Auctions: comic books October 1968

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 65 VG 4.0

"The Impossible Escape!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler lies unconscious in the street after defeating the Vulture. Thankfully, Captain George Stacy is at scene, and he prevents the crowd from unmasking the web-slinger! However Spider-Man is still taken to a nearby prison -- and placed in the infirmary to recover. In the meantime, six dangerous inmates are preparing to break out of prison. And their plan calls for escaping through the infirmary! Did the sextet pick the wrong day for a jailbreak? Spider-Man says yes! Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #48.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 57 VG 4.0

First appearance of the Vision in "Behold...the Vision!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. One of the landmark issues of the silver age! On a rainy night in Manhattan, a strange being enters Janet Van Dyne's apartment and suddenly collapses! The Wasp quickly calls Goliath; and they take the red-hued stranger to Avengers Mansion for examination! Once their Hank Pym discovers that the Vision is a human being constructed of synthetic materials - a synthezoid in fact! When the Vision wakes up, he remembers that Ultron sent him to destroy the Avengers! But now the Vision wants to flip the script on his creator! So he leads Earth's Mightiest Heroes back to Ultron's underground lair! Could this be a trap? Either way Ultron-5 is waiting! And the battle is coming! Will the Vision prove worthy of the Avengers' trust? Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The synthezoid avenger is not to be confused with the golden age Vision (aka Aarkus). Marie Severin contributed pencils to page 3 - the second to last panel. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #7 and also in Marvel Super Action #18.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 45 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia (photo Background). The Dismal Dregs of Defeat, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; With the police thinking he is a murderer, Daredevil tries to avoid the law but is captured by the Jester and sent to jail. Letters to the editor from Tony Isabella, Peter Sanderson, and Ted White. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Hanna-Barbera Super TV Heroes (1968) 3 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Comic book version of Hanna-Barbera cartoons of the late 1960s. Terrors of Turaba, script by Don R. Christensen, pencils by Mike Arens, inks by Mike Royer; An evil wizard, Kadi, captures Chuck and Nancy as sacrifices for the living idol of Turaba. The Plague of Giants; Space Ghost battles Creature King who can create illusions of giant creatures with his Nightmare Beams. Undersea Invasion; Aliens force Tom and Tubb to help them invade the boys' undersea city. The Solar Scorpions; Birdman fights off scorpion-like creatures from a crashed meteor. The Cosmic Werewolf; Young Samson and Goliath are blamed for a series of bank robberies committed by Dr. Krugle in his were-creature form. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4639938001

New story: the Hulk battles the Inhumans in "A Refuge Divided!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores (and others). Jim Steranko cover (with the head redrawn by Severin). 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Not Brand Echh (1967) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Left Side Edge has gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0029236012

Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and the Marvel Bullpen parody themselves in MAD-style spoof stories. Reprint issue includes The Silver Burper, written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby; Spidey-Man vs. Gnatman and Rotten, written by Stan Lee, with art by Marie Severin, John Romita and Frank Giacoia; The Origin of Charlie America, written by Roy Thomas, with art by Tom Sutton; Knock Furious, Agent of SHEESH vs. The Blunder Agents written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Marie Severin; The Ecchs-Men, If Magneat-O Should Clobber Us written by Roy Thomas, with art by Tom Sutton; Sore, Son of Shmodin, written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby; and The Origin of Forbush-Man, written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Severin. 64 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 VG- 3.5

1.5" Spine split from top.

"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Space Family Robinson (1962 Gold Key) 30 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

FROM THE RANDOM HOUSE ARCHIVES. File copy.

Label #0625867006

#10031-810 # on cover. Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 3.0

Paper: White

Label #4687374025

2nd appearance of Tiger Shark. "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark for supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 115 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687376008

Cover art by Neal Adams. Survival of the Fittest!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy gets Aquaman's powers in a contest arranged by Proteus and becomes the King of the Sea. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kid Who Unmasked Superman!, script by Dave Wood, art by Pete Costanza; Duncan Brite has a plan to discover Superman's real identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 157 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Behind Him...Ragnarok!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Balder and the Legion of the Lost escape Karnilla and join the battle against Mangog; Odin awakens in time to stop Mangog from drawing the Odinsword. Appearances by Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 49 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4008176006

First appearance of Lorna Dane (Polaris). Cover art by Jim Steranko. Who Dares Defy the Demi-Men?, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Angel warns Jean about Cerebro beeping loudly, and she tells the other X-Men; a group commanded by Mesmero uses a machine (along with his powers) to turn latent mutants into full-fledged mutants in order to form his army; 1st appearance of Mesmero. A Beast Is Born--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, art by Werner Roth; how Beast got his powers. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 178 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4617306002

"Wonder Woman's Rival." When Steve Trevor is suspected of murder, Wonder Woman must investigate the modern social scene in the most up-to-date fashions as Diana Prince. Though she successfully clears Steve, once she sees Steve's reaction to the new Diana Prince, Wonder Woman decides that she needs to update her heroic identity, too. Written by Denny O'Neil, with art by Mike Sekowsky and Dick Giordano. (Note: Start of a new look for Wonder Woman.) Characters: Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Steve Trevor; Roger Seely; Alex Block; Buck; Miss Carvan. Cover by Mike Sekowsky and Dick Giordano. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 178 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

"Wonder Woman's Rival." When Steve Trevor is suspected of murder, Wonder Woman must investigate the modern social scene in the most up-to-date fashions as Diana Prince. Though she successfully clears Steve, once she sees Steve's reaction to the new Diana Prince, Wonder Woman decides that she needs to update her heroic identity, too. Written by Denny O'Neil, with art by Mike Sekowsky and Dick Giordano. (Note: Start of a new look for Wonder Woman.) Characters: Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Steve Trevor; Roger Seely; Alex Block; Buck; Miss Carvan. Cover by Mike Sekowsky and Dick Giordano. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.