Auctions: comic books in 'Sub-Mariner', graded by CGC

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4186852008

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #4328445007

Part 2 of 3 - "Union Jack is Back!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Even the Invaders, the greatest heroes of World War II, are powerless before the vampiric powers of Baron Blood. Only Union Jack, a masked avenger from the days of World War I, can save them now. But what is the mysterious connection between Union Jack and the vampire Nazi sympathizer. 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4328445008

Part 5 of 6 - "The Battle of Berlin: Part 1!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Union Jack returns! But can even he save the Invaders from certain death? 1st full appearance of Brian Falsworth as Union Jack II. Cover price $0.30.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3822266003

"Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

From The Collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.

Label #0702141008

"Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 5 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4125725006

1st appearance of Tiger Shark. "Watch Out for Tiger Shark!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Get ready for the most dangerous creature that ever swam the ocean depths - Tiger Shark. Can even the mighty Sub-Mariner survive this deadly new foe? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4375737009

2nd appearance of Tiger Shark. "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark for supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4333201005

Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

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

Paper: White

Label #4315273003

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 63 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4331477010

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. The Gangsters and the Giant!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and Chic Stone; The police ask Giant-Man and the Wasp to stop the Wrecker and his gang who have been strong-arming business owners in Brooklyn. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Giant-Man and Wasp, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. A Titan Rides the Train!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Leader ponders his origins as he prepares to send his powerful Humanoid to confront the Hulk; Although he is under suspicion for being in collusin with the Hulk, Banner is sent by train to escort one of his nuclear devices with Talbot keeping a close eye on him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4388597019

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4062815019

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #0069598006

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Includes certificate from The Northland Collection.

Label #4388597020

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.