Auctions: comic books January 1969

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 60 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4240959022

The wedding of the Wasp and Yellowjacket in "...Till Death Do Us Part!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Buscema and George Klein (with alterations by John Romita). Avengers Mansion is abuzz as Jarvis makes preparations for the surprise wedding of Janet Van Dyne and Yellowjacket! The Wasp's teammates still can't believe she is dumping Hank Pym for thiscostumed stranger! But instead of worrying about Jan and her newly betrothed, maybe the assembled heroes should take a closer look at the caterers! When the happy bride cuts the cake, the Circus of Crime attacks! Will the Ringmaster and his minions rend asunder...what has just been joined together? Not if Goliath has a say in the matter! A fun issue! Cameoappearances by the Fantastic Four, Crystal, Black Knight, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Iron Man, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, and the original X-Men. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price 12 cents. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 82 VF 8.0

"The Mark of the Madman!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Crystal is excited about joining the Fantastic Four! However, before she can make it official, the royal family in Attilan must give their approval! When Lockjaw teleports to the Baxter Building, the new fabulous foursome prepare to jump to the Hidden Land! But suddenly a swarm of Alpha Primitives emerges from behind Lockjaw! And in a matter of seconds, they grab Crystal and stun Reed, Ben, and Johnny! What a revoltin' development! Why did Lockjaw betray his mistress? The answer lies within the Great Refuge…and that's where the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic are going to next! (Note: Maximus previously appeared in Incredible Hulk Annual 1.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 82 VG+ 4.5

"The Mark of the Madman!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Crystal is excited about joining the Fantastic Four! However, before she can make it official, the royal family in Attilan must give their approval! When Lockjaw teleports to the Baxter Building, the new fabulous foursome prepare to jump to the Hidden Land! But suddenly a swarm of Alpha Primitives emerges from behind Lockjaw! And in a matter of seconds, they grab Crystal and stun Reed, Ben, and Johnny! What a revoltin' development! Why did Lockjaw betray his mistress? The answer lies within the Great Refuge…and that's where the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic are going to next! (Note: Maximus previously appeared in Incredible Hulk Annual 1.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 111 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins. Shanghaied In Space!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins; The aliens who sent Umbu to destroy the earth capture Bruce Banner after the Hulk defeats their killer robot; Bringing him back to life (Bruce died at the end of last issue), the aliens find they have their hands full as they wage a pitched space battle with Bruce's alter ego, the incredible Hulk; Making it to their home planet, Hulk finds himself faced with the awesome might of the Galaxy Master. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 3.0 JSA Rooker

Paper: Off white

Michael Rooker Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4691359001

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mod Squad (1969-1971 Dell) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Photo cover features Michael Cole, Peggy Lipton and Clarence Williams III. Art by Jose Delbo. Cover number is 12-535-901. Based on the hit TV series; cops go undercover as hippies during the Golden Age of the American counterculture. The Mod Squad goes undercover with a gang of extreme-sport daredevils as they investigate a skydiver's death. But they really stretch their undercover skills as they infiltrate a biker gang. The Deadly Skies; Nobodys Angels. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

That Wilkin Boy (1969) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727467008

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Meet Woodrow "Bingo" Wilkin III, popular student at Midville High School, who goes steady with girlfriend Samantha Smythe and is also lead vocalist and guitarist in his pop rock group The Bingoes. This humorous teenage series was similar to the Archie series that the same company published. Canine Cupid, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the feud between their fathers prevents Bingo and Samantha from seeing each other, Rebel comes up with a way to bring them back together. Change of Heart, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Wilkin, up to his ears in tax forms, is in no mood to give Bingo money for a date; But his mood changes after another confrontation with Samson Smythe. Girl Watcher one-page story, art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx notices that Greg is following her, but can only guess why. The Bingos pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Painful Lesson, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Wilkin tries to get Mr. Smythe to stop calling him "Wilkins" instead of "Wilkin." See Saw, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Bingo and his friends go to the Smythe house to play their music for Samantha; Teddy tries to do something "dastardly" to break up Bingo and Samantha, and only Rebel can stop him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 160 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Galactus and Ego guest star in "And Now... Galactus!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Tana Nile asks Thor to travel with her to Rigel to challenge Galactus, who is approaching their galaxy. Appearances by Sif and the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.