Auctions: comic books 1970 or later

Arc Athena (2021 Copper Hexagon) Artist Edition 1 NM 9.4

Originally released as a campaign add-on for Arc Athena #1, Showcasing the story in the Original B&W Artwork before colors and text were added. Book One - Neon Gods - Written and illustrated by Eric Canete. 11" x 17", 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $50.00.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 271 GD 2.0

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

Unintentional sexual innuendo on cover.

Stories by Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Joe Edwards and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Just Like Us"; "Dream Theme" (1 page); "Psyche Saga"; "Rash Trash" (1 page); "A Quiet Evening at Home"; and "All Figured Out"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "It's Guaranteed" by Joe Edwards. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Archie And Friends Hot Rod Racing (2024 Archie) 1HAPPY.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition B.

Label #4701161012

Happy Comics "Veronica" Edition Virgin Cover by Dan DeCarlo - limited to 250 copies. Written by Craig Boldman and Various. Art by Stephen Butler and VARIOUS. A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this NEED FOR SPEED issue! In 'The Race to Save Face,' First Appearance of Daisy Thunder, of the Southside Serpents, challenges Archie and his crew to a charity race throughout the Riverdale. Can Archie prove that his souped up jalopy can best Daisy's hot wheels? All that plus more racing fun! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Christmas Spectacular (2022) 2022GWOC.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Parent Variant Cover.

Label #4705406002

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Great Wall of Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Dan Parent. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Holly G. We're celebrating Christmas with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of festive tales! In 'Christmas Pie Guy,' our story begins as an irate Miz Beazley, who's just had one of her famous Christmas pies stolen! The thief? Beazly believes it to be Jughead and wants to make sure he pays. Seeing her rage, Mr. Svenson tries to spark the Christmas spirit back in his friend-but can it be done? 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition A.

Label #4699338008

Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505021

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505023

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699338005

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023THE616.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition A.

Label #4713810019

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The 616 Comics Exclusive Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023THE616.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition B.

Label #4713810017

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The 616 Comics Exclusive "Purple" Edition Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023THE616.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition C.

Label #4713810018

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The 616 Comics Exclusive "Orange" Edition Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie vs. Predator (2015 Dark Horse) 3D CGC 9.6 SS Ruiz Pope Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Fernando Ruiz on 9/4/15 Variant Cover A

Label #1241771025

Written by Alex De Campi. Art by Rich Koslowski and Fernando Ruiz. Cover by Paul Pope. The Predator has tallied his first kills from the ranks of the Riverdale gang! Can they turn the tables without Riverdale becoming a smoking ruin - and without getting detention? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Archie vs. Predator (2015 Dark Horse) 4B CGC 9.8 SS Ruiz Hicks Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Fernando Ruiz on 9/4/15 Variant Cover A

Label #1241771028

(Written by Alex De Campi. Art by Rich Koslowski and Fernando Ruiz. Cover by Faith Erin Hicks. As casualties continue to mount, it's up to Betty and Veronica to put aside their differences if the gang hopes to rid Riverdale of the Predator menace-but can the girls keep their claws out of each other long enough to keep the Predator's claws out of everyone?! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505014

"Black" Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante. Art by Holly G and various. Love is in the air with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of romance tales! In 'More Than Meets the Eye,' a new student has arrived at Riverdale High! Cassie Cloud is tall, confident, funny, and catching all the guys' attention-much to the chagrin of the girls. But she doesn't seem interested in the most popular guys in school-instead she's been hanging with the likes of Randolph, Dilton, Toño, Raj and even Prankenstein. What can Archie and Reggie do to get her attention, without catching the ire of Betty and Veronica? The short kings rise in this new Valentine's tale! Plus, a collection of sweet stories perfect for that special someone! 32 pages, full color.

Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505013

"Black" Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante. Art by Holly G and various. Love is in the air with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of romance tales! In 'More Than Meets the Eye,' a new student has arrived at Riverdale High! Cassie Cloud is tall, confident, funny, and catching all the guys' attention-much to the chagrin of the girls. But she doesn't seem interested in the most popular guys in school-instead she's been hanging with the likes of Randolph, Dilton, Toño, Raj and even Prankenstein. What can Archie and Reggie do to get her attention, without catching the ire of Betty and Veronica? The short kings rise in this new Valentine's tale! Plus, a collection of sweet stories perfect for that special someone! 32 pages, full color.

Art and Book The Musings of Artemis and Brook (2024 Mad Love) 1LORENZANA.C.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "19/50" printed on cover. Lorenzana 3 Edition A.

Label #4571738007

"Lorenzana 3" Edition Variant Cover by Nathan Lorenzana - limited to 50 copies. Story by James Welch. Art by Jacob Bear.

Art Attack! The Art of Mike Manley (2003 Action Planet) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Signed and numbered by Mike Manley - Limited to 200 copies. Convention exclusive sketchbook by Mike Manley. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 44 pages, B&W, mature readers. Cover price $10.00.

Arthur Adams Drawings (2022 Art Adams) 2022 FN 6.0

2022 convention sketchbook by Arthur Adams. Signed by Arthur Adams. 8-1/2" x 11", 52 pages, B&W.

Astonishing Ant-Man (2015) 1G CGC 9.8 SS Blair Blank Variant

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch by Scott Blair on 1/13/22. Sketch Edition.

Label #2576406011

Blank Cover Variant. Written by Nick Spencer. Art by Ramon Rosanas. Scott Lang was a down-on-his-luck, divorced ex-con -- until he stole renowned scientist and super hero Hank Pym's size-altering technology in the hopes of saving his daughter's life. Through that act of doing wrong for the right reasons, Scott inadvertently learned how to be a hero himself. With Pym's blessing and his daughter Cassie at his side, he became... The Astonishing Ant-Man! But when a curveball upends Scott's life, will he continue to be a hero, or will he return to his former life of crime? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4268917003

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. To End In Flame!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sal Buscema; Ka-Zar uncovers the truth that Heinrich Draco and Captain Christopher, the leaders of the two warring factions in New Britannia, know that the war is over and are prolonging it for their own reasons. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 25 GD/VG 3.0

This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales Lot of 10

Issues 4, 12, 14, 28, 30, 31, and 33-36 of Astonishing Tales (1970). Most will grade in the FN range with #4, #12, and #14 grading GD.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680529007

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712005

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712006

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.6 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4680883004

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102026019

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3762757013

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3897954017

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1620478038

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1291078008

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3852346002

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Atari Force Lot of 12

Issues 1-12 of Atari Force (1984). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Atomic Robo (2007) 1A FN

First Printing. by Clevinger & Wegener The action-science adventures of Nikola Tesla's automated intelligence machine begin in 1938. Atomic Robo is secretly hired by the U.S. Army to infiltrate the hidden Himalayan mountain base of Baron Heinrich Von Helsingard before he perfects a superweapon for the Nazis. Cover price $2.95.

Author Immortal (2025 Image) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4653005005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank J. Barbiere. Art by Morgan Beem. Cover by Jorge Corona. A story about the stories that shape us — and the power they still hold. Hector Ramirez is a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control. From acclaimed writer Frank J. Barbiere (Five Ghosts, Violent Love) and rising-star watercolor artist Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches, You Belong Here) comes a literary fantasy for fans of Locke & Key, The Magicians, and Saga with an oversized 40-page debut issue. The Author Immortal is a bold new ongoing series about legacy, imagination, and reclaiming the power of storytelling. Cover price $4.99.

Author Immortal (2025 Image) 1D.ERROR CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4653005006

Error edition of the 1:50 retailer incentive variant, WITHOUT a foil cover. Written by Frank J. Barbiere. Art by Morgan Beem. Cover by Yuko Shimizu. A story about the stories that shape us — and the power they still hold. Hector Ramirez is a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control. From acclaimed writer Frank J. Barbiere (Five Ghosts, Violent Love) and rising-star watercolor artist Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches, You Belong Here) comes a literary fantasy for fans of Locke & Key, The Magicians, and Saga with an oversized 40-page debut issue. The Author Immortal is a bold new ongoing series about legacy, imagination, and reclaiming the power of storytelling. Cover price $4.99.

Authority (1999 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4669643009

Wraparound cover pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Paul Neary. "The Circle - One of Four," script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Paul Neary; Half of Moscow is destroyed as a large number of superhumans attack the city and destroy large chunks of it, as well as killing several hundreds of people; In New York City, in the United Nations building, Jackson King and Christine Trelane sit and gather reports on Moscow's situation; King expresses his disgust at no longer having a StormWatch team to deal with international crises; Suddenly, a glowing yellow Door appears, and Jenny Sparks comes through it, informing them that she had formed her own team after StormWatch was retired; She assures them the Moscow situation will be dealt with. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 73 VG+ 4.5

"The Sting of the Serpent" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Frank Giacoia. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Marie Severin and Sam Grainger. The Sons of the Serpent prowl New York City once again! And the venomous hate group has a new target! An up-and-coming singer named Monica Lynne! But fortunately for the talented vocalist, she has a guardian angel or perhaps better yet…a guardian panther! The Black Panther successfully stops the serpents' abduction attempt of Monica! However, the next day when T'Challa hunts the serpents on his own, he falls prey to the radical supremacist group! The Sons of the Serpent have the panther! Will the Avengers be next? First appearance of Monica Lynne. Flashback cameos by Bill Foster and Captain America to recap the serpents' previous encounter with Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 32 & 33. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue features a classic Marie Severin cover. Her most well-known Avengers cover and one of the very few she penciled for the Avengers series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727469013

"Heroes for Hire!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to work! And unfortunately for the highest bidder Cornelius Van Lunt! Due to Stark Industries' financial woes caused by a hostile takeover attempt (by the aforementioned Mr. Van Lunt), the Avengers must come up with the back rent long overdue on their Fifth Avenue Mansion! So now it's time to punch the clock! But after completing their first paid assignment; Pietro and T'Challa sense that something isn't quite right about their working arrangement with Mr. Van Lunt! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to walk off the job? Not until they put the Split-Second Squad out of business! First appearance of the Split-Second Squad. Cameo appearance by Johnny Carson. Flashback cameo by Tony Stark. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 79 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2099712010

"Lo! The Lethal Legion!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema. The Grim Reaper is back with a new scheme to destroy the Avengers! And this time Eric Williams has brought along some super-powered helpers: the Swordsman, Living Laser, Power Man, and the Man-Ape! Truly a Lethal Legion! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have responded by summoning the golden avenger and the thunder god to their ranks! After the Black Panther momentarily escapes and warns his teammates about the reaper's plan, the colossal clash begins! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Lethal Legion in the heart of Avengers Mansion! While the battle rages the Grim Reaper's gang appears to seize the upper hand, but looks can be deceiving! As the Vision will prove! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in Avengers 102. The Swordsman appears next in Avengers 100. The Grim Reaper discovers the connection between Wonder Man (aka Simon Williams) and the Vision in this issue. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 83 VG- 3.5

"Come on in, the Revolution's Fine!" Guest-starring Medusa and the Black Widow. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! While Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont; something very strange is taking place at Avengers Mansion! A new superhero called the Valkyrie assembles the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, and Medusa for a special ladies only meeting! The manipulative Valkyrie (with an Asgardian accent) convinces the four heroines to form their own group called the Lady Liberators! And take revenge on their male counterparts in the Avengers! Wow, women's lib to the max! But minutes before the liberators arrive in the green mountain state, the Masters of Evil ambush the Avengers' parade float! Earth's Mightiest Heroes reel under the Masters of Evil's surprise assault until the Lady Liberators strike back…against both teams! Pure chaos in the streets of Rutland! Who could orchestrate such a wild affair? Only an enchanting foe from years ago! Truly an Avengers classic! Cameo appearances by Roy Thomas, Jean Thomas, and Tom Fagan. Cameo Halloween costume appearances by Batman, Captain America, Daredevil, Deadman, Doctor Doom, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk, Sub-Mariner, Thor, and the Red Skull. Flashback cameos by Odin and the Executioner. Masters of Evil Lineup: Klaw, Melter, Whirlwind, and the Radioactive Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: This is the first appearance or incarnation of the Valkyrie; but not the one of long-time Defenders fame. The next Valkyrie appears in Incredible Hulk 142. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 7 (published in 1975) and again in Marvel Illustrated Books: The Avengers -- Origin of the Vision (published in 1982). The Avengers return to Rutland for another Halloween parade in Avengers 119.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 98 VG+ 4.5

"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 111 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4723168006

"With Two Beside Them!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Black Widow, Daredevil, and the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Daredevil 99 (part 2). Magneto stands triumphant! The X-Men's long-time foe and his lackey, the Piper, have taken Captain America, Iron Man, and the Scarlet Witch prisoner along with Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman! And now the Master of Magnetism is planning to raid a top secret meeting of the Atomic Energy Commission! However, since their defeat last issue, the remaining avengers have been busy recruiting superhero help! Namely Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Earth's Mightiest Heroes at last locate Magneto's underground lair, the super showdown begins! Will the Avengers finally repulse the Master of Magnetism? Cameo appearance by Hawkeye. Flashback cameos by Angel, Quicksilver, Mastermind, and the Toad. (Notes: Magneto appears next in Defenders 15. The Avengers battle Magneto again in Super-Villain Team-Up 14.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4735814008

"Holocaust" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 5 of 8. Guest-starring the Defenders and Sunfire. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Story continues from Defenders 9. The Dread Dormammu is shocked to discover that the Avengers are battling the Defenders for the Evil Eye! However, the Defenders are having success, so he elects not to intervene at the moment. In the Southern hemisphere, a Bolivian castle is the setting for the next superhero showdown featuring superior swordplay! Valkyrie enters the castle first, but the former super-villain turned avenger interrupts her search! The Asgardian defender has the edge in strength, while the Swordsman has the edge in skill! Which warrior will prevail? Meanwhile on the other side of the world in Japan, the stage is set for a classic confrontation! Captain America vs. the Sub-Mariner! These two men previously fought as allies in the Land of the Rising Sun during World War II, but today they fight as adversaries for the Evil Eye! Just an awesome battle! And it gets even better when Sunfire joins the mix! A fantastic issue! Story continues in Defenders 10. (Note: Sunfire previously appeared in Sub-Mariner 54 and appears next in Iron Man 68.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 119 FN+ 6.5

"Night of the Collector" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by John Romita. The Avengers' cataclysmic confrontation with Dormammu is over, and now the team is ready for rest and relaxation. To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont! However, an old acquaintance with a penchant for collecting super-heroes is also present in the Green Mountain State on this all hallows eve! The ancient elder's plan gets off to a good start as the golden avenger, shield-slinger, thunder god, and panther fall before his arcane might! But four avengers remain on the loose! And with help from the local townsfolk, the four heroes will attempt to corral the Collector! Cameo appearances by Loki and Tom Fagan. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Iron Man (1st series) 26 and returns in Incredible Hulk 197. The Avengers also attended the Rutland parade in Avengers 83.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 121 FN/VF 7.0

"Houses Divided Cannot Stand!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Don Heck (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. At the World Trade Center, the ferocious battle between the Avengers and the Zodiac rages! After the Sentinel of Liberty joins the fight the tide turns in favor of the heroes! But when Aries throws Mantis off one of the 110-story towers, the tide takes a lethal turn! However in spectacular style, the Vision dramatically saves Mantis from certain death! Several hours later Earth's Mightiest Heroes track the Zodiac to Cornelius Van Lunt's New Jersey headquarters. And for the third time in as many days, the Mighty Avengers throw down with the super-villains from the stars! Meanwhile, as she recovers from her injuries, Mantis remains thoroughly impressed with the synthezoid avenger. Is that going to cause problems between her and the Swordsman? Stay tuned! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #84 Dr. Doom. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

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"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 FN 6.0

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 151 FN+ 6.5

"At Last: The Decision!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. Finally, the Avengers are ready to set their new roster! Iron Man agrees to be chairman! Cap stays! Wanda and the Vision remain with the group! The Wasp eagerly signs up! Yellowjacket first declines but then changes his mind! Moondragon decides to leave, and Hellcat goes with her. The bombastic Beast jubilantly joins! And Wonder Man...hold on, what? How? Wow! Cameo appearances by Robert Frank (aka the golden age Whizzer), the Black Widow, Angel, Ghost Rider, Hercules, Iceman, Ben Grimm, Wonder Man, and the Living Laser. First 30¢ issue. (Notes: This issue concludes Steve Englehart's legendary 4-year run as the writer for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. A time period that produced many of the Avengers' all-time fan favorite stories including the three frequently reprinted sagas: the Avengers-Defenders War, the Celestial Madonna saga, and the Serpent Crown crisis. The letters page contains an essay explaining why the 150th anniversary story ended up as two issues.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.