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Abyss (1970 Fanzine) Promotional Portfolio 1-SET VG 4.0

Plates only. No envelope.

In support of their fanzine of the same name, fan-favorite fantasy artists Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Jones, Bruce Jones, and Michael W. Kaluta released this limited edition portfolio with an impressively-sized print from each contributor. This edition is NOT signed and numbered. Plates are 14-1/4" x 21" in a slightly larger envelope. B&W.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 86 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4482211005

First appearance of the Black Widow's classic black costume in "Beware the Black Widow!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Natasha Romanoff is ready to get back in the superhero game! But there are two things she must do first. One...design a new costume; and two...learn the secrets of the wondrous wall-crawler! So to that end the widow lays a trap for the web-slinger! Will the Amazing Spider-Man get caught in the web of the beautiful Black Widow? Retelling of the Black Widow's origin. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameos by Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Red Guardian. (Notes: The Black Widow appears next in Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd series) #1. Spider-Man and the Black Widow meet again in Daredevil (1st series) 103. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #67.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 86 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of the Black Widow's classic black costume in "Beware the Black Widow!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Natasha Romanoff is ready to get back in the superhero game! But there are two things she must do first. One...design a new costume; and two...learn the secrets of the wondrous wall-crawler! So to that end the widow lays a trap for the web-slinger! Will the Amazing Spider-Man get caught in the web of the beautiful Black Widow? Retelling of the Black Widow's origin. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameos by Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Red Guardian. (Notes: The Black Widow appears next in Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd series) #1. Spider-Man and the Black Widow meet again in Daredevil (1st series) 103. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #67.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 90 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple and water damage.

Death of Captain Stacy in "And Death Shall Come!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. It's the third and final showdown between Doctor Octopus and the Amazing Spider-Man...in just as many days! However this time the wall-crawler has a special surprise for Doc Ock -- that might foul up his control of his mechanical arms! When the web-slinger and Dr. Octopus meet again in a rooftop clash, a crowd gathers below. Tragically, Doc Ock knocks the chimney off the roof...and it falls toward a young boy! However in heroic fashion, Captain Stacy saves the boy, but at a terrible cost to himself. Spider-Man rushes to help Gwen's father, but Captain Stacy's fate has been sealed. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This Lee-Kane-Romita masterpiece was reprinted in Marvel Tales #71. The Spider-Man Death & Destiny (2000) limited series (by Lee Weeks) expands upon the aftermath of Captain Stacy's death.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 91 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

"To Smash A Spider!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The family and friends of Captain George Stacy are in a state of disbelief following his tragic death. And after his funeral, the blame game for his demise begins in earnest. Gwen blames Spider-Man. And of course J. Jonah Jameson does too. A sleazy political rival of Captain Stacy -- named Sam Bullit -- takes advantage of the situation by starting a political campaign centered on capturing Spider-Man. And to make matters worse...Gwen volunteers to work on the campaign! What in the world can Peter Parker do...to save both his reputation and his relationship? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Harry Osborn. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #72.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 76 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308216008

"The Blaze of Battle…the Flames of Love!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Inside Avengers Mansion, T'Challa and Cap work feverishly to bridge the gap between Earth and Polemachus…the trans-dimensional world where Arkon has taken the Scarlet Witch and several of the world's greatest atomic scientists! The light-generating energy rings of Polemachus have burned out! And the only way to reignite them is via a nuclear explosion in New York City! Wanda tries to reason with Arkon, but runs out of time once the Avengers attack! With an urgent fury, the Prince of Asgard and Iron Man cut into the Imperion's best guardsmen! But Arkon slips away with Wanda and teleports back to Earth! Pietro, Goliath, the Vision and the panther soon follow in kind! And (as shown on the dramatic cover) on top of the Empire State Building, Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle Arkon the Magnificent…for the life of the world! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Toad. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers appear next in Incredible Hulk 128 for a showdown with the Green Goliath. Arkon returns in Avengers 84. This issue features the first meeting between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics artist Alan Kupperberg and comics historian Peter Sanderson respectively. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 36 & 37.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 124 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stop the Cyborg!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two AIM assassins attack Captain America; one of the assassins becomes part of Modoks cyborg project; Cap demands that Nick Fury take Sharon Carter off of active duty so he can pursue a romantic relationship with her; The cyborg robs a bank and battles Sharon; Cap defeats the cyborg and tells Sharon he doesnt want to see her anymore. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 421,644; average paid circulation, 243,798. Letter from comics writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 95 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1257783006

"Tomorrow, World War Three!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. A special United Nations delegation visits New York City to promote world peace! And during the foreign group's visit, the Fantastic Four will serve as their designated bodyguards! This should be a simple assignment for Reed, Sue, and Ben given their recent encounters against the Mole Man, Frightful Four, and Skrulls; but a lesson in international espionage is coming their way! A mysterious man called the Monocle stirs up trouble for the FF and puts the world on the verge of global anarchy! Meanwhile inside the Baxter Building trouble is also brewing! However it doesn't involve international affairs…but affairs of the heart. Medusa has come to collect her little sister and return to the Hidden Land. Will Johnny let Crystal go without a fight? First appearance of the Monocle. (Notes: The Monocle returns years later in Fantastic Four 204. This issue includes a full-page ad for Iron Man 22 and Thor 172.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 8 VF 8.0

All Jack Kirby reprints: "Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race" and gallery pages from FF Annual 1. New John Romita Sr./John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.25.

Jetsons (1970 Charlton) 1 FN 6.0

The Jetsons in "No Rust on Rosey," "Sum Toi" (scripts on both by Joe Gill, art by Ray Dirgo), and "Happy Birthday, Moon!" Touche and Dum-Dum in "Who's That Knocking Down My Door?" One-page "The Mustang" (art by Bill Montes). Cover price $0.15.

Marvelmania Catalog (1969) 2 VF- 7.5

Catalog of Marvelmania merchandise: membership kit, magazine, super-hero portfolios, super-hero models, artist self-portrait portfolio, comic art portfolio, super-hero posters, bullpen fotokit, and official club stationary kit. Sal Buscema front cover. Barry Windsor-Smith/Syd Shores back cover illustration. No date (probably 1970). 8.5 x 11 in.; black and white; 16 pages.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 VG/FN 5.0

"The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 VG 4.0

Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 36 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

File Copy

Label #0759295004

Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. Spooky visits Spookwood Forest and the strange knights who live there. Casper meets a nervous gnome and tries to help him build confidence. Wendy encounters alien witches. The Borrowed Shadow; The Way of the Wand; A Man of Few Woids; Casper: Gnicky, the Gnervous Gnome; Hats Off; Wendy: Witches From Another World; Spookwood Forest; The Knutty Knights; Casper: The Sound Maker; Wolf Dog; Five Dollar Bill; Wendy: The Giant Trap. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 37 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy

Label #0759295005

Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. A young ghost who can't boo seeks Spooky's help. The solution is ghost-therapy to reveal the forgotten root of his problem. Spooky gets a polite robot double from Professor Hauntly to fool Poil, but the Ghostly Trio turns it evil. Wendy hides her witchiness so she can play with the ordinary girls for a while. The Bygone Boo; To Know Him Is to Boo Him; Bottleland; Wendy: Herbert; The Worlds Most Famous Leopard; Ali-oops; Nightmare: Youre Mistaken; Substitute Spooky; Robots Are Bothersome; Casper: Booris; Hats Off; Wendy: Like Any Other Girl. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 223 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Top Edge Label Missing

Label #0023721001

Adam Strange reprint: "The Beast With the Sizzling Blue Eyes!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. Atomic Knights reprint: "War in Washington!" Script by John Broome, art by Murphy Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "The Genius Epidemic!" Script by Fox, pencils by Irwin Hansen, inks by Joe Giella. Anderson cover? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 225 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0750194003

Last 15-cent issue. Adam Strange reprint: "The Radio-Active Peril!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Atomic Knights reprint: "Menace of the Metal-Looters!" Script by John Broome, art by Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "The Wooden World War!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Sid Greene, inks by Joe Giella. Letters to the editor from comic writers Denny O'Neil (as "Sergius O'Shaugnessy") and Marv Wolfman. New Joe Kubert cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 105 VG+ 4.5

1st appearance and origin of Rose and Thorn. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Death House Honeymoon!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Art Saaf and Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Johnny Adonis, a murderer on death row, asks Lois to marry him as his last request. Night of the Thorn, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rose Forrest becomes the Thorn to avenge her father's murder by The 100. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 183 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Paper flake(s) in case

Label #0083043009

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Trapped in Doomsland," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor is in Latveria with a missile on his tail that threatens to not only destroy him, but a village full of innocent people below him as well; However, Thor comes up with a solution: Using his hammer to create a vortex, Thor throws it high into the sky, causing it to suck the missile out of harms way; However, without his hammer, Thor slams into the ground and watches as the missile explodes harmlessly; When his hammer doesn't come back, Thor must find it, but the 60 second limit he can spend away from his hammer elapses and he changes back into Donald Blake; Meanwhile, Dr. Doom has tracked the location of Thor's hammer. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 64 FN 6.0

First appearance of Sunfire. Sal Buscema cover pencils, cover inks by Tom Palmer. The Coming of Sunfire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Tom Palmer; Iceman, Beast, and Angel battle Sunfire, who destroys a monument in New York City; Sunfire, who talks to his uncle about Hiroshima, wants to destroy the Capitol in Washington, DC. The letters page also reveals that acclaimed author Daniel Keyes ("Flowers for Algernon") once did some editorial work for Marvel! 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Witching Hour (1969 DC) 11 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Trimmed

RESTORATION. Trimmed.

4-page framing sequence with art by Alex Toth. Stories: "The Mark of the Witch" (script by Jack Oleck, art by Alex Toth; 9 pages); and "The Sands of Time, the Snows of Death!" (art by George Tuska?; 9 pages). One-page text story, "Retired Undefeated!" Neal Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 197 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3799595004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Capture of Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Klor of Belvos comes to Earth and demands Batman help him capture the dangerous space criminal Superman. The Feud Between Batman and Superman!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan; When Batman is injured helping Superman he believes he is not helping Superman because he doesn't have any super powers; Superman takes him to Kandor where neither have super powers to get his confidence back. Prison for Heroes! starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan. The Unmasked Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds). 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest (1941) 198 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

3rd Superman/Flash race. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Race to Save the Universe! starring Superman and Flash, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Superman and Flash run at twice the speed of light. Joanie Swift, Queen of Speed!--Editors' Round Table: Johnny Quick, art by Paul Norris. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 199 FN/VF 7.0

3rd Superman/Flash race (continued from last issue). Cover art by Neal Adams. Race to Save Time starring Superman and Flash, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Superman and Flash race, and the winner is...Small portraits of Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Dick Giordano, and Neal Adams by Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 199 VG 4.0

3rd Superman/Flash race (continued from last issue). Cover art by Neal Adams. Race to Save Time starring Superman and Flash, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Superman and Flash race, and the winner is...Small portraits of Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Dick Giordano, and Neal Adams by Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.