Auctions: comic books 1971-1973

Action Comics (1938 DC) 415 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

1st cover 7.5, 2nd cover 9.0, interior cover 9.2. Triple Cover.

Label #21-31C4038-001

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Meet the Metropolis Monster!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman brings a male humanoid back to life after he has been attacked by a Frankenstein-like monster, only to learn that he has made a terrible mistake in doing so. "Fill My Grave With Money!", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Metamorpho helps out a man who has voluntarily trapped himself within a mine Simon Stagg has shut down, and who is transformed into a monster as a result. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 428 VG 4.0

1st appearance of Black Orchid. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Untitled Black Orchid story, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Tony DeZuniga; introduction of Black Orchid. The Ghosts on the Glasses starring Dr. 13, the Ghost Breaker, script by Steve Skeates, art by Tony DeZuniga. Mr. Randolf mysteriously dies; Dr. 13 investigates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

All Star Western (1970) 11 VG+ 4.5

Giant-size issue. Final issue of the series (title continues as Weird Western Tales). 2nd appearance Jonah Hex in "The Hundred Dollar Deal!" Script by John Albano, art by Tony DeZuniga. El Diablo stars in "Satan's Sanctuary." Script by Sergio Aragones and Len Wein, art by Gray Morrow. Reprints: Pow-Wow Smith stars in "The Buffalo-Hide Bandits!" (art by Carmine Infantino) and "Bat Lash" (script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, art by Nick Cardy). DeZuniga cover. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 18 FN 6.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Killraven in "The War of the Worlds!", script by Roy Thomas (Plot), Neal Adams (Plot), and Gerry Conway (Script), pencils by Neal Adams (pp 1-11) and Howard Chaykin (pp 12-20), inks by Frank Chiaramonte; New York City, 2018 AD. Killraven fights his way through a subway tunnel against a gang led by Scrapper; He enters an empty Grand Central Station to find the Keeper, who unleashes a few mutants against him; Killraven blasts a hole in the Keeper's wall, thus emptying his weapon; While the Keeper shoots at him, he throws a sharp piece of machinery and impales his enemy; Astonishingly, the man thanks him and tells him a story about 1901, when Martians invaded Earth; Inspired by the H.G. Wells novel. Article by Roy Thomas describing the creative process that led to the book. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 92 FN 6.0

"When Iceman Attacks" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Iceman. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In a surprising move, Spider-Man absconds with Gwen Stacy to keep her away from the deceitful Sam Bullit. The web-slinger would never harm his dear girlfriend, but a young man standing on the sidewalk named Bobby Drake doesn't know that. So when Iceman (of the original X-Men) sees Gwen in apparent distress, he zooms to the rescue! However the wall-crawler doesn't have time to fight Iceman, because he's just watched Sam Bullit's goons abduct Joe Robertson! Can the web-slinger convince Iceman to fight with him instead of against him? Robbie's life depends on it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Marie Severin designed the preliminary cover. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #73.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 95 GD 2.0

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Sal Buscema. Trap For A Terrorist, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Sal Buscema; Peter heads for England looking for Gwendy but is forced to fight terrorists as Spider-Man; Realizing that Peter Parker can't show up with Spidey already swinging around, Pete heads home, leaving Gwendy in mourning for her father. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 76. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 96 FN 6.0

This classic issue is the first of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (Not that the Comics Code was pro-drug, of course. It's just that back then, comics couldn't mention drugs at all, even negatively.) Stan Lee published the stories anyway, which eventually led to a major revision in the code, allowing for anti-drug stories, plus other various things such as horror comics and vampires. (That's why there were suddenly tons of horror and mystery comics in the early seventies, shortly after the revision went into effect.) Anyway, back to the Spider-Man story at hand: the Green Goblin returns to annoy Spider-Man in "And Now, the Goblin." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by Frank Giacoia. Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 77 and 191. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 97 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from top. Water spotting.

This classic issue is the second of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) Cover art by John Romita. "In the Grip of the Goblin!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (pages 7, 15, 16, and 19, credited as "Artist Emeritus"); Norman Osborn's Green Goblin identity has returned, and Spider-Man has stumbled across him; After a quick battle across the city, the Goblin escape, vowing to strike back at Spidey; Changing back to his civilian identity, Peter stresses over the damage the Goblin can cause now that he remembers Peter's real identity; Returning home, he finds Harry who is stressed out over his studies and over the turbulence in his relationship with Mary Jane; Peter discovers that Harry has been popping pills. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #78 and #191. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 98 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3904476002

This classic issue is the third of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Green Goblin has attacked Peter Parker at the apartment that he shares with Harry Osborn, just as Harry needs medical help after a drug over dose; When the Green Goblin attempts an attack, Peter tries to get the Goblin to see the condition his son is in; The Goblin flees; Peter calls an ambulance, and Harry is taken to the hospital; Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy starts realizing that leaving Peter behind to move to England was a big mistake; She decides to return to New York to patch things up with Peter; Peter battles drug dealers; Spidey confronts the Green Goblin again. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #79 and #191. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 98 GD 2.0

Water damage, and staple rust/migration

This classic issue is the third of three that were not approved by the Comics Code Authority because of the (anti-)drug themed story. (See notes on issue 96 for more information.) Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Green Goblin has attacked Peter Parker at the apartment that he shares with Harry Osborn, just as Harry needs medical help after a drug over dose; When the Green Goblin attempts an attack, Peter tries to get the Goblin to see the condition his son is in; The Goblin flees; Peter calls an ambulance, and Harry is taken to the hospital; Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy starts realizing that leaving Peter behind to move to England was a big mistake; She decides to return to New York to patch things up with Peter; Peter battles drug dealers; Spidey confronts the Green Goblin again. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #79 and #191. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #3925318002

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Spider or the Man?, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter Parker concocts a potion to take away his powers forever; He passes out and wakes up with 6 arms. Cameos by the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Lizard, and Captain Stacy. 32 pgs. $0.15. NOTE: For a special homage to this cover see Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #1EBAY. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 100 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4067230001

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Spider or the Man?, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter Parker concocts a potion to take away his powers forever; He passes out and wakes up with 6 arms. Cameos by the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Lizard, and Captain Stacy. 32 pgs. $0.15. NOTE: For a special homage to this cover see Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #1EBAY. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 100 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4131466003

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Spider or the Man?, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter Parker concocts a potion to take away his powers forever; He passes out and wakes up with 6 arms. Cameos by the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Lizard, and Captain Stacy. 32 pgs. $0.15. NOTE: For a special homage to this cover see Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #1EBAY. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 100 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4334288008

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Spider or the Man?, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Peter Parker concocts a potion to take away his powers forever; He passes out and wakes up with 6 arms. Cameos by the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Lizard, and Captain Stacy. 32 pgs. $0.15. NOTE: For a special homage to this cover see Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #1EBAY. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3924346001

Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. First appearance of Morbius the vampire in A Monster Called... Morbius!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The six-armed Spider-Man versus Morbius. Guest appearance by Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard). 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 102 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389562002

52-page giant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and second appearance of Morbius in Vampire at Large!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man versus Morbius versus the Lizard and we learn the origin of Morbius; Plus, Doc Connors prepares a serum that cures Spidey of his six-arm problem. The Morbius story continues in Marvel Team-Up 3. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 102 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3879874003

52-page giant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and second appearance of Morbius in Vampire at Large!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man versus Morbius versus the Lizard and we learn the origin of Morbius; Plus, Doc Connors prepares a serum that cures Spidey of his six-arm problem. The Morbius story continues in Marvel Team-Up 3. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 102 GD/VG 3.0

1" Cumulative spine split.

52-page giant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and second appearance of Morbius in Vampire at Large!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man versus Morbius versus the Lizard and we learn the origin of Morbius; Plus, Doc Connors prepares a serum that cures Spidey of his six-arm problem. The Morbius story continues in Marvel Team-Up 3. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 103 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4186199002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Walk the Savage Land!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Afraid of falling circulation numbers, Jonah decides to track down a sensational scoop about a strange monster in the Savage Land; With Peter and Gwendy in tow, Jonah reaches his destination and the trio are quickly set upon by savages. Dick Cavett cameo. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 81/82. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 106 VG 4.0

Small punch hole through margin.

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard) in "Squash! Goes The Spider!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man notices a security camera recording him changing back into Peter Parker and webs it up, however he is too late as Spencer Smythe (who had taken control of the camera) had already taken a picture of Spider-Man's real face; Deciding to err on the side of caution, Spider-Man pays a visit to Curt Connors and uses his lab to create a synthetic mask based on his own face to try and reverse any potential compromise the camera has caused his secret identity; Peter goes out with Gwen Stacy. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 85. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 107 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4384110010

Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. Spidey Smashes Through!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man faces off against the upgraded Spider-Slayer; Spider-Man defeats all four leaders, then returns to Smythe's hideout, where he finds Smythe inside the Spider Slayer; And if he survives this bout, hell have a few words for J. Jonah Jameson when hes done. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 86. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 FN- 5.5

1/2" spine split from bottom.

Cover by John Romita. "The Gentleman's Name Is... Hulk!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter visits Aunt May at her new home in Westchester, which is being guarded by gunmen of Doctor Octopus; He was asked to deliver an urgent telegram by Mrs. Watson; He is concerned as to the importance of Aunt May to Doc Octopus after he overhears a conversation by the guards; Peter excuses himself, heads back to his apartment to read the telegram, but runs into Harry and his father Norman; Harry appears sick and is whisked away by his father; Peter decides to head to Montreal, using the paper's resources to find out about the mysterious Mr. Rimbaud and gets involved in a fight with The Hulk; Green Goblin cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 GD 2.0

Slice through last six pages and back cover. Moisture damage.

Cover by John Romita. "The Gentleman's Name Is... Hulk!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter visits Aunt May at her new home in Westchester, which is being guarded by gunmen of Doctor Octopus; He was asked to deliver an urgent telegram by Mrs. Watson; He is concerned as to the importance of Aunt May to Doc Octopus after he overhears a conversation by the guards; Peter excuses himself, heads back to his apartment to read the telegram, but runs into Harry and his father Norman; Harry appears sick and is whisked away by his father; Peter decides to head to Montreal, using the paper's resources to find out about the mysterious Mr. Rimbaud and gets involved in a fight with The Hulk; Green Goblin cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 120 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Fight and The Fury!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane and Paul Reinman (art assist), inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter Parker is in Montreal in response to a mysterious telegram to Aunt May; While he's there, Spider-Man battles the Hulk, with General Ross being a nuisance. Announcement of FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel) fan club with list of premiums and a mail-in coupon. Ad for the Dracula Lives magazine, art by Gene Colan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 123 CGC 8.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color touch on Cover.

Label #4390315001

"...Just A Man Called Cage!" Guest-starring Luke Cage. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita (pencils, inks), and Tony Mortellaro (inks). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. While Peter Parker and his friends attend Gwen Stacy's funeral, J. Jonah Jameson plots revenge against the web-slinger for the death of Norman Osborn! The Daily Bugle publisher wants the wall-crawler captured dead or alive! And he hires the powerful Luke Cage to do it! On a Manhattan rooftop, the Hero for Hire ambushes Spider-Man! And the super slugfest begins! The two heroes trade punches, body blows, and haymakers one after another! How will they break the stalemate before they break each other in half? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Flash Thompson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, and Norman Osborn (deceased). (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Luke Cage. The plot crosses over briefly with Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 12. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 100.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 123 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple. Cover oxidation.

"...Just A Man Called Cage!" Guest-starring Luke Cage. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita (pencils, inks), and Tony Mortellaro (inks). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. While Peter Parker and his friends attend Gwen Stacy's funeral, J. Jonah Jameson plots revenge against the web-slinger for the death of Norman Osborn! The Daily Bugle publisher wants the wall-crawler captured dead or alive! And he hires the powerful Luke Cage to do it! On a Manhattan rooftop, the Hero for Hire ambushes Spider-Man! And the super slugfest begins! The two heroes trade punches, body blows, and haymakers one after another! How will they break the stalemate before they break each other in half? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Flash Thompson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, and Norman Osborn (deceased). (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Luke Cage. The plot crosses over briefly with Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 12. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 100.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 123 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

"...Just A Man Called Cage!" Guest-starring Luke Cage. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita (pencils, inks), and Tony Mortellaro (inks). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. While Peter Parker and his friends attend Gwen Stacy's funeral, J. Jonah Jameson plots revenge against the web-slinger for the death of Norman Osborn! The Daily Bugle publisher wants the wall-crawler captured dead or alive! And he hires the powerful Luke Cage to do it! On a Manhattan rooftop, the Hero for Hire ambushes Spider-Man! And the super slugfest begins! The two heroes trade punches, body blows, and haymakers one after another! How will they break the stalemate before they break each other in half? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Flash Thompson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, and Norman Osborn (deceased). (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Luke Cage. The plot crosses over briefly with Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 12. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 100.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4065468014

First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to take a look at the local papers, and becomes mad that the Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The angry wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but the Man-Wolf gets there first! Spider-Man rescues J. Jonah Jameson and battles the Man-Wolf! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 VG 4.0

First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to take a look at the local papers, and becomes mad that the Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The angry wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but the Man-Wolf gets there first! Spider-Man rescues J. Jonah Jameson and battles the Man-Wolf! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 126 FN 6.0

"The Kangaroo Bounces Back!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. Peter's aloof behavior draws concern from Mary Jane and Flash at ESU. Nearby Spider-Man encounters a few shadowy figures claiming to be people they're not! Why is the Kangaroo searching for the web-slinger? And what maniacal plans have Dr. Jonas Harrow and the Kangaroo launched into action? Spider-Man fights the Kangaroo at the Hudson Nuclear Laboratories! Meanwhile, Harry Osborn accepts his family's legacy and assumes the mantle of the Green Goblin! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Kristine Saunders, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Kangaroo previously appeared in Amazing Spiderman 81. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 103.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 127 FN 6.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of the third Vulture (Dr. Clifton Shallot) in The Dark Wings of Death!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter encounters a murder scene outside of Mary Janes apartment; Although M.J. is a first-hand witness, she refuses to call the police out of fear of retaliation; Spider-Man is attacked by his winged enemy Vulture; Could Vulture be behind the murder of a young woman?; And if not, who is? Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 104. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 127 FN 6.0

Small tear in front cover.

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of the third Vulture (Dr. Clifton Shallot) in The Dark Wings of Death!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter encounters a murder scene outside of Mary Janes apartment; Although M.J. is a first-hand witness, she refuses to call the police out of fear of retaliation; Spider-Man is attacked by his winged enemy Vulture; Could Vulture be behind the murder of a young woman?; And if not, who is? Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) guest appearance. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 104. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 6 VG+ 4.5

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 Tales (1970) 8 FN 6.0

1/2" spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of New Britannia!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Sutton; While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8. This Badge Bedeviled!, script by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich (plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. ...Though Some Call It Magic! starring Doctor Doom, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. 48 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 85 VG 4.0

"The World is Not for Burning!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Squadron Supreme. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema and Bill Everett. After concluding their amazing adventure on Polemachus, the Prince of Asgard uses his mighty mjolnir to sweep the Avengers back to Earth! Once the Vision, Goliath, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch arrive at their Fifth Avenue headquarters; they look forward to rest and relaxation! But upon entering their familiar home, the tired quartet bumps into Nighthawk! Has the Squadron Sinister invaded the mansion?! No, the Avengers have apparently invaded someone else's mansion! What? In a bizarre twist of fate, the extra-dimensional jump from Polemachus went awry! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have landed on a parallel Earth with a different superhero team: the Squadron Supreme! When the two teams meet, cooler heads don't prevail! And the Mighty Avengers test their mettle vs. the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, and the Whizzer. Squadron Supreme Lineup: American Eagle, Hawkeye (aka the Golden Archer), Lady Lark, Nighthawk, and Tom Thumb. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Squadron Supreme's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The cover indicates that the Squadron Sinister (from Avengers 71) has returned; however it's the Squadron Supreme that appears for the first time in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 85 GD/VG 3.0

"The World is Not for Burning!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Squadron Supreme. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema and Bill Everett. After concluding their amazing adventure on Polemachus, the Prince of Asgard uses his mighty mjolnir to sweep the Avengers back to Earth! Once the Vision, Goliath, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch arrive at their Fifth Avenue headquarters; they look forward to rest and relaxation! But upon entering their familiar home, the tired quartet bumps into Nighthawk! Has the Squadron Sinister invaded the mansion?! No, the Avengers have apparently invaded someone else's mansion! What? In a bizarre twist of fate, the extra-dimensional jump from Polemachus went awry! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have landed on a parallel Earth with a different superhero team: the Squadron Supreme! When the two teams meet, cooler heads don't prevail! And the Mighty Avengers test their mettle vs. the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, and the Whizzer. Squadron Supreme Lineup: American Eagle, Hawkeye (aka the Golden Archer), Lady Lark, Nighthawk, and Tom Thumb. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Squadron Supreme's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The cover indicates that the Squadron Sinister (from Avengers 71) has returned; however it's the Squadron Supreme that appears for the first time in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 93 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split.

"This Beachhead Earth" Part 5 of 9. Double-sized issue. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. One of the iconic issues of the Avengers! The acclaimed Kree/Skrull War kicks into high gear with the brilliant pencils of Neal Adams! After leaving Avengers Mansion in shame; Quicksilver, Goliath, Rick Jones, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision trek to upstate New York to check on the safety of Captain Marvel. But before they can reach the safe house, the Fantastic Four (or some alien race mimicking their powers) attacks! In the chaotic battle that follows, Wanda and Pietro are captured and the Vision is badly injured! With his synthetic body failing, the Vision limps back to the mansion! And once inside (and as famously illustrated), the astonishing Ant-Man takes a perilous journey to the center of the android! Can Hank Pym revive the synthezoid avenger? And get Earth's Mightiest Heroes back into the intergalactic free-for-all? Appearances by Rick Jones and the Super-Skrull. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. Cover price 25¢. (Notes: The Vision becomes a mainstay next to the Avengers cover logo thru issue 184. Possible cover alterations made by Marie Severin. The second half of the Kree/Skrull War (issues 93-97) was reprinted in 1983 in the two-issue special edition: The Kree-Skrull War starring the Avengers.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 94 FN 6.0

"More Than Inhuman!" Part 6 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams and John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer (with John Romita touch-ups). After capturing Captain Marvel, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch last issue; the victorious Super-Skrull pilots his spacecraft to the Himalayas to destroy the Inhumans! But the Vision's interference and the impenetrable dome over the Great Refuge thwart the evil skrull's plan! Frustrated by his failure, the Super-Skrull space warps to the Skrull Throneworld with his three super-powered captives in tow! Meanwhile at Avengers Mansion, Earth's Mightiest Heroes work feverishly to develop a counterpunch for the Kree and the Skrulls! But their most pressing problem turns out to be the Alien Activities Commission and the Mandroids! The Mighty Avengers are stuck...moving at the speed of government! First appearance of the Mandroids. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Triton, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First 20¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1201599002

"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 100 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This landmark 100th issue features everyone who has previously been an Avenger. "Whatever Gods There Be!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Windsor-Smith (pages 1-6, 12), Joe Sinnott (pages 7-11, 13, 14) and Syd Shores (pages 15-23); Bringing warning of impending doom, an amnesiac Hercules is captured by Ares, prompting the Avengers to call out for aid from all their members, past and present. Traveling to the Black Knight's castle for aid, all the members arrive, including the Hulk who is convinced to join their fight. The group enters the Black Knight's castle where in the basement Dane summons the spirit of his ancestor, the original Black Knight, who reveals to them the chain of events that brought all of them together; The group splits in two, one group remaining on Earth to battle any Olympian invaders, and the other to travel to Olympus to free Hercules and stop Ares. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Black Knight, the Black Panther, Hercules, and the Swordsman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 108 FN- 5.5

"Check and Mate!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Vision accepts the Grim Reaper's offer! How could the synthezoid avenger betray his teammates?! Perhaps the Vision along with Captain America has an ulterior motive to trick Eric Williams! The two avengers successfully fool the Grim Reaper, but not the Space Phantom! In the strange alien's headquarters, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight to the finish vs. the reaper, the phantom, and the hordes of Hydra! An action-packed issue! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel, Rick Jones, and Thor. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in the classic Avengers 160. Wonder Man's body comes to life in Avengers 151.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 112 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0274402004

"The Lion God Lives!" First appearance of Mantis. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Don Heck. A mob of African protesters gathers outside Avengers Mansion and demands that the Black Panther return to his native Wakanda! When T'Challa goes outside to talk, he's kidnapped by their leader, the Lion God! Then the mob disperses and the Avengers are left wondering what just happened! However several hours later, the Lion God returns to the mansion and the no-holds-barred battle begins! Unfortunately, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall one-by-one until only the Avengers' resident god remains! Can the Mighty Thor bring down the thunder and lightning and silence the Lion God's roar? Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, a mysterious couple makes plans to travel to the United States and join the Avengers. Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 112 VG+ 4.5

"The Lion God Lives!" First appearance of Mantis. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Don Heck. A mob of African protesters gathers outside Avengers Mansion and demands that the Black Panther return to his native Wakanda! When T'Challa goes outside to talk, he's kidnapped by their leader, the Lion God! Then the mob disperses and the Avengers are left wondering what just happened! However several hours later, the Lion God returns to the mansion and the no-holds-barred battle begins! Unfortunately, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall one-by-one until only the Avengers' resident god remains! Can the Mighty Thor bring down the thunder and lightning and silence the Lion God's roar? Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, a mysterious couple makes plans to travel to the United States and join the Avengers. Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 112 VG 4.0

"The Lion God Lives!" First appearance of Mantis. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Don Heck. A mob of African protesters gathers outside Avengers Mansion and demands that the Black Panther return to his native Wakanda! When T'Challa goes outside to talk, he's kidnapped by their leader, the Lion God! Then the mob disperses and the Avengers are left wondering what just happened! However several hours later, the Lion God returns to the mansion and the no-holds-barred battle begins! Unfortunately, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall one-by-one until only the Avengers' resident god remains! Can the Mighty Thor bring down the thunder and lightning and silence the Lion God's roar? Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, a mysterious couple makes plans to travel to the United States and join the Avengers. Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 115 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4384236004

"Below Us The Battle!" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. The Avengers fly to Great Britain to visit their fellow avenger, the Black Knight! But when the team approaches Garrett Castle, an invisible barrier repulses them! While Earth's Mightiest Heroes are devising a way to pierce the mystical barrier, a group of troglodytes attack! Where did these grotesque creatures come from? Surprisingly, the cave-dwellers get the best of the Avengers and throw them into a deep underground pit! Surrounded by complete darkness and with the troglodytes moving in for the kill, Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn to the Black Panther to save the day! Can T'Challa single-handedly lead the charge to victory? Flashback cameos by Magneto and Doctor Strange. Second story: "Alliance Most Foul!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 1 of 8. At the conclusion of Thor 207, a blind Loki fell off a high cliff and seemed headed toward certain death below! But unbeknownst to anyone, the god of lies and mischief was rescued by none other than the Dread Dormammu! Why would Dormammu do that and for what sinister purpose? If Loki and Dormammu were to join forces, who on Earth could stop them? Story continues in the second story of Defenders 8. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Mantis, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Black Knight most recently fought alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 100. Dormammu previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 2. The letters page includes letters from comics artists Richard Howell and Dusty Vohland respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 116 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384236001

"Betrayal!" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 3 of 8. Guest-starring the Defenders. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Story continues from Defenders 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes visit Dr. Strange's townhouse in Greenwich Village and request permission to enter, but Wong slams the door in their faces! After an angry Thor breaks down the door, the Avengers storm inside, but a mystic spell sweeps them back out onto the street! Meanwhile gathered around the Orb of Agamotto, the Defenders put together a plan to find the six pieces of the Evil Eye. However, in the dark realm, Loki has grown suspicious of his dreadful ally! And contacts the Avengers to tell them about the Defenders' search for the ancient instrument from Avalon! So the die is cast! And the blockbuster battles are about to begin! Flashback cameos by Prester John, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Human Torch to recap the history of the Evil Eye. Next Chapter: "The Silver Surfer vs. the Vision and the Scarlet Witch" The Avengers-Defenders Clash kicks into high gear as members of both teams span the globe to searching for the Evil Eye! And the first showdown features two of the most popular Marvel super-heroes of the 1970's! The Silver Surfer arrives in French Polynesia and plunges into the island's indigenous volcano to look for the Evil Eye. But the cosmic sky-rider's probing triggers a volcanic eruption! The fiery blast knocks a passing quinjet out of the sky and nearly kills the Scarlet Witch! Needless to say this act enrages the synthezoid avenger! And in the heart of the raging volcano, the Vision and the Silver Surfer fight for the Evil Eye! Story continues in Defenders 9. (Notes: The Evil Eye previously appeared in Fantastic Four 54. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. A reprint edition exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 4 VF 8.0

This annual features two reprint stories and a new cover by Sal Buscema. First story reprinted from Avengers (1st series) 5: "The Invasion of the Lava Men!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers travel to the Southwestern United States to investigate mysterious underground tremors! Who's causing the subsurface vibrations? The Lava Men! And they want to conquer the surface world! But the Avengers stand in their way! Cameo appearance by the Hulk. Second story reprinted from Avengers (1st series) 6: "Masters of Evil" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. It's the first epic clash between the Masters of Evil and the mighty Avengers! Baron Zemo, the Melter, Black Knight, and Radioactive Man vs. Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man and the Wasp! (Notes: This annual includes an Avengers pin-up gallery featuring the covers of Avengers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This annual also contains full-page ads for X-Men Annual 1 & Amazing Spider-Man Annual 7 and Thor Annual 3 & Marvel's Greatest Comics 29.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) National Diamond 98NDS CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

"National Diamond Sales" Insert.

Label #3948005004

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye (formerly Goliath), Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Hercules and Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (Thomas Covenant series). John Buscema/Windsor-Smith cover. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4213359013

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Take-Over of Paradise!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman disrupts violent protests and organizes the young people on the streets in order to put them on the right path protest; After a new housing project is announced, they commit violence again. Robin the Boy Wonder in "Danger Comes A-Looking!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Robin discovers who bombed the ROTC building on Hudson University. Letter to the editor from comics writer and DC "Answer Man" Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 234 VG+ 4.5

Batman stars in the story "Half an Evil" which is the first appearance of the Silver-Age Two Face. Script by Denny O' Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the story "Vengeance for a Cop." Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. Reprint: 1964 story "Trail of the Talking Mask" which introduces the "new look" for Batman, symbolized by the addition of an oval around the bat-insignia. Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, and inks by Joe Giella. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis (misspelled "Razakis"). Adams cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.