Auctions: comic books 1973

Action Comics (1938 DC) 427 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4745257002

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Never Lived!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A programmed assassin of the 21st Century sets in motion a plan for an ancestor of his to encounter Superman and prevent his future existence. "The Time Thief Strikes But Once!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; Chronos breaks jail and issues a challenge to the Atom to try and stop his next crime before he can commit murder. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 428 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705499003

1st appearance of Black Orchid. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Untitled Black Orchid story, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Tony DeZuniga; introduction of Black Orchid. The Ghosts on the Glasses starring Dr. 13, the Ghost Breaker, script by Steve Skeates, art by Tony DeZuniga. Mr. Randolf mysteriously dies; Dr. 13 investigates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4751867001

Death of Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro(backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. As the situation becomes more and more stressful, Norman recalls his super-villain past -- and the Green Goblin lives once more! However, this version of the goblin is more sick and twisted than previous ones. And to get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Sothen and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This two-part story was a watershed event in the history of Marvel Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #98 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4738608002

Death of Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro(backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. As the situation becomes more and more stressful, Norman recalls his super-villain past -- and the Green Goblin lives once more! However, this version of the goblin is more sick and twisted than previous ones. And to get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Sothen and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This two-part story was a watershed event in the history of Marvel Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #98 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0933604009

Death of Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro(backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. As the situation becomes more and more stressful, Norman recalls his super-villain past -- and the Green Goblin lives once more! However, this version of the goblin is more sick and twisted than previous ones. And to get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Sothen and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This two-part story was a watershed event in the history of Marvel Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #98 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 FN/VF 7.0

Death of Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro(backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. As the situation becomes more and more stressful, Norman recalls his super-villain past -- and the Green Goblin lives once more! However, this version of the goblin is more sick and twisted than previous ones. And to get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Sothen and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This two-part story was a watershed event in the history of Marvel Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #98 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 FN+ 6.5

Death of Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro(backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. As the situation becomes more and more stressful, Norman recalls his super-villain past -- and the Green Goblin lives once more! However, this version of the goblin is more sick and twisted than previous ones. And to get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Sothen and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This two-part story was a watershed event in the history of Marvel Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #98 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 FR/GD 1.5

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Death of Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro(backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. As the situation becomes more and more stressful, Norman recalls his super-villain past -- and the Green Goblin lives once more! However, this version of the goblin is more sick and twisted than previous ones. And to get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Sothen and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This two-part story was a watershed event in the history of Marvel Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #98 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-156EDBE-003

Death of the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn) in "The Goblin's Last Stand!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In unfathomable fashion atop the Brooklyn Bridge, Gwen Stacy perished at the hands of the Green Goblin. Spider-Man is devastated. And he furiously lashes out at the goblin, but the purple and green-clad killer gets away! However, a while later, the wall-crawler receives a tip from Joe Robertson about Norman Osborn's whereabouts. And in an abandoned and decrepit warehouse, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the final time! At the end of their epic battle, Peter Parker painfully realizes that revenge is bittersweet. The passing of the goblin won't bring back Gwen. He must find a way to move forward with his life. Perhaps Mary Jane Watson will help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The stunning death scene of the Green Goblin inspired a similar moment in the2002 Spider-Man movie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #99 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 VG+ 4.5

Death of the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn) in "The Goblin's Last Stand!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In unfathomable fashion atop the Brooklyn Bridge, Gwen Stacy perished at the hands of the Green Goblin. Spider-Man is devastated. And he furiously lashes out at the goblin, but the purple and green-clad killer gets away! However, a while later, the wall-crawler receives a tip from Joe Robertson about Norman Osborn's whereabouts. And in an abandoned and decrepit warehouse, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the final time! At the end of their epic battle, Peter Parker painfully realizes that revenge is bittersweet. The passing of the goblin won't bring back Gwen. He must find a way to move forward with his life. Perhaps Mary Jane Watson will help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The stunning death scene of the Green Goblin inspired a similar moment in the2002 Spider-Man movie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #99 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4752687002

First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. While web-swinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to look at the local newspapers. He becomes angry when the Daily Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer -- in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The livid wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but someone else gets their first: the Man-Wolf! Oh my! As shown on the terrific cover, Spider-Man battles the Man-Wolf to save J. Jonah Jameson! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 VF- 7.5

First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. While web-swinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to look at the local newspapers. He becomes angry when the Daily Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer -- in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The livid wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but someone else gets their first: the Man-Wolf! Oh my! As shown on the terrific cover, Spider-Man battles the Man-Wolf to save J. Jonah Jameson! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 125 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4285769011

"Wolfhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. At the break of dawn, the second fight between the Man-Wolf and Spider-Man comes to an inconclusive end! As the lupine creature flees the sunlight and the wounded wall-crawler limps home. Later that afternoon J. Jonah Jameson pays a visit to his son fearing the worst. Sadly, John Jameson tells his father about the moonstone he found on his last lunar mission. And unfortunately, before Jonah can get him help...the sun sets, the moon rises, and the Man-Wolf lives again! Can the amazing one save Jonah, Kristine, and himself from the madness of John's savage alter ego? Or will they all be thrown to the (man) wolves? Origin of the Man-Wolf. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Randy Robertson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Man-Wolf appears next in Giant-Size Super-Heroes (1974) #1. The letters page includes an essay by the editorial staff explaining the rationale for Gwen Stacy's death. This issue begins Ross Andru's 5-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 126 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2037451004

"The Kangaroo Bounces Back!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. On a rooftop near the Empire State University campus, two advertising executives call out to Spider-Man! Surprisingly, they want the web-slinger to be the spokesman for a new car! At first Spidey declines, but later he changes his mind -- even though he must design the car himself. So it's time to pay a visit to Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) for help! Meanwhile, the Kangaroo is back in town. And after receiving a power boost from the creepy Dr. Jonas Harrow, he clashes with the wall-crawler at the Hudson Nuclear Laboratories! Beware of the radioactive isotopes! Lastly, Harry Osborn accepts his family legacy and assumes the mantle of the Green Goblin! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Professor Miles Warren, John Jameson, Kristine Saunders, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo previously appeared in Amazing Spiderman #81. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 103.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Archie and Me (1964) 58 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375024

Giant Size. "Too Many Cooks"; Mr. Weatherbee is shopping for a steak when the gang decides to help him find the right sauce. "The Write Way!" starring Li'l Jinx and Hap Holliday, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Every Litter Bit Hurts!"; Mr. Weatherbee wants to crack down on careless littering in the school. "A-Weigh We Go"; Mr. Weatherbee is in a bad mood because he's on a diet, but the sight of Archie makes him quit thinking about how hungry he is, so he makes Archie be his exercise partner. "Treble Trouble" starring Archie Andrews, Dilton Doiley, Waldo Weatherbee, Professor Flutesnoot, and Geraldine Grundy. Archie Club News. "Suspension Britches"; Mr. Weatherbee wants Archie's help in modernizing his clothing style. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 21 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4637710001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. It!, script by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Ayers; Bob O'Bryan is a successful special effects man whose legs are broken by a vengeful actor on his series; He then finds that he can take over the body of It, the Living Colossus when it is kidnapped from his set by Dr. Vault. The Man Who Captured Death!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A dying man traps Death to save himself but soon finds that Death actually brings peace to things and is needed to keep things running smoothly. An advertisement for a Spider-Man Medallion Coin, Coin Holder, Keychains and Neckchains. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 111 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745258003

"With Two Beside Them!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Black Widow, Daredevil, and the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Daredevil 99 (part 2). Magneto stands triumphant! The X-Men's long-time foe and his lackey, the Piper, have taken Captain America, Iron Man, and the Scarlet Witch prisoner along with Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman! And now the Master of Magnetism is planning to raid a top secret meeting of the Atomic Energy Commission! However, since their defeat last issue, the remaining avengers have been busy recruiting superhero help! Namely Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Earth's Mightiest Heroes at last locate Magneto's underground lair, the super showdown begins! Will the Avengers finally repulse the Master of Magnetism? Cameo appearance by Hawkeye. Flashback cameos by Angel, Quicksilver, Mastermind, and the Toad. (Notes: Magneto appears next in Defenders 15. The Avengers battle Magneto again in Super-Villain Team-Up 14.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 248 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4734461002

Cover by Michael Kaluta. "Death-Knell for a Traitor!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman follows an ex-Navy man who turned traitor during World War II to take a fabulous diamond from the Japanese; Batman realizes that said Navy man is in league with criminal Colonel Sulphur, and he has to stop them from recovering the diamond. "The Immortals of Usen Castle," script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Dick Grayson and Diane Lewis are giving some local youths a tour of a castle that is supposedly haunted; When Diana and some of the children disappear, Dick changes to Robin and discovers the secret behind the "ghosts" in the castle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 251 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4652019022

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Best of the Rip Off Press TPB (1973-1980 Rip Off Press) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Volume 1- 1st printing. "Comix!" Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 164 VG/FN 5.0

First appearance of Nightshade in "Queen of the Werewolves" Plot by Steve Englehart and Alan Weiss. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Alan Weiss (with touch-ups by John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Romita Sr. On their way back to New York, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon stop at Grimrock Prison in Maryland to check on Sam Wilson's friend who is serving time there. And unfortunately, the duo is completely unaware of the horror that awaits them inside. Cap enters the facility from the rear and is immediately attacked by werewolves! The star-spangled avenger ferociously fends off the wolf pack and then meets their master: Nightshade! She initially seems harmless -- almost childlike -- but Nightshade enjoys turning people into werewolves...including Sam Wilson! Oh no, will Captain America have to fight the new Falcon-Wolf? Yes, he will. Just like Nightshade planned! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Yellow Claw. (Notes: This is the first appearance of Yellow Claw since the early silver age Yellow Claw (1956) series. A robot version of the character appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 161-167. Nightshade returns in Captain America 189. Years later she will turn Cap into a werewolf in Captain America 405. Romita's touch-ups to Weiss' pencils create quite a contrast in styles.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 168 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4753254006

First appearance of Helmut Zemo in "And a Phoenix Shall Arise!" Script by Roy Thomas and Tony Isabella. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Tartaglione and George Roussos. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. On a rooftop in Manhattan, a mysterious assailant ambushes the star-spangled avenger! Cap doesn't know who the surprise attacker is, but he calls himself the Phoenix. And he really seems to hate Captain America! The fight is short and inconclusive, so the next evening Cap patrols the same area...and runs into the Phoenix again! However this time the new villain wins! And as shown on the cover, the Living Legend soon finds himself dangling over a vat of Adhesive X. Hold on, Adhesive X was the calling card of the late Baron Heinrich Zemo. Is the past coming back to haunt the Sentinel of Liberty? Thankfully, the Falcon and Redwing make sure it's not today. But one of Cap's greatest foes -- and also one of the Avengers' -- is born! Flashback cameos by Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Red Skull. (Note: Helmut Zemo returns several years later in Captain America 275 and officially adopts the name and uniform of his father.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 168 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of Helmut Zemo in "And a Phoenix Shall Arise!" Script by Roy Thomas and Tony Isabella. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Tartaglione and George Roussos. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. On a rooftop in Manhattan, a mysterious assailant ambushes the star-spangled avenger! Cap doesn't know who the surprise attacker is, but he calls himself the Phoenix. And he really seems to hate Captain America! The fight is short and inconclusive, so the next evening Cap patrols the same area...and runs into the Phoenix again! However this time the new villain wins! And as shown on the cover, the Living Legend soon finds himself dangling over a vat of Adhesive X. Hold on, Adhesive X was the calling card of the late Baron Heinrich Zemo. Is the past coming back to haunt the Sentinel of Liberty? Thankfully, the Falcon and Redwing make sure it's not today. But one of Cap's greatest foes -- and also one of the Avengers' -- is born! Flashback cameos by Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Red Skull. (Note: Helmut Zemo returns several years later in Captain America 275 and officially adopts the name and uniform of his father.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 25 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Captain Marvel battles the Super-Skrull (in the guise of Ronan, Megaton, Yon-Rogg, the Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner) in "A Taste of Madness!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jim Starlin (first work on the series), inks by Chic Stone; In an elaborate scheme of the Skrulls and their mysterious Masterlord, Super-Skrull and Kl'rt, Rick Jones is framed for the murder of Dr. Benjamin Savannah and brought to a run-down police precinct; Using Super-Skrulls invisibility as well as other Skrull technology, Mar-Vell and Rick are led to believe that many of his long-time friends and foes have returned and are attacking him; Rick and Mar-Vell identify the ruse, and Mar-Vell attacks the Skrulls; The building collapses in the battle and the Skrulls escape. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 26 FN/VF 7.0

Cap battles the Thing (of the Fantastic Four) in "Betrayal!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Dave Cockrum. Second appearance of Thanos (2 pages). 1st appearance of Death with Thanos. Super-Skrull appearance. Letter to the editor from writer Michael Uslan. Starlin cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 27 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #1015581003

The Super-Skrull continues to pester Captain Marvel in "Trapped on Titan!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Pablo Marcos. Meanwhile, Thanos seeks out the Cosmic Cube. Cameos by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther), and Drax the Destroyer. This issue also contains a map of Titan. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 28 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745258007

Thanos defeats Drax the Destroyer and obtains the Cosmic Cube--and that can't be a good thing! The Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther) guest star in "When Titans Collide!" Plot, pencils, and script (chapter 2) by Jim Starlin, script (chapters 1 and 3) by Mike Friedrich, inks by Dan Green. (Splash page art retouches by John Romita Sr.). Captain Marvel battles the Controller. Drax the Destroyer appearance. Starlin cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 28 VG+ 4.5

Thanos defeats Drax the Destroyer and obtains the Cosmic Cube--and that can't be a good thing! The Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther) guest star in "When Titans Collide!" Plot, pencils, and script (chapter 2) by Jim Starlin, script (chapters 1 and 3) by Mike Friedrich, inks by Dan Green. (Splash page art retouches by John Romita Sr.). Captain Marvel battles the Controller. Drax the Destroyer appearance. Starlin cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 29 FN- 5.5

"Metamorphosis!" Script by Jim Starlin. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (Captain Marvel's head). In a remarkable manner, the cosmic entity called Eon summons Captain Marvel to transform him into the "protector of the universe!" Why? And for what purpose? Both questions have the same simple answer…Thanos! After undergoing various mental and physical tests of his worthiness, the Kree Warrior receives the "cosmic awareness" from Eon! And now the cosmically-enlightened Captain Marvel is ready for his next encounter with Thanos! First appearance of Eon. Cameo appearances by Thanos, Mentor, Starfox, Drax the Destroyer, Una, Lou-Ann Savannah, Rick Jones, and the Controller. Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zeus, and Mentor. (Notes: In this issue Captain Marvel's hair color changes from white to blonde. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Duffy Vohland.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 29 VG/FN 5.0

"Metamorphosis!" Script by Jim Starlin. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (Captain Marvel's head). In a remarkable manner, the cosmic entity called Eon summons Captain Marvel to transform him into the "protector of the universe!" Why? And for what purpose? Both questions have the same simple answer…Thanos! After undergoing various mental and physical tests of his worthiness, the Kree Warrior receives the "cosmic awareness" from Eon! And now the cosmically-enlightened Captain Marvel is ready for his next encounter with Thanos! First appearance of Eon. Cameo appearances by Thanos, Mentor, Starfox, Drax the Destroyer, Una, Lou-Ann Savannah, Rick Jones, and the Controller. Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zeus, and Mentor. (Notes: In this issue Captain Marvel's hair color changes from white to blonde. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Duffy Vohland.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Chamber of Chills (1972 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745258008

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Mike Esposito. New story: Prey for Keeps, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jack Abel; Big game hunter Tom Burke is lured to a remote jungle outpost by his rivals, who plan to have their revenge by hunting him. Reprints: Death Notice!, art by Werner Roth; An obituary writer who finds that he has the power to cause the deaths he writes about has the tables turned on him when the ghosts of his victims print an edition of the paper that says he dies in a train wreck. I Am the Prisoner of the Voodoo King!, art by Gene Colan; A criminal being brought to prison from a jungle outpost escapes into the jungle. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Chilling Adventures in Sorcery (1972) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4745257006

Cover art by Gray Morrow. The Cat; A professional cat burglar eyes a large collection of jewels from a rich madman who has total control over his niece. Missing Link; Looking to find the missing link between the Neanderthals and the Cro-Magnons, Dr. Burris creates a time machine and journeys back in time. Immortality Factor; A man comes to believe that his institutionalized sister did not die of a heart attack as her doctor reported. Haunted Gallery; A lawyer with his eyes on an old man's money, niece, and museum kills the old man, only to have the paintings in the museum haunt him for his crime. Scripts and art by Gray Morrow. Essays into the Supernatural--A short featurette on familiars by Phil Seuling, art by Morrow. Cover price $0.20.

Chilling Adventures in Sorcery (1972) 4 CGC 3.5

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Label #4687376012

Cover art by Gray Morrow. Suicide ...Maybe, script and art by Vicente Alcazar; A man who fails to commit suicide is given a mission to kill an evil dictator, knowing the dictator's guards will surely kill him. Horripilate Host, script by Don Glut, art by Dick Giordano; A nasty, aging actor who is a vampire host on a Creeper Feature show is tricked into reciting a spell on live TV. Golden Touch, script and art by Gray Morrow; A man acquires Midas' Golden Touch. A Thousand Pounds of Clay, script by Don Glut, art by Vicente Alcazar; An artist creates a clay Golem to destroy his enemies, starting with his girlfriend and his best friend, who are having an affair. The Witch--Essays into the Supernatural, art by Gray Morrow. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letter's column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Crypt of Shadows (1973) 1 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. All reprints: Midnight on Black Mountain, art by Mort Lawrence; A woman with a terminal illness meets a man who tricks her into becoming a witch. Where Monsters Dwell, art by Basil Wolverton; A scientist finds a way to exile his enemies to another dimension, but one manages to escape and change places with the scientist. Don't Look!, art by Jay Scott Pike. The Scarecrow, art by Russ Heath. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.4

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Label #0604709007

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. The Widow Will Make You Pay!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; With DD in the hospital suffering from a bullet wound administered by Man-Bull's flunky, the Widow takes on the villain on her own; When folks start arriving at the hospital transformed into man-bulls by a tainted water supply, DD pulls himself together and takes down Man-Bull. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 99 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by John Verpoorten. The Mark of Hawkeye! Part 2 of 3, script by Steve Gerber, art by Sam Kweskin (designs) and Syd Shores (embellishes); After the battle against the Dark Messiah last issue, the Black Widow and an exhausted Daredevil return home; The duo is just looking for some rest and relaxation, but instead they find Hawkeye the Marksman waiting on the doorstep!; Is Clint Barton trying to rekindle an old flame with Natasha?; Yes, he is!; And it doesn't take long for the ace archer and the Man Without Fear to come to blows!; Not once, but twice!; Meanwhile across the country at Avengers Mansion, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are reeling after being defeated by Magneto; The team is down to just three members and decides to travel west to find help!; The Black Panther, Vision, and Thor plead with their former teammate to rejoin them, but Hawkeye declines; Would Daredevil and the Black Widow be willing to join the fight against the Master of Magnetism?; guest-starring Hawkeye and the Avengers; cameo appearances by Lt. Paul Carson and Ivan Petrovitch. Story continues from Avengers 110 (part 1). Story continues in Avengers 111 (part 3). Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 100 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of Angar the Screamer in Mind Storm!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione; Daredevil returns to San Fran in time to give an impromptu interview to Rolling Stone Magazine during which the whole world goes nuts; Angar shows up to claim responsibility; Daredevil origin retold; appearance by Jann Wenner (editor of Rolling Stone magazine); cameos by the Jester, Leap-Frog, the Matador, Tagak, Doctor Doom, the Gladiator, the Black Widow, Mike Murdock, and a John Lennon poster. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 104 CGC 8.5

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Label #4745258012

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Prey of the Hunter!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Sal Trapani; "The Man" sends Kraven to kill Daredevil; The villain crashes a party at the home of Kerwin J. Broderick, the senior partner in Matt's law firm, and gets the drop on Daredevil. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 105 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito. Menace From the Moons of Saturn!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck (pages 1-16, third tier of 26, 27-32) and Jim Starlin (pages 17-26 except bottom tier of 26), inks by Don Perlin; Kraven throws DD off of a cliff to his death but the hornhead disappears before he strikes bottom; DD finds himself in an elaborate underwater domain inhabited by Moondragon; She accuses him of being a thrall of Thanos and then tells him her origin to let him know what this means; Touching DD's mind, Moondragon discovers that she has been lied to and that Daredevil is one of the good guys; The real villain appears as none other than Kerwin J. Broderick, Matt's law partner and he gloats as he unleashes Terrex on the world; Thanos War tie-in; appearances by Dark Messiah and Angar the Screamer; cameos by Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

DC 100 Page Super Spectacular (1971) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4698991007

Batman reprints and more. Featuring: 12 page Batman reprint story "Menace of the Monk" written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Bob Kane & Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); 12 page Batman reprint story "Showdown with the Monk" written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Bob Kane & Sheldon Moldoff (backgrounds); 15 page Atom reprint story "Battle of the Tiny Titans" written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Gil Kane & Murphy Anderson (note: first appearance in costume); 12 page Blackhawk reprint story "The Treasure of Ghanpat" drawn by Reed Crandall & Charles Cuidera; 13 page Wonder Woman reprint story "Invisible Ray" written by William Marston and drawn by Harry G. Peter; 12 page Doll Man reprint story "Guardians Against Crime" pencilled by Reed Crandall (?); 10 page Wildcat reprint story "Introducing Stretch Skinner" written by Bill Finger and drawn by Irwin Hasen; 12 page Batman reprint story "The Batmobile of 1950" written by Joe Samachson and drawn by Dick Sprang & Charles Paris. Wraparound cover by Nick Cardy. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 4 CGC 7.0

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Label #4745255022

Cover pencils by John Buscema and Jim Starlin (cover layout), inks by Frank Giacoia. The New Defender!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Enchantress transforms Barbara into the Valkyrie and turns the Black Knight to stone; Valkyrie takes Aragorn as her horse; Omegatron down to 89 hundredths. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3960750014

"If Atlantis Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. With Hawkeye, Valkyrie, and the Sub-Mariner as their mind-slaves, the Red Ghost and Attuma begin their quest to conquer Atlantis! The two super-villains' assault on the underwater citadel is progressing as planned until Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer get wind of the attack! The key to victory is knocking out the Red Ghost! But how can the Master of the Mystic Arts and the cosmic sky-rider do that? Simple, just block all the cosmic rays from outer space from entering the Earth's atmosphere! Wow, it's a good thing these two defenders are among the most powerful heroes on the planet! Cameo appearances by Clea and Wong. Flashback cameo by the Unicorn. Second story: "Deception!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 2 of 8. Story continues from Avengers 115. Dr. Strange has a new plan for turning the Black Knight (from a stone statue) back into his normal self. The Master of the Mystic Arts magically contacts Dane Whitman's soul floating in the dark realm. The stranded Black Knight responds to Dr. Strange's message, but the knight's reply is intercepted and transposed by the Dread Dormammu and his new ally, Loki! What is the fateful message that eventually reaches the Defenders? "Go find the Evil Eye." Story continues in Avengers 116. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Note: The Red Ghost returns in Iron Man 82.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745258013

"If Atlantis Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. With Hawkeye, Valkyrie, and the Sub-Mariner as their mind-slaves, the Red Ghost and Attuma begin their quest to conquer Atlantis! The two super-villains' assault on the underwater citadel is progressing as planned until Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer get wind of the attack! The key to victory is knocking out the Red Ghost! But how can the Master of the Mystic Arts and the cosmic sky-rider do that? Simple, just block all the cosmic rays from outer space from entering the Earth's atmosphere! Wow, it's a good thing these two defenders are among the most powerful heroes on the planet! Cameo appearances by Clea and Wong. Flashback cameo by the Unicorn. Second story: "Deception!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 2 of 8. Story continues from Avengers 115. Dr. Strange has a new plan for turning the Black Knight (from a stone statue) back into his normal self. The Master of the Mystic Arts magically contacts Dane Whitman's soul floating in the dark realm. The stranded Black Knight responds to Dr. Strange's message, but the knight's reply is intercepted and transposed by the Dread Dormammu and his new ally, Loki! What is the fateful message that eventually reaches the Defenders? "Go find the Evil Eye." Story continues in Avengers 116. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Note: The Red Ghost returns in Iron Man 82.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

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Label #4610512002

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Label #3791477001

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4209419009

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.6 Suscha News

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Suscha News.

Label #4610512003

The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues with "A Dark and Stormy Knight." Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. Story continues from Avengers 118. The epic battle vs. Dormammu is over and Earth has survived! But there's one more mission remaining for the Defenders! Return the Black Knight's stone body back to flesh and blood. To that end six defenders along with the Evil Eye travel back in time to the 12th century and find Dane Whitman smack dab in the middle of the Crusades! The super-heroes from the 20th century get a medieval history lesson as all the famous combatants are present: Prince John, Mordred the Evil, Chandu, Prester John, and Richard the Lionheart! Can the Dynamic Defenders save the King (and the Black Knight)? Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Nick Fury, and Loki. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Notes: Prester John previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) 54. The 20th century stone statue of the Black Knight comes to life in Avengers 157. The 12th century Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) and the Evil Eye return in Avengers 225 & 226.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 7 VF- 7.5

Merlin has stationed his guardian Demon, Etrigan at the forefront to protect mankind from the denizens of the Nether World and the things that go bump in the night. Sometimes even he needs help. Enter: Klarion the Witchboy. "A Witchboy!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 431MJ CGC 8.0

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"Mark Jewelers" Insert.

Label #4706571012

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Mike Kaluta. "This Murder Has Been Censored," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Murphy Anderson; At a resort, Batman investigates the murder of a man with a "Censored" stamp on his forehead. "Crime on My Hands!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Murphy Anderson; A bartender to whom Jason Bard once gave a business card turns up dead with a message written on the card, and Bard seeks his killer. Letter to the editor from Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.