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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 45 VG 4.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover by John Romita Sr.. The third appearance of the Lizard in Spidey Smashes Out!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; The Lizard heads to Dr. Connor's lab to find a formula to transform reptiles into his personal army; Aunt May worries about Peter; The Lizard and Spider-Man battle aboard a train. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 185. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4501032016

Cover by John Romita Sr. The Wings of the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Spider-Man searches the city for a trace of Kraven the Hunter; while searching, he gets a bad cold and goes home; Blackie Drago, a.k.a. the New Vulture, defeats Spider-Man and leaves him unconscious in a pile of snow. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 34 and 188. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 49 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4482211004

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4406050011

All-new 41-page story "The Web and the Flame!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo) and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by Larry Lieber and Mike Esposito. The action starts with a bang as the Amazing Spider-Man spies the Human Torch running amok through the heart of Manhattan! What has gotten into Johnny Storm? The web-slinger swoops into stop the torch and discovers that the fiery member of the FF is just filming a movie! The embarrassed wall-crawler quickly departs, but an observant super-villain nearby begins to formulate a devious plan! One thing leads to another and both Spidey and the torch are invited to shoot a brand new movie in Hollywood! But the duo might want to check the identities of the director and producer first! After a mishap on the set, the temporary teammates at last find their adversaries and a giant mechanical gorilla! Roll the cameras for Spider-Man and the Human Torch vs. Mysterio and the Wizard! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and actress Elizabeth Taylor. First backup feature: "The Coffee Bean Barn" Two-page illustration of Peter Parker and his friends. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito. Second backup feature: "What the Well-Dressed Spider-Man Will Wear" Two-page illustration of the web-slinger's costume and web-shooter. Third backup feature: "Spidey's Greatest Talent" Four-page illustration of the wall-crawler's powers. Fourth backup feature: One-page pin-up of Spider-Man with the Thing, Thor, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk. Art by Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, and Mike Esposito. Fifth backup feature: "Say Hello to Spidey's Favorite Foes!" Two-page illustration of eight favorite foes including Dr. Octopus and the Green Goblin. Art by Larry Lieber, John Romita, Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito, and Joe Sinnott. Sixth backup feature: "A Visit to Petey's Pad!" Two-page illustration of Peter Parker and Harry Osborn's apartment. (Notes: Mysterio battles the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 66 & 67. John Romita contributed pencils to the inside front cover splash page. This story was reprinted in Giant-Size Spider-Man 6.) 64 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Atom (1962) 29 FN- 5.5

Signed by artist Gil Kane and editor Julie Schwartz (splash). Does not include certificate of authenticity.

Cover by Gil Kane. 1st solo Golden Age Atom appearance in Silver Age in "The Thinker's Earth-Shaking Robberies!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Ray Palmer and Jean Loring are on a date, looking over rare book ends; Everyone in the exhibit hall suddenly doubles over in pain; Ray spots the Thinker attempting to rob the book end; Ray changes to the Atom and attempts to stop the Thinker, whose henchmen attack him with harpoon guns. Statement of ownership - average print run 390,000; average paid circulation 232,850. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 42 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308215012

"The Plan and the Power!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. The Avengers are in disarray after going down to defeat to Diablo and the Dragon Man last issue. The Master of Alchemy departed for Transylvania after his triumph -- and took Goliath and the Wasp with him. So after they regroup; Pietro, Wanda, and Hawkeye depart for Europe, and this time the Lion of Olympus joins them! Once the Avengers' aero-car lands, Hercules begins fighting Dragon Man, while the other heroes confront Diablo! The Master of Alchemy appears on his way to victory again...until a surprise avenger joins the fight! Thank goodness for the red, white, and blue! In the meantime behind the Bamboo Curtain, the Black Widow tries to escape from her communist captors! Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic and the Thing. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #34.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 43 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of the Red Guardian in "Color Him...the Red Guardian!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. After receiving a tip concerning the Black Widow's whereabouts, Hawkeye and Hercules travel to the Far East to rescue her! But her communist captors have created a super-powered adversary to oppose them: the Red Guardian! Once the Prince of Power and the ace archer arrive in the Middle Kingdom, they defeat the guard force and challenge the Red Guardian! However the communist champion is smart and tough! He uses the Psychotron to confuse Hercules -- and next uses his belt weapon to knock out Hawkeye. And then while basking in the glow of his victory, the guardian makes a shocking announcement: Natasha Romanoff is his wife! What a red-letter day for the Red Guardian! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #35.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 47 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4376149002

"The Monstrous Master Plan of the Mandarin!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos (with John Romita touch-ups). The very first Avengers Annual is a blockbuster as the original team of avengers joins with the current team -- to battle six of their greatest foes! The Mandarin returns with a new scheme to conquer the world via a large synthetic diamond. However he needs help to accomplish his goal. So he sends his comrades in arms to three different continents to collect diamonds and wreak havoc! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand in their way! In South America Iron Man, Goliath, and the Wasp battle Power Man (aka Erik Josten) and the Swordsman! While in Asia Hercules and the Scarlet Witch clash with the Enchantress and the Executioner! And finally in Africa, Hawkeye and the thunder god face off with the Living Laser! But on the dark continent, the Mandarin has a special surprise waiting: the awesome android called Ultimo! Wow, Thor vs. Ultimo! A battle worth the cover price alone! Eventually, the full contingent of avengers meets the Mandarin inside his orbiting space station for the final showdown! A great annual! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Nick Fury. Second feature: One-page pin-up of Hercules by Don Heck and George Roussos. Third feature: Two-page diagram of Avengers Mansion. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of the Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and Wasp by Don Heck and George Roussos. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of all the avengers to date. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Note: This story takes place between Avengers (1st series) #44 and #45.) 64 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Beagle Boys (1964 Gold Key) 10 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4434351014

The Beagle Boys in "The Bewitched Buck Baggers," "The Grope Diamond," and "The Roaring Twenties." Issue also has "Mini Comics," "Keys of Knowledge," and "Stamp & Coin Collector's Corner" features. No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

Bombshell (1967) Fanzine 7 VG- 3.5

Back cover detached at one of three staples. Staple holes. Pen marking.

Cover by Rich Buckler. Fanzine featuring art, comics, and editorials. 62 pages, B&W.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 30 VG+ 4.5

"If There Should Be a Thunder God" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by John Tartaglione. With Cobra and Hyde on the loose, Matt decides to dress up like their prime antagonist, the mighty Thor, to draw them out; The real thunder god takes umbrage at being impersonated and battles DD; After proving that he is verily worthy, DD tangles with Cobra and Hyde and has his super-powered senses stolen by one of Hyde's formulas, making him truly blind. House ad for the first issue of Not Brand Echh. Ad for the Merry Marvel Marching Society. Cover by Gene Colan with inks by John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) Annual 1 VG- 3.5

64-page all-new giant-size issue (no reprints). "Electro and the Emmisaries of Evil!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Tartaglione. Back-up features inclue "Inside Daredevil" (2 pages of "far-out facts"), "An Explanation" (two pages about Mike Murdock), "Blueprint for an All-Purpose Billy Club" (one page), "At the Stroke of Midnight" (three pages showing Lee and Colan in a story conference), and pin-ups of Karen Page, Foggy Nelson, Ka-Zar, Daredevil, the Gladiator, the Leap-Frog, the Owl, and the Masked Marauder.. Colan/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.25.

EC Fan Addict (1967 Thomas Veilleux) Fanzine 1 VG+ 4.5

Issue #1 - 1967. Fanzine centered around EC Comics and other comic books. Created and Edited by Tom Veilleux. Print run of 250 copies. Loose pages stapled. 8 1/2" X 11". 22 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 64 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4150705022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Intergalactic Sentry #459 (a Kree machine) in The Sentry Sinister!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Explorers on a South Pacific island awaken the Kree Sentry 459; The FF come to the island for a vacation and become embroiled in a battle with the Sentry. Inhumans appearances. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 47. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 5 VG+ 4.5

The Black Panther and the Inhumans help the FF battle Psycho-Man (his first appearaince) in "Divide and Conquer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (not Joe Sinnott as credited). Silver Surfer back-up (first solo story), "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!" by Lee/Kirby/Giacoia. This issue also has eight pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Giacoia and a short story, "This Is a Plot?" Script and pencils by Kirby, inks by Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 175 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike Esposito. The Race to the End of the Universe, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rokk and Sorban, two aliens who once encountered Superman and Batman, force Superman and The Flash to a rematch race.; Superman soon realizes the aliens are not who they seem to be, and the two help each other escape traps along the race and reach the finish line together, after which they unmask the aliens as Abra Kadabra and Professor Zoom; the second Flash/Superman race; marks a new era for The Flash as Carmine Infantino steps down as longtime penciler; he went on to become the editorial director for DC and then publisher, returning to the title as penciler in 1985. Letter to the editor from Infantino himself! Bob Hope, Scooter, and Fox and Crow ad. Mattels Major Matt Mason ad. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cap's Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 175 GD- 1.8

Two center wraps detached.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike Esposito. The Race to the End of the Universe, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rokk and Sorban, two aliens who once encountered Superman and Batman, force Superman and The Flash to a rematch race.; Superman soon realizes the aliens are not who they seem to be, and the two help each other escape traps along the race and reach the finish line together, after which they unmask the aliens as Abra Kadabra and Professor Zoom; the second Flash/Superman race; marks a new era for The Flash as Carmine Infantino steps down as longtime penciler; he went on to become the editorial director for DC and then publisher, returning to the title as penciler in 1985. Letter to the editor from Infantino himself! Bob Hope, Scooter, and Fox and Crow ad. Mattels Major Matt Mason ad. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cap's Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4467775006

Cover by Fred Fredericks. Stories by Giovanni Fiorentini and Raymond Marais. Art by Salvatore Stizza and Jeff Jones. These comic-book adventures of the crime-fighting illusionist were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. In an issue-length story, Mandrake stumbles on a drug-smuggling operation in Mexico, but succumbs to the strange weed they are growing. Plus a tale of Caesar in Great Battles of History, featuring art by fantasy-art legend Jeffrey Catherine Jones. The Telltale Doll; The Haunted Lagoon; Great Battle of History: Pharsalus, the Triumph of Caesar. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Motley (1967 John Kowal) Fanzine 1 VG+ 4.5

Fanzine centered around superhero comic books. Created and Edited by John Kowal. Print run of 150 copies. 20 pages. Loose pages stapled. 8 1/2" X 11". B&W.

Motley (1967 John Kowal) Fanzine 2 VG/FN 5.0

Fanzine centered around superhero comic books. Created and Edited by John Kowal. Contains an ad from Buddy Saunders. Print run of 200 copies. 30 pages. Loose pages stapled. 8 1/2" X 11". B&W.

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 25 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4467775014

Cover by Sy Barry. Stories by Giovanni Fiorentini and Raymond Marais. Art by Senio Pratesi and Jeff Jones. These comic-book adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. This issue features translated Phantom stories from Italy's Avventure Americane-L'Uomo Mascherato. The Phantom takes on deadly diamond hunters that have invaded the Bengali Jungle seeking its riches. Plus a comics history of the first battle of the Civil War, featuring early art by fantasy-art legend Jeffrey Catherine Jones. The Cold Fire Worshippers; Ghosts: Illusions or Reality; Fort Sumter: Where Burst the Flames of War!! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 69 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-058E27B-010

They're kooky! They're kicky! They're krazy! They're...the Maniaks! It's real love when Silver (the Go-Go Girl with the Go-Gold Mind) gets engaged to a rich playboy and the action hits the top of the pop charts! Featuring "Poor Richard's Maniak!" (Chapter 1), "Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Dough!" (Chapter 2) and "If You're Going to Trot Down the Bridal Path, You Need a Groom!" (Chapter 3). Written by E. Nelson Bridwell, with art and cover by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Esposito. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 205 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4481827003

1st appearance of Deadman in "Who Has Been Lying in My Grave?" Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Back-up story: "War of the Mind Readers!" Infantino/George Roussos cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 159 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4059281021

Cover art by Jim Steranko and John Romita (alterations). Nick Fury origin retold in "Spy School," script and art by Jim Steranko; Fury reminisces with Laura about his days growing up in Hell's Kitchen; then at SHIELD HQ, offers her a job as an agent; Fury goes to the UNIT academy, where recruits undergo rigorous education; He meets two new agents: Sidney E. Levine, a tech expert and Val, who scoffs at his attitude that the spy game is man's work; Fury takes on Captain America in a display bout for the recruits, but gets dizzy due to a side-effect of the invisibility pill he used earlier; Yancy Street Gang cameo. "The Evil That Men Do...", script by Roy Thomas and Marie Severin (co-plot), pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Herb Trimpe; Strange returns home to find his Sanctum gone!; Wong, who barely escaped its destruction, recounts how Umar used a spell of vanishment; Strange dispels her enchantment and his house returns; Using the Crystal of Agamotto he senses evil mystic powers around the world. Casting a spell he discovers a group of mystics, banded together, working to free an imprisoned mystic to lead them; Baron Mordo appearance; cameo by the Living Tribunal. Merry Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 160 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4091494009

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Captain America guest stars in the Nick Fury story "Project: Blackout," script and art by Jim Steranko; Cap introduces Fury to an old friend, FBI man Jimmy Woo as Fury relates the events of November 10, 1965; The ESP Division became aware of a threat on Bedloe Island before they were killed by an explosion; Fury asked Cap for aid and the two met under the Statue of Liberty, where they found an army of invaders planning to use an "Id-Paralyzer" to turn everyone on the East Coast into mindless slaves; Cap races toward the Baxter Building for help. "If This Planet You Would Save!", script by Raymond Marais and Marie Severin (co-plot), pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Herb Trimpe; Strange is surrounded by a horde of evil mystics under the command of Baron Mordo!; Mordo refuses to listen to reason and orders his minions to kill Strange, who grabs the ring-leader and drives out the evil magic from him; He forces Mordo to see a vision of the danger menacing Earth but Mordo's first instinct is to flee for his life!; Living Tribunal cameo. Merry Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 161 VG 4.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

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Cover art by Jim Steranko. Captain America guest stars in the Nick Fury story "The Second Doom," script and art by Jim Steranko; Reed Richards & Ben Grimm save Cap from falling to his death while Fury saves himself by catching onto the Statue's crown; Reed and Ben provide assistance to the pair and stop the invaders plans, cutting off all power on the East Coast, creating the New York City Blackout in the process; Back in the present Jimmy Woo tells Fury he believes the man behind the scheme was The Yellow Claw; First appearance of the Yellow Claw since the fifties. "And a Scourge Shall Come Upon You!", script by Raymond Marais and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins (first interior work on the series); Mordo exiles Strange to "The World Of the Million Perils," then sets about restoring some of the magic to his new coven; Lost in a distant galaxy Strange suffers temporary memory loss and faces a nameless beast within a hollow sphere; On Earth, Victoria Bentley, freed of the evil finds herself being hurled between worlds, wondering if it's Mordo's doing; Strange hears a cry for help, and discovers Victoria being menaced by a gigantic ant; The two face Nebulos, a bizarre alien creature who claims they are part of his plan; Baron Mordo appearance. Merry Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 90 VG- 3.5

Staple rust.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. To Be Beaten by Byrrah!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Marie Severin; Namor's cousin wins the favor of the populace of Atlantis as well as the Atlantean council by belittling the regime of the Sub-Mariner as violent and unstable; He challenges Namor to single combat for the right to rule and no one is more surprised than the avenging son when his powers desert him during the fight and Byrrah handily wins. The Abomination!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Stranger leaves earth with the rampaging Hulk left behind to wreak destruction on his behalf; Turning back into his alter ego, Banner surrenders himself to Gamma base and tries to kill himself with radiation to stop the Hulk's destruction; Stopped before he can use his gamma machine, the machine is instead used by a foreign spy who is transformed into the Abomination; More powerful than even the Hulk, Abomination beats the jade giant down and kidnaps Betty as he escapes from the base. Letter from Bill Mantlo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 93 CGC 6.5 SS Thomas

Paper: White

Signed by Roy Thomas on 8/24/23

Label #4275362001

Cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. The Monarch and the Monster, script by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing it;The submarine leaves (with the carcass of It) while Namor breaks off, feeling weakness overwhelm him. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thirteen (1961-1971 Dell) 23 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4498485005

John Stanley cover, story, and art. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 28 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

1st printing. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. The Wail of the Banshee!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimics powers; 1st appearance of the Banshee. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 35 GD/VG 3.0

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

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Along Came a Spider..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dan Adkins; Banshee calls to the X-Men for help against a mysterious spider creature, and when the young mutants run across Spider-Man, they mistake him for their foe and a battle ensues. House ad for issue #2 of Not Brand Echh. Letter from future comics professional Mark Evanier, whose entry is in the form of a poem. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 35 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split. Brittle. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Along Came a Spider..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dan Adkins; Banshee calls to the X-Men for help against a mysterious spider creature, and when the young mutants run across Spider-Man, they mistake him for their foe and a battle ensues. House ad for issue #2 of Not Brand Echh. Letter from future comics professional Mark Evanier, whose entry is in the form of a poem. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 39 FN 6.0

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.

World's Finest (1941) 166 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4082122005

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Danger of the Deadly Duo! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; When Muto teams with the Joker of 2967 to battle Superman, the last descendant of Batman takes up the cape and cowl to help Superman and get revenge against the Joker, who's father killed his father. The Genius With Super Powers--Editors' Round Table: Roy Raymond, TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.