Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel', starting with #'s-L, graded by CGC

2099 AD (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790001

Acetate cover, pencils by Joe Quesada, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, colors by Angus McKie. "Everything Is Fair," script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Marc Campos, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; Doom 2099 consults with his Black Cabinet; Lohengrin is confronted by Polymire and Septymbre for an artifact; Hulk 2099 considers using an alien jar to bring Gawain back to life; Doom 2099 recruits Ghost Rider 2099; Spider-Man 2099 is informed of Doom's plans by Punisher 2099; Bloodhawk finds a hidden vault, while Meanstreak and Halloween Jack look for an artifact; Spider-Man, Punisher, X-Men and Ghost Rider come together to stop Septymbre from bringing back Wintre. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Adam Legend of the Blue Marvel (2008) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4379834001

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX. Art and Cover by MAT BROOME. An unstoppable super-villain attacks New York City--and the Mighty Avengers fall before him! Where did Anti-Man come from? And who can stop his overwhelming rampage?! Now Iron Man races to find the only man who's ever defeated Anti-Man--THE BLUE MARVEL...a hero the world hasn't seen since 1961! Will Tony Stark uncover the truth behind Blue Marvel's disappearance...and will Blue Marvel ever recover from it? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.6 SS Bendis Hitch Foil

Paper: White

Signed by Brian Michael Bendis on 6/6/15

Label #1318703014

Foil Cover by Bryan Hitch. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Bryan Hitch. For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth -- that day has arrived. Cover price $3.99.

Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.8 SS Bendis Hitch 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Brian Michael Bendis on 6/6/15

Label #1318703022

Cover by Bryan Hitch. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Bryan Hitch. For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the artificial intelligence known as Ultron would one day evolve to fulfill its desire to wipe out all organic life and take over the Earth -- that day has arrived. Cover price $3.99.

Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 8A CGC 9.8 Peterson

Paper: White

Label #0213484011

Cover by Brandon Peterson. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Brandon Peterson. With the Marvel Universe turned inside out, who will take responsibility for breaking the world? And is there any way to put it back? Wait until you see who is in charge of the new world order and how they got there...! A reality-spanning choice is made this issue that will affect the Marvel Universe for years and years to come. Cover price $3.99.

Age of Ultron (2013 Marvel) 8A CGC 9.8 Peterson

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0213484008

Cover by Brandon Peterson. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Brandon Peterson. With the Marvel Universe turned inside out, who will take responsibility for breaking the world? And is there any way to put it back? Wait until you see who is in charge of the new world order and how they got there...! A reality-spanning choice is made this issue that will affect the Marvel Universe for years and years to come. Cover price $3.99.

Air Raiders (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4412913002

On the planet Airlandia, air is more valuable than gold and it's the Air Raiders battling evil ruler Aerozar and his Tyrants of Wind. In this issue, Rokk stuggles with the question of whether or not the Air Raiders have the right to let a village die even if it is for the greater good and will help in the long run in the war in "Sins of the Father." Script by Howard A. Mackie and art by Kelley Jones & Jim Sinclair. Cover price $1.00.

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386001

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

ALF (1988) Annual 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412156003

Humorous Evolutionary War Tie-In

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF's old girl friend from Melmac crash lands on Earth and takes up residence with the Tanners and ALF in "The Return of Rhonda." Then the Tanners visit Yosemite National Park and ALF has promised to behave himself. But how long do you think that will last in "Back to Human Nature." In "Safe At Home," Willie gets tickets to a skybox at a baseball game and that means ALF can go along to the game. Then in "You Give Me Fever," ALF gets an illness brought on by media simulation and starts acting like the people and characters he saw on screen. And in "A Campy Approach," when Brian goes away to summer camp, ALF gets worried about the youngster and tries to help Brian. Issue also has "You Say You Want An Evolution." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.75.

All New Marvel Now Point One (2014) 1A CGC 9.6 Larroca

Paper: White

Label #4417378001

Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Al Ewing, Dan Slott, James Robinson, Nathan Edmondson, G. Willow Wilson, Nick Spencer. Art by Lee Garbett, Michael Allred, Steve Pugh, Phil Noto, Adrian Alphona, Rags Morales. Here we go again! It's your one-stop entry point to the world of ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! Loki embarks on a mission for Asgard! The Silver Surfer and Dawn experience the cosmic rays of Nautikos! A Kree Pursuer and her Special Forces team prepare to invade the Earth! The Black Widow goes undercover in Russia! Who is the new Ms. Marvel? And can even the Indestructible Hulk survive the aid and assistance of fellow Avengers Cannonball and Sunspot? • Features completely new LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD, SILVER SURFER, BLACK WIDOW, MS MARVEL, ALL-NEW INVADERS and AVENGERS WORLD lead-in stories! Note: First appearance of Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel Cover price $5.99.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #3963645011

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"Biology Class!" Sub-Mariner cameo. Story and art by John Byrne. The team continues to deal with Guardian's death. However, Puck and Heather may soon be joining Guardian in the afterlife when they meet "What Lurks Below!" Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3985540005

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"...And Forsaking all Others...!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Sub-Mariner. Wolverine cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. Puck, Marrina, and the mighty Sub-Mariner battle the Master of the World with the fate of mankind hanging in the balance. Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 42 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3985540009

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"Auction!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio. When Kara, the daughter of the Purple Man, meets Alpha Flight her out of control powers of persuasion may just be the death of one member. Plus, who is the Auctioneer, and what are his plans for Purple Girl? Cover price $0.75.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 106B CGC 9.0 Parcella Blue Label Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #3985540013

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2nd printing. "The Walking Wounded!" Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Mark Parcella and Dan Panosian. During a heated battle with the villain known as Mr. Hyde, Northstar discovers an infant that had been abandoned in a dumpster. This is a tragic tale ripped from the headlines. Plus, Northstar reveals something about his sexuality. Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4365963014

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JAMES JEAN The fans spoke and Marvel listened. The winner of the Marvel.com poll for characters fans wanted to see revamped makes her astonishing debut! Amazing Fantasy #7 is proud to present the all-new, all-different SCORPION! After the vicious murder of her adoptive parents, Carmilla Black discovers her biological mother is the top scientist of the worldwide terrorist network, A.I.M. Now, to unravel the secrets of her true identity and mysterious power, she's hot on the heels of her enigmatic mother, with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on her trail, hoping she'll lead them right to the terrorists' leadership! Part (1of 6) 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2004) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2043901004

Planet Hulk/World War Hulk tie-in (1st appearance of Amadeus Cho) - Written by DANIEL WAY, DAN SLOTT, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN, & ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by PETE WOODS, NICK DRAGOTTA, JEFF PARKER, SAL BUSCEMA, KHARI RANDOLPH & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by PETE WOODS MILESTONE ISSUE: In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that debuted everyone's favorite wall crawler, we introduce a new generation of heroes in this 48-page special featuring five new stories by our hottest new writers. Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel's next superstar in these very pages? A guaranteed blast of comic book fun! Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 13 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4195542001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mysterio in The Menace of... Mysterio!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Mysterio first frames Spider-Man for a crime wave, then challenges him to a battle on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 8 and 151. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 13 CGC 0.5 SS

Paper: Off white

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Signed by Stan Lee on 9/22/18. Back cover missing. Coupon out of page 9, affects story. Incomplete.

Label #1551844007

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mysterio in The Menace of... Mysterio!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Mysterio first frames Spider-Man for a crime wave, then challenges him to a battle on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 8 and 151. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 15 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2105752001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter in Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 10 and 153. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 17 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4115421002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3805048004

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Third appearance of the Sandman in The End of Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; With the entire city thinking he is a coward, Spider-Man runs from Sandman; Peter's life is in shambles, and he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man to concentrate on his personal life; Cameos by the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture. First appearance of Ned Leeds (later Hobgoblin). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 13 and 156. Letter to the editor from comics artist Frank Brunner. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4264410003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Third appearance of the Sandman in The End of Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; With the entire city thinking he is a coward, Spider-Man runs from Sandman; Peter's life is in shambles, and he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man to concentrate on his personal life; Cameos by the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture. First appearance of Ned Leeds (later Hobgoblin). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 13 and 156. Letter to the editor from comics artist Frank Brunner. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037721002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4388997001

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #2074482011

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; As Peter goes to sell pictures of a crime to J. Jonah Jameson, an inventor named Smythe comes in with a robot guaranteeing the destruction of Spider-Man; Since Peter needs money bad, he eggs Jameson on to hear out the wacky inventor; Smythe shows how his robot instantly shoots out steel tentacles at the hint of a spider's presence and grabs a hold of Peter, much to his surprise; Jameson is given a remote control and they agree to a deal; Betty is furious with Peter for trying to trap Spider-Man, not understanding his true reasons; Peter shows up at school and has Flash Thompson waiting to fight him as he hangs around Liz Allan too much to his liking; As Peter exits school, he sees the robot and begins to run; Flash, thinking he's running away from a fight runs after Peter; First appearance of Spencer Smythe. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #20 and #163. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392155001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; As Peter goes to sell pictures of a crime to J. Jonah Jameson, an inventor named Smythe comes in with a robot guaranteeing the destruction of Spider-Man; Since Peter needs money bad, he eggs Jameson on to hear out the wacky inventor; Smythe shows how his robot instantly shoots out steel tentacles at the hint of a spider's presence and grabs a hold of Peter, much to his surprise; Jameson is given a remote control and they agree to a deal; Betty is furious with Peter for trying to trap Spider-Man, not understanding his true reasons; Peter shows up at school and has Flash Thompson waiting to fight him as he hangs around Liz Allan too much to his liking; As Peter exits school, he sees the robot and begins to run; Flash, thinking he's running away from a fight runs after Peter; First appearance of Spencer Smythe. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #20 and #163. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3941015005

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3941015002

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 33 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4392155002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Final Chapter!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance; Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system. One of Spidey's classic moments is captured in the first 5 pages as he struggles to escape from underneath tons of steel! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 26 and 172. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 34 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4388997003

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of Kraven the Hunter in "The Thrill of the Hunt", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Kraven dresses up as Spider-Man and harasses J. Jonah Jameson to get Spider-Man to come out for a re-match of their last fight. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts and Mighty Marvel Marching Society items, art by Marie Severin. Letter to the editor from comics editor Richard Pini (Elfquest). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 35 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3941015008

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby (Spider-Man figure), inks by Steve Ditko and Sol Brodsky (Spider-Man figure). The Molten Man Regrets...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; The Molten Man is released from jail and he decides he is going to be smarter about his next robbery, but Spider-Man puts an end to his plans. Ad for Hulk T-Shirt and other MMMS items, art by Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, and Frank Giacoia. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 28 and 174. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1295208018

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 49 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3939728010

Cover by John Romita Sr. Sixth appearance of Kraven the Hunter, and second appearance of the new Vulture (Blackie Drago) in From the Depths of Defeat!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (uncredited); As Peter recovers from the injuries received in his fight with the new Vulture, he sees television coverage of a fight between the Vulture and Kraven and goes out to capture them. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 35 and 189. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4017316001

Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3939728011

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3948499002

Cover by John Romita Sr. Ka-Zar appearance in To Kill a Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr. (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Spencer Smythe has created a Spider-Slayer robot for J. Jonah Jameson to use against the Wallcrawler; But when Jameson fails to capture Spider-Man, Smythe takes over control with designs on killing the hero! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 30. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3939728012

Cover by John Romita Sr. Make Way For--Medusa!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr. (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Medusa has come to Earth on a goodwill mission on behalf of the Inhumans; But if that's the case, why is she slugging it out with Spidey?; Spider-Man realises that a hair product company has set him up, and so the two stop fighting. Letter to the editor from Lone Star's old pal Mark Lamberti. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 45. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4289555001

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Impossible Escape!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr. (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; After collapsing in the middle of the street last issue, Spider-Man is taken into police custody; inmates kidnap Captain Stacy for use as a hostage; Spidey deactivates the main generator in the jail. Green Goblin cameo. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 48. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 65 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4065468005

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Impossible Escape!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr. (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; After collapsing in the middle of the street last issue, Spider-Man is taken into police custody; inmates kidnap Captain Stacy for use as a hostage; Spidey deactivates the main generator in the jail. Green Goblin cameo. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 48. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 98 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4400973014

Not approved by the Comics Code Authority. "The Goblin's Last Gasp!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Green Goblin bursts into Peter and Harry's apartment ready to finish the web-slinger! But when Norman Osborn sees his comatose son, he quickly flees! Is Harry the goblin's primary weakness? A while later after trashing a trio of drug dealers, Spider-Man takes to the rooftops to find the goblin. And when he does, their final battle of the silver age commences! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin! An outstanding three-part story! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Green Goblin returns in the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #79.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 99 CGC 4.0 Restored

Restored: C2

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4334288007

"A Day in the Life Of" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The wondrous wall-crawler is on cloud nine after Gwen Stacy's return from London. Gwen wants to resume their life together...and so does Peter in a very big way! But the amazing one needs to boost his bank account first. So the Daily Bugle sends him on an assignment to cover a prison riot at the city jail. Once the web-slinger quells the riot (and takes pictures), he surprisingly bumps into the host of the Tonight Show! Is Spider-Man primed for late night? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Johnny Carson, and Ed McMahon. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #80.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #3925318002

"The Spider of the Man?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the 100th anniversary issue of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- with an all-time cover! Peter Parker wants to live a normal life with Gwen Stacy. But he doesn't think he can as long as he has his spider-powers. So with that thought in mind, the young scientist creates a special potion -- which he believes will eliminate his remarkable abilities. After Peter drinks the potion, he lies down to sleep. And when he wakes up...he gets the biggest shock of his amazing life! Flashback cameos by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Gwen Stacy, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: There have been many homages to John Romita's classic cover including the covers to Marvel Tales 100, Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 100B, and Peter Parker (2017) #1EBAY. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #14 and Marvel Tales 253.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3967263003

First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to take a look at the local papers, and becomes mad that the Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The angry wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but the Man-Wolf gets there first! Spider-Man rescues J. Jonah Jameson and battles the Man-Wolf! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0749500009

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Vulture Hangs High!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spider-Man uses his last reserve of webbing after being dropped from the sky by the (third) Vulture!; After narrowly avoiding death, Spidey returns to ESUs campus to uncover the motives behind an innocent womans death; In a twisted web of mistaken identities, will Spider-Man solve this murder mystery before theres a second victim? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 105. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4384251001

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Vulture Hangs High!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spider-Man uses his last reserve of webbing after being dropped from the sky by the (third) Vulture!; After narrowly avoiding death, Spidey returns to ESUs campus to uncover the motives behind an innocent womans death; In a twisted web of mistaken identities, will Spider-Man solve this murder mystery before theres a second victim? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 105. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 CGC 8.5 SS John Romita

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by John Romita on 4/22/21.

Label #2640365002

First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 32 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 134 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4384438004

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter takes a day of leisure to go on a cruise with MJ, Flash, and Liz Allan; While onboard, a masked mercenary attacks!; Harry Osborn discovers Peters greatest secret! Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The leters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 142 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384611003

"Dead Man's Bluff" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. An angry wall-crawler scours Manhattan looking for Mysterio! The web-slinger's long-time foe has made the grave mistake of using the late Gwen Stacy as one of his illusions! And that's stepping way over the line! But what if Peter's sighting of Gwen was genuine? Hold on, that's impossible! Gwen died several months ago! Or did she? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will dive into that mystery soon enough! But in the meantime, he's giving a piece of his mind to Mysterio! First (cameo) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Glory Grant, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 119.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 197N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4408153006

Newsstand Edition. "The Kingpin's Midnight Massacre!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia. One of wall-crawler's best battle issues of the bronze age! The Amazing Spider-Man and the Kingpin of Crime fight from cover to cover and then some! To the web-slinger's chagrin, the Kingpin survived his plunge into the river (at the end of Amazing Spider-Man 164)! And now the over-sized crime boss has only one task left before retiring from his life of crime: destroy his long-time web-slinging foe! However Vanessa Fisk has told her husband to finish the job before midnight! So the Kingpin is working against a deadline, while the wall-crawler is just trying to run out the clock! An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Mysterio (in civilian clothes) and the burglar. (Notes: This issue marks a major turning point for the Kingpin. The popular super-villain transitions into Frank Miller's Daredevil title to become a major antagonist of the Man Without Fear beginning in Daredevil 170 & 171.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 204D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3903225022

Direct Edition. "The Black Cat Always Lands on Her Feet!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The web-slinger's favorite feline is back! The Black Cat! Apparently she survived her fall at the end of Amazing Spider-Man 195 and has now developed a new interest in collecting (actually stealing) famous romantic artifacts! The location of her first heist will be Frank Lloyd Wrights architectural masterpiece: the Guggenheim Museum! But that will also be the site of her first reunion with the Spectacular Spider-Man! The (cat) fur is going to fly! Cameo appearances by Dr. Jonas Harrow, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: This issue completes Marv Wolfman's outstanding 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005).) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.