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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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 113 VF 8.0

Cover by Jim Steranko. "The Strange Death of Captain America," script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Tom Palmer and Jim Steranko; The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned; A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization; The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA; Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive!; A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra; Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity. Appearances by the Vivion, the Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 368 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane) and Joe Giella; Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The Dynamic Duo face an opponent out to commit the "Seven Wonder Crimes of Gotham City", who although captured, still vows to one day commit the "Seven Wonder Crimes of the Modern World"! Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane Sid Greene. The Treacherous Time-Trap!; while at a watch shop, Ralph Elongated Man Dibny discovers that Chronos has trapped the Atom inside a booby-trapped clock. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson, Jr. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Great Action Comics (1958 I.W. Reprint) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4603757010

Captain Truth reprinted from Gold Medal #1. Tom Tom in "The Terror of the Temple!" Detective Dareall in "The Man With the Mirror Eyes!" Captain Truth in "The Vanishing Boy." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 15 GD+ 2.5

Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Challenge of the Untouchable Aliens!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Superman and Wonder Woman save the Satellite Sky Fortress, and The Flash sees its cannon aiming at a skyscraper in Central City. Superman and Wonder Woman destroy it, and they summon the Justice League; Searching the world, they find stone giants that can't be touched. Our Strange Universe article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 21 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Daughters of the Death-Goddess, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Vince Colletta; Batroc becomes enraged when the Meachums refuse to pay him for failing to kill Iron Fist; Iron Fist arrives at the Wings to find dead cult members lying in rubble but no sign of his friends; Misty Knight arrives and attacks Danny whom she suspects has done something with Colleen; Iron Fist follows the Ninja to the underground Temple of Kali where he finds Lee and Colleen in chains; He battles the daughters of Kali, but the Sacred Volume of Kali is burned up in the conflict; This enrages the Ninja who splits off from Lee Wing whom he has been possessing and prepares to kill Iron Fist; Brief appearance by Batroc. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727283004

Direct Edition. "Too Many Midnights!" Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The fight continues--but it is already lost! Moon Knight's greatest secret--destroyed! Moon Knight battles Bushman and the Midnight Man. Featuring an origin recap. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 6 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. 5" Cumulative spine split (taped). Staples added (not manufacturing).

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Knights of the Galaxy in "The Day the World Melted" (script by Robert Kanigher as "Dion Anthony," pencils by Carmine Infantino?), "The Boy Who Saved the Earth" (script by "John Osgood"), "The Man Who Hated Science" (script by Jack Miller), and "Cowboy on Mars" (script by "Manny Rubin"). One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Radar Rescue." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spy Smasher (1941 Fawcett) 5 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Case is slightly mis-aligned.

Label #1173850011

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Death Over Washington starring Spy Smasher, "Satan" (a German spy), and Death [Baroness Von Todt]. The Two-Faced Killer! starring Spy Smasher and Bruno, art by Emil Gershwin. The Woman Who Doomed a Million Men--Thrilling Spy Tales starring Mrs. Greenhow (Confederate spy), Abraham Lincoln, and General George McClellan. Spy Smasher Vs. America Smasher; America Smasher escapes from the FBI agent guarding him and steps up his attack on America's morale by projecting propaganda films on a giant screen in the sky, and when the screen is destroyed shines them on buildings. The Chinese Pheasant text story by Paul Sinderson. The Victory Battalion starring Spy Smasher. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 17 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4745072022

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 10210-302. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Cosmic Cavemen, Part 1," script by Arnold Drake, art by Alberto Giolitti; Stardate 19:24.3: Planet Neesan; Spock is taken for the god Unruho and is able to free his shipmates who are imprisoned by the Tols. "The Cosmic Cavemen, Part 2," script by Arnold Drake, art by Alberto Giolitti; The Tols are attacked by the Kovars, but Spock plays his role as a god and the two tribes are united. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 2 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Secret Sweetheart, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois tries to help a lonely college girl gain acceptance with her classmates by setting her up as Superman's girl friend, and gets Superman to go along with the ruse. Cora the Car Hop teen story by Henry Boltinoff. Lois Lane in Hollywood, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Director Zorne is making a movie about Superman, and Superman, Jimmy, and Perry all play their own parts, but Lois is replaced by Gilda Glamarr; A series of accidents make everyone believe that Lois is trying to spoil the movie shoot because she is jealous. That Deep Dark Secret! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer; Margie learns that having a mental patient in the family is nothing to be ashamed of. Superman's Forbidden Room, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Rackets Williams and Dan Jones try to trick Lois into thinking that Dan is really Superman. Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 107 GD 2.0

1.5" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold coming loose at both staples.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of the Grey Gargoyle in "When the Grey Gargoyle Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; A scientist accidentally gains the power to turn himself into living stone, and to turn others into stone statues; He comes to New York to attack Thor, hoping to gain the secret of immortality; Jane Foster appearance. The first half of a two-page text story, "Traveling Sam." "Balder Must Die!" [Origin of Balder Part 2], script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki forces the Norn Queen to tell him of Balder's weakness to mistletoe and tries to kill him with a mistletoe dart, but the Norn Queen herself stops him; Loki appearance. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tomb of Terror (1952 Harvey) 6 GD+ 2.5

2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming detached at both staples. Oxidation.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Abe Simon, Moe Marcus, Rudy Palais and Joe Certa. Tomb of Terror was one of Harvey Comics' notorious pre-Code horror comics. Astronauts awaken in a future world inhabited by apelike creatures. An apprentice magician murders his boss, but didn't count on magical revenge from beyond the grave. A volcano god reanimates the dead to show his displeasure with the local village. The Survivors; Return from the Grave; Blood Ghost; Volcano of Doom; Doomed To Die; Found: The Lair of the Snow Monster. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4759769011

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Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith Featuring a painted cover by Joe Jusko "Death Dance"?Lost in a long forgotten world where only the savage can survive, Lara and Chase are trapped in their wildest adventure yet! Beyond the immediate threat of death, they must also answer the mystery of the Burning Head! It's a clash of old and new, of yesterday and tomorrow, of man and dinosaur in the aptly titled, "Death Dance"! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Top 10 (1999) 1B CGC 9.6 Ha Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4752206022

Alternate Cover by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon. Written by Alan Moore. Cover price $3.50.

Top-Notch Comics (1939) 9 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. 4 Center wraps missing (affects Firefly, Fran Frazer, The Wizard and Wings Johnson). Centerfold detached.

Cover by Edd Ashe. Edited by Harry Shorten. Stories by Cliff Campbell, Al Camy, Harry Shorten, Lin Streeter, Bob Wood, Joe Blair, Irv Novick, Edd Ashe, Ed Smalle, and Bernard Klein. Heroic tales of action and adventure—these are Top Notch Comics! 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.