Auctions: comic books October 1969

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 77 FN 6.0

"In the Blaze of Battle!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In the nick of time, the Human Torch arrives to interrupt the Lizard's attack! The web-slingershould be overjoyed, but he's not! Because Johnny Storm might accidentally hurt the Lizard during the fight. So as a result a confusing three-way battle takes place across the city! The Human Torch vs. the Lizard; Spider-Man vs. the Human Torch; and the Lizard vs. Spider-Man! How can thewall-crawler make sure everyone walks away a winner? Appearances by Billy Connors and Martha Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man tangles with the Lizard again in Amazing Spider-Man 102. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #58.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 77 VG/FN 5.0

"In the Blaze of Battle!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In the nick of time, the Human Torch arrives to interrupt the Lizard's attack! The web-slingershould be overjoyed, but he's not! Because Johnny Storm might accidentally hurt the Lizard during the fight. So as a result a confusing three-way battle takes place across the city! The Human Torch vs. the Lizard; Spider-Man vs. the Human Torch; and the Lizard vs. Spider-Man! How can thewall-crawler make sure everyone walks away a winner? Appearances by Billy Connors and Martha Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man tangles with the Lizard again in Amazing Spider-Man 102. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #58.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 47 FN- 5.5

Signed by Steve Skeates (splash), certification is not included.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Come the Revolution starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, and Aquagirl; Narkran, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Adventures of Aquaboy!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman has to prove his existence to a blind man; flashback of Aquaman as Aquaboy when he was beginning as a hero. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 47 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. Come the Revolution starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, and Aquagirl; Narkran, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Adventures of Aquaboy!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman has to prove his existence to a blind man; flashback of Aquaman as Aquaboy when he was beginning as a hero. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 118 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432007

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "The Falcon Fights On!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and the Falcon battle the Exiles, who are unaware that their former leader has used the Cosmic Cube to switch bodies with Cap; Rick Jones gives up the identity of Bucky; The Red Skull prepares for a battle with Cap. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Josie and the Pussycats (1963 1st Series) 44 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Spellbound; Alexandra tries to use Sebastian to cast spells on her visiting friends, but her magic doesn't work as planned, though she does manage to uncover a network of secret passages in the Cabot mansion. Beachhead/Melody Of Love; Every time Josie tries to attract a boy at the beach, the bikini-clad Melody comes along and unwittingly steals him away. Script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Our Love Story (1969) 1 CGC 3.0 SS Loeb

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Suzan Loeb on 6/21/25.

Label #4633275001

Cover art by John Romita. --But Oh, My Lonely Nights!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Why Did I Lose You, My Love?, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita. We Dare Not Marry!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Suzan Says relationship advice by Suzan Lane Loeb, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

R. Crumb's Fritz the Cat (1969) 1 FR/GD 1.5

Centerfold detached. Insect residue.

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Contains three stories (Fritz Bugs Out, Fritz the No Good, and Secret Agent for the CIA) in a large format (10" x 13"). 68 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 VG+ 4.5

"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 23 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4543086025

Written by Bob Haney. Art by Gil Kane and Nick Cardy. Cover by Nick Cardy. The Titans help a rock star find his uncle who is lost in the South American jungle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 169 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4233258001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 169 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 61 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641264015

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Monsters Also Weep!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men battle Sauron and his hypnotic powers but the villain gets away and the heroes do not make the connection between the flying dinosaur and Dr. Karl Lykos; Visiting Lykos, they find Alex restored to health and witness a reunion between Karl and his love, Tanya; Tanya's father arrives and forbids their love as the X-Men slink away from the uncomfortable domestic scene; Karl drains energy from Lorna and turns into Sauron once again; Once he changes back into Lykos, he confronts Tanya at their old mountain cabin and seemingly falls to his death as he runs away, afraid of trying to drain energy from the woman he loves. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. It can be identified by having a X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 61 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664127011

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Monsters Also Weep!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men battle Sauron and his hypnotic powers but the villain gets away and the heroes do not make the connection between the flying dinosaur and Dr. Karl Lykos; Visiting Lykos, they find Alex restored to health and witness a reunion between Karl and his love, Tanya; Tanya's father arrives and forbids their love as the X-Men slink away from the uncomfortable domestic scene; Karl drains energy from Lorna and turns into Sauron once again; Once he changes back into Lykos, he confronts Tanya at their old mountain cabin and seemingly falls to his death as he runs away, afraid of trying to drain energy from the woman he loves. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. It can be identified by having a X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.