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Action Comics (1938 DC) 45 Coverless

COVERLESS/INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. Water spotting.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Head starring The Vigilante with 1st app of Stuff (Vigilante's Asian sidekick), script by Mort Weisinger, pencils by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Mr. America story, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 192 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4269930001

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Welcome, Amigo public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Man Who Sped Up Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Bad Boys of the Jungle starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Singing Spaceman starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. The Red Dust Bandit starring Vigilante, script by Dick Wood, art by Howard Sherman. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 FN- 5.5

First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with hisAustralian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4039780007

First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with hisAustralian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3892860005

First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with hisAustralian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 125 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4285769011

"Wolfhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. At the break of dawn, the second fight between the Man-Wolf and Spider-Man comes to an inconclusive end! As the lupine creature flees the sunlight and the wounded wall-crawler limps home. Later that afternoon J. Jonah Jameson pays a visit to his son fearing the worst. Sadly, John Jameson tells his father about the moonstone he found on his last lunar mission. And unfortunately, before Jonah can get him help...the sun sets, the moon rises, and the Man-Wolf lives again! Can the amazing one save Jonah, Kristine, and himself from the madness of John's savage alter ego? Or will they all be thrown to the (man) wolves? Origin of the Man-Wolf. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Randy Robertson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Man-Wolf appears next in Giant-Size Super-Heroes (1974) #1. The letters page includes an essay by the editorial staff explaining the rationale for Gwen Stacy's death. This issue begins Ross Andru's 5-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 125 FN+ 6.5

"Wolfhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. At the break of dawn, the second fight between the Man-Wolf and Spider-Man comes to an inconclusive end! As the lupine creature flees the sunlight and the wounded wall-crawler limps home. Later that afternoon J. Jonah Jameson pays a visit to his son fearing the worst. Sadly, John Jameson tells his father about the moonstone he found on his last lunar mission. And unfortunately, before Jonah can get him help...the sun sets, the moon rises, and the Man-Wolf lives again! Can the amazing one save Jonah, Kristine, and himself from the madness of John's savage alter ego? Or will they all be thrown to the (man) wolves? Origin of the Man-Wolf. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Randy Robertson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Man-Wolf appears next in Giant-Size Super-Heroes (1974) #1. The letters page includes an essay by the editorial staff explaining the rationale for Gwen Stacy's death. This issue begins Ross Andru's 5-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 130 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1214717003

"Betrayed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. It's the first appearance of the Spider-Mobile! The web-slinger's new toy to fight crime! But while Spidey speeds around town in his fresh set of wheels; the Jackal, Hammerhead, and Doctor Octopus separately plot his demise! By the time the wall-crawler slows down, he realizes that his dear Aunt May is about to make the biggest mistake of her life...with Doc Ock! The amazing one sends his RSVP next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus both previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 115. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 Hulk by Herb Trimpe. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 107.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 78 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Crime and Punishment (1948 Lev Gleason) 39 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Robert Q. Sale, C. H. Moore, Dick Rockwell, Fred Guardineer, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Five hoods plot the perfect heist, but one of them is planning a double-cross, in a story narrated by Mr. Crime. A detective gets too close to a killer in the American Zone of postwar Berlin, where life is a chaotic ruin. A detective dares the reader to figure out the identity of a mystery sniper on a college campus, in a whodunit with multiple clues and an upside-down panel for the answer. The Five Dopes; On the Level; Murderers' Circle; How They Were Trapped; Coonan's Comeback; The "Almost Perfect" Crime; Death Goes To College. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 117 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Top edge label is missing.

Label #0010444019

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Fred Guardineer and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. The story of notorious real-life gunman Pretty Boy Floyd. Mob boss Chris Ramsdell must face the music after one of his hoods shoots a senator's daughter. A tough DA is targeted by a gangster after he convicts his brother of murder. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." Pretty Boy Floyd, "Racketeer" Reward; Test Your Judgment!; Crime News Oddities; The End of the Underworld? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 VF+ 8.5

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 FN/VF 7.0

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Giant Grab Bag Comics (1975 Archie All-Star Series) 0 VG 4.0

Writing on interior front cover.

Thick square-bound edition distributed by Modern Promotions. "160 pages in full color, 5 full-sized comic books in one volume!" The five comics in this edition are ramdonly-selected remaindered Archie issues. Thus different copies of this comic may have different Archie issues inside. Cover price $1.25.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 5 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple, loose at second. Water damage.

Origin and first appearance of Hector Hammond. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Power Ring That Vanished!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hector Hammond captures four scientists and uses a strange meteor to evolve them and then forces them to give him advances in science. Letter to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Hawkman (1964 1st Series) 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4641576009

Origin and 1st appearance of Zatanna. Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Smoking is for Squares! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Girl Who Split in Two!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Separately investigating the mysterious arrival of two artifacts to the Midway City Museum, both Hawkman and Hawkgirl find a paralyzed girl in a magician's costume speaking gibberish. When they bring the twins together they merge into one being – Zatanna. She thanks them for their help and tells of them of her quest to find her father, the Golden Age hero Zatara. The Machine that Magnetized Men!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; Jan Kyll and his band of raiders travel from the year 11964 with a vehicle that emits magnetic rays to help them steal historical treasures. 36 pages, full color Cover price $0.12.

He Said/She Said Comics Presents (1993 First Amendment) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4695335014

Flip Book. The O.J. Simpson story/The Nicole Simpson Story. Written by Arthur Meehan. (O.J. Side) Art by Mike Scorzelli and Mike Apice. (Nicole Side) Art by Roberto Andujar and Bruce Shultz. Cover by Mike Apice. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. When Gravity Went Wild!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Green Arrow is put on trial for helping the enemies of the Justice League escape from capture. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4634579019

"The Devil's Arena." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. Kamandi and Tuftan (Caesar's son) are captured by gorilla soldiers. Caesar sends in his troops to try to free the captive duo. Demon cameo (Kamandi reads a copy of Demon 1.) Cover price $0.20.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735711019

Wild Midnight - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Russ Heath. He's danger incarnate! He's Moon Knight's old foe, Midnight! At least, that's what Moon Knight thinks! But wait'll you see the shocking truth, and the role the Black Cat plays in the brutal confrontation! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3865200012

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 FN 6.0

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Direct Edition. Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 46 VG- 3.5

"The Fake" (art by Al Williamson with Roy Krenkel); "Forbidden!" (art by John Forte); "Crisis!" (art by Don Heck); "Where is Lola Drake?" (art by Vince Colletta?); "The Strange Man!" (art by Sol Brodsky); and "The Empty Room!" (art by Robert Q. Sale); plus a two-page text story, "The Traveler," with an illustration by Reed Crandall. Bill Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

Nintendo Comics System (1991) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4740460009

Story and art by John Walker, John Costanza, Ken Lopez, P. Zorito, and Kingman Huie. While driving around in a desert, Mario and Luigi must rescue the king of Mushroom Land who's held for ransom by King Koopa in "Just Deserts". Punch-Out back-up story. 36 pgs. Full color. $1.50 cover price. Cover price $1.50.

Out of the Night (1952) 1 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-217CA47-003

Cover art by Ken Bald. King of the Vampires, art by Charles Sultan. The Return of the Werewolf, pencils by Al Williamson (as Harold D. Williams), inks by Harold LeDoux. Time of Terror, art by Paul Gattuso. The Noose of Pearls, art by King Ward. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Patsy Walker (1945) 45 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached. 2" cumulative spine split.

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Cover art by Al Jaffee. Untitled Patsy stories. Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. Untitled Buzz Baxter story. All art by Al Jaffee. Get Out and Get Under text story. Patsy's Club Page! Paper doll. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Rampage Magazine (UK 1978 Marvel) Monthly 10 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

United Kingdom.

Label #4691149025

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features the second part of Second Genesis, from Giant-Size X-Men #1, written by Len Wein, with art by Dave Cockrum. Also, the first part of Thunder of Dawn from The Hulk magazine #10. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Ron Wilson and Ricardo Villamonte. Plus Utopia Rising from Dr. Strange # 17, written by Steve Englehart, with art by Gene Colan. Includes an ad for a Star Wars contest open to British readers only; the winners get to visit the Empire Strikes Back set in England. Cover by Mike Zeck. 52 pages. Cover price 0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) 18 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Secret Hearts (1949) 70 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. 1 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs and unknown. Her woman's intuition was her worst enemy when it recognized..."His Other Girl"! Also featuring: "Saturday Night Date"; "Girl in Love"; and "Many Faces of Love"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler "Basic Charmers"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 76 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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First 12c cover priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Arthur Peddy, Werner Roth, Sy Barry? and unknown. Shy girl Trudy learns a bitter lesson in love when she meets Greg, who romances her then coldly leaves her in "It's Only You"! Plus: Linda meets her old boyfriend Ben in Paris and soon wonders if they can rekindle their romance, even though it was she who originally broke them up in "Better Late!"; Carol wants to escape her life of poverty but her rival Elaine keeps telling her secret to the men Carol likes in "Too Much to Hope For"; and Verna thinks she has a chance for revenge when she meets Will, the man who jilted her years ago but doesn't recognize her now in "Stranger to Love"! Also: Romance in Fashion filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Self Loathing Comics (1997) 2 VF 8.0

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Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 44 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3958701008

Cover art by John Byrne. Cognito starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Skrulls, Razorback, Taryn O'Connell, Rocket Raccoon (cameo), U.S. Archer, and D'Bari, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk goes to the Dandesh System to rescue Razorback and Taryn O'Connell from the D'Bari, but the Skrulls are there to destroy the planet. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745072009

"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

Simpsons Comics (1993 Bongo) 1A CGC 9.6 Direct Poster Included

Paper: White

Label #4735175009

Regular Edition with "Giant Simpsons pull-out poster." Creepy Crawly Tales flip-book. Cover art by Bill Morrison. The Amazing Colossal Homer, script by Steve Vance (plot and script) and Cindy Vance (plot), pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Bill Morrison (finishes), inks by Bill Morrison and Tim Bavington; Mr. Burns tests his Rejuvenator Ray on Homer Simpson, resulting in Homer growing to colossal proportions. The Collector!, script by Steve Vance, pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Sondra Roy, inks by Bill Morrison; The Collector accidently locks himself in his comic vault when the butler goes away for the weekend, and must burn his precious comic collection to avoid freezing to death. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Marvel Magazine) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Vol. 1, No. 1. July 1968. Written by Stan Lee. Illustrated by John Romita and Jim Mooney on 52 page story, plus updated origin back up story featuring art by Bill Everett. 8.25" x 11". 68 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700771006

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"The Vulture is a Bird of Prey! Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. It's the long-awaited return of the Vulture! And the old villain is still craving revenge against Spider-Man! The Vulture perches several hostages on top of a skyscraper and dares the web-slinger to rescue them. The wall-crawler and the Vulture are in the middle of another classic battle, when suddenly the duo is interrupted by...the Hitman! First appearance of the Hitman. (Notes: The Vulture previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 64. The red-haired woman on the cover is not Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spirit (1944 Quality) 14 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Oxidation. Interior tearing.

Cover art by Will Eisner. Untitled Spirit story featuring The Alibi Factory, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality shop. Untitled Spirit story featuring The Kuttup Shop, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality shop. Prominent Executives Vanish starring the Spirit, script by Manly Wade Wellman, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality Shop. Untitled Spirit story featuring The Masked Magician, script by Manly Wade Wellman, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality shop. Untitled Spirit story featuring Belle La Trivet, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality shop. Flatfoot Burns story, script and art by Al Stahl. Untitled Jonesy story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Steve Canyon Comics (1948 Harvey) 4A GD/VG 3.0 Caniff Not Complimentary

Interior tearing.

Cover by Milton Caniff. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, C.C. Beck, Bob Powell, Vic Herman, Bob Barnes and Frank Engli. Harvey reprints the second comic strip from Terry and the Pirates creator Caniff. WWII vet and aviator Canyon has adventures around the world during the Cold War. Steve agrees to fly oil-drilling machinery through dangerous territory for the Black Champagne company, unaware that the company is run by the sinister Big Red. Plus an illustrated text feature about Caniff's career. Also featuring a Captain Tootsie ad, "Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Milton Arthur Caniff; Chase of Death; Kid Brother; Plane Talk; Cartoons and Gags; Ricky Roony; The Champion's Challenge; The Case of the Flaming Plane. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 43 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split with cover detached (taped). Brittle.

Cover art by Russ Heath. The Man Who Lived Twice, art by Tony DiPreta; A man dying on the operating table finds that time has stopped for everybody but him. The Swami text story. I Saved Mankind, pencils by John Forte; A man drives off aliens that were attempting to pour canisters into water reservoirs. Behind the Mask, art by Bob Brown; A clown who can't have children finds an abandoned baby and takes him in. The Mysterious Machine, pencils by Larry Woromay, inks by Steve Kirkel. The Mysterious Machine, pencils by Larry Woromay, inks by Steve Kirkel. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 68 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4739176010

Cover by John Romita. "On the Brink of Madness!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Jim Mooney; Namor returns to his underworld realm to find it devastated in the wake of the nerve gas contamination; Fortunately, his subjects are just in a comatose state and amphibian scientists are eager to help them; Namor takes the scientists to Dr. Hydro's island base and then seeks out Dr. Walthers who has been working on a force field device that can protect Atlantis from any other nerve gas contamination; However, the costumed villain Force stands in his way. Namor drives him off and continues his search for Dr. Walthers; Cameos by the Inhumans, the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man. A note from Roy Thomas and Steve Gerber explaining a printing error on 50,000 copies of Sub-Mariner #68. Ad for Man-Thing and Ka-Zar. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3909691003

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 44 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4550671013

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Richard Hughes, Bob Oksner, William McClellan, Maurice Gutwirth, Buck Barton, Johnston Craig, and August Froehlich. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.