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Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3831677015

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': A pivotal event is coming in the Man of Steel's life as Doomsday arrives...and Superman would be best served to stay out of the way! Continues in Justice League America (1987) #69 and then in Superman (1987) #74. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18REP.5TH CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #4659540021

Fifth printing. 1st full appearance of Doomsday. Doomsday Part 1 of 7. Introduces Doomsday and leads into the Death of Superman Storyline. Cover price $1.25.

Superman the Origin of Superman (1966) Golden Record 1966C CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4575299005

Comic ONLY. Comic originally came with Superman Golden Records Boxed Club Set (1966). Featuring reprint material: the origin of Superman! The true history of Clark Kent from Superbaby to Superboy to Superman! Plus a complete adventure, "Superman's Mystery Power!" Also features Superman history questions on the inside front cover (with answers on the inside back cover). The whole Superman family is pictured on the back cover. Full color, 20 pages, standard comic book size, better than newspaper quality paper for cover and interior pages, no cover price.

Superman The Silver Age Omnibus HC (2024 DC) 1-1ST VF- 7.5

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #241-265 and Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #122-137. Written by Jerry Siegel, Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, Robert Bernstein, and Alvin Schwartz. Art by Wayne Boring, Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney, Stan Kaye, John Giunta, Ray Burnley, and John Forte. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Man of Steel soars into the 1950s in this inaugural Silver Age omnibus. Featuring tales such as Superman in the White House!, Clark Kent's College Days!, The Menace of Metallo!, When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman, and more, restored in full color for the first time--plus a brand-new foreword by acclaimed writer/artist Karl Kesel--this collection is a must-have for Super-fans of every generation. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 816 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $100.00.

Superman Valentine (1940 Superman, Inc.)

Superman Valentine (1940 Superman, Inc.). Charming, lightly used with folding along appropriate lines and names written on rear. 6.5" x 4.5", full color.

Superman Wonder Woman Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.8 3D

Paper: White

Label #4663569005

3-D plastic cover, image changes. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Bart Sears. Cover by Tom Raney. The battle between the God of War and Nemesis can only spell doom for humanity - but can Kal restore Diana to her senses before it's too late? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Superman Wonder Woman Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.8 3D

Paper: White

Label #4663569006

3-D plastic cover, image changes. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Bart Sears. Cover by Tom Raney. The battle between the God of War and Nemesis can only spell doom for humanity - but can Kal restore Diana to her senses before it's too late? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 1 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Interior pieces cut, interrupts art and story. Full length spine split (taped). Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Bombshell of the Boulevards starring Lois Lane, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois disguises herself as actress Lois LaFlamme to try to get an interview with an ambassador. Honey in Hollywood and Peg teen stories by Henry Boltinoff. Lois Lane, Super-Chef, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois takes a job as a cook in a diner in order to be more attractive to Superman. Do You Know What's Behind a Law? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Brown. The Witch of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois thinks she turns into a witch at night. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 14 FR 1.0

Staples added (not manufacturing).

Lois Lane has never been sexier than in this cover drawn by Curt Swan with inks by Stan Kaye!

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois spends three nights in the Fortress of Solitude, as Superman schemes to prove it would not be the ideal honeymoon cottage. Lois Lane's Soldier Sweetheart!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois falls for a young soldier whose father is a movie producer. Lois Lane's Secret Romance!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl schemes to get Lois married to Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane lot of 10

Issues 49, 74, 76, 78, 79, 81, 85, 86, 123, 136 of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958). Most will grade in the FR to GD range with 78, 79, 123 grading VG.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane Lot of 4

Issues 67, 80, 83, 97 of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958). Most will grade in the VG- to FN- range.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane lot of 8

Issues 40-47 of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with 41, 46, 47 will grade FR.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane lot of 8

Issues 28, 42-45, 49, 54, 55 of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958). Most will grade in the FR to GD range.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 151 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4644275018

First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Attack of the Locust Creatures!, script by John Albano, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Bob Oksner; Jimmy Olsen, Percy and Meg rescue Superman from locust-like aliens and stop their invasion of Earth. Letter from Bob Rozakis. Carmine Infantino discusses the price change to 20 cents. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 157 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634579022

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Strange, Second Life of Jimmy Olsen, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Vince Colletta; While taking a picture of the Star of Cathay, Jimmy Olsen is transported to the past where he believes he is Marco Polo. The Secret of the Forbidden Face, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Vince Colletta; Morgan Edge orders Jimmy to get the only clear photo of the face of the magician Mr. Vargas. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen lot of 10

Issues 84, 87, 91, 101-103, 106, 110, 111, 115 of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954). Most will grade in the FR to GD with #110 grading FN.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen lot of 10

Issues 122, 124, 127-129, 132, 133, 135-137 of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954). Most will grade int the GD to VG range with #122 grading FR.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen lot of 8

Issues 84, 101, 117, 136, 146-148, 152 of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with 101 grading FR.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen lot of 9

Issues 109-112, 114-117, 119 of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Superman/Batman Supergirl HC (2005 DC) 1-1ST VF 8.0

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1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #8-13.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Michael Turner.

Award-winner Jeph Loeb and the red-hot Michael Turner reintroduce a classic character into the DCU! This fantastic trade paperback includes the entire "Supergirl from Krypton" storyline, originally presented in the best-selling SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8- 13!

Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl who's bent on destroying Gotham City! What's her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding?

Plus, this volume includes an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian language translation key!

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Supermen of America Fan Club (1943 Supermen of America) 1961SET VG/FN 5.0

Personal copy of Gary Dalhberg (Twin Cities). Envelope is present, but subscription sheet is not.

Supermen of America Club Kit. Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Clark Kent (Superman), A secret code cypher, a Superman Pin, and a welcome letter! May or may not include original envelope. May or may not include original envelope and/or subscription sheet

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 8 VF- 7.5

1st appearance of The Elementals - Cover pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Tom Palmer. Power Times Four!, script by Tony Isabella, art by Val Mayerik; N'Kantu is transported to the Elementals, four former rulers of Earth that wish to return; They make the mummy their slave and teleport him back to earth to destroy a scarlet scarab--an ancient weapon of magic capable of destroying them. The Little Gypsy Tea Room, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A criminal forces a gypsy to hide him from the police, but gets more than he bargained for when she does help him.

NOTE: "The Elementals are featured in the 2019 film Spider-Man: Far from Home." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.25.

Supernaturals Lot of 3

Issues 1A, 2, 3 of Supernaturals (1998). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Supreme Power (2003) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0604976019

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by GARY FRANK Cover by GARY FRANK The climactic end of the second arc! The world shakes as titans... well, you'll have to buy it to find out! 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$2.99 UPC: 5960605457-01211 Cover price $2.99.

Suzie Comics (1945) 78 VG 4.0

Katy Keene by Bill Woggon. Cover price $0.10.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 7 VG 4.0

"Night of the Bat." Swamp Thing goes to Gotham City and encounters Batman. Both are after Mr. E, who is leader of the Conclave. Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 20N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. 1st Alan Moore script on this title. Cover art by Tom Yeates. Loose Ends, script by Alan Moore, art by Dan Day and John Totleben; After beating Arcane, Swamp Thing is trying to find his body; General Sunderland's men follow Liz Tremayne and Dennis Barclay to find Swamp Thing; they are supposed to hunt and kill Swamp Thing; Sunderland's men kill The Swamp Thing, but fail to kill Liz and Dennis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 25D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Cover by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben. The Sleep of Reason..., script by Alan Moore, art by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben; Using a Ouija board, Chris and Jenny (Pauls parents) release the Monkey King, who adopts Paul as his master; Jason The Demon Blood goes to Baton Rouge; Abby gets a new job at Elysium Lawns; The Monkey King, getting stronger, is ready to attack again; John Constantine cameo. NOTE: See Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) #37 for Constantine's first full appearance. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 37 CGC 9.6 SS Bissette/Veitch/Totleben

Paper: White

Signed by Stephen Bissette on 9/3/23, Rick Veitch on 9/19/23 & John Totleben on 9/26/23.

Label #2769491004

"Growth Patterns!" Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette and Totleben. New "Growth Patterns" and other strange abilities emerge in Swamp Thing as he fights for survival. NOTE: 1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) Annual 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4525851002

"Down amongst the dead men". Part 4 of 4. Story continues from Swamp Thing #31. Story by Alan Moore. Story and cover pencils by Stephen Bissette. Story and cover inks by John Totleben. Abigail Arcanes soul has been condemned to Hell by her uncle Anton. Swamp Things mission is to get it back. Along the way he will need the assistance of Deadman, The Phantom Stranger, The Spectre, and Etrigan the Demon. He will also discover a lot about the true meaning of damnation. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.25.

Swamp Thing Lot of 10

Issues 1D, 2-4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 14D, 15 of Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN- to FN/VF range.

Swamp Thing Lot of 3

Issues 29, 67, and 104 of Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Symbiote Spider-Man King in Black (2021 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Superlog Variant

Paper: White

Superlog Variant Cover.

Label #4612342006

Written by Peter David. Art by Greg Land and Jay Leisten. Cover by Superlog. Knull, the KING IN BLACK, has set his sights on Earth - but as avid Marvelites already know, his hand has been at work at the edge of the Marvel Universe for years! IN THIS SERIES, witness one of Knull's earliest attempts at birthing life from the darkness of non-creation! From superstar creators PETER DAVID and GREG LAND comes a titanic tie-in tale to this year's winter epic KING IN BLACK! 36 pages, full color . Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Take the A Train Print by Carl Lundgren

Signed by the artist and numbered 12/350. High quality print on glossy stock. 11" x 14 1/4". Note: Note: Print has some tape remnant on the reverse from matting.

Tales of Justice (1955) 53 GD+ 2.5

Series picks up from Justice Comics (1948) #52. Cover pencils by Sol Brodsky. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Peddy, Bill Everett, Manny Stallman, Bill Walton and unknown. True cases proving justice always wins! Respectfully dedicated to the law-enforcement officers throughout the nation, without whose self-sacrificing devotion to duty our society would fall prey to the underworld! (Note: reporter Ted Stark introduces the stories.) In this issue: "Keeper of the Keys" with pencils by Art Peddy; "The Thieves!" with art by Bill Everett; 2-page text story "Timely Arrival"; "South of the Border" with art by Manny Stallman; and "The Return of Terrible Tony" with pencils by Bill Walton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 3 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4549247006

Cover by John Buscema. "The Terrible Time Machine!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A scientist travels back in time to ancient Egypt and loses his memory after a paradoxical encounter with himself, or at least that's the story an Egyptian man dreamed after hitting his head. "The Bridge" text story. "The Thing from Planet X," art by Steve Ditko; Space explorers fall under the mental sway of a sentient plant that they collect; After destroying the ship to save Earth, they say the crash was accidental, since they wouldnt be believed. "Robot Hater!", art by Paul Reinman; A man who hates robots refuses to have a robot pilot his flight to the moon, and insists on a human pilot; The flight gets in trouble and the pilot, really a humanoid robot, saves his life. "The Haunted House!", art by Don Heck; Two fugitives hide in an old house, disguising themselves as ghosts to frighten away children; They themselves flee the house because of ghostly noises made by fifth-dimensional beings. "The Aliens Who Conquered Earth," art by Joe Sinnott; Alien invaders panic Earth with powerful disintegrating weapons, but when the president of Earth confronts them he is immune to their rays because of his own faith. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 8 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Monstro... The Menace from the Murky Depths!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A giant octopus appears in the harbor of a communist seaport; An American marine biologist is sent to help, and finds that it is an ordinary octopus enlarged by communist nuclear tests, and will shrink back in 24 hours. "The Story of Sammy Snork!", art by Bill Everett; A criminal accidentally boards a Martian flying saucer and ends up on display in a zoo. "I Am the Changing Man!", art by Steve Ditko; A shape-changing alien assumes the identity of trusted figures to sow panic; He is caught when he assumes the form of a dog he sees on a poster, not noticing that it is on a space flight for the next year. "The Recipe" text story. "The Runaway Planet!", art by Doug Wildey; A professor believes that a planet on a collision course will not destroy Earth because of the power that governs the universe; The planet is actually a spaceship come to greet the humans. "It Walks by Night!", art by Don Heck; Robots are outlawed after a series of malfunctions; One man builds a robot in secret, he is found out and the robot destroyed but the man, a robot in disguise, escapes. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 20 GD 2.0

2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Tape on interior cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Colossus Lives Again," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The crab-creatures of Cancrius III come back to try to take over the earth and begin by taking control of Colossus again; Bob O'Bryan, a scenery designer, comes up with the idea of creating a plaster of Paris creature to trick the crab-creatures into it taking over. "Weather Man" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Rocking Horse," art by Paul Reinman; A lame boy in a poor house asks for a rocking horse from charity, enraging his parents; When their house is destroyed in an earthquake the horse saves the boy, showing the value of love. "The Bomb," art by Steve Ditko; A threatening object that appears to be a bomb drops from the sky and lands in New York City; The object even emits ticking sounds that lead people to believe they are in imminent danger and so the city the evacuated. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 39 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

Coverless.

Label #4470085001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. First appearance of Iron Man in "Iron Man Is Born!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; Playboy industrialist and weapons designer Tony Stark is injured in Vietnam and captured by communists; While pretending to build a weapon for his captors he builds a suit of battle armor to keep his injured heart beating and uses it to escape and beat the communist commander. "The Treasure" text story. "The Last Rocket!", art by Gene Colan; When the sun starts dying humanity goes into space, except for two nature lovers; Just as the last rocket leaves a new sun flares to life, and the two remaining humans, Adam and Eve, rename the planet Earth. "Gundar!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A shipwrecked man finds cursed Viking ghosts on an island, and his descent from the captain that cursed them releases them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 41 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4601595003

Cover by Jack Kirby. In the third appearance of Iron Man, he battles an evil genius named Doctor Strange - but it's not the Stephen Strange later introduced in Strange Tales - in "The Stronghold of Dr. Strange!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An imprisoned criminal scientist takes control of Iron Man in order to free himself; He threatens to blow up the world unless he is made world ruler. "Music Master" text story. "The Sorcerer's Spell," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A wicked general plots the overthrow of his king, but is too afraid to try; He forces a gypsy sorcerer to enchant him to remove his fear. "The End of the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 3000 a faster than light space ship is developed to take man to the very end of the universe; Since the scientists think the chances of returning are slim, they choose a pilot with an unhappy life of no family, friends, or job who doesn't really care if he can return as long as he learns the secret of the universe. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 42 GD+ 2.5

Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. "Trapped by the Red Barbarian," script by Stan Lee (plot); Robert Bernstein (as R. Berns) (script), art by Don Heck; A Soviet spymaster sends a master of disguise to steal the design of Tony Stark's latest weapon; The Actor steals the plans and learns Iron Man's secret identity, but Iron Man regains the plans and tricks the communists into killing their own agent. "Discovery" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "I Speak of the Haunted House!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Two friends make a bet about the existence of ghosts in a haunted house; The doubting friend thinks he saw no ghosts, but the house itself is a ghost. "Escape into Space," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A convict believes that he escaped his captors on a strange planet, but the plan all along was for him to serve his sentence there, thinking that he is free. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 43 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4137723009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Kala, Queen of the Netherworld!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script) (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Tony Stark is abducted by the queen of an underground kingdom to help her invade the surface; As Iron Man, Stark shows her that she would rapidly age on the surface, convincing her to call off the invasion. "The Journey" text story. "You Can't Change the Past!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A scientist creates a time machine just to prove that it can be done, but never plans to use it, since he knows that it would be too dangerous to attempt to alter the past. "I Was A Victim of Venus!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A criminal steals a valuable diamond from Venus, but it is irradiated and makes him sick; He needs to steal the money to pay a doctor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 43 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Kala, Queen of the Netherworld!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script) (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Tony Stark is abducted by the queen of an underground kingdom to help her invade the surface; As Iron Man, Stark shows her that she would rapidly age on the surface, convincing her to call off the invasion. "The Journey" text story. "You Can't Change the Past!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A scientist creates a time machine just to prove that it can be done, but never plans to use it, since he knows that it would be too dangerous to attempt to alter the past. "I Was A Victim of Venus!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A criminal steals a valuable diamond from Venus, but it is irradiated and makes him sick; He needs to steal the money to pay a doctor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 47 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641576014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "Iron Man Battles the Melter!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Don Heck; A former competitor of Tony Stark becomes the Melter and sabotages one of his plants. Iron Man tries to defend it but must flee before the Melter; He defeats him by constructing an aluminum suit that he cannot melt. "The Green Man" text story. "Shock!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); A radar operator turns off Earth's defenses when alien raiders offer him the most beautiful woman in the universe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 48 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4644550001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Iron Man gets a snazzy new costume in "The Mysterious Mr. Doll!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Dick Ayers; Mister Doll uses magic dolls to take over whole companies; Iron Man stops him with the help of a new suit of armor. "The Pact," art by Joe Maneely; An historian writing about the trial and execution of his ancestor for witchcraft interviews the only remaining party concerned in the case: the Devil. "Kraddak," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien tells a greedy mine owner that he will be killed in a fall; The mine owner hides at the lowest possible point in his mine. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641361014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0320204003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4347345008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 50 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. The first appearance of the Mandarin is in the Iron Man story, "The Hands of the Mandarin!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; The Pentagon sends Iron Man into red China to get information on the Mandarin, an evil scientist feared even by the Communist regime; Iron Man struggles to overcome the Mandarin's powerful rings and martial arts, but he escapes his castle. "Them!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); A man frantically tries to convince passersby that he is being chased by storybook characters; He is arrested by the police, but disappears from his jail cell, as he himself is a fictional character created by Larry Lieber. "Journey's End!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A meek and lonely space pilot volunteers for a suicide mission to investigate a strange cosmic cloud; the cloud hides a utopian planet, whose inhabitants only want humans brave enough to face the unknown to visit them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.