Auctions: comic books 1956 or later

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 53, 64, 69, 77-79, 84-87 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #53, #64 grading GD.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 35, 41, 49, 53, 55, 64, 69, 75, 76, 79 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 49-55, 58, 59, 63 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #51, #52 grading GD.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 32-35, 37-42 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #42 grading FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 43-47, 49-53 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 13

Issues 58, 59, 64, 69, 71-73, 75, 76, 78, 79, 82, 87 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #58 grading FR and #69, #72, #75, #78, #79 grading FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3N VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Newsstand Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D GD/VG 3.0 Direct Variant

Cover to cover edge tear.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N CGC 9.2 SS Stan Lee/Zeck/Shooter Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Michael Zeck on 07/04/2014 and signed by Stan Lee on 03/22/2014 and Jim Shooter on 07/04/2014. Newsstand Edition.

Label #2512763016

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668490008

Direct Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

Issues 2N, 4D, 5N, 6N, 7D, 9D-12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Mos will grade in the FN- to FN/VF range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

Issues 2D, 4N-6N, 7D, 9D-12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN+ range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

Issues 2D, 4N, 5D-7D, 9N, 10D-12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

Issues 2D, 4D, 5N, 6D, 7D, 9N, 10D, 11D, 12N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VG- to FN- range.

Marvel Swimsuit Special (1991) 1991 VF+ 8.5 1st Printing

Contributing artists: George Perez, Jim Lee, John Romita, Jr., Mike Mignola, Paul Ryan, Tom Palmer, Mike Zeck, Tom Morgan, Walt Simonson, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, Donald Hudson, Joe Jusko, June Brigman, Al Milgrom, Jon Bogdanove, Stan Drake, Steve Leialoha, Kevin Nowlan, Rob Liefeld, Michael Golden, Jackson Guice, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Marc Silvestri, Terry Austin, Steve Geiger, Rick Leonardi, Al Williamson, Joe Rubinstein, Bret Blevins. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 FR 1.0

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 42 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4630414002

Cover art by John Romita. The Brand of the Brainwasher, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Mike Esposito; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #59; Spider-Man battles the Brainwasher (alias the Kingpin). 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 178 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401016

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. "How Green Was My Goblin!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr. (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita, Sr. (touch-ups). Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; the Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401021

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401020

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 209 CGC 9.4 SS Stan Lee/Zeck

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on Michael Zeck on 10/10/2015.

Label #2512773021

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Punisher Strikes Twice! starring Spider-Man, Jackel, and the Punisher, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #129. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 1) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Marvel Balls, and Crocktor Strange, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 16, 36, 40, 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 61, 62 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 80, 83, 95, 97, 101, 102, 114-116 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variant #82. Most will grade in the GD to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 63-65, 67, 70, 74, 76, 80, 81 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variant #82. Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range, with #76 grading at FR.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 50-59 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 60-69 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 76, 91, 93, 95, 97, 101, 102, 111-113 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR/GD to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 70-79 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN- to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 80-89 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN- to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 90-97, 101, 102 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 82, 84-87, 88PIZ, 89 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variants 80, 81, 83. Most will grade in the GD+ to VG/FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 72-81 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 52-61 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 62-71 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 12

Issues 44, 46, 48-50, 54, 57, 63, 74, 85, 109, 114 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 6

Issues 3, 5, 10 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); 2, 4 of Marvel Collectors Item Classics (1966); and Marvel Super Heroes (1966 Marvel One-Shot) 1. Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 8

Issues 2, 3, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR to GD+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 8

Issues 126, 147, 170-172, 185, 189, and 190 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Marvel Tales Lot of 9

Issues 150, 151, 153, 169, 172, 175, 176, 177, 190N of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #175 grading GD and #151 grading PR.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 VG 4.0

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 5 FN/VF 7.0

"A Passion of the Mind!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Vision. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. While web-slinging across Manhattan, Spider-Man discovers a man stumbling in the streets below. And to the wall-crawler's surprise...it's the Vision! What's wrong with the synthezoid avenger? It appears that an electromagnetic signal from the Baxter Building is interfering with the Vision's brain waves! So, the two heroes travel to the FF's headquarters -- where they find the signal and the Puppet Master! Cameo appearance by Harry Osborn. (Note: The Puppet Master previously appeared in Fantastic Four 100.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"As Those Who Will Not See!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger is cleaning up the Baxter Building following last issue's battle, when Ben Grimm and his girlfriend return home. The Thing immediately sees the Puppet Master and wants to talk to him! Phillip Masters says he might be able to restore Alicia's eyesight at his old Pennsylvania laboratory. So Ben, Alicia, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master fly to the Keystone State in the fantasti-car. But Alicia's step-father has a very thoughtful accomplice hiding in his old lab! Can the wall-crawler and the idol of millions avoid disaster vs. the Mad Thinker and Puppet Master? Origin of the Puppet Master. (Notes: This story explains how Phillip Masters came to be Alicia's stepfather. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One #9. The Mad Thinker appears next in Iron Man #74. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #13.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

"The Man-Killer Moves at Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Cat. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jim Mooney. The Cat (aka Greer Nelson) comes to New York City to recruit the web-slinger -- for a fight against Man-Killer! Apparently, the Man-Killer murdered a politician in Chicago, and now she's in the Big Apple to do likewise. But Spider-Man and the future Tigra have a plan to stick it to the Man-Killer! First appearance of Man-Killer. (Notes: The Cat appears in this story between issues #3 and #4 of the Cat (1972) title. The Cat becomes Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures (1974) #1.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 VF- 7.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 FN+ 6.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.