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Action Comics (1938 DC) 264 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Captured by the Bizarros on Bizarro World, Superman is sentenced to be turned into a Bizarro himself; He dreams what it would be like if the sentence was carried out. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Gets Adopted!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Linda has to scheme to prevent herself from being adopted to protect her secret identity; She spends 30 days with the Wilkins. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 "This is Part 2 of 4 of a running gag of covers that homage each other by legendary Superman artist Curt Swan that ran from 1958 to 1963. It is a series of covers I'm calling "The Desk Smash," and they appeared on the covers for Action Comics #237, 264, 284, and 302." – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 268 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Battle With Hercules!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Hercules wants to marry Lois, but Lois won't marry him while Superman is around, so Hercules tries to get rid of Superman. "The Mystery Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; While working an internship at the Daily Planet, Linda Lee discovers that someone is impersonating her as Supergirl around the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 272 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Rival, Mental Man!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois creates a comic strip about a superhero called Mental Man. When Mental Man suddenly appears, he falls in love with Lois, but it's a hoax by Superman and Aquaman to capture "Ace" Ruggles. Ad for the second Superman Annual. "The Second Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl travels to an Earth-like world to use her super-powers publicly to prove to Superman that she is ready to be revealed to the real world. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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) 281 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Shelly Moldoff. "The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superman meets Professor Dunn who visited Krypton and meet Jor-El before Krypton exploded. Using the Professor's "Matter-Radio" plans two crooks are on a crime spree. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Did You Vote for a New Hair Style for Linda (Supergirl) Lee? illustration by Jim Mooney. "The Secret of the Time-Barrier!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The effects of Lesla-Lar's ray have still stripped Supergirl of her powers, but when Superman takes her into the past it is discovered that her super powers return in other time periods. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 309 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing ad page, does not interrupt story. Lateral spine tearing. Severe water damage. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. John F. Kennedy appears in "The Superman Super-Spectacular!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute; Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear; Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark; cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Untold Story of Argo City!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl learns that her parents survived the destruction of Argo City and that they are still alive in the Survival Zone, though she cannot reach them. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 315 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Be My Guest at America's Greatest Amusement Park ad with Superman. "The Juvenile Delinquents from Space!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Two boys from a distant planet visit Earth and cause trouble because they don't understand Earth customs; Superman convinces them to go home, but an escaped criminal has stowed away on their spaceship. The Origin of Super-Horse article, art by Jim Mooney. "The Menace of Supergirl's Mother!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Edna Danvers is poisoned by a Kandorian creature and becomes evil; She disguises herself as a Kandorian scientist and lures Zor-El and Allura into a Kryptonite trap. 9th Giant Superman Annual Ad. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

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

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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) 281 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's New Parents, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superboy gets rid of crooked foster parents. The Lost Magic Ring, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla loses ring while possessing Congo Bill's mind. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 438,000. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 288 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Knave from Krypton, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Dev-Em puts Superboy in Phantom Zone; takes his place and destroys his reputation. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizzaro's Secret Identity--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizarro-Kyltpyzxm gives Bizarro Lois super powers and she adopts a secret identity. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 289 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from top. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Legion cameo (statues) in Clark Kent's Super-Father starring Superboy, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Jax-Ur poses as Super-Dad. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizarro's Amazing Buddies--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizarro appears before Mary Shelley and inspires her classic novel; he meets Titano, but the people of Bizarro World believe he stole the idea from the King Kong movie. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 305 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent, He-Man! starring Superboy, art by George Papp; The Kents move to Rail City, so Clark won't have to act timid and meek. House ad for The Brave and the Bold #46, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; In tryouts to replace the fallen Lightning Lad, Marvel Lad wows the Legionnaires, who reveals he is Mon-El, now cured by Brainiac 5. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 308 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Menace of Smallville! starring Superboy, art by George Papp; Luthor plagues Smallville with a Red Kryptonite plague. Tricksy humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. The Return of Lightning Lad!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; Lightning Lad's sister impersonates her dead brother and joins the Legion; 1st appearance of Lightning Lass. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 316 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Part I: The Renegade Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art John Forte; When Ultra Boy appears to be an escaped convict, he is expelled from the Legion and has to flee the planet. Part II: The End of a Super-Traitor!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; Ultra Boy reveals that his faked criminal past was a ploy to infiltrate and lure a pirate band into custody. The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes! illustrations, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 342 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Legionnaire Who Killed!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff (p. 1-8) and George Klein (p. 9-16); After Star Boy kills Kenz Nuhor in self-defense, he's put on trial for breaking the Legion code against killing; after his conviction, he's expelled and joins the Legion Subs. Cap's Hobby Hints--Painting a Model Car by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Betrayed Clark Kent! starring Superboy, script by Leo Dorfman, art by George Papp. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 102 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Bob Oksner. Written by Arnold Drake and Henry Boltinoff. Art by Bob Oksner and Henry Boltinoff. Holy secret identities! Bob Hope learns that Tad is really Super-Hip in "The Invasion of the Teen Monsters" by Arnold Drake and Bob Oksner. Also starring Lisa, Henrietta, Badger Goldliver, Doltish, Harvard Harvard III, Dr. Van Pyre, Heinrich Von Wolfmann and Frank N. Stein. Plus: Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: Bob's Gag Bag text piece. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventures of the Fly (1959 Archie) 34 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover by Paul Reinman. Written by Jerry Siegel. Art and cover by Paul Reinman The Terrible Titan ascends from Subterrania and plans on conquering the surface world using radiation poisoning. Only Fly-Man and the Black Hood can hope to stop him. Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Mike Sekowsky and Paul Reinman. As the Shield thwarts a robbery at a museum, the robbers accidently wake up a mummified evil sorcerer named Evilo the Tempter. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. Cover and indicia say "Fly Man". 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 79 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Residue.

"Showdown Soldier" (pencils by Ross Andru); "Sundown Squadron" (art by Russ Heath?); and "No Round Trips in the Infantry." Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bob Haney, 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 $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 80 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

"The Medal Men" (pencils by Ross Andru); "Christmas Tree for a Sub"; and "Red Letter Battle!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bob Haney, 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 $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 90 VG 4.0

Moisture.

Johnny Cloud in "Wingmate of Doom," "The 24 Hour Ace," and "Target Destroyed--Maybe!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Jerry Grandenetti, Bob Haney, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Hank Chapman, and Henry Boltinoff. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Statement of ownership--average copies sold, 205,000. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 92 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

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"The Battle Hawk" (starring Lt. Cloud), "Ace on a String," and "Double Ace in Double Trouble!" Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Be a Good Citizen!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Bob Haney, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, 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 $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 92 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

"The Battle Hawk" (starring Lt. Cloud), "Ace on a String," and "Double Ace in Double Trouble!" Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Be a Good Citizen!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Bob Haney, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, 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 $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 98 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Johnny Cloud in "The Time-Bomb Ace," "The Jet and the Pilot," and "Dogfight Dodger!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Hank Chapman. 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.

All American Men of War (1952) 107 VG- 3.5

Johnny Cloud in "Flame in the Sky!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 114 FN 6.0

"The Ace Who Died Twice!" starring Lt. Steve Savage the Balloon Buster (art by Joe Kubert). Back-up story, "Diary of a Fighter Pilot" (art by Carmine Infantino). Kubert cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All American Men of War (1952) 117 GD/VG 3.0

Final issue of the series. Johnny Cloud in "Even the Skies Can Bleed!" Back-up story, "20,000 Foot Curtain!" (art by Russ Heath; reprint?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All Star Western (1951) 111 VG- 3.5

Edited by Julius Schwartz. Cover by Gil Kane. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Gil Kane, Joe Giella, John Broome, Howard Sherman, Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, and Bernard Sachs. Tales of the Old West starring such characters as the Trigger Twins, Foley of the Fighting 5th, and Johnny Thunder. It's Fun to Help Others public service announcement with Superboy by Jack Schiff, art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Western (1951) 113 VG 4.0

1/2" spine split from the bottom. Cover oxidation.

Edited by Julius Schwartz. Cover by Gil Kane and Russ Heath. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Gil Kane, Joe Giella, Hy Rosen, John Broome, Howard Sherman, Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, and Bernard Sachs. Tales of the Old West starring such characters as the Trigger Twins, Foley of the Fighting 5th, and Johnny Thunder. Arapaho Child-Naming Ceremony article by Julius Schwartz, art by Morris Waldinger and Tommy Nicolosi. Ad for Brave and the Bold #30 and Showcase #26, art by Mike Sekowsky, Joe Kubert, and Murphy Anderson. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4636006016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. I Am Robot X, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The creation of sentient robots provokes a demagogic campaign revealed to be the work of Martian spies. The Pact text story, art by Joe Maneely. Who or What Was...the Bootblack?, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Simon Sledge is a cruel and heartless businessman who delights in making others suffer; On the way to the biggest deal of his life, one that will eliminate the last of his competition, he stops for a shoeshine; Suddenly his feet are moving away from his destination, taking him far from the deal that will give him a monopoly in his field. What Lurks Within? starring Doctor Droom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Droom frightens off alien invaders by convincing them that a construction sites wrecking ball is a life-form. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5 Qualified

Paper: Cream to off white

INCOMPLETE. Page 16 missing, does not affect story.

Label #2001497025

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) 10 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: White

Page 12 missing.

Label #4609118005

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 6.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Page 12 missing.

Label #4609118006

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) 12 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #19-29318EF-002

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) 14 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4684693007

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 3.5 Qualified

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 16 missing.

Label #4608915004

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) 24 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation with chipping.

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; As Peter goes to sell pictures of a crime to J. Jonah Jameson, an inventor named Smythe comes in with a robot guaranteeing the destruction of Spider-Man; Since Peter needs money bad, he eggs Jameson on to hear out the wacky inventor; Smythe shows how his robot instantly shoots out steel tentacles at the hint of a spider's presence and grabs a hold of Peter, much to his surprise; Jameson is given a remote control and they agree to a deal; Betty is furious with Peter for trying to trap Spider-Man, not understanding his true reasons; Peter shows up at school and has Flash Thompson waiting to fight him as he hangs around Liz Allan too much to his liking; As Peter exits school, he sees the robot and begins to run; Flash, thinking he's running away from a fight runs after Peter; First appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider Slayer Mark I. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #20 and #163. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Molten Man in "The Menace of the Molten Man!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker needs his old costume, so he goes to the lab of the inventor Smythe, who created the robot J. Jonah Jameson used to try and beat Spiderman with; During that battle Parker had to remove his costume in order to escape; While there he witnesses an argument between Smythe and a man named Raxton, which results in an accident turning Raxton into, the Molten Man; At first Raxton is confused when he walks out of the lab, but on the street he gets mad at a driver and smashes the car with his fists; Realizing his power Raxton decides he can be a super villain, but before he can do anything Spiderman comes in through his window and asks Raxton to turn himself in stating that so far no major crimes have been committed; A fight ensues; Peter graduates from high school. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #166. This is a very difficult book to find in the higher grades because the black cover easily shows virtually every imperfection, no matter how minor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0106986005

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 32 VG+ 4.5

Doctor Octopus (the Master Planner) in "Man on a Rampage." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. In a battle with Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man gets trapped under tons of steel. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 25 and 171. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 33 GD 2.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Final Chapter!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance; Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system. One of Spidey's classic moments is captured in the first 5 pages as he struggles to escape from underneath tons of steel! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 26 and 172. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4193644008

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby (Spider-Man figure), inks by Steve Ditko and Sol Brodsky (Spider-Man figure). The Molten Man Regrets...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; The Molten Man is released from jail and he decides he is going to be smarter about his next robbery, but Spider-Man puts an end to his plans. Ad for Hulk T-Shirt and other MMMS items, art by Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, and Frank Giacoia. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 28 and 174. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 36 VF- 7.5

Cover by Steve Ditko. When Falls the Meteor!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; A strange meteor gives Norton Fester incredible strength and agility. He uses these new powers to become the Looter to fund his scientific research. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 28 and 175. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 42 VG+ 4.5

Third appearance of Mary Jane (cameo; first time face is shown). Cover by John Romita Sr. Rhino, Foggy Nelson (from Daredevil), and Dr. Curtis Connors cameos in The Birth of a Super-Hero!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; John Jameson was exposed to some strange space spores on a space mission. He returns to Earth where he gains super strength; Spider-Man is mistakenly accused of robbing a bank so Jameson decides to try to capture him with his new super powers. Ad for the M.M.M.S. fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 31 and 182. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 44 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4330885013

Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Lizard in "Where Crawls the Lizard," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Dr. Connors reacts from The Rhino antidote he was previously working on and turns into The Lizard; Realizing this, he runs away but is spotted by his son Billy; The Lizard plots his human conquest and plans to defeat Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 184. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197015

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) 45 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Page 14 missing.

Label #4619865004

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) 46 VG 4.0

Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641197017

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 50 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Water damage. Ink and tracing on front cover.

Cover pencils by John Romita. First appearance of the Kingpin in Spider-Man No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Dimeo]; Fearing for his aunt's health and tired of being hounded by Jameson, Peter gives up being Spider-Man and concentrates on being a simple college student; A kid finds the discarded Spidey suit in the trash can and brings it to the Daily Bugle where Jonah proudly puts it on display; Pete's personal life starts looking up but crime increases as the Kingpin gathers the mob under his leadership; Feeling guilty about the crime wave, Peter remembers the lessons taught to him by his uncle's death and decides to become Spider-Man once again. Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #190. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.