Auctions: comic books 1970-1983

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 58 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862025

Fisherman lays a trap for Aquaman, leaving Arthur Curry weakened and unable to escape...so he looks back on his origins in "Through a Past Darkly." Script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo. Plus: Mera does all she can to get back to her fourth-dimensional water world in "Return to Disaster." Continued next issue. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Juan Ortiz & Vince Colletta. Cover by Aparo. Cover price $0.35.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 62 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4380597015

Cover art by Jim Aparo. And the Walls Came Tumblin' Down, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Seaquake and is re-united with Mera (after her series ends). Profile of Midge Bregman by Michael Catron. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 6 FN+ 6.5

1st Appearance of Bobbi Morse (she later becomes Mockingbird) - Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. 'Ware the Winds of Death, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Bill Everett; Introduction of Damon the Man-God and his subsequent attack on the Savage Land; Also introduces Bobbi Morse and Tongah's sister and brother, Tatia and Emuel. Advertisement for posters of Fantastic Four, the Black Knight, Silver Surfer and Galactus, and Thor, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. The Tentacles of the Tyrant!, script by Larry Lieber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; Dr. Doom travels to Wakanda to steal Vibranium. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 25 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4349132002

This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 72 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4411810003

"Did You Hear the One About Scorpio?" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Nick Fury. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Captain America calls a late night meeting at Avengers Mansion! Three New York City officials have been kidnapped in recent days by Scorpio! And the disappearances are connected somehow to SHIELD and Nick Fury! Rick Jones tries to provide some answers at the meeting, but in stunning fashion Scorpio cuts down Rick and the Avengers with one powerful blast from the zodiac key! After the quintet of avengers are taken to Scorpio's hideaway, they come face-to-face with the twelve houses of the Zodiac! And shortly thereafter the no-holds-barred battle begins! The Avengers vs. the Zodiac! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes defeat the celestial super-villains? Perhaps the stars will be aligned for victory! First appearances of the Zodiac, Libra, and Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt). Cameo appearance by Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameo by Jake Fury. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story from Nick Fury Agent of Shield 15 continue in this issue. The Avengers battle the Zodiac again in Avengers 120. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Pollard.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 80 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

"The Coming of Red Wolf!" Part 1 of 3. First appearance of Red Wolf. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. During an evening walk through Manhattan, the Vision encounters a man and a wolf! But this isn't just any human and canine duo, it's the newest Marvel superhero Red Wolf, and his faithful partner Lobo! After a brief skirmish, the synthezoid avenger takes Red Wolf to Avengers Mansion to learn why the native American warrior has traveled so far from home. And regrettably the reason is a name Earth's Mightiest Heroes know very well: Cornelius Van Lunt! The ruthless businessman is using extortion to take land from Red Wolf's tribe! So the Avengers will be departing for big sky country very soon, right? Not so fast! Because the golden avenger has identified an urgent threat in the city: the resurgent Zodiac! Will the Avengers divide and conquer both menaces? Origin of Red Wolf. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a full-page reply by Roy Thomas to a controversial fan letter (printed in Avengers 79) about the story in Avengers 73 & 74.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 82 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4411810005

"Hostage!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Manhattan is under attack by the Zodiac! In the middle of the night, a small international army charges down Madison Avenue! And in a matter of minutes New York's finest are neutralized, the mayor is captured, and the entire island is surrounded by a powerful force field! Unbelievable! Where are New York City's favorite super-heroes?! Unfortunately, the Fantastic Four are out of town; the web-slinger is in Queens; and Cap, Thor, Shell-Head, and Quicksilver are already prisoners of Aries! Oh no! The Zodiac wants one billion dollars or the city's residents will be slaughtered! The situation looks hopeless! But in Aries' murderous quest for notoriety, he may have overlooked a couple of local citizens on the loose: the Man Without Fear and the Prince of Wakanda! Can Daredevil and the Black Panther save the city? Or is the Big Apple's destiny already written in the stars? Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Mayor John Lindsay, Peter Parker, Aunt May, Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, Thing, Goliath, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Zodiac threaten Manhattan again in Avengers 120. Cover layout by Marie Severin.) Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 83 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

"Come on in, the Revolution's Fine!" Guest-starring Medusa and the Black Widow. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! While Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont; something very strange is taking place at Avengers Mansion! A new superhero called the Valkyrie assembles the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, and Medusa for a special ladies only meeting! The manipulative Valkyrie (with an Asgardian accent) convinces the four heroines to form their own group called the Lady Liberators! And take revenge on their male counterparts in the Avengers! Wow, women's lib to the max! But minutes before the liberators arrive in the green mountain state, the Masters of Evil ambush the Avengers' parade float! Earth's Mightiest Heroes reel under the Masters of Evil's surprise assault until the Lady Liberators strike back…against both teams! Pure chaos in the streets of Rutland! Who could orchestrate such a wild affair? Only an enchanting foe from years ago! Truly an Avengers classic! Cameo appearances by Roy Thomas, Jean Thomas, and Tom Fagan. Cameo Halloween costume appearances by Batman, Captain America, Daredevil, Deadman, Doctor Doom, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk, Sub-Mariner, Thor, and the Red Skull. Flashback cameos by Odin and the Executioner. Masters of Evil Lineup: Klaw, Melter, Whirlwind, and the Radioactive Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: This is the first appearance or incarnation of the Valkyrie; but not the one of long-time Defenders fame. The next Valkyrie appears in Incredible Hulk 142. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 7 (published in 1975) and again in Marvel Illustrated Books: The Avengers -- Origin of the Vision (published in 1982). The Avengers return to Rutland for another Halloween parade in Avengers 119.) Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 85 VG 4.0

"The World is Not for Burning!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Squadron Supreme. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema and Bill Everett. After concluding their amazing adventure on Polemachus, the Prince of Asgard uses his mighty mjolnir to sweep the Avengers back to Earth! Once the Vision, Goliath, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch arrive at their Fifth Avenue headquarters; they look forward to rest and relaxation! But upon entering their familiar home, the tired quartet bumps into Nighthawk! Has the Squadron Sinister invaded the mansion?! No, the Avengers have apparently invaded someone else's mansion! What? In a bizarre twist of fate, the extra-dimensional jump from Polemachus went awry! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have landed on a parallel Earth with a different superhero team: the Squadron Supreme! When the two teams meet, cooler heads don't prevail! And the Mighty Avengers test their mettle vs. the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, and the Whizzer. Squadron Supreme Lineup: American Eagle, Hawkeye (aka the Golden Archer), Lady Lark, Nighthawk, and Tom Thumb. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Squadron Supreme's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The cover indicates that the Squadron Sinister (from Avengers 71) has returned; however it's the Squadron Supreme that appears for the first time in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 87 FN- 5.5

"Look Homeward, Avenger!" Origin of the Black Panther. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Frank Giacoia. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and John Verpoorten. Feeling melancholy and homesick, T'Challa shares his personal story with Earth's Mightiest Heroes for the first time. The panther speaks about his childhood in Wakanda, the death of his father, his initial encounter with A.I.M., and the new leadership void in his homeland. The Black Panther has a big decision to make: stay with the Avengers or return to Wakanda. What will T'Challa do? Flashback cameos by Klaw, Advanced Idea Mechanics, and T'Chaka. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The Black Panther appears next in Astonishing Tales 6 & 7 for a clash with Doctor Doom.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4355804001

"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 100 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This landmark 100th issue features everyone who has previously been an Avenger. "Whatever Gods There Be!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Windsor-Smith (pages 1-6, 12), Joe Sinnott (pages 7-11, 13, 14) and Syd Shores (pages 15-23); Bringing warning of impending doom, an amnesiac Hercules is captured by Ares, prompting the Avengers to call out for aid from all their members, past and present. Traveling to the Black Knight's castle for aid, all the members arrive, including the Hulk who is convinced to join their fight. The group enters the Black Knight's castle where in the basement Dane summons the spirit of his ancestor, the original Black Knight, who reveals to them the chain of events that brought all of them together; The group splits in two, one group remaining on Earth to battle any Olympian invaders, and the other to travel to Olympus to free Hercules and stop Ares. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Black Knight, the Black Panther, Hercules, and the Swordsman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 137 FN+ 6.5

"We Do Seek Out New Avengers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The epic celestial madonna saga has concluded in Giant-Size Avengers 4. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes need to replenish their ranks! Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket quickly sign up, but the Avengers still need one more member, so Iron Man and Thor hold tryouts at Shea Stadium. Who will answer the call to join? The bombastic Beast! However, someone else shows up at Shea Stadium too...the powerful Stranger! Will Hank McCoy survive his tryout? Meanwhile, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch enjoy their honeymoon in French Polynesia; and Hawkeye leaves the Avengers to go back in time to find the Black Knight. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Hercules, and Quicksilver. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 139 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3892981005

"Prescription: Violence!!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Janet Pym still lies comatose in the hospital after being wounded in battle vs. the Toad two issues ago. While a stressed out Hank Pym and his fellow Avengers stand guard at her bedside, the Wasp receives a visitor! Is it an old friend? No, it's an old foe...the Whirlwind! The Pym's long-time adversary quickly flees, but during the brief battle Yellowjacket finally realizes the Whirlwind's secret identity! And when Yellowjacket confronts his former limo driver, the action begins! Can the Beast and a super-sized Hank Pym reign in the Whirlwind? Meanwhile, Iron Man and Moondragon fly to Latveria looking for Hawkeye. Cameo appearances by Patsy Walker, the Toad, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The Whirlwind previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 9. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 FN- 5.5

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3931998009

"On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 181 VG+ 4.5

"On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 196D CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A80A5C-002

Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 196D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3E1B838-001

First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3980365002

First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4213359013

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Take-Over of Paradise!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman disrupts violent protests and organizes the young people on the streets in order to put them on the right path protest; After a new housing project is announced, they commit violence again. Robin the Boy Wonder in "Danger Comes A-Looking!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Robin discovers who bombed the ROTC building on Hudson University. Letter to the editor from comics writer and DC "Answer Man" Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 251 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 251 GD 2.0

3" spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 257 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4FF7-005

100-page giant. Cover by Nick Cardy. "Hail Emperor Penguin!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a young King is kidnapped by the Penguin, it takes the efforts of Batman, Robin and Talia to free him from the madman's clutches. The Penguin's Unique Umbrellas! panels from previous comics. "Hunt for a Robin-Killer!", script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Gil Kane; After finding the Boy Wonder nearly dead from a brutal beating, a vengeful Batman hits the streets to find the man responsible. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Ally Babble and the Fourteen Peeves!", script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang; Ally Babble accepts the offer of $5000 from a rich man to eliminate 14 peeves he has against others, but is soon charged with ripping off the man who paid him. "Conversational Clue!", script by Mort Weisinger, art by Jerry Robinson; When Alfred accidently hears some unsettling conversation in a local library, he follows the clue up...which nearly costs him his life! "Die Small--Die Big!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; The appearance of a man dressed as the Batman at a party at Wayne Mansion and carrying a death threat for the Caped Crusader spurs Batman to attack the problem alone without the aid of Robin. "Rackety-Rax Racket!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); A series of crazy college initiations are actually a blind for daring thefts masterminded by the Joker! 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 296 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4279412009

Cover pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Sinister Straws of the Scarecrow," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Sal Amendola; Criminals are running scared because of the fear instilled by the Scarecrow; They turn over their stolen goods to the police; Batman steps in and battles Scarecrow. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 45 Week of November 7, 1977 article by Bob Rozakis; Information on Showcase #97, World's Finest Comics #249, comics on sale the week of November 14th and Ask the Answer Man! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 313 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1C18334-003

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Two for the Money!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Its a race against the clock as Batman attempts to recover stolen defense codes before Two-Face, who plans on selling the information to Soviet spies. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Phantom Stranger parody strip with Power Girl by Fred Hembeck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Batman El Hombre Murcielago (Mexican 1954-1985 Editorial Novaro) 746 FN- 5.5

Spanish language reprint series. Reprints Demon (1972 1st Series) 9 and a Batman story, "Los Robos Misteriosos". 6 1/2" x 10", 36 pages, full color. Spanish Language.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-42A4606-001

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-35023C7-004

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-42A4606-004

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "The Hidden Enemy" in which Zoltar tries to trap the team while they are relaxing at the Mr. Galaxy Contest and "The Vulture Menace" in which G-Force fights back against Zoltar who is using a giant vulture-like ship. No story/art credits given. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Cover price $0.40.

Battlestar Galactica (1979 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4345064020

"Battlestar Galactica!" Based on the episode written by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ernie Colon. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod. In a distant time and place, a terrible war was waged between man and machine...the humans lost. Now, guided by their last surviving warship - the mighty Battlestar Galactica - a handful of survivors travel through space in search of the lost home of their ancestors, a shining planet known through ancient records, a planet called Earth. Cover price $0.35.

Battlestar Galactica (1979 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.0 SS Bob McLeod

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bob McLeod on 8/18/2017. Newsstand Edition.

Label #17-404FFE4-022

"Battlestar Galactica!" Based on the episode written by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ernie Colon. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod. In a distant time and place, a terrible war was waged between man and machine...the humans lost. Now, guided by their last surviving warship - the mighty Battlestar Galactica - a handful of survivors travel through space in search of the lost home of their ancestors, a shining planet known through ancient records, a planet called Earth. Cover price $0.35.

Beagle Boys (1964 Gold Key) 46 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4330946009

Featuring: 7 page Beagle Boys story "Mascot Woes" starring the Beagle Boys, Ratty and Gladstone Gander, drawn by Bob Gregory; 6 page Beagle Boys story "The Tunnel Muddle" starring the Beagle Boys, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Uncle Scrooge, drawn by Bob Gregory; 6 page Beagle Boys story "The Hocus-Pocus Plot" starring the Beagle Boys and Hocus-Pocus Beagle, drawn by Cliff Voorhees; 5 page Beagle Boys story "Cousin Catnip's Caper" starring the Beagle Boys and Catnip Beagle, pencilled by Jack Manning. Cover by Jack Manning and Larry Mayer. Cover price $0.35.

Bizarre Adventures (1981 Magazine) 27 VF- 7.5

Secret Lives of the X-Men. Solo X-Man adventures, including Phoenix in an untold tale written by Chris Claremont, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson; Iceman in Winter Carnival, written by Mary Jo Duffy, with art by George Perez and Alfredo Alcala; and Nightcrawler in "Show Me the Way to Go Home..." written by Duffy and Bob Layton, with art by Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villamonte. First issue with Denny ONeil as editor. Painted cover by Paul Gulacy. Black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4075919006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-27938F6-014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. This World Shall Die!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther returns to Wakanda just in time to stop the now-inhuman Jakarra from destroying the Vibranium mound and causing earth-wide devastation. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Blade Runner (1982) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4425756009

A Marvel Movie Special - "Blade Runner: Part 1 of 2!" Based on the screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Peeples. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Dan Green And Ralph Reese. The official comics adaptation of the classic science fiction thriller starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer. In the not too distant future, makind lives side-by-side with synthetic lifeforms known as replicants. These androids serve the human race in many different helpful capacities. But every now and then, these androids malfunction and threaten human lives. When that happens, special bounty hunters known as Blade Runners are called in to deal with the situation. Of all the Blade Runners, Rick Deckard was the best. Now he is being forced out of retirement to deal with a gang of especially dangerous replicants. If Deckard survives this last case, one thing is for sure... his life will never be the same again. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Blade Runner (1982) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425756008

A Marvel Movie Special - "Blade Runner: Part 1 of 2!" Based on the screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Peeples. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Dan Green And Ralph Reese. The official comics adaptation of the classic science fiction thriller starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer. In the not too distant future, makind lives side-by-side with synthetic lifeforms known as replicants. These androids serve the human race in many different helpful capacities. But every now and then, these androids malfunction and threaten human lives. When that happens, special bounty hunters known as Blade Runners are called in to deal with the situation. Of all the Blade Runners, Rick Deckard was the best. Now he is being forced out of retirement to deal with a gang of especially dangerous replicants. If Deckard survives this last case, one thing is for sure... his life will never be the same again. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Blade Runner (1982) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4425756006

A Marvel Movie Special - "Blade Runner: Part 1 of 2!" Based on the screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Peeples. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Dan Green And Ralph Reese. The official comics adaptation of the classic science fiction thriller starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer. In the not too distant future, makind lives side-by-side with synthetic lifeforms known as replicants. These androids serve the human race in many different helpful capacities. But every now and then, these androids malfunction and threaten human lives. When that happens, special bounty hunters known as Blade Runners are called in to deal with the situation. Of all the Blade Runners, Rick Deckard was the best. Now he is being forced out of retirement to deal with a gang of especially dangerous replicants. If Deckard survives this last case, one thing is for sure... his life will never be the same again. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Blade Runner (1982) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4425756007

A Marvel Movie Special - "Blade Runner: Part 1 of 2!" Based on the screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Peeples. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Dan Green And Ralph Reese. The official comics adaptation of the classic science fiction thriller starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer. In the not too distant future, makind lives side-by-side with synthetic lifeforms known as replicants. These androids serve the human race in many different helpful capacities. But every now and then, these androids malfunction and threaten human lives. When that happens, special bounty hunters known as Blade Runners are called in to deal with the situation. Of all the Blade Runners, Rick Deckard was the best. Now he is being forced out of retirement to deal with a gang of especially dangerous replicants. If Deckard survives this last case, one thing is for sure... his life will never be the same again. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Blade Runner (1982) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4425756010

A Marvel Movie Special - "Blade Runner: Part 1 of 2!" Based on the screenplay by Hampton Fancher and David Peeples. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Dan Green And Ralph Reese. The official comics adaptation of the classic science fiction thriller starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer. In the not too distant future, makind lives side-by-side with synthetic lifeforms known as replicants. These androids serve the human race in many different helpful capacities. But every now and then, these androids malfunction and threaten human lives. When that happens, special bounty hunters known as Blade Runners are called in to deal with the situation. Of all the Blade Runners, Rick Deckard was the best. Now he is being forced out of retirement to deal with a gang of especially dangerous replicants. If Deckard survives this last case, one thing is for sure... his life will never be the same again. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4317884004

1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

Bugs Bunny (1952-1984 Whitman) 222 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #22-45F63AA-004

Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Camelot 3000 (1982) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-039

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The whole world is witness to King Arthur's freeing of Excalibur from the stone, before he, Merlin and Tom Prentice search for the reincarnated Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot in "Many Are Called..." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2-page text piece by Barr on "Sir Thomas Malory: The Knight of Newbold Revel." Pin-up by Bolland. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Camelot 3000 (1982) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-040

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As Morgan Le Fay observes from afar, Percival, Kay, Galahad, Gawain and Tristan are recruited to join King Arthur's ranks in "Knight Quest!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2-page text piece by Barr: "Was There a Real King Arthur?" Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Camelot 3000 (1982) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-041

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U.N. Security Director Jordan Matthew bids Sgt. Owen McAllister take out King Arthur and his Knights of the Table Round in "Assault on New Camelot!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2 pages of Bolland's Queen Guinevere character designs. 1-page text piece by Barr: "King Arthur in Print." Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Camelot 3000 (1982) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-043

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The wedding of Arthur & Guinevere does not go off without a hitch, as an assassin makes his play and Tristan encounters two faces from her/his past in "Royal Funeral." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland, Bruce D. Patterson & Dick Giordano. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Camelot 3000 (1982) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-045

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Arthur and his Knights of the Table Round try to turn the tide of war against their alien foes, Tristan can't escape her self-loathing and a knight squanders his second chance in "Betrayal!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Terry Austin. Letters column includes a letter from Beau Smith. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.