Comic books April 1970, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $495.00 Paper: Off white Label #4285036004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout.

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4372640010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Marie Severin (signed) [as 7EV], inks by Bill Everett (signed) [as 7EV]. The Monster, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten; A wealthy, ugly, and lonely man is believed to be a monster by the ignorant people of his village. The Man Who Owned the World, script by Denny O'Neil and Tom Sutton (plot), art by Tom Sutton; A greedy billionaire crashes the world economy to finance a scientist to send him into the future, where a horrible surprise awaits him. The Sword and the Sorcerers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith]; Novelist Len Carson plans to write one final story in his popular sword and sorcery series to kill off the protagonist, Starr the Slayer, but his creation comes to life and kills him in self-defense; This is a Conan-esque story Windsor-Smith did to prepare for his work on Conan the Barbarian. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $720.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4439003011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($21.60) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $550.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1" "Neal Adams" Written on 1st Page in Maker. Label #0808193001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($16.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Hardy Boys (1970 Gold Key) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543087010

First issue of comics based on the Saturday morning cartoon series which featured "The Hardy Boys," the famous teenage detectives, as a rock'n'roll band. The cartoon, made by Filmation, aired on ABC-TV from 1969 to 1971. This issue features the Hardy Boys in "Secret of the Orinda Star" and "The Dart-Riddle Rumble." Art by Dan Spiegle. Photo inset of the live Hardy Boys band on the front cover. # on cover 10254-004 April. #1 4/70 15c Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $299.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4341446002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Wipe-Out at Le Mans!" Script by Joe Gill, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Dick Giordano. "One-page text story, "An Argument Between Friends." Toth/Giordano cover. Cover price $0.15.

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"My Son...The Minotaur!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig and George Tuska. Cover by Marie Severin. Following the events of Iron Man 19, Madame Masque (aka Whitney Frost) washed up in a grotto on an Aegean Sea island. Now she is the unsuspecting prisoner of the twisted Dr. Vryolak and the Minotaur! The duo of Iron Man and Jasper Sitwell is on the way to free her, but can they rescue Madame Masque before Dr. Vryolak turns her into a mate for his son? 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $171.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Pedigree: Boston Label #0969477003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.13) will be charged at checkout.

Giant-size issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "A House Divided!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Billionaire Gregory Gideon bets his bid for world domination on his ability to destroy the Fantastic Four; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #34. "If A Man Be Mad!", script by Al Hartley, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Dimeo); Tony Stark must face not only the traitorous Morgan Stark, his own cousin, but also Count Nefaria and invading aliens; Reprinted from Tales of Suspense #68. "The Army of Assassins Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo sends the Army of Assassins after Cap, who is assisted by Rick Jones in defeating them; Reprinted from Tales of Suspense #60. "When Meet the Mystic Minds!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Desperate to learn the secret of Eternity, Dr. Strange probes into the unconscious mind of The Ancient One, meeting one deadly trap after another, until at last, he reaches the mind of his beloved Master; Reprinted from Strange Tales #137. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. "No. 13 Thirteenth Street!", script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Vince Colletta and Frank Giacoia; Mr. Square, Wild Rose, Spartacus, and Attila are once more looking for a place to crash for the night, and witness what appears to be ghost activity at house number 13 on Thirteenth Street, which is owned by two old women; When they go in to investigate they also draw the attention of Phantom Stranger and Dr. Thirteen; Naturally, Phantom Stranger believes it to be a supernatural occurrence, while Thirteen dismisses it as another hoax; To support their claims, both tell everyone gathered stories of similar occurrences that support their beliefs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $281.20 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4512457003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.44) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by DoctorEdwardsEmporium

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $248.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #0721135006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.44) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Johnny Craig. "The Lady and the Tiger-Shark," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Krang gloats over the defeated Sub-Mariner and then has Orka dispatch his killer whales after Lady Dorma and her entourage; Tiger Shark comes to their rescue and Atlantis is forced to turn to him to repulse the attack by Krang and his forces; Namor is freed in the initial onslaught of the battle and turns his attention to Krang; Tiger Shark and Orka attack each other and their battle buries them both under some ruins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $119.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4364135017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.57) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Siggy’s Comics

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Johnny Craig. "The Lady and the Tiger-Shark," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Krang gloats over the defeated Sub-Mariner and then has Orka dispatch his killer whales after Lady Dorma and her entourage; Tiger Shark comes to their rescue and Atlantis is forced to turn to him to repulse the attack by Krang and his forces; Namor is freed in the initial onslaught of the battle and turns his attention to Krang; Tiger Shark and Orka attack each other and their battle buries them both under some ruins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $335.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #1497556024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.05) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Secret of the Superman Imposter!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; an alien scientist creates a Superman duplicate whose physical sensations (such as pain and sneezing) are transferred to the real Superman. The Superman Legend article. Statement of ownership--average print run 959,000; average paid circulation 511,984. Letter to the editor from Neal Pozner. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. No Father for Jimmy!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Pete Costanza; Superman helps Hal Rand, Mark Olsen, and Jimmy from afar (because of Gold Kryptonite). The Story of Superman's Souvenirs, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Marie Severin. Loki returns in "The Fall of Asgard!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; When a series of truck hijackings have been hitting the city, the police employ the help of Thor to round up the thieves by setting a trap for them, which with the aid of the Thunder God lands an easy capture; While in the land of the Norns, Balder and the Warriors Three have recovered from their injuries and pay their leave to Karnilla; Balder and Karnilla have another exchange about how Balder cannot give up his loyalty to Asgard and love Karnilla and the quartet depart; Haag taunts Karnilla over her softness toward Balder and is chased out of the room; Thor attempts to rally the people of Asgard to overthrow Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $649.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4462244010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($19.47) will be charged at checkout.

52-page Giant. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Origin of Professor X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Alex Toth, inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; reprinted from issue 12. Where Walks the Juggernaut, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Joe Sinnott; reprinted from issue 13. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $480.00 Paper: Off white Label #0709478001

52-page Giant. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Origin of Professor X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Alex Toth, inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; reprinted from issue 12. Where Walks the Juggernaut, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Joe Sinnott; reprinted from issue 13. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $135.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #4399784021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

52-page Giant. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Origin of Professor X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Alex Toth, inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; reprinted from issue 12. Where Walks the Juggernaut, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Joe Sinnott; reprinted from issue 13. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.