Auctions: comic books 1956-1969, graded by CGC

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2068603005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3838993018

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. Among Us Stalk...The Sentinels!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; After their battle with the Juggernaut, Xavier sends the X-Men on vacation; Reading a story in the paper about Dr. Trask and his story on the mutant menace, Professor X calls for a televised debate with the anthropologist; During the broadcast, Trask unveils his Sentinels, robots who were built to capture and nullify mutants, but things quickly get out of hand as the Sentinels proclaim themselves superior to puny humans and prepare to take over; Xavier calls his X-Men to help and they return to battle the Sentinels; When one of their number falls, the giant robots capture Trask and return to their base; The X-Men follow and find a hidden complex complete with devastating weaponry aimed directly at them; 1st appearance of the Sentinels. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 19 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1568541004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. Lo! Now Shall Appear--The Mimic!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; The X-Men are off to take a vacation when Bobby and Hank tussle with the mysterious Calvin Rankin who beats them by mimicking their powers; Calvin then has an encounter with Jean at a restaurant; Realizing he is dealing with the X-Men, Calvin follows Jean home and asks to join the X-Men; once he has absorbed all of their powers, however, he battles them and captures Jean; The team follows him to his secret hideout deep in an old mine where Mimic uses their combined powers to uncover a machine his father built that will allow him to keep the X-Men's combined powers for good; Realizing something at the last minute, Xavier allows Mimic to use the machine which doesn't give him powers but, rather, strips his mimic powers away; 1st appearance of the Mimic. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4384438001

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. Re-Enter: The Mimic!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Angel rests in the wake of getting hit with Cyclops' optic blast; Mimic recovers his powers and memoriesl X-Men battle the Puppet Master; Cameos by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four.. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 32 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4226831003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Juggernaut, My Son!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men attend Icemans 18th birthday party; Xavier works on Juggernaut, who is unconscious in the basement of the mansion. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 39 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419985003

Cover art by George Tuska. The X-Men get new costumes in "The Fateful Finale!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta. Mastermind and Unus attack Cyclops and Iceman; Marvel Girl frees herself and others from jail and convince the Russians that Blob has a bomb and wants to initiate WWIII; the mutants battle the Mutant Master. Appearances by the Banshee, the Mutant-Master, the Changeling, the Blob, Mastermind, Unus the Untouchable, and the Vanisher. Back-up story with the origin of Cyclops in "Lonely Are the Hunted!" Script by Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Verpoorten. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3859198002

"The Torch Is Passed...!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by John Buscema. Following the tragic events of last issue, the downtrodden X-Men attend Professor X's funeral. The graveside service is briefly interrupted when the young mutants spot Quicksilver paying his respects from a distance. After the service the X-Men return to their Westchester mansion and listen to a posthumous message from their beloved mentor in which he, Charles Xavier, officially passes the torch to his students. In the meantime Quicksilver returns to Magneto's Atlantic Island lair! But the erstwhile avenger is plagued with doubts about his decision to ally himself and his sister with the Master of Magnetism again! However Pietro doesn't have time to brood once Cyclops and his teammates discover Magneto's Atlantic hideaway! And the familiar battle is quickly joined: the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants vs. the Uncanny X-Men! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "Call Him... Cyclops" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page feature explains Cyclops' powers. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers (1963-1996 1st series) #49 in which Pietro and Wanda were duped into rejoining the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4392155009

"When Mutants Clash!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by John Buscema and George Tuska. Deep inside Magneto's island fortress, Cyclops realizes that he cannot wait any longer for the Angel to return! He has to break out of his cell now! And by narrowly focusing his powerful optic blasts he achieves his goal! However while Scott searches for Iceman and the Beast, a certain mutant speedster tracks his movements! When Pietro confronts the X-Men's leader, he gives him an opportunity to join Magneto's cause! But Scott refuses! And that means it's time for battle: Cyclops vs. Quicksilver! And the winner gets the Avengers next! Story concludes in Avengers #53. Appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Toad, and Marvel Girl. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hawkeye, and the Wasp. Flashback cameo by Red Raven. Second story: "And the Mob Cried... Vengeance" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story continues the origin of Iceman including his first meeting with Cyclops. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #93 and also in Marvel Triple Action #45.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 50 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4077299004

Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 52 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419985004

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Twilight of the Mutants!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Eric the Red attacks Mesmero and his army; Eric defeats Mesmero and heads toward Magneto, who is injured; Marvel Girl, Angel, and Beast break into Mesmero's headquarters; Iceman gets caught in trap intended for Mesmero. The Crimes of the Conquistador!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Beast's origin continued. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 57 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423959019

First appearance of Larry Trask. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. The Sentinels Live!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Lorna is attacked by a Sentinel; Alex is paralyzed by his terrible and destructive new powers as the X-Men try to figure out how to help him; The Egyptian authorities arrive and the Living Pharaoh tells them to arrest the X-Men for the destruction of an ancient temple; Alex takes off in the conflict and is attacked by a Sentinel; Learning of the attack on Lorna, Iceman and Beast head back to the states to investigate; They catch a newscast where the son of Bolivar Trask proclaims to the world that the Sentinels are once again active and hunting for mutants. The Female of the Species!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4419985006

Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Do Or Die, Baby!, script by Chris Claremont and Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer, colors by Neal Adams; With Larry Trask revealed to be a mutant, the Sentinels refuse to obey him any more as they continue to capture mutants and prepare to kill them; Cyclops, Jean and Beast mount an offensive to rescue their captured friends; Cyke, Jean and Hank disguise themselves as Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Toad as they battle the Sentinels; Cyclops tricks the Sentinels into flying into the sun; They rescue Havok but he is injured. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423959020

Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Do Or Die, Baby!, script by Chris Claremont and Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer, colors by Neal Adams; With Larry Trask revealed to be a mutant, the Sentinels refuse to obey him any more as they continue to capture mutants and prepare to kill them; Cyclops, Jean and Beast mount an offensive to rescue their captured friends; Cyke, Jean and Hank disguise themselves as Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Toad as they battle the Sentinels; Cyclops tricks the Sentinels into flying into the sun; They rescue Havok but he is injured. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 60 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4423959021

1st Printing. 1st appearance of Sauron. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. In the Shadow of...Sauron!, script bny Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer, colors by Neal Adams; The X-Men take an injured Havok to be treated by one of Xavier's old buddies, Dr. Karl Lykos; Lykos is an energy vampire and drains mutant life energy from Havok, turning himself into the evil Sauron; Angel takes off to investigate the flying dinosaur and is hypnotized by Sauron's powers. Letter from comics creator Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. Can be identified by having X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 61 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423959022

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Monsters Also Weep!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men battle Sauron and his hypnotic powers but the villain gets away and the heroes do not make the connection between the flying dinosaur and Dr. Karl Lykos; Visiting Lykos, they find Alex restored to health and witness a reunion between Karl and his love, Tanya; Tanya's father arrives and forbids their love as the X-Men slink away from the uncomfortable domestic scene; Karl drains energy from Lorna and turns into Sauron once again; Once he changes back into Lykos, he confronts Tanya at their old mountain cabin and seemingly falls to his death as he runs away, afraid of trying to drain energy from the woman he loves. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. It can be identified by having a X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 2.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover.

Label #4423959023

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. Strangers...In a Savage Land!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Angel searches for Sauron and ends up in the Savage Land where he is attacked by flying dinosaurs; He is rescued by Magneto and restored to health; The rest of the X-Men arrive in the Savage Land and hook up with Ka-Zar; Angel does not recognize Magneto who presents himself as a benefactor and protector of the Savage Land mutants. 32 pgs. $0.15. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 33 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4423957005

Uncle Scrooge in "Billions in the Hole" in which Scrooge, Donald, and the Beagle Boys become victims of a shrinking ray and "Bongo On the Congo." Issue also has Gyro Gearloose in "You Can't Win," a one-page text feature "The Super System," and one-page gag strips. Stories by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 34 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4423957006

Uncle Scrooge in "Mythic Mystery" in which Scrooge, Donald, and the nephews explore a mountain and are transported to the mythical land of Valhalla and "Chugwagon Derby." Issue also has Gyro Gearloose in "Wily Rival" and a one-page text feature "Do-It-Yourself Picnic." Stories by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 18 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4419899013

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Creeping Menace," pencils by Bill Molno; Over the objections of his daughter, a scientist creates a giant caterpillar. "Double Exposure"; A man from our dimension sees a man from another...and vice versa. "Counterfeit Fuel" text story. "The Incredible Walking Stick," pencils by Bill Molno; A man briefly owns a walking stick made from the hammer of Thor. "Useful Boy"; Johnny Crystal is determined to be useful someday, though he seems to be a good influence on others already. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4433890001

Published by James Warren, who gave fandom Famous Monsters, Eerie, Creepy, and other great magazines, Vampirella is a horror anthology series that featured stories and art by such genre giants as Richard Corben, Neal Adams, Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, Don Glut, Wally Wood, and many, many others. This first issue includes the following: "Vampirella's Welcome" by Bill Parente and Frank Frazetta; "Vampirella of Draculon" by Forrest J Ackerman (who had a hand in creating vampi vixen Vampirella) and Tom Sutton; "Death Boat" by Don Glut and Billy Graham; "Two Silver Bullets" by Don Glut and Mike Royer; "Spaced-Out Girls" by Don Glut, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico; and "Room Full of Changes" by Nicola Cuti and Ernie Colon. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. NOTE: A commemorative edition of this magazine was published in October 2001. It is very similar to the original, but can be easily identified by the $4.95 cover price (original 1969 edition was 50c cover priced), and an indica noting it as the commemorative edition. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 247 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4423957008

#247, April 1961, 15c. Issue has Donald Duck in "The Madcap Mariner," Gyro Gearloose in "It Takes Two to Tangle," Chip ?N' Dale in "Mighty-Munk," and Mickey Mouse and Goofy in part two of "The Moon-Blot Plot." Issue also has half-page gag strips and a one-page text feature "The Magic Guitar." The Donald Duck story is by Carl Barks. Art and story credits on other stories: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 92 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #2126224001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy From Outer Space! starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; A mysterious boy with Super-powers crash lands on Earth; Superman takes him in, but Batman suspects he's a criminal. Lem n' Lime humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Indian Cannoneers starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. World At Your Fingertips text article about stamp collecting. Marauders from the Deep starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Green Arrow has to fight crime under water. Wanted: A Teen-Age Code public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moriera. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 100 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3932324008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Dictator of Krypton City, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Luthor shrinks himself and tricks Superman into leaving him in the Fortress, where he enters Krypton City [Kandor] and takes over. Mystery of the Vanishing Boys starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. Case of the Green Error Clown starring Green Arrow, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy meet the Green Error, a clown who spoofs Green Arrow at the circus. Green Error's tools help them stop the robbers who stole the day's receipts. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 113 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956013

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Bat-Mite Meets Mr. Mxyzptlk starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Bat-Mite tries to stop Superman from helping Batman and Robin; Then Mr. Mxyzptlk decides that Bat-Mite should stop bugging Superman and a magic contest is begun between the two. Keep Learning -- the Key to Success! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Amazing Miss Arrowette, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Miss Arrowette makes her debut by rescuing Green Arrow and Speedy from a gang of thieves. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Journey to 1960 starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 121 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4423956014

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Mirror Batman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Jim Mooney; Batman falls into a cosmic mirror and comes out distorted and with new powers. Superman and Robin take him back into the mirror world and battle Xanu. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Wanted: Safe Bus Riders public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Doomed Planeteer starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Murphy Anderson. The Cop Who Lost His Nerve starring Green Arrow, script by John Broome, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy help a cop who is scared to death of cats. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 129 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956015

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Joker-Luthor, Incorporated! starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Joker and Luthor team up to rob a large gem show. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace Of The Alien Fish starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad help an alien who has crashed on Earth to round up three alien fish he brought with him. Menace of the Meteorites text story. The Iron Archer! starring Green Arrow, pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must stop a group of bank robbers with a robot that shoots arrows. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 139 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956016

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Ghost of Batman starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Criminals seem to assasinate Batman while Superman is disguised as him; Now they can't reveal Batman is still alive without revealing his true identity. Special Christmas Quiz -- "Christmas in Many Lands!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Doom Hunters starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 140 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956017

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Clayface Superman! starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; Clayface escapes from prison and uses his powers to become a copy of Superman. The Land Of No Return starring Green Arrow, script by Bill Finger, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy go thru a fog-bank and are transported to a world where other past travelers have been caught and are menaced by the monster called The Gnorl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 153 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4071291008

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.