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Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 57 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. 1st appearance of Metamorpho in "The Origin of Metamorpho," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Rex Mason agrees to do one last trip for Simon Stagg which will net him enough money to marry Sapphire; Simon send Java with Rex with orders to strand him in Egypt; Java accidentally traps Rex in a pyramid where Rex is given strange powers over the chemical elements. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 59 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by Gil Kane. "The Tick-Tock Traps of the Time Commander," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; While attending a performance by John Starr, a modern day "Monte Cristo" claiming to be framed for a crime he did not commit, Bruce Wayne is approached by Starr after the performance in his guise of the Time Commander, using his time-shifting hour glass to reveal that he knows Wayne is really Batman and asks for Batman's help in clearing his name; However, this proves to be a ploy, and the Time Commander knocks out and ties up Batman and uses the Caped Crusaders resources to trick the Green Lantern into charging the Time Commander with power from his ring while disguised as Batman. "Timely" Topics text story. Peter Puptent Explorer humor story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 112 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4538322009

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100-page giant. Cover art by Jim Aparo, Howard Purcell, Irv Novick, and Gil Kane. "The Impossible Escape," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; The Gotham Police and Batman are called to the Gotham Art Museum to stop a bunch of heavily armed thieves from stealing an ancient Hotep statue which is believed to contain the secret of everlasting life; They are also met by Inspector Siyad an inspector of the Egyptian police, who claims the statue was stolen from his country and sold illegally; Batman is asked to investigate the legitimacy of the purchase, and at the same time see if the old legends about the statue are true; While in France, Mr. Miracle puts on a show where he escapes from the top of the Eiffel Tower during a lightning storm without getting struck by lightning. Reprint back-up stories: "Fury of the Exiled Creature," script by Bob Haney, art by Howard Purcell; An outcast of Atlantis, Tyros finds a gem that turns him into a powerful creature, and uses that power to take over Atlantis. "The Three Flaming Dooms!" starring Silent Knight, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick. "The Tick-Tock Traps of the Time Commander," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Green Lantern must capture the Time Commander. Statement of ownership - average print run 367,667; average paid circulation 189,355. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 123 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4271552007

Cover by Jim Aparo. "How to Make a Super-Hero," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; After helping stop crooks from robbing a bank, Batman is asked to arrest Bruce Wayne, who is wanted for fraud and murder; Batman goes to Istanbul to capture Wayne, who is there to purchase the Neji, an expensive totem from the Kahari tribe of Africa; Wayne is there to purchase it to bring it back to it's native tribe that has erupted into violence. There he's confronted by Batman, who really turns out to be Plastic Man. The Captive Commissioner Hostess snack cakes ad with Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 183D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651651009

Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Death of Batman," script by Don Kraar, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman must play a deadly game against an unknown opponent, allegedly for the life of a famous mystery writer; His only ally: the Riddler. Marathon Madman Hostess Cup Cakes ad with the Flash. Back-up story: "Fox and Hounds!", script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Greyfox tracks down Nemesis through his helicopter and sets a trap. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 197 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Autobiography of Bruce Wayne!", script by Alan Brennert, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by George Freeman; This majority of this story is a flashback to 1955 that explains how the Earth-Two Batman cast aside Batwoman (Katherine Kane) and married Catwoman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 95, 98, 99, 112, 113, 115, 122, 133, 152, 154 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to VF- range. 95vg++, 98vgfn, 99vg+, 112fn-, 113vf-, 115vf, 122fn--, 133fn-, 152vf+, 154vf

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 52, 65, 68, 73-77, 79, 80 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the GD+ to VG/FN range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 75-77, 79-81, 83, 84, 86, 87 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG- to FN- range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 79, 80, 83, 87, 88, 91, 92, 94-96 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to FN/VF range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 80, 87, 88, 91, 92, 95, 98, 99, 101, 111 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG- to FN+ range.

Bride of Frankenstein Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17"

Brides in Love (1956) 12 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. Newly married romance, and all the complications that go with it. Laura marries "animal psychologist" Clyde after a whirlwind courtship, and isn't prepared to meet Corky the spider monkey, and all the other exotic animals he shares his home with. Now there's a plot twist we haven't seen before. City girl Sue marries country boy Don, but feels out of place living on a game reserve in the remote wilderness. Edith wants to marry Howard, but his mother doesn't approve. Afraid; On a Pedestal; Wilderness Wife; Mother's Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brides of Dracula (2025 Bad Bug) 1F.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4667343017

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"F" Cover by Dravacus. Story by Jason Pell. Art by Roberta Ingranata.

Brightest Day (2010) 7A CGC 9.2 FINCH

Paper: White

Label #4556420011

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Cover by DAVID FINCH. Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI. Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO. Inks by VICENTE CIFUENTES, DAVID BEATY & MARK IRWIN. Plus, White Lantern vision spread by FRANCIS MANAPUL, MARK BAGLEY, MIKE MAYHEW, AARON LOPRESTI, IVAN REIS, JOE PRADO, ROB HUNTER & MATT RYAN. Don't miss the hottest event in comics as BRIGHTEST DAY continues! There can be only one who wields the White Lantern...but is it truly Deadman? And what will happen when he attempts to charge the white ring? Meanwhile, Ronnie Raymond risks everything for Firestorm, Martian Manhunter uncovers more clues about the bizarre string of murders stretching across the country, Aquaman searches for the key to the ocean's survival and the Hawks come face-to-face with the evil that lurks within the strange land known only as Hawkworld! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Brzrkr (2021 Boom) 1S CGC 9.8 Grampá Foil Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4679014008

4th Printing. Written by Matt Kindt and Keanu Reeves. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Rafael Grampá. Discover the next blockbuster action franchise from the iconic KEANU REEVES in his Must Read comic book writing debut alongside New York Times best-selling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!) and acclaimed artist Alessandro Vitti (Marvel's Secret Warriors) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior's fight through the ages. The man known only as Berzerker is half-mortal and half-God, cursed and compelled to violence...even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the world for centuries, Berzerker may have finally found a refuge - working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, Berzerker will be granted the one thing he desires - the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence… and how to end it. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.99.

Budd Light Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 11" x 17"

Budd's Grab Bag (2025 Basement Studios) 1 NM 9.4

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Art and Cover by Budd Root. Charlotte Heroes Con 2025 Exclusive Art Gallery. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 52 pages. Full Color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Built That Way Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock 8 1/2" x 11".

Bunny Lot of 5

Issues 5, 13, 15, 16, 18 of Bunny (1966-1976 Harvey). Most will grade in the GD+ to VG range.

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Butterscotch (1990 Eros) 1 FN 6.0

Slight staple rust.

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

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4672753021

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4682731004

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) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4579725005

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Pencils by MARK BROOKS (UDON) Cover by ROB LIEFELD Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers are back ? and this time, they're stuck with each other! Can two grown men with deadly genetic weaponry work together without driving each other crazy?! Action, adventure, black-ops, black humor and lots and lots of gunfire mark the return of your two favorite mutant anti-heroes to their own ongoing series! COVERS BY DEADPOOL & CABLE CREATOR ROB LIEFELD! Cover price $2.99.

Caliber Presents (1989) 1 VG- 3.5

Heavy cover oxidation.

1st appearance of The Crow. Cover by Tim Vigil. Stories and art by James OBarr, Mark Bloodworth, Tim Vigil, Mark Winfrey, Tim Tyler, and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. The first-ever appearance of OBarrs The Crow in Inertia, plus another OBarr story, IO; the sword-and-sorcery strip Cuda; a preview of Bloodworths NightStreets series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Canto (2019 IDW) 2A CGC 9.0 Zucker

Paper: White

Label #3848639012

Written by David M. Booher. Art and Cover by Drew Zucker. Lions and tigers and… Malorex, oh my! Canto slips out of captivity only to find a herd of vicious Malorex ready to eat him. Can an unlikely friend help Canto survive long enough to see what lies beyond Arcana's borders? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Capitan America (Italian 1973-1978 Editoriale Corno) Captain America 16 VG+ 4.5

Italian series. Reprints material from Tales of Suspense (1959) #99, Captain America (1968 1st Series) #100, and Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #14. Features 1st app of the Sentinels. 52 pages, full color, Italian language.

Capt. Biljo Presents (1968 Biljo White) Fanzine 1 VF- 7.5

Capt. Biljo Presents was published during the Golden Age of comic book fanzines by William J. White, a prominent fan who frequently went by the nickname of Biljo White. Featuring Various creations of Biljo White, Including Johnny Spikenose, Alter and Capt. Ego, Commando King, and Big House Buck. Saddle Stitched, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 24 Pages, B&W.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4381374003

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 113 CBCS 7.0 Witnessed Sig Steranko

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Steranko on 4/22/2022.

Label #22-0C03917-001

Cover by Jim Steranko. "The Strange Death of Captain America," script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Tom Palmer and Jim Steranko; The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned; A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization; The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA; Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive!; A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra; Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity. Appearances by the Vivion, the Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 116 VG- 3.5

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Red Skull is still in Cap's body in "Far Worse Than Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Red Skull transports Captain America outside a government testing lab, wheres hes shot at; Red Skull is disgusted that people admire him since they think he is Captain America, wondering why he doesnt lord it over the people who worship him; Cap, in the Red Skulls body, gets in a high speed chase with the police and then battles the Avengers; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube make Sharon Carter try to kill Captain America. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 125 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Captured - In Viet Nam!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, reeling that his relationship with Sharon Carter ended over a perceived betrayal, goes to Vietnam to investigate the disappearance of Dr. Robert Hoskins, who has been helping wounded soldiers; He gets attacked and is captured by a group of Asians not wearing uniforms; Cap is taken to a castle that is occupied by the Mandarin, whom he battles. Letter to the editor from publisher Byron Preiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 135 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Cover by John Romita. "More Monster Than Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer (Palmer is generally acknowledged as Colan's best inker, but this is his only work with Colan on Cap); Captain America takes Falcon to SHIELD headquarters to meet Nick Fury; Falcon battles Dum-Dum Dugan in the gym; Cap tries to talk to Sharon, but she brushes him off, citing the new Project Earth-Dig; Cap and the Falcon battle Dr. Erik Gorbo, a SHIELD scientist who has gone on a crime spree after turning himself into a monster ape. Missive from letter hack Guy Lilliam III. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 138 FN- 5.5

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) 139 FN+ 6.5

"The Badge and the Betrayal" Part 1 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita Sr. The NYPD commissioner arranges a clandestine meeting with Captain America to ask him for help. Commissioner Feingold says that seven police officers have disappeared in recent days...and no one knows why. So Cap agrees to go undercover as a rookie cop -- and set a trap for the mysterious abductor! Meanwhile, SHIELD is looking for the star-spangled avenger. Hence Nick Fury brings the Falcon on board the Helicarrier to quiz him about Cap's whereabouts. First appearance of Leila Taylor. Cameo appearances by Redwing, Brian Muldoon, Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, and the Grey Gargoyle. (Note: The Grey Gargoyle previously appeared in Tales of Suspense #96.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 140 FN- 5.5

"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) 149 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651600007

"All the Colors of Evil" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Children are missing from the streets of New York City! And nobody knows where they are! After discussing the crisis, Captain America and the Falcondecide to work the case separately. So the Falcon investigates a lead in Harlem, while Cap follows a lead in the Theater District. Thankfully, the Falcon finds one of the missing kids! But the shield-slinger finds Batrocthe Leaper and his brigade! When did the French mercenary get into the kidnapping business? Something about this caper seems very, very strange. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Leila Taylor. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 359,217; average paid circulation 209,315.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 159 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475227001

"Turning Point!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and George Roussos. The Cowled Commander orders a crime wave across New York City! And four well known super-villains lead the charge: the Eel, Plantman, Porcupine, and Scarecrow. Captain America catches up with the motley crew in the Diamond District...and the battle begins! Eventually, the Falcon and Redwing join the fracas on one side while the Viper joins on the other! Will Cap's emerging super-strength prove the difference in the final showdown vs. the Cowled Commander? Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and Commissioner Feingold. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 349,714; average paid circulation 178,193.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 168 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4381374005

First appearance of Helmut Zemo in "And a Phoenix Shall Arise!" Script by Roy Thomas and Tony Isabella. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Tartaglione and George Roussos. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. On a rooftop in Manhattan, a mysterious assailant ambushes the star-spangled avenger! Cap doesn't know who the surprise attacker is, but he calls himself the Phoenix. And he really seems to hate Captain America! The fight is short and inconclusive, so the next evening Cap patrols the same area...and runs into the Phoenix again! However this time the new villain wins! And as shown on the cover, the Living Legend soon finds himself dangling over a vat of Adhesive X. Hold on, Adhesive X was the calling card of the late Baron Heinrich Zemo. Is the past coming back to haunt the Sentinel of Liberty? Thankfully, the Falcon and Redwing make sure it's not today. But one of Cap's greatest foes -- and also one of the Avengers' -- is born! Flashback cameos by Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Red Skull. (Note: Helmut Zemo returns several years later in Captain America 275 and officially adopts the name and uniform of his father.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 182 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651651002

"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) 217 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4109544008

First appearance of Quasar (aka Marvel Man) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Don Glut. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and the Falcon visit SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown...and meet the new Super-Agents of SHIELD! Nick Fury has been concerned about a shadowy organization called: The Corporation, so he recently assembled his own team of super-powered operatives. They are: the Blue Streak, Marvel Boy (aka Wendell Vaughn), the Texas Twister, and the Vamp. And now the Director of SHIELD wants the Sentinel of Liberty to put the new Super-Agents to the test! Four against one! This should be a piece of cake for the star-spangled avenger! First appearances of the Blue Streak and the Vamp. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, Senator Kligger Stivak, Veda, and Redwing. (Notes: Wendell Vaughn was only called Marvel Boy in issue 217. Redwing appears for the first time since Captain America 191.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 222 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4646743012

"Monumental Menace!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ernie Chan. The Living Legend begins his day under assault by a Volkswagen Beetle! Oh my! However auspiciously, the Corporation's remote-controlled car fails in its attempt to run over the star-spangled avenger. Undeterred by the rough start to his morning, Steve Rogers hops on a train to the Pentagon to research his origins. But the answers remain elusive. So, Cap makes a late night visit to the Lincoln Memorial to meditate. Where (as dramatically shown on the cover) the statue of President Lincoln attacks him! Wow, what is happening in our nation's capital? First appearance of Animus. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Veda, Nick Fury, and Dum Dum Dugan. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 224 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4071097015

"Saturday Night Furor!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Mike Esposito and John Tartaglione. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. A Bronx couple on their Sunday morning jog pulls Captain America out of the Hudson River! How did the shield-slinger end up in the drink overnight? The Living Legend doesn't remember, so he goes to Avengers Mansion for assistance. Earth's Mightiest Heroes help Cap put the pieces together and eventually Cap recalls that he was on a mission Saturday night -- to guard the components of the Madbomb. And something went terribly wrong...courtesy of the Tarantula! Now Cap is ready to resume his mission and tangle with the Tarantula again! Appearance by Senor Suerte. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Nick Fury, Doctor Faustus, and General Argyle Fist. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This fill-in issue features Peter Gillis' first published story. This issue also features Mike Zeck's first artwork on Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 230 VF- 7.5

"Assault on Alcatraz!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by Roger McKenzie. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Classic cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. Story continues from Incredible Hulk 231 (part 1). Throughout the 20th century many famous men including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly have been imprisoned on the island fortress in San Francisco Bay. Now add one more...the Falcon! The Corporation has taken the shield-slinger's partner captive. But help is on the way for Sam Wilson -- as the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel Man, and the Vamp ride a tour boat to Alcatraz. However, unbeknownst to the trio, other people are headed to Alcatraz too -- namely Senator Kligger Stivak, Moonstone, Jim Wilson, and the Hulk! When all parties come together, the wild free-for-all erupts! Captain America and Marvel Man vs. the Hulk vs. Moonstone and the Animus! What can Cap do...caught on The Rock in a hard place! Story concludes in Incredible Hulk 232. Cameo appearances by Fred Sloan and Curtiss Jackson. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 233 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1CEDEFF-036

"Cross Fire" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. Chaos reigns in the streets of Harlem! As a ferocious three-way battle rages in the asphalt jungle among the National Force, the National Guard, and local street gangs! The star-spangled avenger is in the middle of the action and torn between restoring order and rescuing the woman he loves. Tragically, Doctor Faustus and the Grand Director have Cap set up for failure...on both counts! Years ago, the Living Legend met the beautiful Agent 13 in Tales of Suspense #75. Is tonight in Harlem -- the last time he will ever see her? Apparent death of Sharon Carter. First 40¢ cover price. (Note: Sharon Carter returns many years later and over 200 issues later during the Operation Rebirth storyline in Captain America 445-448.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 266 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4646743013

Direct Edition. "Flight From Thunderhead!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nick Fury. Script by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Zeck (breakdowns) and John Beatty (finishes). Cover by Mike Zeck. The star-spangled avenger and the Amazing Spider-Man wage a fierce battle against Sultan and his biotron constructs -- in order to stop the Sultan's plan to conquer the Earth! In the meantime, Nick Fury dangles from a nuclear missile already launched towards Washington D.C.! How are the heroes going to prevent a global catastrophe? 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 275N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748854021

Newsstand Edition. "Yesterday's Shadows!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers attends an anti-nazi rally in Long Island. The demonstration is proceeding peacefully until a pro-nazi group shows up. When the violence erupts, the star-spangled avenger jumps into the mêlée to restore order. After everyone has calmed down and Captain America has spoken to the crowd, Bernie Rosenthal realizes that his voice sounds just like Steve Rogers' voice. Meanwhile, Vermin escapes from SHIELD custody. Also in this issue, Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) announces his intentions to run for Congress. Cameo appearances by the second Baron Zemo (Helmut), Armin Zola, and Peter Parker. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 286N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643311017

Newsstand Edition. "One Man in Search of Himself!" Part 1 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The story begins in a war-ravaged New York City circa 1991. The mysterious being Godwulf sends a clone of Luther Manning back to 1983 to find Deathlok. The clone's quest for Deathlok leads to the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. Meanwhile, Steve Rogers and Bernie Rosenthal are driving to Bernie's parents' house for supper, when their travel route takes them by...the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. What happens when a clone from the future meets a living legend from the present? Cameo appearance by Deathlok. (Note: This three-part saga was reprinted in 1993 in a single volume titled "Captain America? Deathlok Lives.") 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 304 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610967009

"Undercover of the Night!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Michael Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. Captain America and Nomad bust into Stane International to save Dr. MacLain and retrieve Cap's shield. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 296,640; average paid circulation 148,859.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.