafter all parties are on Polemachus and ready to rumble! The Avengers vs. Arkon and the Enchantress! A marvelous matchup indeed! Flashback cameo by the sixth century Black Knight (aka Sir Percy of Scandia). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Arkon returns in Fantastic Four 160. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Barr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 88 FN/VF 7.0

1st Printing. "The Summons of Psyklop" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic, the Falcon, Professor X, and the Hulk. Plot by Harlan Ellison. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema. General Ross has imprisoned the Hulk at Boulder Dam! And now with help from Mr. Fantastic, the Green Goliath is prepared for loading into a coma-crypt for safekeeping! But during the transfer, a bizarre alien named Psyklop kidnaps the gamma-radiated behemoth! Meanwhile on a supposedly deserted pacific atoll, four avengers and the Falcon are following a lead on a voodoo cult...when they stumble across Psyklop and the Hulk! What a coincidence! The Avengers quickly attack! But Psyklop slips away and the Hulk fades away! Where on Earth did they go? Story continues in Incredible Hulk 140. Cameo appearance by Professor Xavier. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page of Avengers 92 details the development of this two-part adventure. This story was reprinted in Marvel Superheroes 90.) 36 pages. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 229 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4337623008

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Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Asylum of the Futurians!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Late one night, on a road on the outskirts of Gotham City, Batman finds a young woman who is trying to find someone to save her husband who has been abducted by a strange group of people. "Temperature Boiling... and Rising!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank Giacoia; Robin discovers the truth behind a fake photo of candidate Stuart and who burned down his campaign headquarters. Fantastic Fingerprints! filler page; 3 panel illustrations with accompanying text. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 234 FN- 5.5

Batman stars in the story "Half an Evil" which is the first appearance of the Silver-Age Two Face. Script by Denny O' Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the story "Vengeance for a Cop." Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. Reprint: 1964 story "Trail of the Talking Mask" which introduces the "new look" for Batman, symbolized by the addition of an oval around the bat-insignia. Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, and inks by Joe Giella. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis (misspelled "Razakis"). Adams cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 37 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

52-page giant. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Focus Pocus," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty explains the concept of "love" to Jughead, and why she needs to be there for Archie when Veronica drops him. "She Sells Sea Shells," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton explains sea shells. "A Time in Life," art by Bill Vigoda; Betty runs away with a child whose parents were killed in a plane crash, and Archie and Jughead go looking for her. "Love Story," script and art by Al Hartley; Archie writes a love note for Betty, but Ms. Grundy catches them smooching and gives Archie detention. "Fill It Up," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg has a customer complaint. Untitled Betty's Diary story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty puts her unique interpretations of the day's events into her diary. "Nite Sprite," script by George Gladir, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty tries subliminal suggestion with Archie. "T Is for Two-Timer," art by Al Hartley; Scenes from Archie's life are used to illustrate definitions of words. "Sports Award," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Betty's date conflicts with Jughead's plans for Archie, which induces conflict in Betty. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 135 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Cover by John Romita. "More Monster Than Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer (Palmer is generally acknowledged as Colan's best inker, but this is his only work with Colan on Cap); Captain America takes Falcon to SHIELD headquarters to meet Nick Fury; Falcon battles Dum-Dum Dugan in the gym; Cap tries to talk to Sharon, but she brushes him off, citing the new Project Earth-Dig; Cap and the Falcon battle Dr. Erik Gorbo, a SHIELD scientist who has gone on a crime spree after turning himself into a monster ape. Missive from letter hack Guy Lilliam III. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 138 FN- 5.5

Cover by John Romita. "It Happens In Harlem," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Captain America leaves the Falcon, who Cap thinks is hiding something from him; Stone Faces minions attack Falcon and drive off with him; Spidey searches for the Falcon, who has a Spider-Tracer on him; Spidey follows the Falcon in Stone Faces limo to the gang lords hideout; Falcon attacks Spidey, who webs him to a bridge; Cap faces Spider-Man, but they along with Falcon resolve matters and go back to Stone Faces lair; Our heroes foil Stone Face's plans for Glory Grants building. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 139 FN+ 6.5

"The Badge and the Betrayal" Part 1 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita Sr. The NYPD commissioner arranges a clandestine meeting with Captain America to ask him for help. Commissioner Feingold says that seven police officers have disappeared in recent days...and no one knows why. So Cap agrees to go undercover as a rookie cop -- and set a trap for the mysterious abductor! Meanwhile, SHIELD is looking for the star-spangled avenger. Hence Nick Fury brings the Falcon on board the Helicarrier to quiz him about Cap's whereabouts. First appearance of Leila Taylor. Cameo appearances by Redwing, Brian Muldoon, Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, and the Grey Gargoyle. (Note: The Grey Gargoyle previously appeared in Tales of Suspense #96.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 140 FN- 5.5

"In the Grip of Gargoyle!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by George Roussos. Cover by John Romita Sr. Inside a stonecutter's storage yard, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon battle the Grey Gargoyle! The heroes know they cannot let the gargoyle touch them...or they will turn to stone! The best Cap and his partner can do is fight the super-strong villain to a standstill -- and then free the missing policemen. Afterwards, while the shield-slinger meets with the policecommissioner, Redwing tracks the Grey Gargoyle's movements. And the Falcon decides to challenge the gargoyle on his own! Will Sam Wilson be the next person turned to stone? Retelling of the Grey Gargoyle's origin. Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold, Brian Muldoon, Leila Taylor, NickFury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Sharon Carter. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 3 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Twilight of the Grim Grey God!; script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; setting: Hyperborean/Brythunian battlefield; Conan converses with God Borri Borri, participates in a great and bloody battle, and kills Malachi; adapted from the non-Conan story, The Grey God Passes by Robert E. Howard. Rumored to have had lower distribution in some areas. The letters page reprints the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #17-07CB749-010

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Tower of the Elephant!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; setting: City of Arenjun in Zamora; Conan scales Elephant tower, kills lion & giant spider, and saves Yag-Kosha by killing him at his request; adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 72 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Tagak, Lord of the Leopards, in Lo, the Lord of the Leopards!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; DD and Tagak chase down an interdimensional thief; Opar (a leopard) and Quothar guest-star. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 75 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of El Condor in Now Rides the Ghost of El Condor!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Gene Colan; Matt and Foggy are in South America when they get embroiled in a revolution started by El Condor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 408 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #0224338002

Cover by Neal Adams. "The House That Haunted Batman!," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Robin goes missing and Batman finds a house that wasn't there yesterday; Strange things happen around Batman until he meets the owner of the house; Cameos by Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. "Batgirl vs. the Phantom Bullfighter!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; In order to aquire the manuscript "Of Fighting Bulls and Men" for the Gotham Library, Barbara Gordon must travel to Madrid, Spain. There she is the guest of Don Alvarado, owner of the manuscript, who takes her to see its subject: a bull fighter named El Grandos. Science in Crime Detection article. 1971 Batman calendar (also works for the years 2010, 2021, 2027, 2038, 2049, and others). Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009011

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4026304004

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4616525004

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 112 VG+ 4.5

"Battle of the Behemoths!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. One of the landmark FF issues of the bronze age! And an outstanding cover too! The Thing has been a one-man wrecking crew in tearing up the city over the past several hours! And Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, and New York's finest are helpless to stop him! But now...enter the Hulk! Wow! The Green Goliath and the blue-eyed idol of millions battle from cover to cover until only one man is left standing! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Alicia Masters, Franklin, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Hulk vs. Thing 1 (1999). The Hulk and the Thing previously fought one another in Fantastic Four (1st series) 25 and 26. The powerful pair battle again in Marvel Feature (1st series) 11 and one more time in Giant-Size Super-Stars 1.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3980630005

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4438210009

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Funnybook (1971 Almighty) 1 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Larry Welz. No autograph certification is included.

1st appearance of Cherry Poptart. Rick Pflug story, cover and art. Larry Welz and Trina Robbins story and art; Gibert Shelton art. Almighty Publishing, 1971. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 86 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0342110014

Giant-size issue. Cover by Neal Adams. Green Arrow co-stars in this famous anti-drug issue. They Say It'll Kill Me... But They Won't Say When!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Having discovered that Roy is a junkie, Green Arrow sets out to bring the drug traffickers down; Green Lantern returns to Oliver's building and finds Roy curled up in the basement; He takes Roy to Dinah's to straighten out and heads out to find Green Arrow, who has been knocked out by the drug dealers and tossed into the harbor to drown; GA escapes just as GL arrives to take out the goons who threw him into the water; Together the two trace the drugs to pharmaceutical magnate Salomon Hooper and put him out of business; But Roy explains that drugs are not the root problem, just a symptom of it. Anti-drug message from John V. Lindsay, mayor of New York City (1966-1973), thanking DC Comics for publishing the Green Lantern story in this and the previous issue. Reprint story: The Icicle Goes South! (from All-American Comics 92, December 1947), script by Robert Kanigher, art by Alex Toth; Green Lantern must stop the Icicle, who is helping a dictator to take over the South American country of Perumbia. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Gunfighter (1971 Ivan's Press) #1, 1st Printing VG- 3.5

Water damage.

First Printing. Underground Comic. Story, Art, and cover by John Ivan Schrad. 7" X 9". 28 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 141 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-075E2A9-020

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. His Name Is... Samson!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Ross enlists the aid of Dr. Samson in siphoning off the Hulk's power to revert Betty from her crystal state and to rid Bruce of the Hulk forever; The experiment is a success, and Leonard uses more of the Hulk's energy to turn himself into a super hero; Watching Doc Samson trying to win Betty's affections, Bruce gets jealous and turns himself into the Hulk once more. House ad for Iron Man #39. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 141 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2056276005

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. His Name Is... Samson!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Ross enlists the aid of Dr. Samson in siphoning off the Hulk's power to revert Betty from her crystal state and to rid Bruce of the Hulk forever; The experiment is a success, and Leonard uses more of the Hulk's energy to turn himself into a super hero; Watching Doc Samson trying to win Betty's affections, Bruce gets jealous and turns himself into the Hulk once more. House ad for Iron Man #39. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Kull the Conqueror (1971 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

First full comic book appearance of Kull (he has a cameo in Conan the Barbarian 1 and a 7-page story in Creatures on the Loose 10). "A King Comes Riding." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Wally Wood. First appearance of Brule the Spear-Slayer. Adapted in part from "The Shadow Kingdom," "By This Axe I Rule," and "Exile of Atlantis" (Kull stories by creator Robert E. Howard). Cover pencils by Ross Andru and Sal Buscema; cover inks by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.15.

L'Uomo Ragno (Italian 1970-1981 Editoriale Corno) Amazing Spider-Man 24 GD+ 2.5

Italian series. Reprints material from various Marvel publications. This issue reprints stories from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #30, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #38-39, and Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) #110 (1st app of Dr. Strange). 6.75" x 10.25", 52 pages, full color, Italian language, L.200 cover price.

L'Uomo Ragno (Italian 1970-1981 Editoriale Corno) Amazing Spider-Man 27 VG- 3.5

Italian series. Reprints material from various Marvel publications. This issue reprints stories from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #33, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #43, and Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) #116. 6.75" x 10.25", 52 pages, full color, Italian language, L.200 cover price.

L'Uomo Ragno (Italian 1970-1981 Editoriale Corno) Amazing Spider-Man 33 GD/VG 3.0

Italian series. Reprints material from various Marvel publications. This issue reprints stories from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39-40 and Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #53. 6.75" x 10.25", 52 pages, PC/PB&W, Italian language, L.200 cover price.

Marvelmania Magazine (1970) 4A FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

1st printing. Official magazine of Marvelmania International, the second club for Marvel Comics fans that existed from 1969 to 1971. Front cover has Sub Mariner and back cover has a reproduction of the poster for the Captain America cliffhanger movie. Issue has a feature on science fiction/fantasy writer Harlan Ellison's upcoming stint on the Incredible Hulk comic; Roy's Rostrum, a column by Roy Thomas with part three of his discussion of the upcoming Conan the Barbarian comic book; part two of a feature on a never before published Spider-Man newspaper comic strip by Stan Lee and Johnny Romita; an interview with Joe Sinnott; bios of Joe Sinnott and Harlan Ellison; article on the origin of Odin; "The Coming of the Avengers" Part 4 by Tony Isabella; Adventures of Osgood and Zelda photo feature; and more. According to Mark Evanier, who edited the special preview issue and issues one through four of Marvelmania magazine, two different copies of this issue exist. Evanier left the organization and the head of Marvelmania was so angry that he did a second printing of this issue with all references to Evanier removed.

NOTE: These fan club magazines often had loose supplemental adverts and/or club correspondence inserts that may no longer be present.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

"Murder Missile Trap." Elite soldier Scott Free escapes Apokolips and comes to Earth, where he assumes the role of Mister Miracle. Inspired by the real world exploits of Jim Steranko, who was a magician and escape artist prior to his career in comics, Mister Miracle was created by the great Jack Kirby for his epic Fourth World saga. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.15.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 4 VG 4.0

"The Closing Jaws of Death." Yet another action packed, whiz bang adventure, this issue finds Mister Miracle trying to escape from a trap by Dr. Bedlam. Features the first appearance of Big Barda. Back-up Boy Commandos reprints begin in this issue. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #1446478009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Orion Fights for Earth!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Orion frees Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman from Darkseid. One-page text feature, "A Visit With Jack Kirby" by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sinister House of Secret Love (1971) 2 GD+ 2.5

Water damage and residue.

Painted cover art by Jerome Podwil, border cover art by Tony DeZuniga. To Wed the Devil, script by Joe Orlando (plot) and Len Wein (script), art by Tony DeZuniga; Mistress Sarah's father forces her to leave her true love and marry a man whom he owes a lot of money; Sarah's true love rescues here from her demon worshipping husband. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Spirit World (1971 Magazine) 1A VG/FN 5.0 Poster Included

Staple rust.

"Souls" pull-out centerfold poster with photo collage by Jack Kirby included. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Neal Adams (pencils), inks by Neal Adams. "The President Must Die!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; An individual foresees the assassination and attempts to prevent it. "House of Horror!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Man vs Ghost. "Children of the Flaming Wheel!"; This is a photo-feature about a 'new' California Cult. "The Screaming Woman," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; A reincarnation story. "The Spirit of Vengeance!" text story, script by Steve Sherman and Mark Evanier. "Amazing Predictions," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; featuring Leopold Maas; Nostradamus; Napoleon Bonaparte; Adolf Hitler; Nikita Khrushchev; and Mao Tse-tung. "Weird Humor" one-page story by Sergio Aragones. 48 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 186 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4533095006

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Worlds at War!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Silent One leads Thor to Hela, who tries to kill Thor, but The Silent One gives his life to save Thor; Odin battles Infinity. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. Heimdall cameo. Letter to the editor from DC Comics editor Neal Pozner. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 412,505; average paid circulation 232,058. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 3 VF 8.0

All Jack Kirby reprints: "A World Gone Mad" (from Journey Into Mystery 113); "Balder Must Die" (JIM 107); "Trapped by the Trolls" (JIM 108); "Banished From Asgard" (JIM 109); "The Defeat of Odin" (JIM 110); and "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die" (JIM 114). Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 72 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4647941004

Final 52-page giant. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. From Whence Comes... Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One; reprinted from issue 20. The Plague of... the Locust!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; reprinted from issue 24. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 192 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1571168009

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. "Assault on Castle Skull," script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano; The North Ambrians take heavy losses in assaulting Castle Skull until Diana devises cannons for them to breach the walls; Finally, the Queen of Chalandor and her champion, Thang, agree to meet Diana and Thanagor in single combat; Thanagor kills Chang, and the queen refuses to fight Diana afterward; The North Ambrian army finally takes the city, and the queen is sentenced to wandering the countryside, where her formerly-tyrannized subjects will undoubtedly take revenge. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 204 VG/FN 5.0

52-page giant. Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to the End of Hope! starring Superman and Wonder Woman, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella. The Guardians of the Clockwork Universe! starring Captain Comet, script by John Broome, pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Sy Barry. The Rogue of 1000 Ropes! starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by George Papp. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.