Auctions: comic books August 1967

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4607864007

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 43 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Writing on interior page.

First appearance of the Red Guardian in "Color Him...the Red Guardian!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. After receiving a tip concerning the Black Widow's whereabouts, Hawkeye andHercules travel to the Far East to rescue her! But her communist captors have created a super-powered adversary to oppose them: the Red Guardian! Once the Prince of Power and the ace archer arrive in the Middle Kingdom, they defeat the guard force and challenge the Red Guardian! However thecommunist champion is smart and tough! He uses the Psychotron to confuse Hercules -- and next uses his belt weapon to knock out Hawkeye. And then while basking in the glow of his victory, the guardian makes a shocking announcement: Natasha Romanoff is his wife! What a red-letter day for the Red Guardian! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #35.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 65 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. ...From Beyond This Planet Earth!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ronan the Accuser is dispatched to Earth by the Kree Supreme Intelligence to try the FF for the destruction of the Kree Sentry; The FF resist Ronan and defeat him. Silver Surfer cameo (a sculpture). Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 48. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 55 VG+ 4.5

1st Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Robin. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Super-Crisis That Struck Earth-Two!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sid Greene; The JSA, with new member an adult Robin, confront and are defeated by four normal persons on Earth-2, powered by black matter from another universe; When they ask for help from the JLA using Johnny's T-Bolt, he brings them a battered JLA team, suffering the same problem as their counterparts; Both groups them learn the black matter's origins, and resolve to end the problem on Earth-2 first, lest both worlds be destroyed; features the Arrowcar. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 7.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of glue on cover, staples replaced.

Label #2095317022

1st Superman vs. Flash race. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superman's Race With the Flash!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a very close race by the two fastest super-heroes; brief Justice League appearance; the first Superman/Flash race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 35 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3763703012

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Along Came a Spider..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dan Adkins; Banshee calls to the X-Men for help against a mysterious spider creature, and when the young mutants run across Spider-Man, they mistake him for their foe and a battle ensues. House ad for issue #2 of Not Brand Echh. Letter from future comics professional Mark Evanier, whose entry is in the form of a poem. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.