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Comic books August 1963

  • Issue #111
    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 111
    • Cover oxidation, stamp and minor writing on cover.
    • 1" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #21-215C186-003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #22-0F55B12-034
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    • 1" spine split from bottom. Writing on interior pages.
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    • Cover coming loose at both staples.
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    • Cover detached. Tape on interior cover. Staple rust.
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    • INCOMPLETE. Piece cut (affects art). 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover and first wrap detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his 2nd appearance, and Baron Mordo makes his 1st appearance, in "Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, The Ancient One; Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison The Ancient One's food. Human Torch is cover featured in "Fighting to the Death with the Asbestos Man!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; A frustrated scientist invents a fireproof suit in order to impress underworld hoods and become their partner in crime; The Torch is at first unable to defeat him, but with the advice of his sister he calms down and outsmarts the Asbestos Man. "Masquerade" text story. "Beware--the Machine!!!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A super-intelligent computer is built by American scientists and attempts to conquer the world; It defends itself against humans. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $100 Strange Tales 111 1963 1st App Baron Mordo 2nd App Doctor Strange Jack Kirby
    $315 Strange Tales #111 ⭐ CGC 4.0 ⭐ 2nd Doctor Strange + 1st Baron Mordo! Marvel 1963
    $500 STRANGE TALES 111 - CGC - F- 5.5 - 2ND APPEARANCE OF DOCTOR STRANGE (1963)
    $600 Strange Tales #111 CGC 6.0 1963 Marvel Comics OW-WHITE PAGES 2nd Doctor Strange
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  • Issue #163
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 163
    Published Aug 1963 by DC.
    • Cover detached at one staple

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Wonder Man, the New Hero of Metropolis!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Goofy Superman!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superman goes temporarily crazy from Red K exposure and is committed to the funny farm. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    9 days left Auction Superman #163 DC Comics 1963
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  • Issue #43
    Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 43
    • Water damage.
    • Centerfold detached. Staples added.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0962508024
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Girl Who Mourned for Superman!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Unknown to Lois, an accident transports her to a parallel world where she sees Superman die in a trap set by Lex Luthor. House ad for Superman Annual #7. House ad for Batman Annual #5. Lois Lane - Volunteer Nurse!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois falls in love with an injured soldier when she volunteers as a nurses' aide, but he turns out to be a member of the 14 Karat Gang. House ad for Lois Lane Annual #2. The Girl Who Deserted Superman!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lana is injured in an accident and becomes comatose; Lois snaps her out of it by whispering things to her that make her jealous of Lois's relationship with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    6 hours left Auction Vintage Superman Girl Friend Lois Lane #43 Comic Book 1963 Ben Casey Dr. Kildare

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  • Issue #44
    Tales of Suspense (1959) 44
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Extra staple added after manufacturing.
    • Label #0318555010
    • 3" cumulative spine split, cover coming loose at staples.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side edge crack
    • Label #16-3A7D252-046
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 1/2" spine split from top. Cover oxidation. Staple rust.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Writing on interior pages. Staples added (not manufacturing).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Mad Pharoah!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script) (as R. Bern), art by Don Heck; After waking up from a 2000 years long sleep, Hatap, the Mad Pharoah, brings Tony Stark into the past to resume his war against Cleopatra; Stark helps Cleopatra defeat Hatap as Iron Man. "The Tree" text story. "One of Us Must Die!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Paul Reinman; When a space passenger yacht is damaged, one of the passengers must be sacrificed for the others to survive; The captain lies in order to discover which is the most selfish and trick that person into making the sacrifice. "I Come From the Sky!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A communist agent in Africa is supplying guns and explosives to tribesmen to encourage uprisings; When flying his plane to another group, he gets struck by lightning and ditches his plane near an unknown tribe; These natives are like the ones in King Kong who have built a huge wall to keep out some horrible beast. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    $234 Marvel 1963 TALES OF SUSPENSE No. 44 VG- 3.5 Iron Man 6th App. & 1st Mad Pharaoh
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  • Issue #46
    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 46
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Water damage.
    • 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. When Cyclops Walks the Earth, script by Stan Lee and Ernie Hart [as H. E. Huntley], art by Don Heck; While on vacation in Greece, Ant-Man and the Wasp go after a monster who terrorizes the local sailors. Ride to the Future text story. The Secret of the Swamp!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Paul Reinman; A lonely and plain woman meets a handsome man in the swamp and she marries him, not knowing that he is also ugly and they have been made beautiful to each other by the swamp's magic. The Most Dangerous Weapon!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 2050 only one weapon remains on display in a museum as a reminder of the violent past. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    $83 TALES TO ASTONISH #46--comic book--ANT-MAN--3rd Wasp--Marvel

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  • Issue #137
    Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) 137

    Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Where Time Stood Still," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan stumbles upon a lost settlement of descendants of ancient Egyptians; He helps two young lovers escape from the city. "Kaino Tells a Story" text story starring Mabu. "Trapped in the Desert," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan, Boy, and Boy's new Tuareg friend, Bou-Ker capture a pair of diamond smugglers. "Beast Madness," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The brothers gather elephants that Molithi has released. Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary, art by Jesse Marsh; Mangani words for English words starting with C through E. Wild Animals of South America, Number 1: Jaguar Keys of Knowledge page, art by Joe Certa. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #33
    Teen-Age Love (1958 Charlton) 33
    • Water damage.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Ann is torn between football star Gil and quiet, studious Dave. Dairy farmer Frannie can't tell her husband that she has an obsessive fear of the cancer that killed her mother. Joan is a talented artist who has dedicated her life to her painting, but secretly fears that she's missed out on a normal social life with guys like Roger. Cry Alone; My Hero; Out of Sight, Out of Mind; Teenage Troubles; Portrait of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #95
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 95
    • Cover oxidation. 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Demon Duplicators!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnot; An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane; The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer. Odin guest appearance; Jane Foster and Heimdall cameos. "Time Machine" two-page text story. "The Tomb of Tut-Amm-Tut!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil pharaoh has himself placed in stasis for centuries to escape his rival, only to find that his rival went into stasis in order to meet him when he awakes. "Save Me From the Lizard Men!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; A human crashlands on an alien planet, and the inhabitants believe that he is a spy from the shape-shifting people of a nearby world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    $150 Journey Into Mystery #95 CGC GRADED 4.0 - Thor vs. Thor c/s - Ditko-a - Kirby-c
    $342 Journey Into Mystery #95 (Aug 1963, Marvel) - Fine/Very Fine
    2 days left Auction JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #95 (1963) - ODIN JANE FOSTER & HEIMDALL APPS!

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  • Issue #87
    Tomahawk (1950) 87
    Published Aug 1963 by DC.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Secrets of Sgt. Witch Doctor (part one) starring Tomahawk, script by France Herron, art by Fred Ray; the rangers get a new rookie. The Death of Tomahawk (part two) starring Tomahawk, script by France Herron, art by Fred Ray. The Tick Tock Terror starring Tomahawk, script by France Herron, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Aug 1963
    Topper (1961-1980 Peerless) Magazine Aug 1963
    • Spine stress. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage.

    Volume 3, Issue 1 - August, 1963. Men's interest magazine that focuses heavily on the bachelor lifestyle with tons of articles that explore sexual health, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comic strips, product reviews, and nude pin-up photography. - 8" x 10.5", 84 pages, Color/B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #58
    True West (1953 Western Publications) 58

    Issue #58. July-August 1963. Magazine with articles and history relating to the American West. 8.5" x 11". 72 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #44
    Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 44
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4208146015
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Uncle Scrooge in "Crown of the Mayas" in which Scrooge tries to discover ancient ruins so to join the archeologists' club and "The Invisible Intruder." Both Scrooge stories are by Carl Barks. Issue also has Gyro Gearloose in "The Fizzle That Drizzled," a one-page text feature "Stamp of Approval," and one-page strips. Cover: 10038-308 "Crown of the Mayas" 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #25
    Unknown Worlds (1960) 25
    Published Aug 1963 by ACG.

    "The Specter of Colonel Clay" (script by Richard Hughes as "Kurato Osaki," art by Ogden Whitney), "Gentle Brute" (art by John Forte), and "Weird Walking Stick" (script by Hughes as "Ace Aquila," art by Chic Stone). Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #130
    Victor (UK 1961-1992 D.C. Thompson) 130
  • Issue #131
    Victor (UK 1961-1992 D.C. Thompson) 131
  • Issue #132
    Victor (UK 1961-1992 D.C. Thompson) 132
  • Issue #275
    Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 275

    Zorro story 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #19
    Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960-1990 Harvey 1st Series) 19

    Cover has Wendy and Casper. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wendy stars in: "The Wild Goose Chase" (part 1 of story); "From Bad to Worse" (part 2 of story); untitled 1-pager; and untitled 2-pager. Also in this issue: Casper in "Doctor Nutnik"; Spooky in "Digging Up Trouble"; and 1-page text stories "Rufus" and "Cat Nipped"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Witch Sisters; Mrs. Goose (introduction); Gus Goose (introduction); Casper; Dr. Nutnik (introduction); Spooky; Fearless Fred (introduction). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #779
    Wide World (UK Edition 1898 George Newnes Ltd) Pulp 779


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    A collection of stories with art and photographs from all over the world. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in., approx. 76 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #135
    World's Finest (1941) 135
    Published Aug 1963 by DC.
    • Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Menace of the Future Man starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Superman and Batman chase the mysterious time-traveling Future Man into the future and the past. The Future Man combines kryptonite with Thor's hammer to create a future weapon. How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Creatures That Conquered Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; An alien scientist is forced to do the bidding of criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $20 World's Finest Comics #135 DC Silver Age 1963 Batman & Superman Robin 5.0
    3 days left Auction World's Finest Comics #135 Dick Dillin Cover! Batman and Superman!!! DC Comics

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  • Vol. 1 #3
    Worlds of Tomorrow (1963-1971 Galaxy) Vol. 1 #3


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