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2 Bit Comics (1971-1972 2 Bit Comics) 4 NM- 9.2

Underground comics, tabloid format. 11.5" x 17", 8 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

2001 A Space Odyssey (1976) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4571093009

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Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The issue starts in the distant past where the monolith instructs a hunter on how to craft a spear and then shifts to the future where two astronauts discover an alien ruin. One of the astronauts is killed by a creature, but the other, Woodrow Decker, is transported into a pastoral countryside by the monolith. Here he rapidly ages until he dies and is converted by the monolith into an embryo-type creature referred to as a 'new seed' to explore the galaxy. Based on concepts from the film by Stanley Kubrick & Arthur C. Clarke. Comics ad for the Juicemobiles shoes from Spot-bilt, featuring O.J. Simpson, art by John Romita. Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.30.

2001 A Space Odyssey (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4571093010

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Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The issue starts in the distant past where the monolith instructs a hunter on how to craft a spear and then shifts to the future where two astronauts discover an alien ruin. One of the astronauts is killed by a creature, but the other, Woodrow Decker, is transported into a pastoral countryside by the monolith. Here he rapidly ages until he dies and is converted by the monolith into an embryo-type creature referred to as a 'new seed' to explore the galaxy. Based on concepts from the film by Stanley Kubrick & Arthur C. Clarke. Comics ad for the Juicemobiles shoes from Spot-bilt, featuring O.J. Simpson, art by John Romita. Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.30.

Aardvark Papers (1971) 1 VF 8.0

Cover by Pat Eddington. Underground comix anthology produced by David Faggioli, and featuring student artists from the University of Utah. Stories and art by Al Davoren, Rob Brown, Pat Eddington, Larry Farrington, Robert Holman, Neil Passey, Par Holman, Michael Evans, Kent Case and Jim Neilson. 32 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 482 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525416010

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Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "This Is A Job For Supermobile," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Amazo attempts to destroy Lois Lane, but Superman rescues her in the Supermobile, and travels five days into the future inside it; By that time, the red radiation has passed out of Earths orbit, and the Man of Steel regains his powers and beats back Amazo; But the android recovers as Superman takes Lois and Professor Ivo back to Earth, and vows to attack anew. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 485 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Experiment That Backfired on Superman", script by Cary Bates (pgs. 1-3; 17) and Dennis O'Neil (pgs. 4-16), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Rubinstein (pgs. 1-3, 17) and Murphy Anderson (pgs. 4-16); En route to the laboratory of Professor Bolden to help test a new energy source, Superman is attacked by a pair of thieves using Bolden's device; while unconscious, Superman dreams of Professor Bolden's first experiment: the Kryptonite Engine; Clark Kent begins his TV career. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 508 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525070014

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Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Secret World of Jonathan Kent starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Pa Kent has apparently returned from the grave; Superman is defeated, his identity revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 416 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

96-page giant. Wraparound cover art by Bob Oksner. The Untold Story of Argo City starring Supergirl, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Supergirl's Rival Parents, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. The Black Canary starring Johnny Thunder, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Wonder Woman #28 cover reprint by H. G. Peter. Villainy, Incorporated starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. Trap of Crimson Flame starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. In the Hands of the Merciless! starring Wonder Woman and Cheetah, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. Mystery of the Black Cat starring Phantom Lady, art by Frank Borth. The Duel of the Gimmicks starring Merry, the Girl of a Thousand Gimmicks, script by Otto Binder, art by Winslow Mortimer. The Black Magic of Supergirl!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Key To DC's Fighting Super-Females!; Listing of all super females on the cover. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 425 VF 8.0

Cover art by Michael Kaluta. The Wings of Jealous Gods, script by Lynn Marron, art by Alex Toth. Prior Warning. Sword of the Dead, script and art by Gil Kane. Origin of the Carib pirate in the 1850s, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 485N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4528788012

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Newsstand Edition. Last 50-cent cover price issue. Cover art by George Perez. The Evil Eight!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. No Freedom For Fairfax!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. In Final Combat--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Alien The Illustrated Story GN (1979 Futura/Heavy Metal Edition) 1B-1ST CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4627238009

Heavy Metal Presents Edition - 1st printing. Based on the classic sci/fi horror film "Alien" by Ridley Scott. Adapted by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 58 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3803631001

1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 59 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4525183013

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Last 25-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Brainwave Blows Up! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway and Paul Levitz (plot assist), pencils by Ric Estrada (designer) and Wally Wood (artist), inks by Wally Wood; The villain the combined JSA/ Super Squad is facing is none other than one of the JSA's old foes, Brainwave, in a new body; Together, alongside a newly rejuvenated Per Degaton (another old JSA foe), they cause major trouble for our heroes, but the heroes prevail and defeat the two foes as a new menace emerges. The Cup Cake Caper Hostess ad starring Shazam, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement starring Superman, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 65 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4541985009

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Cover art by Wally Wood. The Master Plan of Vandal Savage starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Paul Levitz (script, pages 1-12, 17), Paul Kupperberg (script, pages 13-16), and Wally Wood (plot), art by Wally Wood; The JSA/Squad face off vs. Vandal Savage (who kidnapped Power Girl last issue), so he can regain his lost immortality once he acquires Superman's powers; The team has to face him under the influence of an alien planet containing 2 green kryptonite suns, since it gives him an even but unfair advantage vs. the Man of Steel; Of course Superman bests him, and they return to Earth-2 victorious, ready to face off vs. the Injustice Society next. That Dirty Beach Hostess ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986099023

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4651148012

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-052

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4629650009

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4655338013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (Inhumans) and John Romita (Black Widow), inks by John Romita. "Beware... the Inhumans!", script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Two missiles are shot at the Inhumans; The second one is destroyed just before it hits and the wreckage points to the Fantastic Four as the ones firing it. "Then Came... the Black Widow," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten; Black Widow, bored by her civilian life, gets a new costume. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 8 NM- 9.2

Last 15-cent cover price. Cover by Neal Adams. "An Hour For Thunder!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten; The Avengers (Captain America, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, Quicksilver, Goliath) watch Mr. Dibbs and Black Bolt threaten the tenements on a view screen and make plans to travel to San Fran, but Thor insists on going to confront Mr. Dibbs alone; The other Avengers don't know that Don Blake was the one who diagnosed Mr. Dibbs with terminal cancer, and when Thor arrives he struggles briefly with the royal family who are attempting to get Black Bolt to recognize them; Thor fails to talk Mr. Dibbs into accepting a peaceful resolution and reluctantly dispatches him with his hammer; Plot crossover with The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #95. "How Shall I Kill Thee? Let Me Count the Ways!", script by Gerry Conway (Plot) and Roy Thomas (Writer), pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bill Everett; The Black Widow and Ivan are captured by a racist German, the Watchlord, who loathes all Russians due to his childhood involving the Russian invasion of Germany; He wraps Natasha up in floorboards but Ivan rescues her and they escape; A boulder crushes the Watchlord. The Black Widow feature ends with this issue. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4474948001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4453492001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 1 VG

In this spectacular first issue: John Byrne interview; Dial "H" for Hero - Hero History and index; Walt Disney's Condorman movie preview. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Star Hawks by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane; Comics Report. Fantastic Four cover by John Byrne. The Shadow illustration on inside back cover by Mitch O'Connell. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 80 VG- 3.5

"On the Trail of the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy meet for a date at the Midtown Museum to see its new exhibit of priceless paintings. And also at the museum is Gwen's father...who is in charge of security for the evening. So when the paintings are shockingly stolen, Captain Stacy gets blamed for the theft! Peter knows the trusted police captain would never do that. So who did? Ultimately, the web-slinger remembers the name of the Chameleon...and sets a trap for the master of disguise! However the Chameleon is crafty, and he eludes Spider-Man's trap -- until the faceless villain makes a very big mistake! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The wall-crawler previously encountered the Chameleon in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #61.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0014756006

First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with hisAustralian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 VG- 3.5

First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with hisAustralian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

From the D.N.A. Collection.

Label #18-0D0322B-070

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 VG 4.0

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 84 VG+ 4.5

"The Kingpin Strikes Back!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts), John Buscema (pencils), and Jim Mooney (inks). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin has grown tired of sitting on the sidelines. So he prepares to strike back against the Schemer! But the Schemer beats the big crime boss to the punch and invades Wilson Fisk's palatial manor! Once inside he confronts the Kingpin...and then he sees Vanessa Fisk -- the Kingpin's wife! The tension in the room could be cut with a knife...until the web-slinger crashes thru the window! And as shown on the brilliant cover, the wall-crawler and the Kingpin wage war in the mansion...while the Schemer deftly slips away. Both Spider-Man and the Kingpin will be left empty-handed on this night. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy and Gwen Stacy. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #65.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 85 VG 4.0

"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) 86 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641197024

First appearance of the Black Widow's classic black costume in "Beware the Black Widow!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Natasha Romanoff is ready to get back in the superhero game! But there are two things she must do first. One...design a new costume; and two...learn the secrets of the wondrous wall-crawler! So to that end the widow lays a trap for the web-slinger! Will the Amazing Spider-Man get caught in the web of the beautiful Black Widow? Retelling of the Black Widow's origin. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameos by Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Red Guardian. (Notes: The Black Widow appears next in Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd series) #1. Spider-Man and the Black Widow meet again in Daredevil (1st series) 103. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #67.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 87 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4614481014

"Unmasked at Last!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days...and he thinks he's losing his spider-powers. So Aunt May's nephew makes a very rash decision -- to reveal his secretidentity at Gwen's birthday party! Captain Stacy, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Gwen are stunned by Peter's confession! But Harry recalls that his best friend did something like this once before (way back in Amazing Spider-Man #12). The following day Peter realizes that he's committed a huge blunder. And he enlists the aid of Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) to convince his friends -- that he's not really Spider-Man. Will Peter's risky gamble payoff? (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Doug Moench and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #68.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 87 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4666015005

"Unmasked at Last!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days...and he thinks he's losing his spider-powers. So Aunt May's nephew makes a very rash decision -- to reveal his secretidentity at Gwen's birthday party! Captain Stacy, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Gwen are stunned by Peter's confession! But Harry recalls that his best friend did something like this once before (way back in Amazing Spider-Man #12). The following day Peter realizes that he's committed a huge blunder. And he enlists the aid of Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) to convince his friends -- that he's not really Spider-Man. Will Peter's risky gamble payoff? (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Doug Moench and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #68.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 87 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"Unmasked at Last!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days...and he thinks he's losing his spider-powers. So Aunt May's nephew makes a very rash decision -- to reveal his secretidentity at Gwen's birthday party! Captain Stacy, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Gwen are stunned by Peter's confession! But Harry recalls that his best friend did something like this once before (way back in Amazing Spider-Man #12). The following day Peter realizes that he's committed a huge blunder. And he enlists the aid of Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) to convince his friends -- that he's not really Spider-Man. Will Peter's risky gamble payoff? (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Doug Moench and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #68.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 88 VG/FN 5.0

"The Arms of Doctor Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. The mechanical arms of Dr. Octopus are on display in the New York Museum of Natural Science! And since Doc Ock is in prison a thousand miles away, he is unable to mentally control his arms. Or so everyone thought. Oh no! When Otto Octavius' arms escape from the museum, the police and the wall-crawler attempt to corral them, but they cannot. Eventually, the arms make it allthe way to the Midwest...and free their master! Dr. Octopus is back in business! The six-armed super-villain swiftly resumes his criminal ways by hijacking an airplane and holding it for ransom! And thus setting up a battle on the tarmac vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameoappearances by Gwen Stacy, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: The web-slinger previously clashed with Doc Ock in Amazing Spider-Man #56. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #69.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 88 VG+ 4.5

"The Arms of Doctor Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. The mechanical arms of Dr. Octopus are on display in the New York Museum of Natural Science! And since Doc Ock is in prison a thousand miles away, he is unable to mentally control his arms. Or so everyone thought. Oh no! When Otto Octavius' arms escape from the museum, the police and the wall-crawler attempt to corral them, but they cannot. Eventually, the arms make it allthe way to the Midwest...and free their master! Dr. Octopus is back in business! The six-armed super-villain swiftly resumes his criminal ways by hijacking an airplane and holding it for ransom! And thus setting up a battle on the tarmac vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameoappearances by Gwen Stacy, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: The web-slinger previously clashed with Doc Ock in Amazing Spider-Man #56. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #69.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 90 FN+ 6.5

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 91 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4614481008

"To Smash A Spider!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The family and friends of Captain George Stacy are in a state of disbelief following his tragic death. And after his funeral, the blame game for his demise begins in earnest. Gwen blames Spider-Man. And of course J. Jonah Jameson does too. A sleazy political rival of Captain Stacy -- named Sam Bullit -- takes advantage of the situation by starting a political campaign centered on capturing Spider-Man. And to make matters worse...Gwen volunteers to work on the campaign! What in the world can Peter Parker do...to save both his reputation and his relationship? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Harry Osborn. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #72.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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) 92 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from bottom.

"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) 93 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1E51932-002

"The Lady and the Prowler!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. Hobie Brown is keeping up with current events...and wonders if he got duped by Spider-Man -- when he did the web-slinger a favor a few weeks ago (in Amazing Spider-Man #87). In order to get answers, Hobie suits up again as the Prowler and starts looking for the web-spinner. Eventually, he finds him. And as shown on the cover, Spider-Man and the Prowler settle their differences at the bottom of an elevator shaft! Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy decides to leave New York...and go live with her aunt and uncle in England. But maybe Peter can change her mind at the airport...if he can reach her in time! First appearance of Arthur Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mindy Brown and Nancy Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #74.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 93 VG+ 4.5

"The Lady and the Prowler!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. Hobie Brown is keeping up with current events...and wonders if he got duped by Spider-Man -- when he did the web-slinger a favor a few weeks ago (in Amazing Spider-Man #87). In order to get answers, Hobie suits up again as the Prowler and starts looking for the web-spinner. Eventually, he finds him. And as shown on the cover, Spider-Man and the Prowler settle their differences at the bottom of an elevator shaft! Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy decides to leave New York...and go live with her aunt and uncle in England. But maybe Peter can change her mind at the airport...if he can reach her in time! First appearance of Arthur Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mindy Brown and Nancy Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #74.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 94 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4649142001

"On Wings of Death!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Romita. These are sad days for Peter Parker as his girlfriend, Gwen Stacy, has moved to London. So to get his mind off his troubles, Peter walks to Queens to visit his Aunt May. And thank goodness he does! Because May Parker has been taken hostage by the Beetle while grocery shopping! The web-slinger is horrified that his aunt is in danger! And he makes a beeline to the grocery store -- for a very personal fight against the belligerent Beetle! Retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Betty Brant and Anna Watson. (Notes: This issue features a full-page panel of Spider-Man encircled by eight of his greatest foes. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #75.) 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) 99 VG 4.0

"A Day in the Life Of" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The wondrous wall-crawler is on cloud nine after Gwen Stacy's return from London. Gwen wants to resume their life together...and so does Peter in a very big way! But the amazing one needs to boost his bank account first. So the Daily Bugle sends him on an assignment to cover a prison riot at the city jail. Once the web-slinger quells the riot (and takes pictures), he surprisingly bumps into the host of the Tonight Show! Is Spider-Man primed for late night? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Johnny Carson, and Ed McMahon. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #80.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 99 VG- 3.5

"A Day in the Life Of" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The wondrous wall-crawler is on cloud nine after Gwen Stacy's return from London. Gwen wants to resume their life together...and so does Peter in a very big way! But the amazing one needs to boost his bank account first. So the Daily Bugle sends him on an assignment to cover a prison riot at the city jail. Once the web-slinger quells the riot (and takes pictures), he surprisingly bumps into the host of the Tonight Show! Is Spider-Man primed for late night? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Johnny Carson, and Ed McMahon. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #80.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 100 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"The Spider of the Man?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the 100th anniversary issue of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- with an all-time cover! Peter Parker wants to live a normal life with Gwen Stacy. But he doesn't think he can as long as he has his spider-powers. So, with that thought in mind, the young scientist creates a special potion -- which he believes will eliminate his remarkable abilities. After Peter drinks the potion, he lies down to sleep. And when he wakes up...he gets the biggest shock of his amazing life! Flashback cameos by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Gwen Stacy, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: There have been many homages to John Romita's classic cover including the covers to Marvel Tales 100, Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 100B, and Peter Parker (2017) #1EBAY. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #14 and Marvel Tales 253.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641328001

First appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire in "A Monster Called Morbius!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The first 100 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man title are in the books! And the next chapter in the web-slinger's anthology kicks off with the debut of Marvel's first bronze age vampire: Morbius! However, at the moment Peter Parker has a much bigger problem on his (six) hands. After drinking the special potion he developed, Aunt May's nephew grew four additional arms! Oh, my goodness! Peter is desperate to find a way to remove the arms, so he calls Dr. Curt Connors for help. Dr. Connors has a summer house and laboratory in Southampton on Long Island...and he gives Spider-Man permission to stay there and work on a cure. Meanwhile, a strange, pale, and bloodthirsty man is the sole survivor of a shipwreck near Southampton. And he's looking for a quiet place to rest. Oh no. Is the six-armed Spider-Man on a collision course with a living vampire? Oh yes! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and the Lizard. Last 15¢ cover price. (Notes: This is the first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man series not written by Stan Lee. There exists a second printing of this issue published in 1992 with a silver background cover. Marvel also published a facsimile edition of Amazing Spider-Man 101 in 2021.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

First appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire in "A Monster Called Morbius!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The first 100 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man title are in the books! And the next chapter in the web-slinger's anthology kicks off with the debut of Marvel's first bronze age vampire: Morbius! However, at the moment Peter Parker has a much bigger problem on his (six) hands. After drinking the special potion he developed, Aunt May's nephew grew four additional arms! Oh, my goodness! Peter is desperate to find a way to remove the arms, so he calls Dr. Curt Connors for help. Dr. Connors has a summer house and laboratory in Southampton on Long Island...and he gives Spider-Man permission to stay there and work on a cure. Meanwhile, a strange, pale, and bloodthirsty man is the sole survivor of a shipwreck near Southampton. And he's looking for a quiet place to rest. Oh no. Is the six-armed Spider-Man on a collision course with a living vampire? Oh yes! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and the Lizard. Last 15¢ cover price. (Notes: This is the first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man series not written by Stan Lee. There exists a second printing of this issue published in 1992 with a silver background cover. Marvel also published a facsimile edition of Amazing Spider-Man 101 in 2021.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.