Auctions: comic books March 1964

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 118 FR/GD 1.5

Slight mold. Heavy water damage. Tearing in back cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (inset), inks by Chic Stone and Steve Ditko (inset). "The Man Who Became the Torch!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Wizard breaks jail, and begins pulling crimes using a new anti-gravity flying device he's invented; Via trickery and disguise, he captures Johnny, then Sue, and begins impersonating Johnny, while planning bigger and bolder crimes with which to use his anti-gravity device. "The Weatherman" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Possessed!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Using his "Earthly Scanner," in which is a small replica of the planet, Dr. Strange senses evil somewhere in Bavaria; In a remote village, he finds the townspeople the victims of some strange form of possession, and believes a supernatural force is at work; First appearance of the Eye of Agamotto. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 53 VG 4.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Trapped by the Porcupine!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; The Porcupine uses Giant-Man's fan club to attack him and then he captures the Wasp. The Clock text story. When Wakes the Colossus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Don Heck; An alien warlord builds a giant statue to intimidate the superstitious, but it comes to life and takes the side of the rebels against him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 102 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Loki and the Tomorrow Man seek to make Thor's life miserable in "Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor. "The Green Hat" text story. "The Menace!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien lands in a central European village and restrains the villagers while he sets up a weapon; He uses the weapon to drive back an attacking space fleet, and the villagers realize he was actually trying to help them. The first appearance of Heimdall's sister Sif (though with blonde hair) is in the "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Death Comes to Thor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Thor rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin; The story features young Thor, plus the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death, and the three Fates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097428002

Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, and Toad appear for the 1st time, and Magneto makes his 2nd appearance. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Magneto and his new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants steals a freighter and uses it to take over the South American nation of Santo Marco; The X-Men invade and take the country back; Xavier is caught in an explosion and loses his mental powers. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 6.0 JSA Stan Lee

Paper: Off white to white

Stan Lee Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4667657001

Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, and Toad appear for the 1st time, and Magneto makes his 2nd appearance. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Magneto and his new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants steals a freighter and uses it to take over the South American nation of Santo Marco; The X-Men invade and take the country back; Xavier is caught in an explosion and loses his mental powers. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.