Auctions: comic books published May 1969 or later

Budd Root Convention Book (2015) WINTER.B 2017 VF- 7.5

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

2017 Winter Land of Wonder Convention Book presented by Budd Root and Amryl Entertainment. Contents are in color.

Budd Root Convention Book (2015) WINTER.B 2017 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

2017 Winter Land of Wonder Convention Book presented by Budd Root and Amryl Entertainment. Contents are in color.

Buddies II Cavewoman Print by Budd Root

High quality print on heavy stock. Numbered in bottom right corner with Certificate of authenticity from Basement Comics is included. 11" X 17".

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998 1st Series) 1D VF+ 8.5 Gold Foil Another Universe Variant

Gold Foil Cover Edition Another Universe Exclusive. Cover price $9.95.

Bunny Mask (2021 Aftershock) 2RABBIT CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Rabbit Comics Edition.

Label #3901133022

Rabbit Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Nino Cammarata. Written by Paul Tobin. Art by Andrea Mutti. Life explodes around Tyler Severin as depictions of Bunny Mask begin eerily appearing in his life - even as the strange and deadly creature herself walks the earth once more. Meanwhile, as Tyler's relationship with Bee accelerates, he begins hearing the voice of the Snitch whispering everyone's darkest secrets, forcing Tyler to question if Leo Foster, Bee's crazy father, was truly crazy after all…or simply the tormented holder of secrets no man should ever know. 32 pages, full color.

Burne Hogarth's King Arthur Portfolio (1983 Richard Pryor) SET-1 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Burne Hogarth (personalized), on inside front cover. No certification is included.

Set-1 - Cover and Art by Burne Hogarth. Relive the Legends of King Arthur through this wonderful set of prints by the incomparable Burne Hogarth! Softcover, 11-in. x 14 1/2-in., 6 pages, B&W NOTE: Signed, Limited to 1500 Copies

Burroughs Bulletin (1947) Old Series 34 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4691152004

"The Original and Only Authorized Edgar Rice Burroughs Fanzine". Cover and two page color centerfold comic story, "Tarzan Meets LA!", by Richard Corben. Other content includes "A Policeman's Lot" by Allan Howard, "The Curious Case of Two Dutchman" by David Cantrell, "The Illuminated Fan" by John Pocsik, Epilogue to "Thuvia" by Ann Enybudiels, and "Battle Song of the Torquasion Warriors" by J.G. Huckenpohler. Back cover by Clyde Caldwell. Mature Readers, 8.5" x 11", b&w, 16 pages.

Butcher Billy's Strange Fantasy SC (French 2018 Herscher) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Through his creations, ranging from post-punk icons to comic book superheroes, Butcher Billy, an illustrator specializing in pop culture and mashups, displays his extraordinary style. A great lover of art, film, comics, video games, and music, he enjoys blending iconic universes from different artistic fields in a fruitful juxtaposition. Thus, he combines the Sex Pistols with Super Mario, Johnny Rotten and Ian Curtis with Batman and Superman, and transforms Billy Idol into Thor... Butcher Billy, an essential artist on the current pop scene, takes us into a contrasting and vibrant world between reality and fiction. Softcover, 8" x 10-1/2", 189 pages, full color, French language.

Butterscotch (1990 Eros) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4576608005

Adults Only 18+ Written and illustrated by Milo Manara. 30 Pages, 6 1/2-in x 10-in, B&W/Color.

Button Man HC (2024 Rebellion/2000 AD) Apex Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Written by John Wagner. Art and cover by Arthur Ranson. Button Man is an action-packed thriller, deservedly regarded as one of the greatest strips ever to be published in 2000 AD and a high point in the career of Arthur Ranson, whose photo-realistic artwork astonished readers. This Apex Edition reprints nearly 200 pages from the first three stories, newly scanned from the original art, printed at the size the pages were drawn, and without the inclusion of the dialogue balloons, to give you a real insight into Arthur Ranson's meticulous work. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $95.00.

By Air Express to Venus HC (c.1935 Whitman) GD 2.0

Written by Roy Rockwood. Includes Dust Jacket. Hardcover, 5-1/2" x 8", 248 pages, B&W text only.

C103 Entry Certificate Novelty (Japanese 2023 Melon Books) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4713584008

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Japanese Art Book/ Entry Certificate. Cover by Tamanokedama. Originally released at Comic Market (Comiket) 103. Japanese Language.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Milgrom

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Al Milgrom on 2/22/2019 Direct Edition

Label #19-0C0A140-001

Cover art by Art Thibert. Twenty Questions, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Ron Lim, Paul Smith, Brandon Peterson, Kerry Gammill, Ian Churchill, and Paul Ryan, inks by Tom Palmer, Klaus Janson, Harry Candelario, Al Milgrom, and Bob Wiacek; Cable and Kane reflect; Sinsear searches for Weasel, Deadpool and Mr. Tolliver; G.W. Bridge searches for Cable. 52 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cable and Deadpool (2004) 50 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Young

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Skottie Young on 2/29/202

Label #20-0E0F837-009

Written by REILLY BROWN with FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG SERIES FINALE! Alien symbiotes plus dinosaurs equals what? A threat unlike anything you've ever seen! The dreaded VENOM SYMBIOTE has multiplied, and made some new friends of the prehistoric variety, giving the Merc with a Mouth his final opportunity to prove himself the ultimate hero -- or the ultimate villain! Guest staring SPIDER-MAN! The FANTASTIC FOUR! The MIGHTY AVENGERS! And of course, those lovable goons from AGENCY X! Cover price $3.99.

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1994 Topps) 7 VF+ 8.5

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. "Wild Ones" Part 1 of 3. Intro Big Red. Roy Thomas script. Esteban Maroto art. Xenozoic back up tale. Cover price $2.50.

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1994 Topps) 9 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Roy Thomas. No certification is included.

Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. "Wild Ones" Part 3 of 3. Roy Thomas script. Esteban Maroto art. Painted centerfold by Maroto. Cover price $2.50.

Caliber Presents (1989) 15 FN 6.0

Cover by Phil Hester. Stories and art by James OBarr, Ken Holewczinski, Rafael Nieves, Stephen Csutoras, Craig Gassen, Stefano Gaudiano, R.G. Taylor, Root Nibot, Fredd Gorham, Mel Taylor, Dan Day, and Gene Day. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. A story by noted Marvel and DC artists (and brothers) Gene Day and Dan Day; a James OBarr sketchbook; a preview of The Crow #5. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Camp Crossover National Video Games Day (2023 Big Dog Ink) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4714746001

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Connecting Variant Cover by Bryan Pederson. Story by Tom Hutchison. Art by Jason Hehir.

Camp Crossover National Video Games Day (2023 Big Dog Ink) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4714746002

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Connecting Variant Cover by Bryan Pederson. Story by Tom Hutchison. Art by Jason Hehir.

Capable (2020 Jonathan Hedrick) 1 NM- 9.2

Signed by Jonathan Hedrick, certification is not included.

Written by Jonathan Hedrick and illustrated by Gino Kasmyanto. Derik Davidson is just an average high school kid. He's awkward, shy, bullied, and he uses a wheelchair. But one day Derik suddenly has the ability to run super fast! What will Derik do with his new power and what happens when more people wake up capable?! 32 pages, full color.

Captain America #6 Cover Print by Steve Epting

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 122 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Sting of the Scorpion!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America thinks about his lot in life as a symbol of the American - can he find a normal life as Steve Rogers?; He thinks about Sharon Carter and how she cannot stay in a relationship with him while she is a SHIELD spy; Cap battles the Scorpion. Brief SHIELD appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 124 VG/FN 5.0

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 126 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations); "The Fate of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America goes to Harlem to check on the Falcon, who is wanted for a crime; Cap believes hes innocent and investigates; Falcon tells Cap that he was framed by Diamond Head; Diamond Head and his cronies rough up non-blacks who have businesses in Harlem, forcing them to pay them protection money; Cap battles Diamond Head and his gang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 126 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations); "The Fate of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America goes to Harlem to check on the Falcon, who is wanted for a crime; Cap believes hes innocent and investigates; Falcon tells Cap that he was framed by Diamond Head; Diamond Head and his cronies rough up non-blacks who have businesses in Harlem, forcing them to pay them protection money; Cap battles Diamond Head and his gang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4715512010

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stamp Out Satan's Angels," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Dismayed by hearing comments from the people that Captain America is washed up, Steve Rogers buys a motorcycle for driving across the country; Entering Coits Neck, he gets arrested by a policeman who thinks hes a member of Satans Angels; The Angels break Steve out of jail; Steve refuses to go with them and then rents a room in town; Later, the Angels terrorize an outdoor music festival by racing their motorcycles through the audience; Cap arrives on his bike to stop the destruction; Gang member Whitey tries to run down Cap with his bike; Cap fends him off with his shield; Red Skull watches this conflict on a view screen. Cameos by the Red Skull, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, Clark Gable, and W.C. Fields. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 132 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4715512014

Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "The Fearful Secret of Bucky Barnes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America and the public at large believe Bucky Barnes has returned; It is revealed that Modok had Dr. Doom create a robot duplicate of Bucky; Modok makes Bucky attack Captain America. But the robot is unable to kill Cap leading Modok to destroy it. Walter Cronkite cameo. Brief appearances by the Falcon, Nick Fury, and Sharon Carter. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 133 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4715512015

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Sal Buscema. The Falcon becomes Cap's partner in "Madness in the Slums!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Modok's origin is revealed as a former AIM scientist who was turned against his will into the grotesque living computer; Modok creates the Bulldozer robot and sends it to Harlem to tear down the slums in order to gain the residents' favor while discrediting Captain America; Cap and the Falcon defeat the Bulldozer and Modok. Brief appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Ad for Thor #183. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 134 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512016

Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (alterations), inks by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (alterations). "They Call Him - Stone-Face!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America and the Falcon defeat two punks who are running a protection racket on a Harlem shopkeeper; Their boss is Stone-Face, a gang lord nicknamed for his partially paralyzed face; Falcons nephew Jody Casper works as a numbers runner for the crime lord; Jody stops by Sam Wilsons office and rejects his uncles advice to avoid the racket; Jody gets arrested, and Cap joins Sam and Jodys mom in recommending leniency; Jody is given a suspended sentence and believes that Captain America works for Stone-Face; Cap and the Falcon battle Stone-Face. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 138 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512022

Cover by John Romita. "It Happens In Harlem," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Captain America leaves the Falcon, who Cap thinks is hiding something from him; Stone Faces minions attack Falcon and drive off with him; Spidey searches for the Falcon, who has a Spider-Tracer on him; Spidey follows the Falcon in Stone Faces limo to the gang lords hideout; Falcon attacks Spidey, who webs him to a bridge; Cap faces Spider-Man, but they along with Falcon resolve matters and go back to Stone Faces lair; Our heroes foil Stone Face's plans for Glory Grants building. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 140 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512025

"In the Grip of Gargoyle!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by George Roussos. Cover by John Romita Sr. Inside a stonecutter's storage yard, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon battle the Grey Gargoyle! The heroes know they cannot let the gargoyle touch them...or they will turn to stone! The best Cap and his partner can do is fight the super-strong villain to a standstill -- and then free the missing policemen. Afterwards, while the shield-slinger meets with the policecommissioner, Redwing tracks the Grey Gargoyle's movements. And the Falcon decides to challenge the gargoyle on his own! Will Sam Wilson be the next person turned to stone? Retelling of the Grey Gargoyle's origin. Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold, Brian Muldoon, Leila Taylor, NickFury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Sharon Carter. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 144 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735136005

First appearance of the Falcon's red and white costume. "Hydra Over All!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by John Romita Sr. Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Captain America and Nick Fury perform a special demonstration for the White House -- in hopes of securing funding for SHIELD's new Femme Force...and also for SHIELD's Life Model Decoy (LMD) program. Both Sharon Carter and Contessa Valentina Allegra are charter members of the Femme Force! Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew. Second Story: "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Gray Morrow (with alterations by John Romita Sr.). The Falcon charts a new course for his superhero career by donning a new costume and ending his partnership with Cap. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. First 20¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 155 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4714807007

"The Incredible Origin of the Other Captain America!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter are enjoying their vacation in the Bahamas...when they are suddenly ambushed on the beach by Captain America (aka William Burnside) and Bucky (aka Jack Monroe)! Steve and Sharon don't know what is happening, but they realize they're in grave danger! Luckily, the Falcon and Redwing arrive on the sand and join the battle! But Cap and Bucky have super-strength, and they win. Then the 1950s Captain America spins the astonishing tale of how he came to be. Origins of William Burnside and Jack Monroe. (Note: This issue includes 3 pages of excerpts from Young Men #24 (published in 1953) with script by Don Rico and art by John Romita Sr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 156 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4714807008

"Two into One Won't Go!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema and Dave Cockrum. In Miami, Florida, at the Torch of Friendship monument, the past collides with the present as the Captain America of the 1950s clashes with the Captain America of today! And only one shield-slinger will walk away from the fantastic fight. In the meantime, while the dual Caps slug it out on Biscayne Boulevard, Agent 13 and the Falcon lock horns with Bucky one final time! Can Steve, Sharon, and Sam bury the heroes of the 1950s in the past forever? A terrific story! Cameo appearance by Brian Muldoon. (Notes: Jack Monroe returns in Captain America 281 & 282 and assumes the identity of Nomad. William Burnside returns earlier in Captain America 232 with a new identity. This four-part story was reprinted in 2018 in the trade paperback: Captain America Hero or Hoax. The TPB collects issues 139 thru 159.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 158 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4735129011

"The Crime Wave Breaks!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. On a Manhattan rooftop, Captain America and the Falcon are in dire straits! The Viper shot each of them with a poison dart, and now they only have minutes to live! In a cruel twist, the Viper tosses a vial of antidote on the roof before he leaves; however, it's out of reach for both men! But if somehow Cap can find a way to get the vial, the antidote will save his life and the Falcon's. And possibly give the Living Legend an extra boost -- for his next confrontation against the Cowled Commander! Cameo appearances by Redwing and Brian Muldoon. (Note: Captain America gains super-strength in this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 182 CGC 7.0

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Label #4737569007

"Inferno!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Joe Giella. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). In Seattle, Washington, the Serpent Squad makes its last stand! But the squad is down to just two members...and barricaded in a house that's surrounded by the police! The Cobra is ready to surrender. However the Viper is ready to die for her cause thanks to the Serpent Crown! By the time Nomad busts into the house, it's a raging inferno with bullets flying everywhere! Originally, Nomad was going toapprehend the Serpent Squad, however now he's trying to save their lives! But the Viper may be beyond saving. Meanwhile back in New York, the Falcon begins working with a new Captain America (aka Roscoe Simons). Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and the Red Skull. (Notes: TheViper returns in Marvel Team-Up #83. The Serpent Crown appears next in Marvel Two-in-One #65. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #36 Ancient One by Steve Ditko.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 183 CGC 8.5

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Label #4737569022

"Nomad: No More!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Nomad returns to New York City, and he's frantically searching for the Falcon! However, Steve Rogers can't find him anywhere until he bumps into Redwing! The Falcon's faithful bird guides Nomad to a nearby rooftop...where the Living Legend makes a grisly discovery. The fill-in Captain America, Roscoe Simons, has been murdered -- and the Falcon seriously injured! Steve Rogers is despondent and begins to reconsider his Nomad identity. Is the red, white, and blue avenger on the way back? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Gabe Jones, Peggy Carter, Gamecock, and the Beast. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 184 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569006

"Cap's Back!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). Great news! Captain America is back! And right on time because the Red Skull is too! The Third Reich's terror mastermind survived his fall in Captain America 148, and now he returns with a new scheme to destroy America! But the skull isn't planning to use military force or a great weapon of some kind. He plans to decimate the country economically by killing the members of the Federal Open Market Committee -- the group that sets U.S. economic policy. In Washington D.C., the Red Skull claims his first victim via his infamous dust of death! The sinister skull is so confident he brags to Cap about his next target. Thus, Cap and the Falcon rush to the home of the next committee member! And along with Peggy Carter and Gabe Jones, they set up a defensive perimeter. But then they hear Chopin's Funeral March playing...and chills run down their spines! Death is on the way for someone! Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Sharon Carter, and Dave Cox. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #94 Electro by Steve Ditko.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 185 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569005

"Scream the Scarlet Skull!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins and Sal Buscema (pp. 1-2). Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito (pp. 1-2). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Red Skull is picking off members of the federal economic committee one by one despite the best efforts of the Living Legend and the Falcon. However the skull -- at his ranting and raving best -- decides to take on a side project during his conquest of America! He wants to break up the burgeoning relationship between Gabe Jones and Peggy Carter. So his henchmen kidnapthe pair during the attack on the next committee member! But that turns out to be a big mistake as their abduction leads Cap and his partner right to the Red Skull's secret base! And now the skull must play his ace in thehole: Sam Wilson! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and Hugh Jones. (Notes: Hugh Jones appears next in Avengers 141. The letters page includes a letter fromcomics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 335,417; average paid circulation 183,344.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 186 CGC 7.5

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Label #4737569004

"Mind Cage!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Steve Englehart (pp 3-11) and John Warner (pp 1-2 and 12-18). Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). Just when the Red Skull appears on the verge of defeat, he activates his sleeper agent: the Falcon! What? Apparently, years ago on the Island of the Exiles, the skull used the cosmic cube to transform the criminal known as Snap Wilson into Sam Wilson -- the social worker and future flying Falcon! So now the Third Reich's master of terror pits the Falcon vs. Captain America! It's a fight Cap doesn't want to fight, but one he has to win -- to stop the Red Skull. Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter and Dave Cox. Flashback cameo by the Red Skull to recap the events of Captain America 117 & 118 and to amend the Falcon's origin. (Notes: The Red Skull appears next in Super-Villain Team-Up #10. This issue completes Steve Englehart's outstanding 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series -- highlighted by the Secret Empire storyline; the co-creations of Nomad and Nightshade; and the returns of the 1950s Captain America and Madame Hydra (as the new Viper). 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 187 CGC 7.5

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Label #4737569003

"The Madness Maze!" Part 1 of 2. Script by John Warner. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The battle vs. the Red Skull is over. But before Captain America can check on his friends, he is abducted by a strange spacecraft! And minutes later the Sentinel of Liberty is dropped into the middle of a bizarre maze -- based upon geometric progressions of mystic symbols! Cap is completely confused! And that's just how the Druid wantshim. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, and the Alchemoid. (Notes: The Druid previously appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 144 & 145. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisherDean Mullaney. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 188 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

From The Collection of Mike Ploog.

Label #4464529006

"Druid-War" Part 2 of 2. Script by John Warner. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Trapped in a maze in the middle of nowhere, the Living Legend battles the awesome Alchemoid at the bidding of the Druid! The self-styled Celtic priest wants to destroy SHIELD, and his first step is eliminating Captain America! But plotting to defeat the Sentinel of Liberty and then actually doing it...are two very different things. Once Cap bests the Alchemoid, he sets his sights on the demented Druid -- and finally solvingthe maze! Cameo appearances by Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, Leila Davis, Eric Koeing, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, and the Falcon. (Note: The Druid returns in Captain America 256.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 189 CGC 5.5

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Label #4737569002

"Arena for a Fallen Hero!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Sam Wilson has been in a comatose state since the end of the battle vs. the Red Skull. Fortunately, SHIELD has a plan -- albeit an unusual one -- to help the Falcon recover. The temporary SHIELD director (in Nick Fury's absence) wants Captain America to attack the Falcon as a form of shock therapy. However, Cap thinks the idea is crazy! But before he can protest further, Cap begins seeing illusions on his greatest foes! And SHIELD gets the fight it wanted all along. Has SHIELD lost its collective minds? Cameo appearances by Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Eric Koeing, and Nightshade. (Notes: The letters page includes a farewell essay from Steve Englehart. The letters page also contains a lengthy letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 190 CGC 5.5

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Label #4737569020

"Nightshade is Deadlier the Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. In a shock to everyone present, Nightshade is revealed as the architect of the craziness occurring at the SHIELD medical facility! She's not going to turn all the men into werewolves this time, but she has mind-controlled every male agent -- in order to take over the entire SHIELD organization! Thankfully, Sam Wilson regains his wits andremembers his heroic persona. So he helps Captain America knock out the "Wild Bill" robot! And then Cap, Falcon, Redwing, and Contessa Valentina Allegra make their final attempt to uproot Deadly Nightshade! Cameo appearance by Eric Koeing. Flashback cameo by Nick Fury to recap the events of Captain America 164. (Notes: Nightshade returns in Power Man and Iron Fist (1972) #51. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 191 CGC 6.5

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Label #4737569009

"The Trial of the Falcon!" Plot by Tony Isabella. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Falcon voluntarily returns to Los Angeles County to stand trial for his past crimes as Snap Wilson. Captain America is in the courtroom and by his friend's side hoping Sam will be acquitted. But before the judge can announce the verdict, the Stilt-Man attacks! Daredevil's long-time foe has been hired -- by former gang associations of Snap Wilson-- to kill the Falcon! And unless Cap and his besieged partner can take the Stilt-Man down, Sam Wilson will meet his judge, jury, and executioner on the same day! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, Leila Davis, Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Ghost Rider, and the Trapster. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CGC 6.5

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Label #4737569008

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So, he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence, he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 194 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569016

"The Trojan Horde" Part 2 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The search for the Madbomb begins! The U.S. government sends Captain America and the Falcon into a remote wilderness area near the Badlands --that could be the secret location of the Madbomb! But in truth the government has unknowingly sent the pair into the clutches of the Royalist Forces of America! Who are they? The Sentinel of Liberty doesn't know, but he quickly learns that the shadowy group is performing gruesome experiments on its captives! Will Cap and the Falcon be the next to go under the knife? First (cameo) appearance of William Malcolm Taurey. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #27 (Dracula). The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2004 in trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Madbomb. The TPB collets issues 193 thru 200.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 199 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569019

"The Man Who Sold the United States" Part 7 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. With help from SHIELD, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon storm the Harding mansion! However Mason Harding --the creator of the Madbomb -- is not inside! The most wanted man in America is a captive of the Royalist Forces of America. But thanks to a miniature madbomb, Harding escapes from William Taurey's estate and returns home. The Falcon and Cap plead with him to reveal the location of the "Big Daddy" Madbomb. Will Harding comply? Or will the U.S.A. go boom on its bicentennial? Cameo appearances by Carol Harding and William Taurey. (Notes: The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Captain America Omnibus byJack Kirby. The edition collects issues 193 thru 214. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 201 CGC 4.5

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Label #4737569018

"The Night People!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The Madbomb ordeal is over, and the U.S.A. remains the land of the free! Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson look forward to returning to New York and resuming their personal lives. But something very strange has been going on in the Big Apple, while the two heroes were away. The Night People emerged! Who? A bizarre group of people that commit burglaries and robberies throughout the city during the night. The Falcon doesn't think the Night People actually exist...until they kidnap Leila Taylor! And then Captain America and the Falcon's next adventure begins! First appearances of Texas Jack Muldoon, Brother Wonderful, and Brother Inquisitor. Cameo appearance by Mason Harding. First 30¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 204 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569017

"The Unburied One!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. After returning from the Mad Dimension in Marvel Team-Up #52, the Sentinel of Liberty takes Sam Wilson and Leila Taylor to the SHIELD psychiatric ward -- in hopes that the doctors can reverse the effects of the Night People's shock treatment. While Cap is touring the facility, he passes the isolation cell of a very unusual inmate. It's a man that seems to be half-dead and half-alive at the same time! Eventually, Cap leaves the facility and goes to visit Sharon Carter. However back at the psychiatric ward, the strange inmate morphs into a powerful creature called Agron! And the only superhero around to stop him is the Falcon! Good luck to the shield-slinger's partner! Cameo appearances by Brother Wonderful and Brother Inquisitor. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man vs. the Fly.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.