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Action Comics (1938 DC) 307 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687374008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Clark Kent - Target for Murder!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Clark Kent writes a series of articles that anger crime boss King Kobra, so he hires assassins to murder Clark. The Untold Stories of Superman ad. Batman and Robin's Most Thrilling Mystery Cases ad. "Supergirl's Wedding Day!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; The Kryptonian criminal Tor-An escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate Superman's family by marrying Supergirl but is foiled when Supergirl's telepathic friends enlist the aid of Saturn Girl. Supermen of America ad. Action Comics ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 307 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Confession of Superboy!, art by George Papp; Lana tries to prove Clark is Superboy. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; The Legion takes in new member Mystery Lad on Saturn Girl's word and he helps them put an end to space pirate Roxxas; 1st appearance of Element Lad. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 99 VG/FN 5.0

"The Empty Cockpit" (starring Johnny Cloud) and "Attack From Yesterday!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Irv Novick. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Hank Chapman, and Jack Abel. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple, small lateral spine tears.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Vulture in Duel to the Death with the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Vulture is so confident in his abilities that he announces his plans to steal a diamond shipment to the police; When Spider-Man hears this he decides to stop the Vulture. The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When Peter Parker discovers some alien modifications to a professor's radio he tracks down a group of aliens with plans to take over the Earth. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 139. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 3 GD+ 2.5

1/2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When an experiment goes wrong, Otto Octavius gains control of his robotic arms and decides to take over an atomic facility, but Spider-Man stops him. Spider-Man pin-up page by Ditko. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 140. First issue with a letters column (including a letter by MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders!). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 72 #4 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

December 1963. Cover Art by John Schoenherr. Science Fact: "The Nature of the Electric Fluid" by John W. Campbell and "Cracking the Code" by Carl A. Larson. Serial: "Dune World" by Frank Herbert Part 1/1 (this is the first Dune story ever published). Plus several more stories. Cover price $0.50.

Archie's Madhouse (1959 Archie) 24 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4579637004

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Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Space Guys 'n' Gals," art by Joe Edwards; Lester borrows the Pink Martian's flying saucer and he returns with a summary of teen-age habits in outer space. "The Law of Attraction," art by Joe Edwards; Two girls from Pluto come to Earth to check out the boys. "Witch Pitch," script by George Gladi, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Della assigns Sabrina to put a hex on her school's hockey team. "Monsters in the News," art by Joe Edwards; Gossip about Hollywood monsters. "The Time of Your Life Machine," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Les and Ches go back to 562 A.D. to learn how King Arthur and his knights really lived. Ads for Archie Giant Series Magazines, Archie's Pals 'n' Gals. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 7 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st Atom and Hawkman team-up (1st appearance of Hawkman since Brave and the Bold tryouts) in "The Case of the Cosmic Camera!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When the Earth is plagued by a series of strange tremors that also effects the migratory patterns of birds, it gains the attention of Ray Palmer and Jean Loring (both avid bird watchers) and Hawkman who is alone following Hawkgirl briefly going to Thanagar to report on their progress on Earth; As Ray stops some crooks who use helium balloons as getaway methods as the Atom, Hawkman determines that the cause of all the trouble is caused by radiation which has been given off by a weapon known by Thanagarian science as a Cosmitron device. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 FR 1.0

4.75" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 154 VG+ 4.5

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Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. "Danger Strikes Four," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; As Dick begins reading Alfred's latest imaginary tale of Batman II and Robin II, he is called upon by the Caped Crusader to battle Big Al and his men, with all involved in circumstances strangely resembling Alfred's story. "The Amazing Odyssey of Batman and Robin," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the remains of the Bat-Boat are found, its log is sent to Commissioner Gordon, who announces that Batman is dead, leaving a stage magician free to commit his crimes! Safety First -- All Year! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Johnny discovers the hazards of leaving things lying around the home. "The Strange Experiment of Doctor Dorn," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A large green creature is menacing Gotham City, so the Dynamic Duo are called in to assist, and they discover a way to get the creature to pass away, leaving Dr. Dorn free without any effect. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 156 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4753254005

Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret of the Ant-Man" starring Batman, Robin, Bat-Hound, and Ant-Man, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After Batman announces that he is going away on a secret Government mission, a pint-sized crime fighter by the name of Ant-Man pops up to help him out, but the Boy Wonder wrongly guesses that it is Batman in disguise. True Crime Laffs humor/non-fiction page by Henry Boltinoff. "Robin Dies at Dawn," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman undergoes a test simulation for a situation that astronauts may one day face alone in outer space, and during that simulation he sees Robin dies; After the test is over, Batman faces the terrible side-effects of his simulation, believing that Robin will actually die, and it so complicates his fight against crime, he decides to retire! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brides in Love (1956) 34 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Vince Colletta, Sal Gentile and Dick Giordano. Newly married romance, and all the complications that go with it. Brenda is ready to marry Mal, but a locket reminds her of her old flame, Si. Rhea marries New Yorker Ken and joins his hectic social life, but soon finds herself exhausted in the city that never sleeps. Redheaded Barbara meets her handsome boss Warren when she thinks he's shoplifting from his own store. Big-City Bride; An Honest Love; I Landed a Rich Husband; Professor Cupid; The Locket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Bullwinkle (1962 Gold Key) 2 VG- 3.5

Cover by Al Kilgore. Stories by Al Kilgore and various. Art by various. Featuring the tales "Phantom of the Soap Opera," "Trick or Treat?", "Woodchopper's Ball," "Pottsylvanian Pitch," "A Dog's Life" and "Bat-Ball Batty"! Starring Bullwinkle, Rocky, Boris, Natasha, Dudley Do-Right, Inspector Fenwick, Snidely Whiplash, Fearless Leader (over radio), Peabody, Sherman, P.T. Barnum and Jenny Lind! Plus: two Wild Animals of Africa fillers ("The Hippopotamus" and "The Lion") and a Ridiculous, Isn't It? text article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 318 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4285769007

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Cat-Man Strikes Back" starring Batman, Robin, and Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney , Sheldon Moldoff, and Mike Esposito; The Cat-Man returns to bedevil Gotham City, Batman and Robin with new crimes, based on famous fictional cats; After his first crime, Cat-Man saves Batwoman's life and tells her he'd like to have her as her partner, before leaving the crime scene; During Cat-Man's second crime, Batwoman makes a mistake that causes Batman and Robin to be unable to capture Cat-Man; Batman thinks that Batwoman did that on purpose to repay the criminal for saving her life and Batwoman decides to leave Batman and join Cat-Man. True Crime Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fantastic Forgers!' article. "J'onn J'onzz's Enemy—Zook" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, story and art by Joe Certa; Zook gets amnesia and falls into the hands of criminals. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4751867002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4635361004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 19 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4766479010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut in "Prisoners of the Pharoah!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. Cameos by the Mole Man, the Puppet Master, the Super-Skrull, and Doctor Doom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #53 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 19 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4335773006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut in "Prisoners of the Pharoah!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. Cameos by the Mole Man, the Puppet Master, the Super-Skrull, and Doctor Doom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #53 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 139 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4739109001

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of Reverse Flash in Menace of the Reverse Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; A time capsule sent directly to the future results in the creation of a new menace for the Flash...Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 139 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Large interior coupon cut, does not interrupt art or story.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of Reverse Flash in Menace of the Reverse Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; A time capsule sent directly to the future results in the creation of a new menace for the Flash...Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 114 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Shane O'Shea and Pierre Alonzo. Art by Pete Costanza, Chic Stone, Kurt Schaffenberger and Ogden Whitney. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. The return of Herbie, the unassuming, ordinary-looking kid with vast powers who was introduced in issue #73. He is summoned by the White House to help resolve a crisis in Africa, which he does with the help of the beasts of the jungle. Featuring cameos by JFK, Jackie Kennedy and Tarzan. A man is visited by the specter of a deceased ancestor; A long-lost rocket ship returns to Earth after years in space, but it doesnt get the welcome it was expecting. This is Herbies first cover appearance, and the fourth Herbie appearance overall; his own comic soon followed. A Little Fat Nothing Named Herbie!; Face of the Specter; Send Up M-14 to Welcome It; Experience in a Swamp! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Gorgo (1961) 12 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711162011

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Dick Giordano, Joe Gill and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic. Earth is invaded by tentacled squid-like aliens who somewhat resemble Kang and Kodos from the Simpsons, in a story (and cover) with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. As the Venusian invaders gather Earth's scientists to learn humanity's weaknesses, one man infiltrates them to learn the aliens' weakness. Monsters' Rendezvous!; Strange Beasts, Past and Present; A Second or an Eon?; Deep Water Dream! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 18 GD- 1.8

3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. World of Perilous Traps!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In their last encounter, Sinestro implanted a telpathic command into Hal Jordan's mind, which causes him to release Sinestro from his imprisonment; Sinestro then transports Hal to Qward for a battle, where Hal tricks him into thinking he no longer has his Green Lantern Ring and then imprisons Sinestro again. Touchdown for Picasso! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Green Lantern Vs. Power Ring!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane (pencils pages 1-6; layouts pages 7-12) and Mike Sekowsky (pencils pages 7-12) inks by Joe Giella; During a series of distance control tests, Bill Baggett finds Hal Jordans ring and uses it for destruction before Hal overcomes him through willpower and regains the ring. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 17 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Triumph of the Tornado Tyrant!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Tornado Tyrant's arrogance over his first defeat of the JLA backfires on him when the JLA changes tactics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 18 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Journey into the Micro-World!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The JLA is brought to a sub-atomic world where they need to defeat the protectors of that world in order to save its people. Safety First -- All Year! public service announcement. Letters to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas and Steve Erickson (the writer?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 21 GD/VG 3.0

1st Silver Age appearances of Hourman and Dr. Fate. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Crisis on Earth-One!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; 3 villains each from Earth-1 and Earth-2 hatch a plot to commit crimes, then hide out on the other Earth; To ensure their success, the villains of Earth-1 mystically trap the JLA in their headquarters; But the JLA summons the JSA and switches places with them. Letter to the editor from Comics Buyer's Guide editor Don Thompson. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 22 GD+ 2.5

Three center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Crisis on Earth-Two!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The JLA and JSA fight their own villains on the opposite Earths until they are mystically transported to cages in space; They escape and take down the gathered villains. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 23 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4563162024

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Drones of the Queen Bee!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Queen Bee blackmails the JLA into securing the elements she needs for an immortality potion, but even though they fulfill their end of the bargain, they prevent her from her ultimate goal. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 24 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Decoy Missions of the Justice League, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Kanjar Ro gains the ability to split off an aural form of himself and draw off aural forms of the JLA; He leaves his own aural form in his place in jail and uses the aural JLAers to lure their physical forms into traps; Adam Strange learns Kanjar Ro's plot and helps the JLA defeat him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Kona (1962-1967 Dell) 5 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Don Segall. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. Kona must save the Dodd family from an ordinary kitty-cat that has been mutated to monstrous size by the island. Thoth saves Anak from a tiger attack, and Naga wonders about Anak's fate. Plus history and mythology about cats and gigantism. Classic monster-cat painted cover, possibly by Vic Prezio. Big, Bigger, Biggest; Cats-And Dogs!!; Cat Weather; Beware the Kitty Cat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Kona (1962-1967 Dell) 6 FN- 5.5

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Don Segall. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. While Kona and the Dodd family are lost at sea, they encounter the Dragon from the Depths. In the underwater kingdom of Pacificus, they learn its extraterrestrial origins. There is a menace that only they can defeat to save the kingdom, as foretold by the Pacifican prophets. Anak enacts a desperate plan to drive away a dangerous horde of beetles. Plus history and mythology about Atlantis and the Tower of Babel. Best painted dinosaur cover yet, possibly by Vic Prezio. Kona; Atlantis; Anak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Kona (1962-1967 Dell) 7 VG 4.0

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Don Segall. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. Kona and the Dodd family are menaced by gigantic ants on yet another lost island. But a sudden burst of geysers happens at just the right time. Anak tries to save a blind eagle's sight after the guardian bird attacks Thoth, thinking him an enemy. Cool giant-ant cover, possibly by Vic Prezio. Creatures; Kona; The Ant Runway; Anak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Kona (1962-1967 Dell) 8 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Sam Glanzman (splash). Certification not included.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Don Segall. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. A giant bird transports Kona and the Dodd family to the hidden peaks of Tibet, where the cold threatens to turn the caveman warrior into a snow-Kona. But the strange snowmen of the Himalayas are a more direct threat to the family. Anak tries to subdue rampaging armadillos with alcohol. Painted giant-bird cover, possibly by Vic Prezio. World's Facts; Kona; The Well of Gold; Anak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

3 Center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) Annual 2 FR/GD 1.5

Edge chew. Lateral spine tear.

72pg Annual for 1963. Stan Goldberg covered/art; Stan Lee Cover price $0.25.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 87 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4509483001

Adam Strange stars in "The Super-Brain of Adam-Strange!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Hawkman back-up story: "The Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!" (art by Murphy Anderson). Letter to editor Julie Schwartz from comic artist Joe Kubert. Anderson cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Mystery in Space (1951 1st Series) 87 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Adam Strange stars in "The Super-Brain of Adam-Strange!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Hawkman back-up story: "The Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!" (art by Murphy Anderson). Letter to editor Julie Schwartz from comic artist Joe Kubert. Anderson cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4611631008

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First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 44 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Lee Elias. 3rd Tommy Tomorrow issue. Chapter 1: Tommy Tomorrow -- Wanted for Treason, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; After gazium raiders use a Planeteer squadron's secret code to lure them away from a gazium theft, all members of that squad, including Capt. Tommy Tomorrow and Capt. Lon Vurian, are placed under investigation. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Metal Men #1. Chapter 2: The Fantastic Dr. Klik, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; Using the stolen gazium, Dr. Klik succeeds in greatly expanding the size of a single atom; This strange atom is inhabited by fantastic creatures which, when expanded to scale, will be indestructible. Eye in the Sky article. Chapter 3: The Man Who Would Destroy Mars, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; With Vurian's help, Tomorrow escapes capture and returns to Klik's hideout. Statement of ownership: Statement of October 1, 1962; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months; 220,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 44 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover art by Lee Elias. 3rd Tommy Tomorrow issue. Chapter 1: Tommy Tomorrow -- Wanted for Treason, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; After gazium raiders use a Planeteer squadron's secret code to lure them away from a gazium theft, all members of that squad, including Capt. Tommy Tomorrow and Capt. Lon Vurian, are placed under investigation. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Metal Men #1. Chapter 2: The Fantastic Dr. Klik, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; Using the stolen gazium, Dr. Klik succeeds in greatly expanding the size of a single atom; This strange atom is inhabited by fantastic creatures which, when expanded to scale, will be indestructible. Eye in the Sky article. Chapter 3: The Man Who Would Destroy Mars, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; With Vurian's help, Tomorrow escapes capture and returns to Klik's hideout. Statement of ownership: Statement of October 1, 1962; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months; 220,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 162 VG- 3.5

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Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Titanic Twins! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 1], script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman splits into two Supermen in this classic, oft-reprinted story. The Anti-Evil Ray! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 2]; Luthor, Brainiac, Phantom Zoners, Khruschev, and Castro reform; Lex Luthor cures all illnesses. A Tree Grows on Second Street public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The End of Superman's Career! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 3]; The Supermen marry Lois Lane and Lana Lang; Jimmy Olsen marries Lucy Lane; Mr. Mxyzptlk reforms. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 41 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Devil and Lois Lane!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Superman overhears Lois tell her college boyfriend, Lance Jason, that she would sell her soul to the devil for a chance to marry Superman, he decides to teach her a lesson and masquerades as Satan, offering Lois her dream marriage in exchange for her soul. Winners of Lois Lane Hair-Style Contest. The Super-Suitor of Soomar!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois visits the planet Soomar where she meets a girl reporter much like herself, except that she resists the attentions of Soomar's super-hero, Super-Male. Superman's Romance with Lana Lane!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; While visiting Superman's Fortress, Lois and Lana find a picture of Superman proposing to a girl who looks like both of them. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 41 CGC 5.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 7/24/09.

Label #0986341018

Cover by Jack Kirby. In the third appearance of Iron Man, he battles an evil genius named Doctor Strange - but it's not the Stephen Strange later introduced in Strange Tales - in "The Stronghold of Dr. Strange!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An imprisoned criminal scientist takes control of Iron Man in order to free himself; He threatens to blow up the world unless he is made world ruler. "Music Master" text story. "The Sorcerer's Spell," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A wicked general plots the overthrow of his king, but is too afraid to try; He forces a gypsy sorcerer to enchant him to remove his fear. "The End of the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 3000 a faster than light space ship is developed to take man to the very end of the universe; Since the scientists think the chances of returning are slim, they choose a pilot with an unhappy life of no family, friends, or job who doesn't really care if he can return as long as he learns the secret of the universe. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) UK Edition 48UK CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Edition.

Label #16-3B74644-007

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Iron Man gets a snazzy new costume in "The Mysterious Mr. Doll!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Dick Ayers; Mister Doll uses magic dolls to take over whole companies; Iron Man stops him with the help of a new suit of armor. "The Pact," art by Joe Maneely; An historian writing about the trial and execution of his ancestor for witchcraft interviews the only remaining party concerned in the case: the Devil. "Kraddak," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien tells a greedy mine owner that he will be killed in a fall; The mine owner hides at the lowest possible point in his mine. 36 pgs., full color.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 50 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirbym, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck; Henry Pym follows the crime spree of the Human Top in the newspapers but the Wasp convinces Henry to go after him as Giant-Man. Mystery Trip text story, art by Joe Maneely; Tommy's uncle returns from a space journey needing to re-learn how to walk on earth instead of floating. The Secret of Sagattus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; A wise king listens only to the advice of a hunchback, causing the jealous nobles to murder the hunchback. No Ending!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber; A dictator is tormented by dreams of running on a treadmill suspended high in the sky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 95 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Cover and centerfold coming detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Demon Duplicators!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnot; An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane; The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer. Odin guest appearance; Jane Foster and Heimdall cameos. "Time Machine" two-page text story. "The Tomb of Tut-Amm-Tut!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil pharaoh has himself placed in stasis for centuries to escape his rival, only to find that his rival went into stasis in order to meet him when he awakes. "Save Me From the Lizard Men!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; A human crashlands on an alien planet, and the inhabitants believe that he is a spy from the shape-shifting people of a nearby world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 95 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split with back cover missing.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Demon Duplicators!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnot; An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane; The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer. Odin guest appearance; Jane Foster and Heimdall cameos. "Time Machine" two-page text story. "The Tomb of Tut-Amm-Tut!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil pharaoh has himself placed in stasis for centuries to escape his rival, only to find that his rival went into stasis in order to meet him when he awakes. "Save Me From the Lizard Men!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; A human crashlands on an alien planet, and the inhabitants believe that he is a spy from the shape-shifting people of a nearby world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 1 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Ad page missing, does not interrupt art or story. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. X-Men, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After a day of training and meeting Jean Grey, a new student at Professor X's school, the X-Men go one their first assignment--stopping a mutant named Magneto from talking over an Air Force base. Full page house ads for Amazing Spider-Man #4 and Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #3. This is it, the first issue of the Uncanny X-Men, and even in the beginning, there was Magneto, the Earth's most powerful super villain. Conceived by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this first issue will always remain one of the core books within the Marvel Comics mythos. This is Stan and Jack making history and legend, although no one knew it at the time. First appearances of Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, the Beast, Marvel Girl, and Magneto. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 139 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Day Wonder Woman Revealed Her Secret Identity," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; When Steve Trevor is frustrated by Wonder Womans refusal to marry him until all crime and injustice is erased from the Earth, he wishes aloud that she would forget who she is; Shortly thereafter, she destroys two enemy missiles by hurling them against each other, and is caught in the explosion, knocked unconscious, and given amnesia when she awakens; Upon reviving, she flatly tells Steve that she is Diana Prince, and that Wonder Woman has lent her her costume for a masquerade ball she and Steve will be attending, but that she is not Wonder Woman. The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin ad. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 135 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Menace of the Future Man starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Superman and Batman chase the mysterious time-traveling Future Man into the future and the past. The Future Man combines kryptonite with Thor's hammer to create a future weapon. How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Creatures That Conquered Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; An alien scientist is forced to do the bidding of criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.