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Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4508432008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4694883015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 9 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Black Musketeers, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; With T'Challa still making his way back to Wakanda, the Wakandan royal family, calling themselves the Musketeers, do battle with Jakarra. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Black Panther (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1DF CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Edition. COA not included.

Label #3998257005

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Cover. HAS DF Certificate of Authenticity. One of Eight thousand Cover price $6.95.

Black Panther (2009 Marvel 4th Series) 1D CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #3737852006

Second Printing Variant Cover. Dark Reign tie-in - Deadliest of the Species: Part 1 - Written by Reginald Hudlin. Art by Ken Lashley & Paul Neary. "Deadliest of the Species, Part 1." The Black Panther is back...and she's badder than ever. That's right -- she! What happened to T'Challa? Who is the new Black Panther? Find out why the female is the deadliest of the species. 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Black Panther Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) By Christopher Priest 1A-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Mark Texeira Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Black Panther (1998-2003 Marvel 2nd Series) #1-33, Deadpool (1997-2002 1st Series) #44 and material from Marvel Double Shot (2003) #2.

Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Joe Quesada, Mark Texeira, Alitha Martinez, Vince Evans, Joe Jusko, Jimmy Palmiotti, Vince Evans, Jim Calafiore, Norm Breyfogle, Amanda Conner, Mike Manley, Mark Bright, Tomm Coker, Paolo Rivera, Nelson DeCastro, Sal Velluto, Bob Almond, Kyle Hotz, Eric Powell, Walden Wong, Mark McKenna, Warren Martineck, and Jon Holdredge. Cover by Mark Texeira.

T'Challa is the man with a plan as the Black Panther is reinvented in Christopher Priest's brilliantly sharp and witty political satire!

Prepare to see the king of Wakanda through new eyes: those of U.S. government attaché Everett K. Ross! When a new regime stages a coup in Wakanda, T'Challa finds himself an enemy of the state! The Black Panther is always two or three steps ahead - but with foes like Mephisto, Malice, Klaw and Killmonger against him, will T'Challa's cool head and intricate maneuvers be enough to free his nation without alienating his allies and destabilizing the world?

Plus: Meet Queen Divine Justice and the deadly Dora Milaje! Mixing super-heroics with geopolitics, humor and all-out action, Priest's PANTHER is a masterpiece not to be missed!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 840 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $100.00.

Black Panther Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) By Christopher Priest 1A-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Mark Texeira Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Black Panther (1998-2003 Marvel 2nd Series) #1-33, Deadpool (1997-2002 1st Series) #44 and material from Marvel Double Shot (2003) #2.

Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Joe Quesada, Mark Texeira, Alitha Martinez, Vince Evans, Joe Jusko, Jimmy Palmiotti, Vince Evans, Jim Calafiore, Norm Breyfogle, Amanda Conner, Mike Manley, Mark Bright, Tomm Coker, Paolo Rivera, Nelson DeCastro, Sal Velluto, Bob Almond, Kyle Hotz, Eric Powell, Walden Wong, Mark McKenna, Warren Martineck, and Jon Holdredge. Cover by Mark Texeira.

T'Challa is the man with a plan as the Black Panther is reinvented in Christopher Priest's brilliantly sharp and witty political satire!

Prepare to see the king of Wakanda through new eyes: those of U.S. government attaché Everett K. Ross! When a new regime stages a coup in Wakanda, T'Challa finds himself an enemy of the state! The Black Panther is always two or three steps ahead - but with foes like Mephisto, Malice, Klaw and Killmonger against him, will T'Challa's cool head and intricate maneuvers be enough to free his nation without alienating his allies and destabilizing the world?

Plus: Meet Queen Divine Justice and the deadly Dora Milaje! Mixing super-heroics with geopolitics, humor and all-out action, Priest's PANTHER is a masterpiece not to be missed!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 840 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $100.00.

Black Rider (1951 Atlas/Marvel) 20 0.3

First page covered in plastic tape wrap. Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Three untitled Black Rider stories (art by Syd Shores?). Two-Gun Kid back-up untitled story (art by George Tuska). Classic cover. Cover price $0.10.

Black Widow (2020 Marvel) 6A CGC 9.8 Hughes

Paper: White

Label #4643164019

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Rafael De Latorre. Cover by Adam Hughes. THE BLACK WIDOW WRAPS HER WEB AROUND THE GOLDEN GATE! Natasha Romanoff has just been through the most emotional adventure of her long life, and the experience has left her looking to do things a bit differently. Allies new and old will come to her aid for this bold new mission best described as...San Francisco now belongs to THE BLACK WIDOW. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Black Widow (2020 Marvel) 11A CGC 9.8 Hughes

Paper: White

Label #4643164008

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Rafael De Latorre. Cover by Adam Hughes. FRIEND OR FOE? With Apogee in her rear view, Natasha pushes forward with her plans to become the hero San Francisco needs. When an old source sends Natasha and her team looking for a mysterious pair known only as THE TWINS, the Black Widow has to confront the fact that Apogee may not be as behind them as she'd hoped. But are the Twins friends or foe? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Blade (1998 1st Series Marvel) 1A VF- 7.5 Golden

Deadly debut issue! At the moment a vampire killed his mother, Blade was born! Now, armed with unique powers and an array of razor-sharp weapons, he stalks the night to eliminate the vampire plague that has descended upon humanity! Written by Don McGregor. Art by Brian Hagan and Sandu Florea. Cover price $3.50.

Blade (2002 2nd Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4642656002

Do not confuse w/ Blade Vampire Hunter series. cover by tim bradstreet christopher hinz (w)/steve pugh (p) ? THE SCOOP: Thirsting for a Blade comic as wicked as his new movie? Then get ready for the vampire killer's own MAX title! ? THE STORY: Blade is back, and he's hunting a new threat: the Tryk, an extremely vicious mutant vampire species. Complicating the situation is the appearance of the Seven, a secret society dedicated to the destruction of supernatural evil. Incredibly, they see Blade as the most dangerous vampire of all! And at the same time, an ancient vampiric text sends Blade on a quest to renounce his monstrous heritage and become fully human at last. But can a mere human withstand the murderous Tryk? ? THE CREATORS: Novelist Christopher Hinz and Eisner-nominated artist Steve Pugh (Preacher: Saint of Killers) join forces to resurrect the Daywalker in this violent new ongoing series! Plus: fully painted covers by Tim Bradstreet ? who helped design the two Blade movies! ? THE BUZZ: "Closer in tone to the Wesley Snipes smash movie, BLADE will take a harsher, bloodier approach to the vampire hunter than any of Marvel's previous incarnations." -Wizard ? THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this ongoing monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. ? THE RATING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Blade (2023 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Marquez Variant Cover.

Label #4691741025

Written by Bryan Hill. Art by Elena Casagrande. Cover by David Marquez. Marvel's slickest vampire hunter returns in a brand new ongoing by Bryan Hill (KILLMONGER) and Elena Casagrande (BLACK WIDOW)! True evil is patient. And a dark, ancient power has been simmering quietly for centuries…and when Blade himself is the one to unknowingly unleash it, Marvel's entire supernatural underworld will come out of hiding to demand he handle it. Or pay a pound of flesh for his mistakes. Bloodbaths, blackmail and Blade - you won't want to miss the explosive first issue of this new volume! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Blade (2023 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Miller Variant Cover.

Label #4691741021

Written by Bryan Hill. Art by Elena Casagrande. Cover by Frank Miller. Marvel's slickest vampire hunter returns in a brand new ongoing by Bryan Hill (KILLMONGER) and Elena Casagrande (BLACK WIDOW)! True evil is patient. And a dark, ancient power has been simmering quietly for centuries…and when Blade himself is the one to unknowingly unleash it, Marvel's entire supernatural underworld will come out of hiding to demand he handle it. Or pay a pound of flesh for his mistakes. Bloodbaths, blackmail and Blade - you won't want to miss the explosive first issue of this new volume! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Blade Vampire Hunter (1999) 1B VF 8.0 Sears White Variant

Cover by Bart Sears. THE SCOOP: The vampire hunter leaps from the silver screen to his own hard-hitting, hyper- kinetic ongoing series! * THE STORY: There is a dark movement creeping through the night--a gathering of the bloodsucking kind! And this vampiric convention heralds the coming of the most terrifying demonic entity ever-- the dreaded Daywalker! Only one man possesses the means to halt this unholy entrance, and that man is Blade, the half-vampire/half-human warrior! But what if the slayer himself is slain? And who are the mysterious agents of Silvereye that are watching all? It's X-Files meets The Lost Boys! It's the supernatural meets super heroics! It's cool new characters like the Reaper, Saracen the monk and Hrolf the hunter! It's demons, vampires, the undead and the barely living! It's a high adrenaline adventure that'll make the movie look like Polaroids! It's Blade like you've never seen him--but always wanted to! This isn't goofy goggles and splintering stakes--it's hi-tech horror in the Mighty Marvel Manner! * THE CREATORS: Bart Sears (SPIDER-WOMAN) was so intrigued by the slayer that he leaped at the chance to both write and draw the title! Just wait until you see the new characters he's cooked up! * THE FORMAT: This 48-page issue kicks off the monthly series. * THE SUPPORT: Look for ads, articles, online coverage and P.O.P. items. And don't forget the continuing mass market awareness of the character: Blade has been rented more than 20 million times since its video release in December of 1998, while sales of the Blade DVD have remained in the top 20 since December 1998, making it the 3rd best selling DVD of all time! * MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of BLADE: VAMPIRE HUNTER #1. Please refer to the DF section for full details on this exciting collectors' item." Cover price $3.50.

Blood Hunt (2024 Marvel) 1.RBA CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4691740023

May or may not be polybagged. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Pepe Larraz. THERE WILL BE (MORE) BLOOD! EXPANDED AND UNEXPURGATED - THE RED BAND EDITION OF BLOOD HUNT #1 CONTAINS ADDITIONAL PAGES OF UNEXPURGATED MATERIAL THAT ARE TOO EXPLICIT FOR THE REGULAR EDITION! 38 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Blood Hunt (2024 Marvel) 1.RBB CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Yu Variant Cover.

Label #4476698005

NOTE: Issue will be unbagged for grading. Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Issue will be unbagged for grading. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Leinil Francis Yu. THERE WILL BE (MORE) BLOOD! EXPANDED AND UNEXPURGATED - AND POLYBAGGED FOR YOUR PROTECTION - THE RED BAND EDITION OF BLOOD HUNT #1 CONTAINS ADDITIONAL PAGES OF UNEXPURGATED MATERIAL THAT ARE TOO EXPLICIT FOR THE REGULAR EDITION! 38 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2134456022

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 1 VF 8.0

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Blueberry GN (1989-1990 Epic) 2-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ballad for a Coffin!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 FR/GD 1.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Drawing throughout book. Oxidation. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 110 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color Touch.

Cover by Jim Steranko. Rick Jones becomes Cap's partner in "No Longer Alone!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap runs across the Hulk on a rampage in NYC; The Hulk escapes and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the monster can be tamed. Back at Avengers Mansion Rick finds Bucky Barnes' old uniform, and rejects Cap's protests against wearing it; After putting him off for years, Cap finally accepts Rick officially as his new partner; Almost immediately they uncover a plot by HYDRA to contaminate the city's water supply. After a series of battles the HYDRA goons are driven off, and Cap tells Rick he survived his "baptism of fire" like a man. 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madame Hydra Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0109907017

Cover by John Romita. The Avengers have a cameo in "The Man Behind the Mask!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita and Sal Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; After convincing the American public that Steve Rogers was a fake identity, Captain American walks around in Manhattan, contemplating on what to do with his life; He realizes he is more Cap than Steve, and decides make a more normal life for himself instead of being an Avenger; Even so, Captain America and Rick Jones rescue Sharon Carter; The Red Skull shows Captain America that he has recovered the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 116 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Red Skull is still in Cap's body in "Far Worse Than Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Red Skull transports Captain America outside a government testing lab, wheres hes shot at; Red Skull is disgusted that people admire him since they think he is Captain America, wondering why he doesnt lord it over the people who worship him; Cap, in the Red Skulls body, gets in a high speed chase with the police and then battles the Avengers; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube make Sharon Carter try to kill Captain America. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 119 GD 2.0

3" Spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The dramatic conclusion to the story that began back in issue 115 in "Now Falls the Skull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to change bodies back with Captain America; Falcon realizes the man who he has been working with is Captain America; The Skull uses the Cube to toy with Cap and the Falcon during their battle; Elsewhere, MODOK activates his newly-created Catholite Block to disrupt the power of the Cosmic Cube; The Red Skull uses the remaining power of the Cube to disappear. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 121 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Coming of... the Man-Brute!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Silas X. Cragg obsesses over Captain America, thinking he sees the hero wherever he goes; He researches Cap, vowing to destroy him; Cragg formulates a super soldier serum with the intent of making someone stronger than Cap, creating a being named Man-Brute; Man Brute attacks Cap; Cameos by Yellowjacket, the Wasp, the Black Panther, Sharon Carter, Bucky Barnes, and Nick Fury; Cap's origin is retold. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stamp Out Satan's Angels," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Dismayed by hearing comments from the people that Captain America is washed up, Steve Rogers buys a motorcycle for driving across the country; Entering Coits Neck, he gets arrested by a policeman who thinks hes a member of Satans Angels; The Angels break Steve out of jail; Steve refuses to go with them and then rents a room in town; Later, the Angels terrorize an outdoor music festival by racing their motorcycles through the audience; Cap arrives on his bike to stop the destruction; Gang member Whitey tries to run down Cap with his bike; Cap fends him off with his shield; Red Skull watches this conflict on a view screen. Cameos by the Red Skull, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, Clark Gable, and W.C. Fields. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stamp Out Satan's Angels," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Dismayed by hearing comments from the people that Captain America is washed up, Steve Rogers buys a motorcycle for driving across the country; Entering Coits Neck, he gets arrested by a policeman who thinks hes a member of Satans Angels; The Angels break Steve out of jail; Steve refuses to go with them and then rents a room in town; Later, the Angels terrorize an outdoor music festival by racing their motorcycles through the audience; Cap arrives on his bike to stop the destruction; Gang member Whitey tries to run down Cap with his bike; Cap fends him off with his shield; Red Skull watches this conflict on a view screen. Cameos by the Red Skull, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, Clark Gable, and W.C. Fields. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 133 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Sal Buscema. The Falcon becomes Cap's partner in "Madness in the Slums!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Modok's origin is revealed as a former AIM scientist who was turned against his will into the grotesque living computer; Modok creates the Bulldozer robot and sends it to Harlem to tear down the slums in order to gain the residents' favor while discrediting Captain America; Cap and the Falcon defeat the Bulldozer and Modok. Brief appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Ad for Thor #183. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 148 FN- 5.5

"The Big Sleep!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Romita Sr. (uncredited). Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Shock follows shock in the Silver State as the Red Skullsteps forward and reveals his master plan to create the Fourth Reich! The sinister skull manipulated Hydra to lure the star-spangled avenger to Sin City. And now the Red Skull unearths the Fifth Sleeper from the Nevada desert...and sends the mammoth robot to destroy Las Vegas! But a bevy of heroes are ready to oppose the sleeper: Captain America, the Falcon, Redwing, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra, and the Femme Force -- plus the Kingpin and the Kingpin's men! Will all of them be enough to stop the rise of the Fourth Reich? Viva Las Vegas! (Notes: The Red Skull launches his next scheme in Captain America 184. The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 163 & 164. The origin of Hydra presented in this issue is shown to be inaccurate per Daredevil (1st series) 120 & 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 149 FN 6.0

"All the Colors of Evil" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Children are missing from the streets of New York City! And nobody knows where they are! After discussing the crisis, Captain America and the Falcondecide to work the case separately. So the Falcon investigates a lead in Harlem, while Cap follows a lead in the Theater District. Thankfully, the Falcon finds one of the missing kids! But the shield-slinger finds Batrocthe Leaper and his brigade! When did the French mercenary get into the kidnapping business? Something about this caper seems very, very strange. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Leila Taylor. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 359,217; average paid circulation 209,315.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 152 FN 6.0

"Terror in the Night!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta. Mr. Hyde and the Scorpion have abducted Sharon Carter! And a very frustrated Captain America doesn't know where she is! However the Falcon gets a lead on Agent 13's whereabouts from his underworld contacts. And shortly thereafter the Living Legend and his partner rush to an abandoned storage building...where the rescue mission begins! The Falcon frees Sharon, while Cap tackles the Scorpion! But who is going to challenge Mister Hyde? First appearance of the Harlem crime boss known as Morgan. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Redwing. (Notes: The cover logo of the Captain America title changes to its most famous version for the next decade. The letters page includes an editorial titled: The Story Behind the Cover. Cap encounters Mr. Hyde again in Captain America 252.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 153 FN- 5.5

First (cameo) appearance of Jack Monroe in "Captain America -- Hero or Hoax?" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. A new era for the star-spangled avenger opens with an epic fight between the Sentinel of Liberty and the Director of SHIELD! Oh my, what are the two icons from World War II fighting about? Actually, it's who: La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Once the no-holds-barred conflict ends, changes are made. Agent 13 quits SHIELD, and Steve and Sharon fly to the Bahamas for vacation. In the meantime in Harlem, the Falcon is shocked to see Captain America beating up a local resident. He knows Steve Rogers is out of the country. So who is this person? And why is his accomplice dressed like Bucky Barnes? First appearance of William Burnside in the silver or bronze age. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. (Notes: Several years later Jack Monroe will become the second Nomad. This issue begins Steve Englehart's classic 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 154 FN+ 6.5

First (full) appearance of Jack Monroe (as Bucky) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Bucky are back! But how is this possible? That's what the Falcon is wondering as he trades blows with the costumed pair on the streets of Harlem. Eventually, the Falcon falls in battle, but the local residents drive off his red, white, and blue attackers. After catching his breath, Sam Wilson rushes to Avengers Mansion to find transportation to the Bahamas -- in order to warn his partner. But the Falcon is too late! The new Cap and Bucky are already on their way south to waylay the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, Brian Muldoon, Jarvis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 154 FN- 5.5

First (full) appearance of Jack Monroe (as Bucky) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Bucky are back! But how is this possible? That's what the Falcon is wondering as he trades blows with the costumed pair on the streets of Harlem. Eventually, the Falcon falls in battle, but the local residents drive off his red, white, and blue attackers. After catching his breath, Sam Wilson rushes to Avengers Mansion to find transportation to the Bahamas -- in order to warn his partner. But the Falcon is too late! The new Cap and Bucky are already on their way south to waylay the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, Brian Muldoon, Jarvis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 155 VF+ 8.5

"The Incredible Origin of the Other Captain America!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter are enjoying their vacation in the Bahamas...when they are suddenly ambushed on the beach by Captain America (aka William Burnside) and Bucky (aka Jack Monroe)! Steve and Sharon don't know what is happening, but they realize they're in grave danger! Luckily, the Falcon and Redwing arrive on the sand and join the battle! But Cap and Bucky have super-strength, and they win. Then the 1950s Captain America spins the astonishing tale of how he came to be. Origins of William Burnside and Jack Monroe. (Note: This issue includes 3 pages of excerpts from Young Men #24 (published in 1953) with script by Don Rico and art by John Romita Sr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 159 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475227001

"Turning Point!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and George Roussos. The Cowled Commander orders a crime wave across New York City! And four well known super-villains lead the charge: the Eel, Plantman, Porcupine, and Scarecrow. Captain America catches up with the motley crew in the Diamond District...and the battle begins! Eventually, the Falcon and Redwing join the fracas on one side while the Viper joins on the other! Will Cap's emerging super-strength prove the difference in the final showdown vs. the Cowled Commander? Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and Commissioner Feingold. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 349,714; average paid circulation 178,193.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 164 FN- 5.5

First appearance of Nightshade in "Queen of the Werewolves" Plot by Steve Englehart and Alan Weiss. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Alan Weiss (with touch-ups by John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Romita Sr. On their way back to New York, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon stop at Grimrock Prison in Maryland to check on Sam Wilson's friend who is serving time there. And unfortunately, the duo is completely unaware of the horror that awaits them inside. Cap enters the facility from the rear and is immediately attacked by werewolves! The star-spangled avenger ferociously fends off the wolf pack and then meets their master: Nightshade! She initially seems harmless -- almost childlike -- but Nightshade enjoys turning people into werewolves...including Sam Wilson! Oh no, will Captain America have to fight the new Falcon-Wolf? Yes, he will. Just like Nightshade planned! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Yellow Claw. (Notes: This is the first appearance of Yellow Claw since the early silver age Yellow Claw (1956) series. A robot version of the character appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 161-167. Nightshade returns in Captain America 189. Years later she will turn Cap into a werewolf in Captain America 405. Romita's touch-ups to Weiss' pencils create quite a contrast in styles.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 175 FN/VF 7.0

"Before the Dawn!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Sal Buscema (pencils & inks) and John Romita Sr. (layouts). This is it! Captain America's final battle vs. the Secret Empire! And the cataclysmic clashwill stretch from the Desert Southwest to the South Lawn of the White House! Fortunately, the star-spangled avenger has numerous allies to help him including Gabe Jones, Peggy Carter, the faithful Falcon, and the Uncanny X-Men! Will their combined might be enough to topple the Secret Empire?One thing for sure...the shocking ending will shake Captain America to his core...and all of Marveldom too! Appearances by Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Moonstone. Cameo appearances by the Viper, Quentin Harderman, Dum Dum Dugan, Professor X, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #77 The Swordsman by Gene Colan. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4478003014

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 180 FN 6.0

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 224 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4071097015

"Saturday Night Furor!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Mike Esposito and John Tartaglione. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. A Bronx couple on their Sunday morning jog pulls Captain America out of the Hudson River! How did the shield-slinger end up in the drink overnight? The Living Legend doesn't remember, so he goes to Avengers Mansion for assistance. Earth's Mightiest Heroes help Cap put the pieces together and eventually Cap recalls that he was on a mission Saturday night -- to guard the components of the Madbomb. And something went terribly wrong...courtesy of the Tarantula! Now Cap is ready to resume his mission and tangle with the Tarantula again! Appearance by Senor Suerte. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Nick Fury, Doctor Faustus, and General Argyle Fist. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This fill-in issue features Peter Gillis' first published story. This issue also features Mike Zeck's first artwork on Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 230 VG 4.0

Water damage.

"Assault on Alcatraz!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by Roger McKenzie. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Classic cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. Story continues from Incredible Hulk 231 (part 1). Throughout the 20th century many famous men including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly have been imprisoned on the island fortress in San Francisco Bay. Now add one more...the Falcon! The Corporation has taken the shield-slinger's partner captive. But help is on the way for Sam Wilson -- as the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel Man, and the Vamp ride a tour boat to Alcatraz. However, unbeknownst to the trio, other people are headed to Alcatraz too -- namely Senator Kligger Stivak, Moonstone, Jim Wilson, and the Hulk! When all parties come together, the wild free-for-all erupts! Captain America and Marvel Man vs. the Hulk vs. Moonstone and the Animus! What can Cap do...caught on The Rock in a hard place! Story concludes in Incredible Hulk 232. Cameo appearances by Fred Sloan and Curtiss Jackson. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 230 VG- 3.5

"Assault on Alcatraz!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by Roger McKenzie. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Classic cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. Story continues from Incredible Hulk 231 (part 1). Throughout the 20th century many famous men including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly have been imprisoned on the island fortress in San Francisco Bay. Now add one more...the Falcon! The Corporation has taken the shield-slinger's partner captive. But help is on the way for Sam Wilson -- as the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel Man, and the Vamp ride a tour boat to Alcatraz. However, unbeknownst to the trio, other people are headed to Alcatraz too -- namely Senator Kligger Stivak, Moonstone, Jim Wilson, and the Hulk! When all parties come together, the wild free-for-all erupts! Captain America and Marvel Man vs. the Hulk vs. Moonstone and the Animus! What can Cap do...caught on The Rock in a hard place! Story concludes in Incredible Hulk 232. Cameo appearances by Fred Sloan and Curtiss Jackson. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 241D CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Miller

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Frank Miller on 4/21/2017 and bob McLeod on 4/29/2017. Direct Edition

Label #17-21BBB95-002

Direct Edition. "Fear Grows in Brooklyn!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. One of the classic Captain America issues of the bronze age! As the Sentinel of Liberty meets the Punisher for the first time! Per war journal entry number 510, Frank Castle has two Brooklyn mob bosses marked for death. But the borough of Brooklyn is the home of the red, white, and blue avenger. And when Cap discovers what the Punisher is planning, he rushes to stop him! Can the Living Legend talk the Punisher out of killing the crime bosses? Fat chance! Captain America must stop the Punisher by force! Cameo appearance by Anna Kapplebaum. (Notes: This issue is one of the Punisher's first appearances outside the Amazing Spider-Man title. The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 201. This story was reprinted in 2017 in the hardcover: Punisher Back to the War Omnibus. There exists a 1993 JC Penney second printing of this issue. It can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 241D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "Fear Grows in Brooklyn!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. One of the classic Captain America issues of the bronze age! As the Sentinel of Liberty meets the Punisher for the first time! Per war journal entry number 510, Frank Castle has two Brooklyn mob bosses marked for death. But the borough of Brooklyn is the home of the red, white, and blue avenger. And when Cap discovers what the Punisher is planning, he rushes to stop him! Can the Living Legend talk the Punisher out of killing the crime bosses? Fat chance! Captain America must stop the Punisher by force! Cameo appearance by Anna Kapplebaum. (Notes: This issue is one of the Punisher's first appearances outside the Amazing Spider-Man title. The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 201. This story was reprinted in 2017 in the hardcover: Punisher Back to the War Omnibus. There exists a 1993 JC Penney second printing of this issue. It can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.