Comic books October 1970, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $209.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #0501658012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.27) will be charged at checkout.

Stories and art by J. Philip Tarleton, Thomas Arnes, William Cornish, Dave Kingston, William Dunlappe, and Howard Cherna. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). Professor Macready and his team of archaeologists find a woman's coffin and unwisely ignore the ancient curse burned into it. Peg discovers that those old legends about werewolves were all too real. Hapless models are lured into a maniac's torture dungeon. Love Is the Color of Blood; The Spell of the Witch; Howl, Wolf, Howl!; The Gory Terror of the Night!; The Unholy Six; Naked Slaves of the Master of Hell!; The Devil of Denham Swamp! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $125.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3954312007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"Doc Ock Lives!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. After the wild battle at Kennedy Airport last issue, the Daily Bugle publishes a headline stating that Dr. Octopus died in the plane crash. But Peter Parker doesn't believe it! And a while later at the Big Apple's main power plant, the web-slinger's worst fear is confirmed: Doc Ock lives! So the amazing one swings into action for a fantastic (and brilliantly drawn) free-for-all against Doc Ock! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue features Gil Kane's first artwork on the Amazing Spider-Man title. This three-part story was reprinted in 2000 in Spider-Man The Death of Captain Stacy #1; and again in 2004 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Death of Captain Stacy.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $48.00 Paper: White Label #4573822008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.44) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by John Buscema. Frenzy On the Fortieth Floor!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sam Grainger; Ka-Zar tracks down Kraven in New York and frees Zabu. Advertisement for posters of Spider-Man, Dr. Doom, Captain America and the Hulk, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. Revolution!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Wally Wood; Prince Rudolfo escape's Doom's dungeons and leads another attack on the castle with the help of The Faceless One and the Doomsman. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size #8 and Ka-Zar #2. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $230.00 Paper: White Label #4213459002

"When Dies A Legend!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Avengers are splitting up, but not permanently! Just long enough to take care of a double threat! While half the team searches for the Zodiac in New York City; the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Goliath fly west to the Great Plains to help Red Wolf stop Cornelius Van Lunt's violent land grab! However, a mid-air ambush in the Montana sky quickly derails the Avengers' mission! After the Vision saves Wanda (as foreshadowed on the cover), Van Lunt captures both of them and forces the Vision to fight Goliath! The devious Cornelius has everything going his way until Red Wolf and his fellow tribesmen set dynamite to Van Lunt's precious concrete dam! Can the Indian legend from decades ago reclaim his sacred homeland? And lead the Avengers to victory? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Cornelius Van Lunt returns in Avengers 120. Red Wolf appears next in Red Wolf 7.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $195.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0167689017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Batroc, Whirlwind, and Porcupine team up against Captain America in "Up Against the Wall," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America stumbles onto the Hood's plan to convince students to riot at a Midwestern university; After rescuing a dean from said riot, Cap is asked to make public service announcement condemning the students; While he mentions that violence shouldn't be the answer, Cap mostly condemns the dean; The Hood hires Batroc's Brigade to attack Cap. Cameos by the Hulk and Peter Parker (Spider-Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $1,600.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4554992005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($48.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $1,500.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white Signed by Roy Thomas on 10/01/2025. Label #4640939001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($45.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $140.00 Slight amateur restoration Paper: Off white to white Restoration includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover. Label #0229272011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Neal Adams. "Ghost of the Killer Skies!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When murder breaks out on a World War I movie set devoted to the story of Rittmeister Hans Von Hammer, the Enemy Ace, Batman investigates and finds a modern-day "Von Hammer" devoted to keeping the originals memory untarnished in his own eyes. "Midnight Doom-Boy," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; When a police surveillance film showing Jason Bard murdering X-rated film director Billy Warlock, the criminologist is arrested; Although the evidence shows that Bard killed Warlock, Barbara Gordon believes that Bard is innocent of the crime and begins launching her own investigation as Batgirl. Letters from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III and comics writers Martin Pasko, Alan Brennert, and Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $124.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4575299015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.72) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Neal Adams. "Ghost of the Killer Skies!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When murder breaks out on a World War I movie set devoted to the story of Rittmeister Hans Von Hammer, the Enemy Ace, Batman investigates and finds a modern-day "Von Hammer" devoted to keeping the originals memory untarnished in his own eyes. "Midnight Doom-Boy," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; When a police surveillance film showing Jason Bard murdering X-rated film director Billy Warlock, the criminologist is arrested; Although the evidence shows that Bard killed Warlock, Barbara Gordon believes that Bard is innocent of the crime and begins launching her own investigation as Batgirl. Letters from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III and comics writers Martin Pasko, Alan Brennert, and Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 103 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4313127014

"At War with Atlantis!" 2/3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. The Avenging Son is in all-out attack mode as Atlantis' invasion fleet prepares to strike New York City! And the Master of Magnetism is at Namor's side pushing him into battle! Meanwhile at the Baxter Building, Mr. Fantastic contacts the White House asking for a chance to negotiate with the Sub-Mariner before the U.S. military responds. The president grants Reed Richards' request, so the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic head out to sea to confront the Prince of Atlantis! It's another awesome slugfest between the Sub-Mariner and the Fantastic Four! But while the fight rages in the ocean, Magneto commandeers Namor's flagship and puts his own plans of conquest into motion! Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Lady Dorma, Agatha Harkness, and Franklin. 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $1,299.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4289144003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($38.97) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Even an Immortal Can Die!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano and Mike Peppe (some incomplete figures); For putting the welfare of Green Lantern ahead of the ecological welfare of the planet Earth, the Guardians of the Universe send Old-Timer, accompanied by Green Lantern and Green Arrow as witnesses, to the planet Gallo to be judged by the Tribune. But when they are all muzzled and the Old-Timer is judged guilty without trial, the heroes realize that something is terribly wrong; They discover that the real Tribune have been replaced by their mechanic and fight to restore the proper process of justice and save the life of the Old-Timer. Letter to the editor from comic writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $255.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #2034147003

"The Menace of the Monster-Master!" Story by Allyn Brodsky. Art by Don Heck and Chic Stone. Cover by Marie Severin and Bill Everett. Iron Man is in Japan putting on a demonstration of his armor for executives at the Fujiyama Electronics Company. After the impressive demo, the company's chief research scientist asks the golden avenger to investigate mysterious electromagnetic emissions that are coming from a supposedly deserted island in the Sea of Japan. Upon traveling to the island, Shell-head suddenly finds himself battling Zoga, the mechanical flying monster! Is there a traitor working for Fujiyama? 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Jetsons (1970 Charlton) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468010

Stories and art by Joe Gill, Fred Himes, Bill Montes and Ray Dirgo. A glimpse at the future through the lens of the 1960s, The Jetsons revealed that the basic frustrations of life never change. When Rosie the robot maid starts malfunctioning, George wants to replace her with another robot, but the family is too attached. Elroy's new Martian pal Sum Toi has seemingly magical powers, but George thinks Sum Toi is an imaginary friend. George accidentally trips up future-criminals. No Rust on Rosey; Sum Toi; The Never Ending Story; Happy Birthday, Moon!; Touché Turtle: Who's That Knocking Down My Door?; The Mustang. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $150.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4173693017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by John Buscema. Happy Ending!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Ayers. A Teen-Ager's Heart!, art by Vince Colletta. I'll Love You Forever, art by Vince Colletta. Suzan Says relationship advice by Suzan Lane Loeb. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $79.99 Paper: Off white to white Label #4657046005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by George Wildman. Eye Spy! starring Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Brutus, art by George Wildman. The Hamburger Tree starring Wimpy, Popeye, and Olive Oil, art by George Wildman. Whale Country starring Popeye, Pappy, and Swee'pea. Lady Be Good! starring Popeye and Olive Oil, art by George Wildman. Coloring page. Some Smiles text story. Untitled X-13 Spaceman story. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4704565011

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Killer Kent Versus Super Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; an imaginary story in which a gun-toting Clark Kent battles a super-powered Lex Luthor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $300.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4641115019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout.

1st appearance and origin of Rose and Thorn. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Death House Honeymoon!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Art Saaf and Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Johnny Adonis, a murderer on death row, asks Lois to marry him as his last request. Night of the Thorn, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rose Forrest becomes the Thorn to avenge her father's murder by The 100. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $350.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #1497514015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta and Al Plastino. Jimmy Olsen Superman's Pal Brings Back the Newsboy Legion!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Jimmy Olsen's new boss Morgan Edge assigns Jimmy to do a story on the Newsboy Legion and their Whiz Wagon which leads him to the mysteries of the Wild Area and the Outsiders and their leader Yango. Jack Kirby bio. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $137.00 Paper: White Label #3831338009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.11) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Bill Alexander. Stories and art by Larry Woromay and Dick Ayers. Tales of horror and the macabre, featuring altered reprints from 1950s pre-Code comics. A couple discovers a mad scientist's army of giant rats. A scientist refuses to believe that murders in the nearby graveyard are the work of a vampire. Vampire; The Skeleton; Black Death; The Gateway to Yesterday; Exit the Lone Ghost; Nightmare Island; Fatal Horror; Hell Below. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.