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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 144 VG 4.0

First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity, the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 601A CGC 9.4 Campbell Direct

Paper: White

Label #4741914002

Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Written by MARK WAID. Art by MARIO ALBERTI. Prepare for the All-New, All-Deadly: DARK MARY-JANE!! Oops, sorry, that's the rest of Marvel's solicits...Actually, in this issue 'Red-Headed Stranger' begins just after the surprising events of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 with Pete's love life taking a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! Sheesh. What took us so long?!) Plus: A back-up tale by Brian Michael Bendis & Joe Quesada. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 245 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano (pp. 1-2) and Neal Adams (pp. 3-15); Batman stops a crooked political group for framing another political group for the murder of Bruce Wayne. "Who Stole the Gift from Nowhere!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Luke Graham is accused of stealing $50,000 in cash that was sent anonymously to the Hudson University Library. Letter to the editor from comic writer David Michelinie. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 90 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745072002

Cover by Neal Adams. "You Only Die Twice!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; After a near death experience, Batman is visited by Adam Strange, who explains to him that after a freak accident involving the Zeta-Beam, Adam was transported to Earth sometime in the future and found Batman's obituary; However, as Adam grabbed for the newspaper, he was transported back to modern day Rann, only taking part of the obituary with him, so that the year of Batman's death is unknown; Giving this information to Batman leads the caped crusader to become paranoid of his coming demise, and leaves Earth with Adam Strange in the middle of solving a crime involving a contracting scheme and contractor Mike Morrison. However, when viewing Gotham City via a machine on Rann, Batman observes Alfred being taken hostage by the mob over gambling debts. Also features a one-page text article titled "The Greatest Heroes of Them All," the fourth in a series recounting the heroes who previously appeared in Brave and Bold. This article covers the appearances of Green Lantern, Eclipso, Flash, Metamorpho, Hawkman, Green Arrow, the Metal Men, Plastic Man, the Atom, Batgirl, and Wonder Woman. One-page horror story, "Spirit in the Séance," script by Murray Boltinoff, pencils by George Tuska, inks by George Tuska. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 7 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Interior tearing. Water damage.

"In Mortal Combat with Sub-Mariner!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Wally Wood. Namor hires Franklin and Murdock to sue the human race on his behalf. When this doesn't work, he gets himself arrested so he can have his day in court. Realizing humanity won't listen, the Sub-Mariner goes on a rampage which brings Daredevil into the (hopeless) fray. Namor returns to the sea out of respect for DD and to stop Krang from taking over Atlantis. Sub-Mariner/Daredevil pin-up by Wood. Note: First appearance of Daredevil's red costume. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 8 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of the Stilt-Man in The Stilt-Man Cometh!, script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Wally Wood; Nelson and Murdock are hired by a disgruntled scientist who claims his boss stole his invention; The scientist turns out, not only to be the real thief, but also the new villain, Stilt-Man. House ad for Fantastic Four #40 and Amazing Spider-Man #26. Letter by artist Alan Hutchinson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Haunt of Fear (1950 E.C. Comics 2nd Series) 26 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745073007

Cover art by Graham Ingels. Marriage Vow--The Witch's Cauldron!, script by Otto Binder, art by Graham Ingels; A woman who was murdered by her husband for her money comes back from the dead to fulfill her wifely role in a zombified way. The Shadow Knows--The Vault of Horror!, script by Otto Binder, art by Reed Crandall; A man murders his wife making it look like a suicide in order to marry a wealthy woman. Spoiled--Haunt of Fear, script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Kamen. Comes The Dawn!--The Crypt of Terror, script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Davis. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: Contains anti-censorship editorial, 'Are you a Red Dupe?' Cover price $0.10.

JLA Year One (1998) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4558280023

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Written by: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn Pencils by: Barry Kitson. Justice League of America: Year One A fun series that focuses primarily on the interplay of the personalities of the League members. After individually defeating a different alien threat, known collectively as the Appellax, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Flash (Barry Allen), Black Canary (Dinah Lance), and Aquaman each consider the potentials of forming and working as a team. While meeting to confront the final Appellax, Black Canary teaches Barry some techniques from the Golden Age Flash, while Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and Aquaman realize the power of their combined strength and ability to compensate for each other's weakness. Meanwhile Locus, the militarized group connected to the Appellax, also realizes the ramifications of facing a unified team of heroes. *Note: This series expands upon the post-Crisis origin of the Justice League established in Secret Origins 32. Due to Post-crisis continuity changes that excluded Wonder Woman from being a founding member, Black Canary became the original female member of the team. Cover price $2.95.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 166 CGC 7.5

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4579637012

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Beatles cover. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva. "Mad Plaid," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Betty gives Archie's torn plaid coat to a friend to be repaired; After getting it fixed, Betty's friend wears the coat home and causes Veronica to have an accident, causing her to vow revenge on whoever owns that coat. "Betty's New Look in Fashions" and "Fall Fashions for Veronica," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Disc-Gusted," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica tie up the phone line all night trying to get a request in to a disc jockey. "Snow Joke!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg build a snowman. "Crack Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Moose is planning to beat Archie up after school, so Archie tries to get detention. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 27 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1562117074

"The Buildings That Vanished" (art by Dick Ayers), "Feet of Clay," "Costume Party," "Lonely Hearts" (art by John Forte), "Welcome Home" (art by Al Hartley), and a two-page text story, "The Letter." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 13 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4482086001

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Cover art by Matt Baker. "Sapphires Plus Sound Effects" text story by Wilshire Vines. "Truant Wife," art by Matt Baker; Kathy marries Tim and expects to continue an active social life; When she becomes pregnant, Kathy feels "its going to tie us down so!"; After the baby is born, Kathy attends her high-school reunion alone because Tim has to watch their child. "Love Found Me Guilty!", art by Frank Sieminsky; Martha is angry because her parents and aunt choose the "nice" boys she can date; Martha and her friend Hazel decide to frame Marthas approved boyfriend Dick as a wolf; They do so, then Martha discovers Dick was going to propose to her. "They Said I Was a Bad Influence," pencils by Matt Baker; Sharon boasts to her friends about her romantic exploits, most of which arent true; Shes considered a "bad influence" and her friend Donna winds up "bruised and dazed" when she tries to emulate Sharon and pick up a stranger; Sharon loses her job and decides to change her life. "Unwanted Husband"; Judy loves "wild" Les but his irresponsible nature causes her to accept solid Bills marriage proposal instead. 2 years later, Les returns; Judy begins to see him again; Les says they could run away together if he had two thousand dollars. "Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl"; Dale works in a nightclub as the hat-check girl, hoping to get a break as an actress; When Chuck auditions for a spot as the singer-pianist, Dale agrees to date her boss Mark if he gives Chuck the job; Chuck and Dale fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pogo Possum (1949-1954 Dell) 15 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Walt Kelly. Scripts and art by Walt Kelly. "The Magic of the HooDoo Man" text story. "Teeth For Two"; Albert gets inspired by "The Three Musketeers" to rescue beautiful maidens in distress, and expects Pogo to be his valet; He ends up saving Miz Beaver from Beauregard brushing flour off her. "The Deaf Trail"; Bun Rabbit, Beauregard, Pogo and Churchy go visiting Bun's hard-of-hearing uncle. Beauregard tries to entertain the uncle with a tall tale from the seven seas. "The Semi-Mental Gentlemints"; Howland wants to enter Churchy in a stupidity contest at the county fair. Untitled story; Pogo receives a letter from Walt Kelly advising the cast to act more refined...of course to no avail. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secrets of Haunted House (1975) 31 CGC 7.5 SS Harris

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Jack C. Harris on 12/9/23.

Label #2754635003

This issue: introducing Mister E! Blind he may be...but evil he can see! Who is he?! Featuring: 8 page Tales of Destiny story "The Twice-Cursed Man!" starring Mister E (intro), written by Bob Rozakis and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Leopoldo Duranona; 7 page Destiny story "The Short-Road to Damnation" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Tenny Henson; 1 page story "The Wish" by Dave Manak; 8 page Destiny story "The Morbidity Factor!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by J.J. Brozowski & Kim DeMulder. Cover by Jimmy Janes & Bob Smith. Cover price $0.50.