Auctions: comic books February 1969

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 69 FN- 5.5

"Mission: Crush the Kingpin!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The Spectacular Spider-Man is on the hunt for the Kingpin-- after the crime boss stole the ancient clay tablet from the ESU exhibit hall. However the Kingpin actually wants the web-slinger to find him, so he can polish off the wall-crawler permanently! When the amazing one locates Wilson Fisk's hideaway...another great battle between Spider-Man and the Kingpin erupts! Who will win this time? And where is the clay tablet? Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Randy Robertson. (Notes: The first mention of the Kingpin's wife occurs in this issue. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Kerry Gammill. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #52.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 43 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. To Win Is to Lose!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; Vulkor restores water-breathing ability to the people of Atlantis; Aqualad discovers that an ailing Aqualad has disappeared; Aquaman runs across a city populated by giants; Aqualad must engage in an arena battle with the Eldfur champion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 110 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color Touch.

Cover by Jim Steranko. Rick Jones becomes Cap's partner in "No Longer Alone!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap runs across the Hulk on a rampage in NYC; The Hulk escapes and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the monster can be tamed. Back at Avengers Mansion Rick finds Bucky Barnes' old uniform, and rejects Cap's protests against wearing it; After putting him off for years, Cap finally accepts Rick officially as his new partner; Almost immediately they uncover a plot by HYDRA to contaminate the city's water supply. After a series of battles the HYDRA goons are driven off, and Cap tells Rick he survived his "baptism of fire" like a man. 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madame Hydra Cover price $0.12.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 25 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4661047010

Stories in this issue include: Keep your Spirits Up by Bill Parente and Reed Crandall; Witches' Tide by Archie Goodwin and Gene Colon; Their Journey's End by Bill Parente and Ernie Colon; It That Lurks! by Archie Goodwin and Dan Adkins; Deep Ruby! by Archie Goodwin and Steve Ditko; and An Unlikely Visitor by Bill Parente, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico. Cover art by Richard Conway. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 49 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by George Klein. First appearance of Starr Saxon in Daredevil Drops Outtt, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by George Klein; Biggie Benson hires mad scientist Starr Saxon to send a killer robot after Daredevil. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 83 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2022837016

"Shall Man Survive?" Part 2 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. Maximus the Mad has conquered Attilan! And his next target is the entire planet! With the Fantastic Four and the Inhumans as his captives, Black Bolt's crazy brother is on the brink of world domination thanks to his powerful hypno-gun! But the Inhumans still have one card to play! Black Bolt's awesome voice! His booming voice could free the royal family from its prison! Or destroy the whole city! Likewise in a nearby chamber, the FF work feverishly to escape from their confinement! If both super-teams can break out, they'll have a chance to break up Maximus' mad plan of conquest! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and (baby) Franklin. Inhumans Lineup: Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, Medusa, and Triton. (Notes: This issue is the second appearance of Franklin Richards. Although the Invisible Girl appears on the cover, she is not in Attilan for the battle. Maximus returns in Incredible Hulk 119. The Inhumans appear next in Silver Surfer (1st series) 18. This issue includes a full-page ad for Avengers 60 and Amazing Spider-Man 69. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 64 & 65) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2070569002

"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #16-DCA742B-011

"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4293597002

"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 53 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4669658010

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Mike Esposito. The Rage of Blastaar!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Mike Esposito [as Michael Dee]; Blaastar is accidentally brought back from the Negative Zone by Jean; Blaastar attacks the X-Men, who send him back to the Negative Zone. Welcome To the Club, Beast!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; conclusion of Beast's origin. Letters to the editor from comics professionals Mark Gruenwald and Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 180 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. "A Death for Diana!", script by Denny O'Neil (plot & dialogue), pencils by Mike Sekowsky (art & continuity), inks by Dick Giordano; Private eye Tim Trench joins Diana and Ching in their pursuit of Doctor Cyber and helps them fight off an attack by the villain's henchmen; After returning to her training, Diana receives a call purportedly from the hospital, saying Steve Trevor is asking for her, but it is a trap; After escaping a submerged taxi, Diana rejoins Trench and Ching who receive another tip about Cyber's whereabouts. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.