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3-D Batman (1953) 1966.GLASSES FR 1.0

8.5" Cumulative spine split with cover held on by glue.

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3-D Glasses included. Reprints 1953 issue with a new Cover by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson. Inside cover has photos of the "Batman" TV Show. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0913821011

Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman Loses His Powers," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Exposure to ancient Atlantean experiments gives Bart Wellins super-powers and Superman can't stop him because exposure to the same experiments have increased his powers so much, he doesn't dare to use them at all. "The Jungle Journal," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Adventures in Coin Collecting article. Supermen of America ad. One-page Lem 'n' Lime story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 230 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman Loses His Powers," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Exposure to ancient Atlantean experiments gives Bart Wellins super-powers and Superman can't stop him because exposure to the same experiments have increased his powers so much, he doesn't dare to use them at all. "The Jungle Journal," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Adventures in Coin Collecting article. Supermen of America ad. One-page Lem 'n' Lime story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 230 FR/GD 1.5

2.25" Cumulative spine split. Interior page tears. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman Loses His Powers," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Exposure to ancient Atlantean experiments gives Bart Wellins super-powers and Superman can't stop him because exposure to the same experiments have increased his powers so much, he doesn't dare to use them at all. "The Jungle Journal," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Adventures in Coin Collecting article. Supermen of America ad. One-page Lem 'n' Lime story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 233 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Land of A Million Supermen," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Clark Kent is accidentally stranded in the nation of Borgonia, he discovers that everyone there, including himself, must wear a Superman costume on pain of death... which is a giant trap the dictator of Borgonia has set for the real Superman. "The Jungle Eskimo" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. So, You Want to Be an Engineer text story. "The Forbidden Robots," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy and Brent stop the transport of smuggled forbidden robots. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 235 GD- 1.8

5" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Prisoner of Amazon Island," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois belongs to a club of women whose lives have been saved by Superman, and while on a cruise, the club is marooned on an island ruled by Amazon warriors; Superman comes to save them but by Amazon custom he must perform various tasks dreamed up by the women or marry the one at whose task he fails. "Interplanetary Joy Ride" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. "Secret of the Giant Idol" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 239 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's New Face," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is caught in an atomic explosion and afterwards must bandage his face, or wear a lead mask, to keep anyone from seeing what happened to him. One-page Tricksy the World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Puzzle of the Jungle Pyramid!" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. Untitled Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Untitled Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Toys That Stopped Space Crime" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 248 GD/VG 3.0

Origin and first appearance of Congorilla. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Man No Prison Could Hold!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman becomes a prisoner of an island work camp in order to discover what weapon a Nazi scientist is creating. One-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. Congo Bill series becomes Congorilla with "The Amazing Congorilla!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill saves the life of tribal Chief Kawolo, who gives him a magic ring that can cause his mind to be exchanged with that of a golden gorilla; Later, a movie crew tries to capture the now-intelligent Congorilla. Supermen of America ad. "The Graveyard of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 249 FR 1.0

Interior tearing with minor impact to readability.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Kryptonite Man!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor takes a liquid kryptonite serum which makes it impossible for Superman to get near him; Superman makes a lead suit to protect himself, but Luthor has discovered a way to turn lead into glass. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Man-Ape's Mountain Mission," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; As Congorilla goes on a dangerous mission to rescue some plane crash survivors, the body of Congo Bill is locked in a shack which is about to be blown up. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Gambling Asteroid" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 261 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Fortresses of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman brings his Fortress to Metropolis so people can visit, and the Anti-Superman gang seizes upon this chance to plant a bomb in it. "Congorilla's Last Stand," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill is asked to the dedication of an electrical power dam, where an attempt is made on his life. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin and 1st appearance of Streaky the Super Cat and 1st X-Kryptonite in "Supergirl's Super Pet!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl recovers a small Kryptonite meteor and unsuccessfully tries to find a chemical way to render it harmless; Later, Linda saves a stray orange cat from a dog. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3972283006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 282 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staple replaced. First wrap and centerfold MARRIED. Tape under staples.

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Toughest Day!", script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; A day in Superman's life. His Clark Kent robot has to avoid showing the damage to his hands while on a date with Lois. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Sagebrush Sam story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Supergirl of Tomorrow!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Using a time machine, a powerless Supergirl travels to the future, where her powers return and she frees humanity from the tyrannical reign of the Clan of Censors. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 288 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Exposed Superman!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Hal Colby, once jailed by Superboy, poses as a TV producer in an attempt to determine Superman's secret identity. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Superboy ad. Adam Strange ad. "The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; The Phantom Zone villains use telepathy to force Fred Danvers to help them escape by making Supergirl cry and collecting her tears, which will make a powerful explosive. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 340 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 357 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0163571004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Kryptonite Rumble!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wayne Boring; The Annihilator's sidekick, Pocketbook Pete, swallows Kryptonian explosives, gains super-explosive power and appoints himself President, you squares! The Adventures of Jerry Lewis ad. "Supergirl's Secret Marriage!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; A jealous alien female, disguised as a male, fakes a marriage with Supergirl (who has temporary amnesia from green kryptonite) so that her monitoring boyfriend will get over his obsession with Supergirl. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 239 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Residue.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Tricks of the Dog of Steel starring Superboy, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; After being hit by a meteor, Krypto learns to talk; And Superboy becomes jealous of all the attention he's getting. Lionel and His Lions humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Classroom Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Voyage of the Good Ship Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 277 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Duel for Earth, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy has to stop an alien invasion of Earth by agreeing to a duel. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater Olympics!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad hold an underwater Olympics; Aquaman's team "loses" to prevent kryptonite discovery. The Man-Ape's Mercy Mission starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 284 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Clark Kent Goes to Reform School, pencils by Curt Swan; Red K makes Clark Kent forget he's Superboy. The Charge of Aquaman's Sea Soldiers, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney; Aquaman and Aqualad stop Professor Enos Snark who is supplying pirates with technology to help them to rob ships. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 321 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Code of the Legion--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by John Forte, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and Al Plastino (Superboy face on splash only); The Legionnaires submit to tests of their ability to keep secret their greatest weapon from Commissioner Wilson. Chief Hot Foot humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Clark Kent, Cub Reporter starring Superboy, art by John Sikela. Letter to the editor from comic writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 322 VG+ 4.5

1/2" spine split from the bottom.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Tests of the Super-Pets!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by John Forte, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and Al Plastino (head photostated/pasted on Superboy, page 3, panel 1); With the Legion away trying to capture the Time Trapper, the Super-Pets are left in charge. Clark Kent, Class Cheat starring Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Clark deliberately starts flunking tests so he can break a ring of cheaters in his school. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 327 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0220956008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan and John Forte (inset only), inks by George Klein. The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; While investigating robberies on Zoon, the Legionnaires extend an invitation of membership to Lone Wolf, but he refuses; first appearance of the Lone Wolf. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of Superboy's Father!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Sikela. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 349 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Intro of Universo and Rond Vidar in The Rogue Legionnaire--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Universo steals a time bubble, and the Legionnaires use a student's time cube to travel to the past in search of him; But Rond Vidar returns the Legionnaires to their own time and they stop Universo from taking hypnotic control of the United Planets Inner Council. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 364 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0208022001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Revolt of the Super-Pets!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Pete Costanza, inks by Pete Costanza; The Super-Pets depart for a world which they think appreciates them, but it turns out to be a gang of criminals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 379 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3780232002

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino (layouts), inks by Neal Adams (finishes). Burial in Space--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; A native of Seeris offers to revive the fallen Legionnaires if the rest of the Legion defends his people from invaders; But when the Legionnaires fail to defend the Seerons, they must stand up for themselves; The Legionnaires return to Earth and revive the seemingly dead Legionaires with the help of the Miracle Machine. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 381 CGC 7.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: White

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4575299007

1st full length Supergirl story and her 1st solo book. First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Supergirl Gang starring Supergirl, Superman, Batgirl, Judy Belson, Jonathan Maxom, and Albert Maxom, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Supergirl becomes the lead character in the series; here she leads an all-girl gang of hoodlums. Series continues from Action #375. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 56 VG- 3.5

Moisture damage.

Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Tennis, Anyone? Part 1, script by Cal Howard, pencils by Owen Fitzgerald, inks by Graham Place; Bob, looking for rent money, runs into a lovely young woman running a bank errand for her promoter father. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Tennis, Anyone? Part 2. What's Your B.Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Teen Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. A review of a Columbia recording, "The Action History of Baseball." Tennis, Anyone? Part 3; Princess Ileana of Blobonia decides to take the situation into her own hands. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of the Fly (1959 Archie) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629384002

This series is titled "Adventures of the Fly" from issue 1 to issue 30. Edited by John Goldwater. Cover by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Stories by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, George Tuska, and Bill Draut. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including arch foe Spider Spry. Includes origin story. Includes an adventure starring The Shield as well. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

After Hours (1957 Jay Publishing Co.) 1 VG+ 4.5

Vol. 1, No. 1. 1957. Saucy men's fiction and cheesecake magazine by James Warren. This is the first magazine by Warren who would later go on to publish such famous horror mags as Creepy, Eerie, Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Vampirella. This issue features a nude Bettie Page centerfold and stories by Barbara Lane, Phil Telv, and Sterling Fitzpatrick. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 46 pages, black and white, slick. MATURE. Cover price $0.50.

All American Men of War (1952) 64 GD 2.0

Water damage. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

"The Other Man's War" (art by Russ Heath), "Story of a Boot" (art by Joe Kubert), and "A Fistful of War." Edited by Whitney Ellsworth. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Russ Heath, Bob Haney, Joe Kubert, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. 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 $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 106 FN- 5.5

Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Irv Novick. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Hank Chapman, and Win Mortimer. Ad for 80 Page Giant #2 featuring Jimmy Olsen. American Military Ornaments, written by Morris Waldinger, art by Morris Waldinger and Tom Nicolisi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) 15 CGC Page 12 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

PAGE 12 ONLY.

Label #3893167011

Origin and 1st Appearance of Spider-Man by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (11pgs). 1st appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Spider-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider; When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result; He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again. "The Bell-Ringer!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; On a small Mediterranean island of fisherfolk, Old Pedros is the town bell-ringer; One day the volcano atop the island begins to erupt; The villagers evacuate and put out to sea; Old Pedros, though, stays at the church; "The bells must be rung," he tells himself. "Man in the Mummy Case!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive accepts a mummy's help to escape the police, only to find himself an ancient Egyptian slave. Stan Lee's editorial explaining title change. "There Are Martians Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The discovery of a crashed flying saucer frightens a small town, especially when the townspeople realize that the Martians are among them; A month goes by with the aliens still at large. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) 15 CGC Page 8 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

PAGE 8 ONLY.

Label #3893167007

Origin and 1st Appearance of Spider-Man by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (11pgs). 1st appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Spider-Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider; When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result; He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again. "The Bell-Ringer!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; On a small Mediterranean island of fisherfolk, Old Pedros is the town bell-ringer; One day the volcano atop the island begins to erupt; The villagers evacuate and put out to sea; Old Pedros, though, stays at the church; "The bells must be rung," he tells himself. "Man in the Mummy Case!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A fugitive accepts a mummy's help to escape the police, only to find himself an ancient Egyptian slave. Stan Lee's editorial explaining title change. "There Are Martians Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The discovery of a crashed flying saucer frightens a small town, especially when the townspeople realize that the Martians are among them; A month goes by with the aliens still at large. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4638124004

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Sandman in Nothing Can Stop The Sandman!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Sandman tries to hide from police in the high school where Peter Parker goes to school. Intro Betty Brant and Liz Allen. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 141. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4236420011

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Return of the Vulture, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Adrian Toomes breaks out of prison and goes on a crime spree, and ends up battling Spider-Man in the skies above New York. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 4 and # 144. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 8 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mr. Petty (inventor of the Living Brain) in The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 5 and #145. Spider-Man Tackles The Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm's girlfriend's place, causing a fight between the Human Torch and Spider-Man that soon escalates to include the rest of the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from Buddy Saunders, president of MyComicShop, written to Marvel in his callow youth. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4638124003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Electro in The Man Called Electro!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Electro decides to break some other criminals out of jail so they can help him with his crime spree; Spider-Man must balance taking care of Aunt May, who is in the hospital, and capturing Electro. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 6 and 146. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641276002

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641197001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 149. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 13 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4607332002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mysterio in The Menace of... Mysterio!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Mysterio first frames Spider-Man for a crime wave, then challenges him to a battle on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 8 and 151. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 13 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mysterio in The Menace of... Mysterio!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Mysterio first frames Spider-Man for a crime wave, then challenges him to a battle on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 8 and 151. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 15 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641276003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter in Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 10 and 153. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 15 VG 4.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter in Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 10 and 153. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641276004

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Third appearance of the Sandman in The End of Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; With the entire city thinking he is a coward, Spider-Man runs from Sandman; Peter's life is in shambles, and he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man to concentrate on his personal life; Cameos by the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture. First appearance of Ned Leeds (later Hobgoblin). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 13 and 156. Letter to the editor from comics artist Frank Brunner. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.0

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. Spidey Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch; When Spider-Man questions a stool pigeon and learns of this he comes to the aid of the Human Torch. Second appearance of Ned Leeds (future Hobgolin) in this issue (first time his name is revealed). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 14 and 157. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 19 FR 1.0

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. Spidey Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch; When Spider-Man questions a stool pigeon and learns of this he comes to the aid of the Human Torch. Second appearance of Ned Leeds (future Hobgolin) in this issue (first time his name is revealed). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 14 and 157. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.0

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 9.2

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 CGC 9.0

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.