Auctions: comic books November 1962

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CGC 2.5

Paper: White

Label #4697769008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 140-12C GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from top. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

12¢ Edition. "Change of Heart," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie says he's had a change of heart and will help Archie get ready to take Veronica to the dance. "Monster Mania"; Archie seeks Jughead's advice on finding the best monster movie in town. "The Animal Army," art by John Giunta; Unscrupulous hunters bring military equipment to slaughter the jungle animals for trophies; The Jaguar appears as a witch doctor before the hunters. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Hide 'n' Sweets," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx eats too much candy. Her father buys a box of chocolates and says she can't have any. Archie Club News ad. "Stop the World," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie keeps talking to himself; Mr. Weatherbee asks his friends to tell him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 140-12C GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

12¢ Edition. "Change of Heart," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie says he's had a change of heart and will help Archie get ready to take Veronica to the dance. "Monster Mania"; Archie seeks Jughead's advice on finding the best monster movie in town. "The Animal Army," art by John Giunta; Unscrupulous hunters bring military equipment to slaughter the jungle animals for trophies; The Jaguar appears as a witch doctor before the hunters. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Hide 'n' Sweets," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx eats too much candy. Her father buys a box of chocolates and says she can't have any. Archie Club News ad. "Stop the World," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie keeps talking to himself; Mr. Weatherbee asks his friends to tell him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 35 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Watcher prototype issue. "I Accepted the Deadly Challenge of Zarkorr!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A veteran space pilot is forced to retire because of his lack of experience with newer equipment, but an alien visitor gives Earth a challenge that only he can pass. "The Radio" text story. "I Must Enter the Tomb of Tut-Am-Tut!", art by Don Heck; A scientist creates a time machine to travel back to ancient Egypt in order to pose as a magician and find the location of a great treasure. "Never Threaten a Witchman!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An untalented bald actor wants to receive the leading parts in plays so he goes to a witchman for a potion that will help him. "Revolt of the Robots!", art by Paul Reinman; Robots make Earth into a living paradise, but humans grow fearful and oppress them; The robots leave for another planet, where they build and oppress their own robots while Fate laughs. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) UK Edition 35UK GD- 1.8

Water damage. Tape on interior cover.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Watcher prototype issue. "I Accepted the Deadly Challenge of Zarkorr!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A veteran space pilot is forced to retire because of his lack of experience with newer equipment, but an alien visitor gives Earth a challenge that only he can pass. "The Radio" text story. "I Must Enter the Tomb of Tut-Am-Tut!", art by Don Heck; A scientist creates a time machine to travel back to ancient Egypt in order to pose as a magician and find the location of a great treasure. "Never Threaten a Witchman!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An untalented bald actor wants to receive the leading parts in plays so he goes to a witchman for a potion that will help him. "Revolt of the Robots!", art by Paul Reinman; Robots make Earth into a living paradise, but humans grow fearful and oppress them; The robots leave for another planet, where they build and oppress their own robots while Fate laughs. 36 pgs., full color