Auctions: comic books April 1970

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4742311005

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4285769001

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 124 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4715512006

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stop the Cyborg!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two AIM assassins attack Captain America; one of the assassins becomes part of Modoks cyborg project; Cap demands that Nick Fury take Sharon Carter off of active duty so he can pursue a romantic relationship with her; The cyborg robs a bank and battles Sharon; Cap defeats the cyborg and tells Sharon he doesnt want to see her anymore. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 421,644; average paid circulation, 243,798. Letter from comics writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 124 VG 4.0

.5" Spine split from bottom.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stop the Cyborg!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two AIM assassins attack Captain America; one of the assassins becomes part of Modoks cyborg project; Cap demands that Nick Fury take Sharon Carter off of active duty so he can pursue a romantic relationship with her; The cyborg robs a bank and battles Sharon; Cap defeats the cyborg and tells Sharon he doesnt want to see her anymore. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 421,644; average paid circulation, 243,798. Letter from comics writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4266328005

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 181 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735447005

Stories by Stan Lee. Art by Stan Goldberg, John Verpoorten and unknown. In this issue: "The Lady Goes Ape!" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Stan Goldberg; "Swinging Ski Fashions for Millie" illo with pencils by Goldberg; "Toni Turns the Tables!" by Lee, Goldberg and John Verpoorten; Millie, Clicker, Chili and Daisy illo with pencils by Goldberg; Daisy and Marvin in "Don't Mess with the Movies!" with story by Lee and pencils by Goldberg; Daisy and Marvin illo with pencils by Goldberg; "Groovy Styles for Millie" illo with pencils by Goldberg; and "She's Got a Little List!" with story by Lee and pencils by Goldberg. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Secret Romance (1968) 6 GD/VG 3.0

Stories by unknown. Art by Don Sherwood? and unknown. Featuring: "Hunter Of My Heart" and "My Heart Died Young"! Plus: Their love is a curse! It can only ruin her career...she must send him away! Read the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "There's Only Heartbreak"! Also: 1-page text story "What's In Common"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4512457003

View items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium: all items, auctions only

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 100 FN- 5.5

Only one staple (manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Lois Lane's Last Mile!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Mike Esposito; Batman proves that Lois did not kill Lana after all; continued from previous issue. Highlights in the Career of Lois Lane article. The Un-Curious Lois Lane!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino; Superman hopes that Lois' constant snooping to find his identity will provide evidence to convince "Con" Conners that he is wrong in believing that Clark Kent is Superman. Lois Lane's Romances article. Lana Lang's Romances article. Two-page text feature, "Highlights in the Career of Lois Lane." Statement of ownership--average print run 727,000; average paid circulation 397,346. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 175 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin. Loki returns in "The Fall of Asgard!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; When a series of truck hijackings have been hitting the city, the police employ the help of Thor to round up the thieves by setting a trap for them, which with the aid of the Thunder God lands an easy capture; While in the land of the Norns, Balder and the Warriors Three have recovered from their injuries and pay their leave to Karnilla; Balder and Karnilla have another exchange about how Balder cannot give up his loyalty to Asgard and love Karnilla and the quartet depart; Haag taunts Karnilla over her softness toward Balder and is chased out of the room; Thor attempts to rally the people of Asgard to overthrow Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 67 VG+ 4.5

52-page Giant. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Origin of Professor X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Alex Toth, inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; reprinted from issue 12. Where Walks the Juggernaut, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Joe Sinnott; reprinted from issue 13. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.