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Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 39B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4397168001

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #39, NOT X-Men. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Vitale Mangiatordi. GANG WAR STARTS HERE! Super-crime is running rampant, and Spider-Man can't solve just one problem at a time. So Spidey builds a team to take down ALL the super-criminals of NYC in 48 hours. Good luck, Spidey. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 39B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4397168002

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #39, NOT X-Men. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Vitale Mangiatordi. GANG WAR STARTS HERE! Super-crime is running rampant, and Spider-Man can't solve just one problem at a time. So Spidey builds a team to take down ALL the super-criminals of NYC in 48 hours. Good luck, Spidey. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 39B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4397167023

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #39, NOT X-Men. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Vitale Mangiatordi. GANG WAR STARTS HERE! Super-crime is running rampant, and Spider-Man can't solve just one problem at a time. So Spidey builds a team to take down ALL the super-criminals of NYC in 48 hours. Good luck, Spidey. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 39B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4397167025

NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #39, NOT X-Men. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Vitale Mangiatordi. GANG WAR STARTS HERE! Super-crime is running rampant, and Spider-Man can't solve just one problem at a time. So Spidey builds a team to take down ALL the super-criminals of NYC in 48 hours. Good luck, Spidey. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 51B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4691740002

Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Ivan Bigarella. THE SINISTER SIX IS BACK! • As if the Green Goblin werent enough, the Sinister Six has returned too!!! • When it rains, it pours – and this rain is going to put Spider-Man into a world of hurt! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 53B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4691740025

Disney Avengers title dress/cover swipe, but is ASM #53. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Ivan Bigarella. SECRET REVEALED - MEET SPIDER-GOBLIN! Following the shocking events of #50, PETER PARKER is a changed man. He's now SPIDER-GOBLIN, the most dangerous superhuman in the world. And his chaos is DEADLY! Meanwhile, who will stop Norman Osborn?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 56ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

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Lozano "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4670332010

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Alexander Lozano. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. TOMBSTONE RETURNS IN A SPECIAL OVERSIZED LEGACY #950! The newst Kingpin of Crime will show his power to the other gangs of New York City by publicly killing Spider-Man. And of course the easiest way to get to Spidey is to kidnap…PETER PARKER?! On top of our oversized main adventure, this issue includes some new instant classic stories! 64 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 1K CGC 9.8

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Malavia "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4600005008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Pepe Larraz; John Romita Jr. Cover by Nimit Malavia. ALIVE & THWIPPING! The next era of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN has arrived! Peter is, shockingly, without a job and looking for gainful employment, but his job search isinterrupted by a RAMPAGING RHINO who is but the tip of a sinister iceberg. What major Spider-Villain is working behind the scenes weaponizing other Spider-Villains including one we havent seen in OVER SEVEN YEARS?! Also, what is that Goblin-free Norman Osborn up to anyway? 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 10B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4643781001

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Michael Dowling. Cover by J Scott Campbell. THE RESOLUTE SPIDER-MAN! Peter Parker has resolved to get stronger by ANY means necessary. Spider-Man isn't pulling his punches this time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 10B CGC 9.8

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Variant Edition.

Label #4643781008

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Michael Dowling. Cover by J Scott Campbell. THE RESOLUTE SPIDER-MAN! Peter Parker has resolved to get stronger by ANY means necessary. Spider-Man isn't pulling his punches this time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 11B CGC 9.6

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Variant Edition.

Label #4648505020

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr. Cover by Junggeun Yoon. SPIDEY GOES COSMIC! A tale of two Spider-Men...One Spider-Man swings around New York City meting out justice in an unfriendly matter. Another Spider-Man is found in a distant solar system running with strange companions. One such companion? A stranger named SYMBIE making his FIRST APPEARANCE! The next major chapter in Spider-Man's life begins here! 64 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2025 8th Series) 14F CGC 9.8

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Anacleto Variant Cover.

Label #4678444019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Joe Kelly (A) Ed McGuinness (CA) Jay Anacleto ENTER: THE GOBLIN SLAYER! Something has been trying to kill Norman Osborn since the first issue of this volume, and they up the ante this issue! What can Spider-Man do to stop the Goblin Slayer? With all that Norman has done and could do, SHOULD Spidey stop it? Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Full Circle (2019 Marvel) 1BLANK CGC 9.8

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Sketch Edition.

Label #2088000002

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Jonathan Hickman, Gerry Duggan, Nick Spencer, Kelly Thompson, Al Ewing, Chip Zdarsky and Jason Aaron. Art by Chris Bachalo, Greg Smallwood, Mike Allred, Valerio Schiti, Chris Sprouse, Rachael Stott, Cameron Stewart, Mark Bagley, Tim Townsend, Al Vey, Karl Story and John Dell. A summons from SHIELD leads Peter Parker into a globe-spanning adventure that will test him as never before, one in which the future of all mankind lies in his gloved, webbed hands! Who is the mysterious prisoner in the steel box who keeps propelling the wall-crawler onward? Nick Spencer and an all-star team of Marvel's biggest writers and artists take up the challenge to create the wildest, maddest, most unconventional AMAZING SPIDER-MAN story of all! Guest-starring Nick Fury, Wolverine and Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham! 92 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus HC (2013 Marvel) 2nd Edition 4B-1ST NM 9.4

John Romita Sr. Cover

2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #105-142, Giant Size Super Heroes: Featuring Spider-Man (1974) and Marvel Super Heroes (1967-1982 1st Series) #14. Written by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane, John Romita, Sr., Jim Starlin, Paul Reinman, Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, Tony Mortellaro, Jim Mooney, Dave Hunt, Mike Esposito, and Bill Everett. Cover by John Romita Sr.. The adventures of comics' most put-upon super hero, the Amazing Spider-Man, continue! Brought to you by Stan Lee, John Romita Sr., Gerry Conway, Gil Kane and Ross Andru, the saga ahead will captivate you unlike any Marvel comic has before. The Green Goblin is back! Gwen Stacy is missing! And it all leads to a confrontation atop the George Washington Bridge that will leave Peter Parker forever changed! It's the story that cemented the Green Goblin as the definition of evil - and lest you think that's the only milestone in these pages, this Omnibus also features the debut of the Punisher, the wedding of Aunt May and Doc Ock, Harry Osborn's descent into madness and a new role for Mary Jane Watson! Hardcover, 976 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows (2016) 13UNKNOWN.A CGC 9.8 Campbell Unknown A Variant

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Unknown Comics Edition A.

Label #4648506003

Unknown Comics A variant by J. Scott Campbell. 8 Years Later: Part 1 - Written by Jody Houser. Art by Nick Roche. Jump eight years into the future with the web-slinging and wall-crawling Spider-Man family! Peter Parker and Mary Jane's super-powered daughter, Annie, is now in high school. But when this teen isn't in class, she's swinging through the streets with her parents. After all, keeping New York safe from super villains is a family affair! But what new threat has emerged to menace the wall-crawlers? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Rated T NOTE: Includes Marvel Value Stamp #32 of 53: All-New Wolverine. 28 pages, full color, Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Soul of the Hunter (1992 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #0292834001

Soul of the Hunter - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zimelman. Death -- the final respite, the final rest. But not for Kraven the Hunter. His soul lingers, tortured, on the earthly plane. And only one man can release him from eternal torment. One man -- who wishes Kraven nothing but eternal torment. The amazing Spider-Man. In this sequel to the classic "Kraven's Last Hunt," the webslinger faces his greatest challenge: decline to fight for Kraven, and he risks losing his own humanity. Fight for Kraven and lose...and risk forfeiting his own soul. J.M. DeMatteis, Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod combine their talents to bring you a tale even more shattering than their original work on Last Hunt. And nothing will ever again be the same. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Amazing Spider-Man Torn (2025 Marvel) 1L CGC 9.8

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Second Printing/Garbett "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4688074011

2nd Printing. Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Pere Perez. Cover by Lee Garbett. One of the most important Spider-Man writers returns to the webbed wonder! Thats right, J. Michael Straczynski is back, but this time, hes digging into a very different part of Spidey history! Jump back with us to Peters college days at EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY with Gwen, Harry, MJ and Flash! But not everything is rosy and happy as a new evil rears its head in a way thats sure to impact Peters future! 32 pages, full color, rated T. Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Torn (2025 Marvel) 2E CGC 9.8

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Perez Variant Cover.

Label #4686073014

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Pere Perez (CA) Pere Perez UNCOVER MORE ANCIENT SPIDER-HISTORY! Learn more not only about one of the best eras of Spider-Man but also about the Marvel Universe as a whole! Spider-Man's new villain Evangeline represents foes who will twist Spider-Man's (and your) brain. Plus, Spider-Man's heart is bent by two of the greatest women in the Marvel Universe! Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Torn (2025 Marvel) 2F CGC 9.8

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Dell'Otto "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4686073012

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Pere Perez (CA) Gabriele Dell'Otto UNCOVER MORE ANCIENT SPIDER-HISTORY! Learn more not only about one of the best eras of Spider-Man but also about the Marvel Universe as a whole! Spider-Man's new villain Evangeline represents foes who will twist Spider-Man's (and your) brain. Plus, Spider-Man's heart is bent by two of the greatest women in the Marvel Universe! Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 6 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4682765002

1st Appearance of Bobbi Morse (she later becomes Mockingbird) - Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. 'Ware the Winds of Death, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Bill Everett; Introduction of Damon the Man-God and his subsequent attack on the Savage Land; Also introduces Bobbi Morse and Tongah's sister and brother, Tatia and Emuel. Advertisement for posters of Fantastic Four, the Black Knight, Silver Surfer and Galactus, and Thor, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. The Tentacles of the Tyrant!, script by Larry Lieber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; Dr. Doom travels to Wakanda to steal Vibranium. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing X-Men (2017 4th Series) 1C CGC 9.8 Artgerm 1:100 Variant

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Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #1239327009

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Jim Cheung. Cover by Artgerm. ONLY THE X-MEN CAN SAVE US! An ancient evil is attacking the world's most powerful minds. It will have them by the time you finish this sentence, and a moment later, it will have us all. A band of X-MEN discovers the truth behind the threat, but there is no time left. PSYLOCKE, OLD MAN LOGAN, BISHOP, ARCHANGEL, FANTOMEX, ROGUE and GAMBIT will attempt to save a world that hates and fears them. Why? BECAUSE THEY ARE THE X-MEN. From blockbuster writer CHARLES SOULE and joined by a roster of superstar artists beginning with JIM CHEUNG. ASTONISHING X-MEN. It's the X-book you need. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2017 4th Series) 1CAMPBELL.C CGC 9.8

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JScottCampbell.com Edition C.

Label #1560351011

JScottCampbell.com Exclusive "C" Variant Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Jim Cheung, Mark Morales, Walden Wong and Guillermo Ortega. ONLY THE X-MEN CAN SAVE US! An ancient evil is attacking the world's most powerful minds. It will have them by the time you finish this sentence, and a moment later, it will have us all. A band of X-MEN discovers the truth behind the threat, but there is no time left. PSYLOCKE, OLD MAN LOGAN, BISHOP, ARCHANGEL, FANTOMEX, ROGUE and GAMBIT will attempt to save a world that hates and fears them. Why? BECAUSE THEY ARE THE X-MEN. From blockbuster writer CHARLES SOULE and joined by a roster of superstar artists beginning with JIM CHEUNG. ASTONISHING X-MEN. It's the X-book you need. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Avengelyne (1995 Maximum 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Stinsman Chromium

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Chromium Edition

Label #4416671003

This is the direct edition with Chromium cover. Cover pencils by John Stinsman, inks by Jonathan Sibal, Danny Miki, and Robert Heddon. Avengelyne, script by Rob Liefeld (story) and Robert Napton (script), pencils by John Stinsman, inks by Jonathan Sibal, Danny Miki, and Robert Heddon; Begins the story of Avengelyne, a beautiful, red-headed, fallen angel from God's Warhost who must live on Earth as a mortal and contend with the forces of Hell. 36 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.0

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Label #4147370002

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2070434023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 16 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

"The Old Order Changeth!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, finished art by Dick Ayers. New line-up for Avengers: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. First appearance in Avengers of Edwin Jarvis, the butler (in Avengers). Villains: The Melter, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the second Black Knight, and Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Guest Appearances by the Sub-Mariner, the Black Widow, the Mole Man, Kang, and Immortus. Cameos by Magneto, Mastermind, the Toad, Beast, Iceman, Angel (on loan from the original X-Men), and Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 10. Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3932021011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Commissar Commands!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong; The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearance by Edwin Jarvis. Villains: Major Hoy and the Communists oppressors of Sin Cong (first and only appearance). Cameo by Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from Ted White (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 12. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3932021010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Commissar Commands!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong; The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearance by Edwin Jarvis. Villains: Major Hoy and the Communists oppressors of Sin Cong (first and only appearance). Cameo by Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from Ted White (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 12. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3955645008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "Vengeance Is Ours!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; After jumping over the edge last issue, the Avengers have very little time to rescue Captain America, but with quick thinking they manage it; The Swordsman is outraged and attacks them. During the battle he starts to vanish mysteriously; He awakens in the lair of the Mandarin; The Mandarin allies himself with the Swordsman, giving him a more powerful sword; He then creates an image of Iron Man which he sends to the Avengers, vouching for the Swordsman's membership; Once in the Avengers HQ he plants bombs to destroy them; He later has a change of heart and tries to remove the bombs, but is caught by Captain America, who believes he is attaching them. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Cameo by Iron Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #14. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3955645007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "Vengeance Is Ours!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; After jumping over the edge last issue, the Avengers have very little time to rescue Captain America, but with quick thinking they manage it; The Swordsman is outraged and attacks them. During the battle he starts to vanish mysteriously; He awakens in the lair of the Mandarin; The Mandarin allies himself with the Swordsman, giving him a more powerful sword; He then creates an image of Iron Man which he sends to the Avengers, vouching for the Swordsman's membership; Once in the Avengers HQ he plants bombs to destroy them; He later has a change of heart and tries to remove the bombs, but is caught by Captain America, who believes he is attaching them. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Cameo by Iron Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #14. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3932021013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "The Bitter Taste of Defeat!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Enchantress uses the machine that Zemo used to create Wonder Man (see The Avengers #9) to turn one of Zemo's minions into Power Man; The two use tricks--and the Avengers' own internal discord--to make the Avengers appear dysfunctional; The City Council orders them to disband! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villains: the first Power Man (Erik Josten) and the Enchantress. Guest appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Flashback cameos by the first Baron Zemo, the Executioner, and Wonder Man. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #15. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Power Man I (a.k.a. the Smuggler, a.k.a. Goliath, a.k.a., Atlas of the Thunderbolts). Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 24 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3929399011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "From the Ashes of Defeat - !", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Kang's troops advance on the city as Kang escapes; Although hopeless, the Avengers decide to put up a fight against the never-ending army; Quicksilver is put out of action by a stray blast while trying to help a mother and child; The rest of the Avengers battle on but are eventually overwhelmed and captured; Although Kang's law states that monarchs conquered are to be executed, Kang wants to marry Ravonna; Meanwhile, Quicksilver is nursed back to health by the mother he saved; The rest of the generals led by Baltag rebel against Kang and try to assassinate him; Kang is then forced to team up with Captain America, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch to save Ravonna and liberate her civilization. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by Princess Ravonna and Carelius. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #18. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3804177001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 26 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3938175003

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Voice of the Wasp," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); The winsome Wasp flies to New York to warn that the savage Sub-Mariner is bent on its destruction; En route, she is trapped by Attuma, Namor's arch-foe, who is himself planning the destruction of the surface-dwellers; Jan notifies the Avengers who arrive - sans Hawkeye - and are roundly beaten. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Wasp, Henry Pym, and the Sub-Mariner. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #20. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 30 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Frenzy in a Far-Off Land," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch take a leave of absence from the Avengers due to their dwindling powers; Goliath also sets off to South America to try and find a cure, hearing his old college professor Dr. Anton is there; Black Widow is ordered to destroy the Avengers again with the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers find the Black Widow and co. but Hawkeye wants to go alone, as it is personal to him; Meanwhile, Goliath lands in South America and finds Dr. Anton has been captured by the Keeper of the Flame; He tries to save him, but is overwhelmed then brought to safety by Prince Rey, who leads a rebel force against the Keeper; Hawkeye defeats the Swordsman but is trapped by Power Man; The Black Widow saves him, finding herself unable to harm Hawkeye as she loves him; Captain America and the Wasp leave to help Goliath. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 30 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3938175005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Frenzy in a Far-Off Land," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch take a leave of absence from the Avengers due to their dwindling powers; Goliath also sets off to South America to try and find a cure, hearing his old college professor Dr. Anton is there; Black Widow is ordered to destroy the Avengers again with the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers find the Black Widow and co. but Hawkeye wants to go alone, as it is personal to him; Meanwhile, Goliath lands in South America and finds Dr. Anton has been captured by the Keeper of the Flame; He tries to save him, but is overwhelmed then brought to safety by Prince Rey, who leads a rebel force against the Keeper; Hawkeye defeats the Swordsman but is trapped by Power Man; The Black Widow saves him, finding herself unable to harm Hawkeye as she loves him; Captain America and the Wasp leave to help Goliath. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 31 VG 4.0

Cover by Don Heck. "Never Bug a Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realise how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured; The other Avengers attack and also get captured with the exception of the Wasp; Prince Rey's forces attack the Keeper's, while at the same time, the Wasp frees all the Avengers; Hawkeye smothers the flame with explosive arrows, destroying it. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver,and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4649142016

Cover by Don Heck. "The Sign of the Serpent!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck; Captain America encourages Goliath to keep looking for a solution to his height-switching ability and finds a new assistant, Bill Foster; The Sons of the Serpent attack foreign people, including General Chen, the dictator of a communist country while he visits the UN; The Black Widow provides information to Hawkeye to prove herself to him. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch discover they will regain their full powers; Bill Foster, being African-American, gets attacked by the Sons of the Serpent; Captain America goes to Nick Fury for more information about them; The Avengers vow to defeat the Sons of the Serpent, but Captain America is kidnapped. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Nick Fury guest appearances. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #2. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 32 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3938175007

Cover by Don Heck. "The Sign of the Serpent!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck; Captain America encourages Goliath to keep looking for a solution to his height-switching ability and finds a new assistant, Bill Foster; The Sons of the Serpent attack foreign people, including General Chen, the dictator of a communist country while he visits the UN; The Black Widow provides information to Hawkeye to prove herself to him. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch discover they will regain their full powers; Bill Foster, being African-American, gets attacked by the Sons of the Serpent; Captain America goes to Nick Fury for more information about them; The Avengers vow to defeat the Sons of the Serpent, but Captain America is kidnapped. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Nick Fury guest appearances. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #2. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 33 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3941000010

Cover pencils by Don Heck and Jack Kirby (alterations), inks by Don Heck. "To Smash a Serpent," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; With Captain America hostage, the Avengers can't attack the serpents; Bill Foster walks out on Goliath, because of this; Captain America seems to have been brainwashed by the Sons, turning him into a fascist; The Avengers attend a Sons of the Serpent meeting while Hawkeye and the Black Widow attempt a rescue mission to save Captain America; During the meeting, Goliath argues with the Sons of the Serpent, but is attacked by a brainwashed Captain America; After a brief battle, Goliath follows the escaping Serpents to their ship; Black Widow finds the real Captain America captive and rescues him. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #25. Letter from artist Peter von Sholly. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 33 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3941000009

Cover pencils by Don Heck and Jack Kirby (alterations), inks by Don Heck. "To Smash a Serpent," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; With Captain America hostage, the Avengers can't attack the serpents; Bill Foster walks out on Goliath, because of this; Captain America seems to have been brainwashed by the Sons, turning him into a fascist; The Avengers attend a Sons of the Serpent meeting while Hawkeye and the Black Widow attempt a rescue mission to save Captain America; During the meeting, Goliath argues with the Sons of the Serpent, but is attacked by a brainwashed Captain America; After a brief battle, Goliath follows the escaping Serpents to their ship; Black Widow finds the real Captain America captive and rescues him. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #25. Letter from artist Peter von Sholly. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 33 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Don Heck and Jack Kirby (alterations), inks by Don Heck. "To Smash a Serpent," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; With Captain America hostage, the Avengers can't attack the serpents; Bill Foster walks out on Goliath, because of this; Captain America seems to have been brainwashed by the Sons, turning him into a fascist; The Avengers attend a Sons of the Serpent meeting while Hawkeye and the Black Widow attempt a rescue mission to save Captain America; During the meeting, Goliath argues with the Sons of the Serpent, but is attacked by a brainwashed Captain America; After a brief battle, Goliath follows the escaping Serpents to their ship; Black Widow finds the real Captain America captive and rescues him. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #25. Letter from artist Peter von Sholly. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 34 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3941000012

First appearance of the Living Laser in "The Living Laser!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. A new super-villain bursts on the scene! And he's using -- light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation -- as his primary weapon! After robbing a bank, Arthur Parks (aka the Living Laser) has a chance encounter with Janet van Dyne...and he is immediately smitten by her beauty. But the Living Laser's attraction to the Wasp is twisted -- and he attacks Goliath in order to eliminate him from Jan's life! Hank Pym defeats the Living Laser, and itseems like the episode is over. However Arthur Parks escapes and begins a new crime spree across the city! So now the Avengers have to find and defeat the Living Laser again! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's excellent scripting run on the Avengers title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #26.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 34 VG 4.0

First appearance of the Living Laser in "The Living Laser!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. A new super-villain bursts on the scene! And he's using -- light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation -- as his primary weapon! After robbing a bank, Arthur Parks (aka the Living Laser) has a chance encounter with Janet van Dyne...and he is immediately smitten by her beauty. But the Living Laser's attraction to the Wasp is twisted -- and he attacks Goliath in order to eliminate him from Jan's life! Hank Pym defeats the Living Laser, and itseems like the episode is over. However Arthur Parks escapes and begins a new crime spree across the city! So now the Avengers have to find and defeat the Living Laser again! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's excellent scripting run on the Avengers title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #26.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 35 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3938175009

"The Light That Failed!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. The Living Laser has emerged triumphant from his battle against Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And now with the winsome Wasp as his prisoner, the laser-focused villain moves on to his next endeavor! Strangely enough...and for several million dollars, Arthur Parks is going to help overthrow the government of Costa Verde -- a country in Central America. However news of the Living Laser's involvement in Costa Verde's civil war reaches Avengers Mansion! So Cap, Hawkeye, and Goliath know where to find him! When the Avengers arrive south of the border, the non-stop action starts! The Living Laser and his new laser cannon are very formidable. Thus it will take a dangerous gamble by Hank Pym to save the day! Go to the ants! Cameo appearances by Dr. Bill Foster and the Black Widow. (Notes: Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia contributed the drawing of Captain America to the cover. This issue begins Roy Thomas' five-and-a-half-year run as the writer of the Avengers title. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Dave Cockrum. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #27.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4649142019

"To Conquer a Colossus!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Gil Kane. Against their will the Avengers blast off into outer space onboard Ixar's spaceship! The alien mastermind wants to transfer the Avengers' powers into his army of ultroids! And then merge all the ultroids into one colossal ultroid! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have a few tricks up their sleeve! Plus one ace in the hole...or perhaps better stated: a widow in the hole. Will Ixar's disregard of Natasha lead to hisdownfall? The Black Widow has a deadly bite! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #29.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 38 VG 4.0

"In Our Midst An Immortal! Guest-starring Hercules. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by Gil Kane. The Mighty Avengers return to New York following their adventure in Europe. And shortly thereafter another argument breaks out concerning the Black Widow's membership on the team. While the debate rages on Fifth Avenue, a secret pact is formed in Olympus -- between Ares and the Enchantress! A while later an angry visitor smashes thru the outside wall of Avengers Mansion: the Prince of Power! Whoa, why is the Son of Zeusupset at Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Once the Avengers see the Asgardian sorceress standing behind him...they surmise what's happened. And the battle of mortals vs. immortals begins! Goliath, Hawkeye, Pietro, Wanda, and theWasp vs. Hercules and the Enchantress! Who will get the last word? Meanwhile, SHIELD secretly contacts the Black Widow about a special spy mission behind the Bamboo Curtain. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Jasper Sitwell, Captain America, Power Man (aka Erik Josten), Swordsman, and Zeus. (Notes: Hercules previously appeared in Thor (1st series) 131. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #30. The issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 423,601; average paid circulation 269,994.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 39 VG 4.0

"The Torment...and the Triumph!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by Don Heck and George Roussos. After last issue's battle, the Lord of Olympus exiled Hercules to Earth for one year. So, the Avengers have a new associate or new teammate for the next 12 months! In the meantime, Hawkeye learns distressing news about the Black Widow. And he decides to go for a walk through the Lower East Side to clear his head. But the ace archer inadvertently walks right into a trap...set by the Mad Thinker! And it's only the beginning as the Mad Thinker sends Hammerhead, Piledriver, and Thunderboot to subdue Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The criminal genius' detailed plan works perfectly...until he encounters Olympus' mightiest hero! With his awesome strength, the Prince of Power disrupts the Mad Thinker's precise calculations -- and gives the Avengers a chance to rally and win! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Jasper Sitwell. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #31.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 41 VG 4.0

"Let Sleeping Dragons Lie!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema (first work on the Avengers). Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. Thanks to a special request, Hank Pym receives a unique delivery at his suburbanlaboratory: the Dragon Man! Hold on, is that a good idea? No worries though -- the large android is deactivated. However Goliath doesn't know that the Master of Alchemy (and the former master of Dragon Man) is nearby! Once Diablo awakens the powerful android, the fearsome fight begins!Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. the Dragon Man! Meanwhile in the Far East, the Black Widow is captured by the communist government that SHIELD sent her to spy on! And thus Natasha becomes the first victim of the dreaded Psychotron! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Goliath,Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Dragon Man previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #47. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #33.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 43 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

First appearance of the Red Guardian in "Color Him...the Red Guardian!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. After receiving a tip concerning the Black Widow's whereabouts, Hawkeye andHercules travel to the Far East to rescue her! But her communist captors have created a super-powered adversary to oppose them: the Red Guardian! Once the Prince of Power and the ace archer arrive in the Middle Kingdom, they defeat the guard force and challenge the Red Guardian! However thecommunist champion is smart and tough! He uses the Psychotron to confuse Hercules -- and next uses his belt weapon to knock out Hawkeye. And then while basking in the glow of his victory, the guardian makes a shocking announcement: Natasha Romanoff is his wife! What a red-letter day for the Red Guardian! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #35.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.