Auctions: comic books published September 1962 or later

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3247374-007

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Regular mail offer Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Yellow Title.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-4796155-071

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This Apple Jacks special edition was available only through mail order.

Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) 1 VG 4.0

Only one staple (manufacturing) with back cover detached.

Star-Studded Comics 1 - September 1963 (Following content information for this issue, see a "Brief History of Star-Studded Comics" written by Rick Kelsey) Format: Four-color photo offset for cover and ditto interior Staple bound on side of pages. Original price was 35 cents Color cover by Howard Keltner features the Changling, the Defender, Doctor Weird, and the Astral Man. This was the first color cover EVER for a fandom-produced publication. "Let's Talk It Over!" column with notes and discussion by the Texas Trio. Stories:"The Defender in Slaves of the Brain Ray" A text story by Larry Herndon and illustrations by Richard "Grass" Green "Introducing Dr. Weird" Comic story with script and art by Howard Keltner "The Astral Man" A text story by Tommy Fisher "The Changling In Fearfull [sic] Weapon!" Comic story with script and art by Buddy Saunders A BRIEF HISTORY OF STAR-STUDDED COMICS by Rick Kelsey THE BEGINNING: On February 15, 1963, three young men who loved comic books met at a Carrollton, Texas home to talk about the hobby and the possibility of starting their own comic book. They did just that. The comic was called Star-Studded Comics and those three young men, Larry Herndon, Howard Keltner, and Buddy Saunders, became the "Texas Trio." When the "Texas Trio" started Star-Studded Comics in the early 1960s, it was an exciting time in comic books. New heroes and new teams were premiering like Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Magnus Robot Fighter, the Justice League of America. And old heroes were being revived like the Flash, Green Lantern, and Captain America. This was a time before VCRs, DVDs, CD-Roms, personal computers, and cellular phones and when checking your mail meant looking in the mailbox in front of your home not turning on the computer and logging onto the internet. Even comic books stores didn't exist. You got the latest issues of Batman, Superman, the Hulk, or Donald Duck from wire racks in convenience stores, drug stores, grocery stores, and the "five-and-10" shops such as Winn's, Ben Franklin's, and TG&Y. And comic book conventions weren't happening yet. All of that helped to make the entertainment value of comic books all the greater and all the more precious. Fans wanted to meet one another and one way to do that was to publish your own comic book or magazine. Many tried but few succeeded as well as "Star-Studded Comics." The problem? A fan-published comic or magazine didn't usually last or appear with the regularity and dependability of a professional comic. Many fan publications ended or went AWOL after one issue. If you think self-publishing today is a tough job, imagine doing that in the 1960s without computers, desktop publishing software, word processing programs, Fax machines, photo-copiers, a home printer, the internet, or even an electric typewriter. Then toss in the fact that there was little, if any, profit to be made publishing your own comic or magazine. So you couldn't make a living from that. Most of these fan publications were done out of the love of the hobby. And when all of your spare time from your job or school is spent working on a comic or mag, your enthusiasm and dedication can quickly fade. Yet, the "Texas Trio" published 18 issues of Star-Studded Comics and in its time became well-known among fans and professionals alike, gave many future comic writers and artists a start in the industry, and entertained many, many people. And today the comic is a collectors' item and a reminder of a wonderful time when comic books were one of the best entertainment sources and a great escape for youngsters. If you want to know more about the history of Star-Studded Comics and the super-heroes, villains, stories, and artwork that appeared in this publication, check out the book "The Best of Star-Studded Comics" by Bill Schelly which is available at the author's website www.billschelly.com Cover price $0.35.

Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) 4 VG 4.0

1" cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

Star-Studded Comics 4 - June 1964 published by the Texas Trio. Issue number 4 appeared in two different formats; please see individual items notes to see which printing is listed. First printings have staples on the sides of the pages. On second printings, the cover is a wraparound format with the staples in the center of the pages. Also in first printings, in Chapter 1 - "A Gathering of Heroes!" pages 2 of 3 were mistakenly switched. Second printings of this issue correct that mistake. Format: Photo offset printing Staple bounded on sides of pages Original price was 50 cents. First price increase for comic. The first three issues cost 35 cents. Color cover by Don Fowler (AKA Buddy Saunders) features the Liberty Legion - Doctor Weird, Astralman, Changling, Defender, Mercury, and Powerman "Let's Talk It Over!" column notes that circulation of this issue was 300 copies and has letters from Dave Bibby, Al Russell, Robert E. Kennedy, Hugh Surratt, Mark Clemens, and Jerry Phillips. Issue has full page advertisements of other fan publications and magazines. Issue #4 of Star-Studded Comics is the only issue to feature a book-length team-up saga of "The Liberty Legion" -- Doctor Weird, Astral Man, Changling, Defender, Mercury, and Powerman. The story by Larry Herndon and Buddy Saunders is divided into five chapters: Chapter 1 - "A Gathering of Heroes!" Art by Ron Foss (Pages 2 of 3 of Chapter 1 were accidently switched. Second printings of this issue corrects that mistake.) Chapter 2 - "Doom of the Deadly Deluge!" Art by Don Fowler Chapter 3 - "Menace of the Solar Lance!" Art by Richard "Grass" Green. Note "Office of Texas Trio" on splash page with collector fleeing with his comics! Chapter 4 - "Threat of the Molten Metal!" Art by Biljo White Chapter 5 - "The Showdown!" Art by Howard Keltner Cover price $0.50.

Starfire Lot of 8

Issues 1-8 of Starfire (1976). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN/VF range.

Stargirl the Lost Children (2022 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4600794015

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Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Todd Nauck. Cover by Mike Maihack. THE NEW GOLDEN AGE CONTINUES! Stargirl and Red Arrow track down the mysterious island Courtney saw in her vision. But can the pair of heroes locate Wing and any other missing heroes or will they be captured by the creature who claims this island as their own?! 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $4.99.

Starlog (1976) 1A FN- 5.5

William Shatner - Shakespeare to the stars; Leonard Nimoy - the man between the ears; complete Star Trek filmography - the titles, stories, stars, monsters, planets, air dates & more; Star Trek puzzles & word games; The Bionic Woman - creating a cyborg for the 70's; Space: 1999 - radical changes for the second season; King Kong - 2 new productions battle an old classic; Squirm - invasion of the monster worms. Cover painting by Jack Thurston. Cover price $1.50.

Starman Signed Lot of 11

Issues 0D-10 of Starman (1994 2nd Series) Signed by Tony Harris. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Static (1993 DC) Milestone 1A.U CGC 9.8 Cowan Direct Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4618106013

Direct Edition unbagged without extras. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Burning Sensation [Trial by Fire, Chapter One], script by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, art by John Paul Leon and Steve Mitchell; Frieda goes to Akkad's place where the five alarm crew is waiting to take her somewhere; Static steps in and defeats them; Frieda goes home; Virgil asks Larry about asking Frieda out; Larry says he thinks Frieda believes they're just friends; the five alarm crew take Frieda to Hot-Streak; Static battles Hot-Streak, but when he sees his face he stops fighting and is defeated en by him. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Static (1993 DC) Milestone 35 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4619133002

Grounded - Written by Adam Blaustein and Yves Fezzani. Art by Jeff Moore and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Jeff Moore. A Milestone series. There's a new Prometheus -- one who steals fire from man -- and he's leaving Dakota in darkness and without power. Now he's got Static dead in his sights as his next meal! Meanwhile, Dr. Kilgore, Virgil Hawkins's physician, gets closer to the secret of his very special patient. Fracote Format. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Static (1993 DC) Milestone 38 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4619133001

Sharon Loves Static - Written by Jackie Ching. Art by Shawn Martinbrough and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Shawn Martinbrough. A Milestone series. Unnatural selection! The sinister Botanist and his army of super-plants are the least of Static's worries when Virgil Hawkins learns that his sister, Sharon, has a crush on Static. This issue is guest-pencilled by Shawn (Shadow Cabinet) Martinbrough, who also supplies the cover. Fracote Format. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Steel (1994) 52 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Palmer

Paper: White

Signed by Tom Palmer on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con.

Label #16-32D853C-053

Final issue. Cover by Tom Palmer. Requiem, script by Christopher Priest, art by Denys Cowan and Tom Palmer; As the series concludes, Natasha Irons lies at death's door thanks to Skorpio; Worse yet, she's taken to the Garden State Medical Center, under the care of Dr. Sam Ellis, aka Skorpio! 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Step to the Stars HC (1954 John C. Winston) VG 4.0

Written by Lester Del Rey. Dust jacket and endpaper art by Alex Schomburg. Hardcover, 6" x 8-1/2", 211 pages, B&W text only.

Storm (2023 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rich Variant Cover.

Label #4640413005

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) exclusive Cover by Sabine Rich. Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Sid Kotian. STORM FACES THE BLOWBACK OF HER POWERS! ORORO MUNROE, A.K.A. STORM, has been a thief, a goddess and a leader of the X-MEN - and she's just getting started! With her mutant ability to control the weather bolstered by her top-notch fighting skills, she's a formidable opponent like no other (as CALLISTO of the MORLOCKS can attest)! But when an elemental power emerges near the XAVIER MANSION, it'll take Storm to the limit of her powers and beyond! Get ready for an electrifying all-new series showcasing Storm's days of rocking her mohawk and leading the X-Men, as she faces an ALL-NEW VILLAIN that will threaten to tear her apart from her team…and what she thought she knew about herself! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Stormy Daniels Space Force (2020 Tidalwave) 1WATSON.B VF 8.0

Virgin Variant Cover by Gregbo Watson - Limited to 400 copies. Written by Stormy Daniels, Michael L. Frizell, Darren G. Davis, and Andrew Shayde. Art by Pablo Martinena. STORMY AND HER CREW CRASHED ON THRONEWORLD! Hunted by Captain Domina and Commander Resa, can the surviving members of the U.R.E. Helix avoid being captured and sent to the arena? Can anyone stop Dr. Zeon's doomsday weapon? And if they can stop the destruction of Earth, how can they escape the planet? It's a race against time as the Red Queen sets her sights on putting an end to OrDon's rule once and for all. 28 pages, full color.

Strain Mr. Quinlan Vampire Hunter (2016) 1A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4660189008

Written by David Lapham. Art by Edgar Salazar and Keith Champagne. Cover by Juan Ferreyra. A vampiric abomination seeks to destroy the monster that sired him. Born as a mistake of a powerful vampire known as the Master and raised in the brutal gladiatorial arenas of ancient Rome, Mr. Quinlan must survive long enough to carry out his mission when his target begins hunting him. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Strange Academy (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.6 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #4632438022

Written by Skottie Young. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. A SORCERER SCHOOL FOR THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The Marvel Universe has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has done what he's avoided for decades; he's opened a school for young sorcerers. Young people from around the world with aptitude in magic have been brought together in New Orleans to study the Mystic Arts under Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Hellstrom and ALL your favorite Marvel magicians. But with all the new magical threats, is it too late?! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Strange Academy (2020 Marvel) 2F CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing

Label #3765807020

4th Printing. Written by Skottie Young. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. Go to class with the students at STRANGE ACADEMY! Your class schedule: 8:15-9:15 HISTORY OF MAGICAL OBJECTS with THE ANCIENT ONE, 9:25-10:25 ELEMENTS OF CHAOS MAGIC with SCARLET WITCH, 10:35-11:35 GYM with COACH TAYLOR, 11:40-12:10 LUNCH (cooked by MINDFULL ONE), 12:20-1:20 INTRODUCTION TO THE UNDEAD with BROTHER VOODOO, 1:30-2:30 INFERNO 101 with MAGIK, 2:40-3:20 (Pending survival) STUDY HALL, 3:30-4:30 MAGICAL PLANTS AND THE CARE THEREOF with PROFESSOR MAN-THING. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Strange Academy (2020 Marvel) 10ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mercado Variant Cover.

Label #4425075023

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Variant Cover by Miguel Mercado. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Humberto Ramos. FIELD TRIP! The students of Strange Academy are off on their first field trip. Hope everyone got their permission slips in! They're off to Alvi & Iric's home-- ASGARD-- where you'll something truly shocking about these twins! Emily hasn't fully recovered from the events of #6… will she find something in Asgard to help her heal? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Strange Academy Finals (2022 Marvel) 3ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rich "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4640413006

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Sabine Rich. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Humberto Ramos. STRANGE ACADEMY VS. GASLAMP! The fallout of this battle is unlike any you've seen before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 180 GD- 1.8

1st appearance and origin of Animal Man in "I Was the Man With Animal Powers" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); and "One Monster, Coming Up." Infantino/Murphy Anderson cover.Carmine Infantino cover. Carmine Infantino & George Roussos art. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 205 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4272505005

1st appearance of Deadman in "Who Has Been Lying in My Grave?" Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Back-up story: "War of the Mind Readers!" Infantino/George Roussos cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 205 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Centerfold detached at one staple.

1st appearance of Deadman in "Who Has Been Lying in My Grave?" Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Back-up story: "War of the Mind Readers!" Infantino/George Roussos cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures Lot of 6

Issues 185, 211, 214, 219-221 of Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG range.

Strange Adventures Lot of 6

Issues 214, 219, 235, 240-242 of Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG+ range.

Strange Adventures Lot of 8

Issues 222, 224, 226, 232, 235, 240-242 of Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) 75 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436017

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Edited by William Anderson and Pat Masulli. "Introducing Captain Atom," script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; When Captain Adam is trapped in an atomic rocket, Captain Atom is born; Captain Atom goes on to stop some enemy agents who had sabotaged a Jupiter Rocket. "The Magic Box" text story. "The Ghost of Amy Rector" one-page story, inks by Ernie Bache. "Captain Atom on Planet X," art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom guards a new orbital satellite from enemy missiles. "The 2nd Man in Space," art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom goes into space to check on the first Russian cosmonaut and finds himself helping save the Russian. "Out of this World," art by John Severin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) 76 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436019

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Edited by Pat Masulli. "The Wreck Of X-44," script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; The rocket-ship that Captain Atom is testing has been sabotaged. "The Little Wanderer," script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom must return little Billy Goslin from Outer Space. "Frozen for the Future" text story. "Test-Pilot's Nightmare," art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom must save a test pilot when his experimental rocket-plane has problems. "A Victory For Venus," art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom travels to Venus to see who destroyed an American satellite. "The First Space Pirate," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) 76 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436018

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Edited by Pat Masulli. "The Wreck Of X-44," script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; The rocket-ship that Captain Atom is testing has been sabotaged. "The Little Wanderer," script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom must return little Billy Goslin from Outer Space. "Frozen for the Future" text story. "Test-Pilot's Nightmare," art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom must save a test pilot when his experimental rocket-plane has problems. "A Victory For Venus," art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom travels to Venus to see who destroyed an American satellite. "The First Space Pirate," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 101 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Staples added (not manufacturing). Tape with discoloration. 2" cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Human Torch solo series begins in "The Human Torch," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In his home town of Glenville, Johnny Storm investigates sabotage at an amusement park; He finds that the sabotage was aimed at a structure that blocked messages to a Communist submarine. "Skrawkcab" text story, art by John Tartaglione. "The Impossible Spaceship!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; An empty spaceship arrives on Earth, confusing everyone; The ship lands and stays for a time before leaving, disappointed that the humans couldnt realize that the ship itself was alive. "What Is X-35?", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A criminal trying to escape is repeatedly confronted with the number X-35; He is run over and killed by a car bearing the license plate number X-35. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 104 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Paste-Pot Pete (later called the Trapster) in "Paste-Pot Pete!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Human Torch stops Paste-Pot Pete from stealing an experimental missile from the military. "Venus!" text story. "Markham's Magic Crayon!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A greedy factory owner fires a worker who claims to have made a magic crayon; He finds that the crayon really is magic, giving him the ability to draw fabulously. "The Frog-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil king is turned into a frog by a sorcerer; He hibernates for centuries hoping that the future will hold a cure, but Halloween costumes make him think that humans are now giant frogs and he goes to sleep forever. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 104 GD+ 2.5 (R)

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TRIMMED. Cover oxidation. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Paste-Pot Pete (later called the Trapster) in "Paste-Pot Pete!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Human Torch stops Paste-Pot Pete from stealing an experimental missile from the military. "Venus!" text story. "Markham's Magic Crayon!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A greedy factory owner fires a worker who claims to have made a magic crayon; He finds that the crayon really is magic, giving him the ability to draw fabulously. "The Frog-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil king is turned into a frog by a sorcerer; He hibernates for centuries hoping that the future will hold a cure, but Halloween costumes make him think that humans are now giant frogs and he goes to sleep forever. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 105 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Return of the Wizard!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In prison, The Wizard becomes a model prisoner—just so he can become a trustee, work in the hospital, have access to chemicals...and break jail! "Discovery," art by Joe Maneely; A scrawny man is given a magic candy bar that confers great strength, but he discovers that he already possesses more strength than he suspects. "Man Alone!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; A man has recurring dreams of solitary confinement and goes to sea to escape this fate. He is shipwrecked and left alone on a desert island, unaware that this is the solitude he was destined for. "The Supernatural!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A house appears to be magically dismantled by wisps of smoke, but it is only a girl playing with her dollhouse while her father smokes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 106 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436021

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Threat of the Torrid Twosome," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Acrobat tricks the Human Torch into helping him rob a bank before double crossing him; The Torch chases and captures the thief with the help of the Fantastic Four. "The Recipe" text story. "Man on the Scaffold!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A teller of tall tales becomes the butt of some ribbing when he tries to tell his fellow painters that he has acquired some magic paints. "The Mystery of the Purple Planet!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A space expedition is sent to a distant planet when it is suddenly covered with an artificial mist; The team finds gold and takes it, but are transformed into aliens like the inhabitants. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 108 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4646436022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Painter of a Thousand Perils!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A counterfeiter caught by the Human Torch finds magic paints and uses them to escape from prison and strike back at the Torch; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Heat's On" text story, art by Don Heck. "The Silent Giant," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; An old hermit becomes enraged that the nearby redwood tree will outlive him, but when he dies the tree transforms its friend into an immortal redwood too. "The Iron Warrior," art by Steve Ditko; A knight of King Arthur's court resents the favor shown Merlin and so challenges him to a battle; Merlin's champion, a black knight, wins the competition; The envious knight still sneers at Merlin and claims he has no true magic powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 109 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights a sorcerer that unleashes the evils imprisoned in Pandoras Box for his own profit; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Comic" text story. "Earth Is Off-Limits!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Space explorers discover life on a far off planet, but mission control panics at the thought of alien germs loose on Earth and so forbids them to return. "Time Was...", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A scientist builds a time machine and travels to prehistoric times; When he kills an attacking caveman he unknowingly kills his own human ancestor, meaning that he becomes a Neanderthal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 110 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0262872001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his landmark first appearance in this issue in "Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!", a 5-page back-up story, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is called on by a man having bad dreams, and confronts Nightmare; The mans dreams reveal that he is guilty of fraud and Strange makes him confess; First appearances of Nightmare, the Ancient One, and Wong. The Human Torch is cover featured in "The Human Torch vs. the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H.E. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; Johnny practices on his obstacle course, then thinks back on his adventures with The Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete; By a wild coincidence, Pete breaks The Wizard out of jail and the two join forces. "Silent Stranger" text story. "We Search the Stars!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A space expedition discovers what they believe is a savage human-like species and flee, not suspecting that they are an advanced psychic race able to meet all their needs through thought. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 111 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641576012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his 2nd appearance, and Baron Mordo makes his 1st appearance, in "Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, The Ancient One; Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison The Ancient One's food. Human Torch is cover featured in "Fighting to the Death with the Asbestos Man!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; A frustrated scientist invents a fireproof suit in order to impress underworld hoods and become their partner in crime; The Torch is at first unable to defeat him, but with the advice of his sister he calms down and outsmarts the Asbestos Man. "Masquerade" text story. "Beware--the Machine!!!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A super-intelligent computer is built by American scientists and attempts to conquer the world; It defends itself against humans. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 113 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. The Human Torch stars in "The Coming of the Plantman!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Jerry Siegel [as Joe Carter] (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch saves his new girlfriend Doriss father from a disgruntled gardener who gains the ability to control plants. "New Glasses" text story. "The Search for Shanng!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien crash lands on Earth, and offers knowledge to in exchange for help; Greedy humans cannot find his ship, since he sensed their selfish thoughts and hid himself until humanity is ready. "The Shoemaker's Strange Assistants!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; A shoemaker who enjoys telling the neighborhood children stories of the little people who come out at night to help him make shoes becomes ill and goes to a loan shark to acquire money for medical treatment. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641576013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 115 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Dr. Strange's 4th appearance finally provides his origin in "The Origin of Dr. Strange," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Steve Ditko (co-plot, un-credited), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help; He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose; First mentions of Dormammu and the All-Seeing Agamotto (though no actual appearances). Baron Mordo appearance. Second appearance (and brief origin) of the Sandman in "The Sandman Strikes!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Mans old enemy Sandman. "Zero of Time" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 115 GD 2.0

Centerfold loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Dr. Strange's 4th appearance finally provides his origin in "The Origin of Dr. Strange," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Steve Ditko (co-plot, un-credited), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help; He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose; First mentions of Dormammu and the All-Seeing Agamotto (though no actual appearances). Baron Mordo appearance. Second appearance (and brief origin) of the Sandman in "The Sandman Strikes!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Mans old enemy Sandman. "Zero of Time" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 116 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #4446408002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "In the Clutches of the Puppet Master!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); The Puppet Master manipulates the Thing into fighting the Human Torch, hoping to pick off the Fantastic Four one at a time; Sue Storm and Reed Richards cameos. "The Radio" text story. "Return to the Nightmare World!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world for study while they sleep; The police ask Strange's help, as a "last resort," to discover the cause behind a rash of people unable to awaken; Strange tracks the cause down to the Nightmare World, and has a rematch with his old foe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 117 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4646436023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Eel figure), inks by Sol Brodsky and Steve Ditko (Eel Figure). The Human Torch battles the Eel (from issue #112) in "The Return of the Eel!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; Having served his time, The Eel is released from jail, but Johnny's suspicious because he left prison wearing his Eel costume; Taking a security guard job at an aquarium, The Eel begins pulling crimes. "From Outer Space" text story. "The Many Traps of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Mordo places a spell over Strange's house that causes it to vanish to another dimension; Strange manages to track Mordo down using his ethereal form, but it becomes trapped in Mordo's lair; Mordo goes to see The Ancient One, claiming he's changed his way, just so he can attack him unawares. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 118 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436024

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (inset), inks by Chic Stone and Steve Ditko (inset). "The Man Who Became the Torch!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Wizard breaks jail, and begins pulling crimes using a new anti-gravity flying device he's invented; Via trickery and disguise, he captures Johnny, then Sue, and begins impersonating Johnny, while planning bigger and bolder crimes with which to use his anti-gravity device. "The Weatherman" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Possessed!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Using his "Earthly Scanner," in which is a small replica of the planet, Dr. Strange senses evil somewhere in Bavaria; In a remote village, he finds the townspeople the victims of some strange form of possession, and believes a supernatural force is at work; First appearance of the Eye of Agamotto. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 120 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First Iceman crossover in "The Torch Meets Iceman!", script by Stan Lee (plot, script) and Jack Kirby (plot, un-credited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Johnny's riled because a newspaper compares Iceman (of The X-Men) to him; On a cruise liner, Bobby tries to pick up Doris, until Johnny arrives; Before the potential rivalry goes too far, The Barracuda (a modern-day pirate) and his men arrive and take over the ship; Fantastic Four guest appearance; X-Men cameo (Angel, Marvel Girl, and Professor X). "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House"; Strange discovers something is amiss, as he is unable to enter via his spirit form. The first page of a 2-page text story, "The Salesman." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 122 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646452005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange), inks by George Roussos and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange). The Human Torch mixes it up with Doctor Doom and his allies in "3 Against The Torch!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In flashback we see the how Dr. Doom used "The Terrible Trio" to trap the Fantastic Four, then discarded his underlings by sending them into another dimension!; With Doom gone, the three return to Earth, where they're foolish enough to try taking on The Torch again, figuring 3 against 1 would be no contest. "The World Beyond," script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Weary from his struggles against supernatural forces, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself and becoming a prisoner of the Nightmare World!; Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only human who has ever defeated him, then says he's bored and looks forward to other victims; Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps. (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 1.) "Strange Mission" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 123 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646452006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Beetle in the Human Torch story, "The Birth of the Beetle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Dick Ayers; Mechanic-inventor Abner Jenkins creates the identity of The Beetle; While taking the Fantasti-Car for a double-date, Johnny & Ben wind up being humiliated by The Beetle; Guest starring the Thing. "The Challenge of Loki!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); Dr. Strange practices the art of levitation; Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, Loki, God of Mischief, plots as always; He contacts Doctor Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father; Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer (first cross-over with Thor). (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.) "Strange Mission" text story, art by Joe Maneely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.