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Action Comics (1938 DC) 425 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668894003

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Last Moa on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The hunter Jon Halaway shoots the last of the moa birds and is guilt-ridden by this; Eventually he finds a moa egg and returns to Metropolis; The moa hatches and has gained super-powers. "13 Old Men Who Run the World!" starring the Atom, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia (as Phil Zupa); Jean Loring is defending Dr. Selzheim in a case where he is framed by a mafia boss for stealing gold bullion. "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Human Target is hired by his servant Luigi to pose as Luigi's cousin Antonio; He is a circus artist, and his act has been sabotaged a couple of times. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 429 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4719573001

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Wrote Superman's Obituary!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; After Superman defeats Oxymaxias, a monster from ancient Earth, he learns that the Daily Planets morgue keeper has learned his secret identity thanks to an accidental link between his teletype and the diary-writing device at the Fortress of Solitude; Cameos by Supergirl, Flash, Batman, and Green Lantern. "The Rodeo Riddle Contract!" starring the Human Target, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 430 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4719573002

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Bus-Ride to Nowhere!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman is warned about a lizard-being from the 420th Century, the Quakerer, who has the power to change his own appearance or that of other beings or objects, and who has come back to the 20th Century to find a weapon that will destroy the humans of the future; The Quakerer is disguised as one of Clarks neighbors, but he does not know who. "Up Pops The Atom" starring Atom, Hawkman, Batman, the Flash, and Green Lantern, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; While taking Jeans nephew to an amusement park, Ray Palmer has to become the Atom to trap two spies. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 433 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4719573003

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Was Buried on Page 64!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman is abducted by three minions of Noam Sythe, who plans to use the combined unused brainpower of them and the Man of Steel to terraform the moon; But Superman realizes the power will cause the moon to explode. "Affair of the Bouncing Chair!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; The Atom deals with an intelligent insect from a micro-world which is accidentally enlarged in a students experiment. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 435 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4719573004

Cover by Nick Cardy. "I Want to Wreck the World!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman tries to resist Dr. Xadus mental orders to destroy the Earth. "The Unmasking of the Atom!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin; Just as Ray Palmer decides to give up his Atom identity, patent his shrinking device, and make a fortune, the Atom has to defend Jean Lorings life from gangsters. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 440 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Mike Grell. No autograph certification is included.

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Betrayed Krypton!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; A criminal mastermind tries to demoralize Superman with illusions of his parents. "Little Dog Lost!" starring Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Krypto, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell; Green Arrow is assisted in his fight against Prof. Steelgraves and his smuggling ring by a white dog, who later brings Oliver Queen a device Steelgraves was trying to smuggle, and shuts it off when it produces a beam that makes Dinah Lance hallucinate; Both Ollie and Dinah agree that he is no ordinary dog, and Dinah gives him the name Demian. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 486 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4590972003

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Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. "Superman's Time-Killing Trip!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman travels to the future where he finds the Earth population at war with the Halflings and the sun has turned red, robbing him of his ability to travel home. "Hero for a Day," script by Elizabeth Smith and Thomas E. Smith, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Lex Luthor escapes prison to deliver a birthday present for his nephew. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 394 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4705499014

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Mysterious Motr of Doov starring Supergirl and Streaky the Supercat, script by Cary Bates (pg.1 anagram blurb by E. Nelson Bridwell), pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; a take-off on the Wizard of Oz. Heartbreak Prison, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl causes a prison riot. One-page text feature, So You Want to be a Cartoonist? by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Air Pirates Funnies (1971) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4535528019

Controversial parody discontinued due to Disney lawsuit. The Air Pirates were a group of cartoonists who created two issues of an underground comic called Air Pirates Funnies in 1971, leading to a famous lawsuit by The Walt Disney Company. Founded by Dan O'Neill, the group also included Shary Flenniken, Bobby London, Gary Hallgren, and Ted Richards. The collective shared a common interest in the styles of past masters of the comic strip: Flenniken emulated George McManus's Bringing Up Father in her Trots and Bonnie comics, London's strip Dirty Duck paid homage to the styles of E.C. Segar's Thimble Theater and George Herriman's Krazy Kat, and Richards' Dopin' Dan was similar to Mort Walker's Beetle Bailey. The original Air Pirates were a gang of Mickey Mouse antagonists of the 1930s; O'Neill regarded Mickey Mouse as a symbol of conformist hypocrisy in American culture, and therefore a ripe target for satire. The first issue of Air Pirates Funnies was dated July 1971, and the second issue dated August. Both were published under the Hell Comics imprint, and were distributed through Ron Turner's Last Gasp publishing company. The lead stories in both issues, created by O'Neill and Hallgren, focused on Walt Disney characters, most notably from Floyd Gottfredson's Mickey Mouse newspaper strip, with the Disney characters engaging in adult behaviors such as sex and drug consumption. O'Neill insisted it would dilute the parody to change the names of the characters, so his adventurous mouse character was called "Mickey" Cover price $0.50.

Alien The Illustrated Story GN (1979 Futura/Heavy Metal Edition) 1A-1ST FN- 5.5

Futura Edition - 1st printing. Based on the classic sci/fi horror film "Alien" by Ridley Scott. Adapted by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 58 GD+ 2.5

1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

All Star Western (1970) 10 VG 4.0

Giant-size issue. 1st appearance of Jonah Hex in "Welcome to Paradise." Script by John Albano, art by Tony De Zuniga. El Diablo stars in "The Devil's Secret." Script by Bob Kanigher, art by Gray Morrow. Bat Lash reprint: "My Name is Bat Lash!" (part 2) with script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, pencils by Nick Cardy, inks by Mike Sekowsky. DeZuniga cover. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3890634005

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Pawns of the Mandarin," script and pencils by by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Mandarin searches for the buried Eye of Yin and while the Inhumans rout his digging party, Black Bolt's curiosity becomes aroused and the Inhumans end up unwittingly uncovering the Eye of Yin for the Mandarin. "The Widow and the Militants," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; The Young Warriors occupy the building owned by Scarola. The mayor sends them a message but they ignore it; Meanwhile, the Black Widow is abducted by a masked man and his goons; Cameos by Peter Parker (Spider-Man) and J. Jonah Jameson. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 11 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. First appearance of the Beast in mutated form in "The Beast!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Syd Shores; Beast leaves the X-Men to take a job at the Brand Corporation; While experimenting with his mutation, he is permanently changed into a furry monster; Brief appearance by the original X-Men. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4553659003

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 82 GD 2.0

"And Then Came Electro!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Marie Severin. Aunt May's nephew is running low on funds to attend Flash Thompson's farewell dinner. So the wall-crawler stops by the office of a major television network -- and offers to appear on the network's late night talk show! The TV executives eagerly accept the web-slinger's offer, and the news rapidly spreads across town. Later that night a large audience attends the show including: J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, and Max Dillon. Uh-oh, that last name could be trouble! When the curtain rises, the show begins...in more ways than one! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Electro! What a treat! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: This issue features a classic Marie Severin cover. John Romita added inks to the cover. Marie Severin contributed pencils & inks to interior pages 14 & 15. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #63.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 85 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4557311004

"The Secret of the Schemer!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts), John Buscema (pencils), and Jim Mooney (inks). Cover by John Romita. The final showdown between the Kingpin and the Schemer is here! The Schemer is shaken after escaping from the Kingpin's mansion last issue. So the wall-crawler is able to follow him easily and capture him! And then in order to collect the reward money, Spider-Man takes the Schemer to the designated high-rise apartment. But it's all a trick by the topcrime boss in New York City! The Schemer's days appear to be numbered...until he removes his mask. The Kingpin is shocked. Vanessa Fisk is overjoyed. And the web-slinger quietly exits stage left. What just happened? Origin of the Schemer. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy andGwen Stacy. (Notes: The Kingpin, Vanessa Fisk, and Richard Fisk appear next in Captain America (1st series) 145-148. They cross paths with the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 163. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #66.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 86 FN- 5.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 90 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727469014

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 thewall-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 inheroic 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 GwenStacy 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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4712264002

"When Iceman Attacks" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Iceman. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In a surprising move, Spider-Man absconds with Gwen Stacy to keep her away from the deceitful Sam Bullit. The web-slinger would never harm his dear girlfriend, but a young man standing on the sidewalk named Bobby Drake doesn't know that. So when Iceman (of the original X-Men) sees Gwen in apparent distress, he zooms to the rescue! However the wall-crawler doesn't have time to fight Iceman, because he's just watched Sam Bullit's goons abduct Joe Robertson! Can the web-slinger convince Iceman to fight with him instead of against him? Robbie's life depends on it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Marie Severin designed the preliminary cover. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #73.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 95 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4704128002

"Trap for a Terrorist!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Romita and Sal Buscema. As a favor to the Daily Bugle's freelance photographer, Joe Robertson sends Peter Parker to England for a special assignment (and also to visit Gwen Stacy.) Aunt May's nephew is overjoyed about his business trip and quickly hops on an airplane bound for London. However also on the flight is a high-ranking American diplomat -- who is abducted by terrorists once the place lands at Heathrow Airport! Fortunately, Peter brought his familiar red and blue suit across the pond! And the Amazing Spider-Man swings into action from the Tower Bridge to the Big Ben Clock -- to save the American delegate! But will the web-slinger's much-publicized appearance in London derail Peter's plan to visit Gwen? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Arthur Stacy, and Nancy Stacy. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #76. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 596,102; average paid circulation 322,195.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 95 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first three wraps detached at one staple.

"Trap for a Terrorist!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Romita and Sal Buscema. As a favor to the Daily Bugle's freelance photographer, Joe Robertson sends Peter Parker to England for a special assignment (and also to visit Gwen Stacy.) Aunt May's nephew is overjoyed about his business trip and quickly hops on an airplane bound for London. However also on the flight is a high-ranking American diplomat -- who is abducted by terrorists once the place lands at Heathrow Airport! Fortunately, Peter brought his familiar red and blue suit across the pond! And the Amazing Spider-Man swings into action from the Tower Bridge to the Big Ben Clock -- to save the American delegate! But will the web-slinger's much-publicized appearance in London derail Peter's plan to visit Gwen? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Arthur Stacy, and Nancy Stacy. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #76. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 596,102; average paid circulation 322,195.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 96 VF- 7.5

Not approved by the Comics Code Authority (see notes). "And Now, the Goblin!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane. With Gwen Stacy still in London, Peter Parker gains a new admirer: Mary Jane Watson. Oh boy. How will MaryJane's sudden interest in Peter affect Harry Osborn? Unfortunately, the short answer is not well. Since Harry is secretly battling a drug addiction. Nevertheless, when Mary Jane makes her off-Broadway debut at a local theater; Peter and Harry attend the show to support her. Interestingly, Norman Osborn also attends the musical. In part because he used to own the building that now houses the theater. During the show Norman fixates on a certain door -- possibly a storage room door -- just off the main hallway. And Peter notices it too. After the show the web-slinger returns to the theater...and discovers his worst nightmare in the flesh: the Green Goblin! Wow! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This three-part story was not approved by the CCA due to the (anti)drug-themed story. At this time the code did not permit drugs to be mentioned in any fashion. However, Stan Lee published the story anyway, and it led to major revisions in the code -- allowing anti-drug stories and horror stories including ones about vampires. The Green Goblin previously appeared in the Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine (1966) #2. Marie Severin provided the layout for the cover. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #77.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 96 VG/FN 5.0

Not approved by the Comics Code Authority (see notes). "And Now, the Goblin!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane. With Gwen Stacy still in London, Peter Parker gains a new admirer: Mary Jane Watson. Oh boy. How will MaryJane's sudden interest in Peter affect Harry Osborn? Unfortunately, the short answer is not well. Since Harry is secretly battling a drug addiction. Nevertheless, when Mary Jane makes her off-Broadway debut at a local theater; Peter and Harry attend the show to support her. Interestingly, Norman Osborn also attends the musical. In part because he used to own the building that now houses the theater. During the show Norman fixates on a certain door -- possibly a storage room door -- just off the main hallway. And Peter notices it too. After the show the web-slinger returns to the theater...and discovers his worst nightmare in the flesh: the Green Goblin! Wow! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This three-part story was not approved by the CCA due to the (anti)drug-themed story. At this time the code did not permit drugs to be mentioned in any fashion. However, Stan Lee published the story anyway, and it led to major revisions in the code -- allowing anti-drug stories and horror stories including ones about vampires. The Green Goblin previously appeared in the Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine (1966) #2. Marie Severin provided the layout for the cover. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #77.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire in "A Monster Called Morbius!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The first 100 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man title are in the books! And the next chapter in the web-slinger's anthology kicks off with the debut of Marvel's first bronze age vampire: Morbius! However, at the moment Peter Parker has a much bigger problem on his (six) hands. After drinking the special potion he developed, Aunt May's nephew grew four additional arms! Oh, my goodness! Peter is desperate to find a way to remove the arms, so he calls Dr. Curt Connors for help. Dr. Connors has a summer house and laboratory in Southampton on Long Island...and he gives Spider-Man permission to stay there and work on a cure. Meanwhile, a strange, pale, and bloodthirsty man is the sole survivor of a shipwreck near Southampton. And he's looking for a quiet place to rest. Oh no. Is the six-armed Spider-Man on a collision course with a living vampire? Oh yes! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and the Lizard. Last 15¢ cover price. (Notes: This is the first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man series not written by Stan Lee. There exists a second printing of this issue published in 1992 with a silver background cover. Marvel also published a facsimile edition of Amazing Spider-Man 101 in 2021.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 105 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4019924024

"The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt Maythrow a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot (Mark III) -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 107 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668586003

"Spidey Smashes Through!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the final confrontation between the Amazing Spider-Man and the spider slayer! Professor Smythe thinks he has all the bases covered, but the web-slinger has a plan -- to knock out both the spider slayer and its creator! And if Spider-Man emerges victorious, he'll have a few choice words for J. Jonah Jameson afterwards! What an awesome fight! In the meantime, Flash Thompson is in a troubled state of mind after returning from Vietnam. So hereaches out to Gwen Stacy for help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Randy Robertson. (Notes: Professor Smythe returns with his next spider slayer in Amazing Spider-Man 150. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #86.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 108 FN 6.0

"Vengeance from Vietnam!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Flash Thompson learns the hard way that a man cannot outrun his past. During his tour in Vietnam, Flash discovered a sacred hidden temple in the jungle. And despite his best efforts to save the temple, it was destroyed by artillery fire. Now several months later followers from the temple are in New York for revenge. Spider-Man, Gwen Stacy, and the Military Police try their best to protect Flash, but the death squad from Vietnam grabs him! And next issue the wall-crawler will go for broke to save his long-time rival: Flash Thompson! First appearance of Sha Shan Nguyen. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Harry Osborn. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer David Michelinie -- who would eventually write the ASM title years later. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #87. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 520,862; average paid circulation 307,550.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 109 FN- 5.5

"Enter: Dr. Strange!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The web-slinger frantically swings through the city trying to pick up a signal from his spider tracer! The amazing one tossed the tracer on the tall man who abducted Flash last issue. So, find the tracer...find Flash! But instead, Spider-Man picks up a message from the Master of the Mystic Arts! Somehow Dr. Strange knows were Flash has been taken. The duo rushes to the location, and the battle to rescue Flash begins! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Sha Shan. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dr. Strange meet again in Marvel Team-Up #21. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #88.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 110 FN- 5.5

First appearance of the Gibbon in "The Birth of the Gibbon!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. On a Manhattan rooftop, the wall-crawler has a chance meeting with a man named Martin Blank. And after he talks with Spider-Man; the tall, lanky, and athletic Martin decides to become a superhero! But when Martin (in his ape costume) meets the web-slinger again, Spider-Man laughs at his offer to become partners, and Martin is hurt. And now the Gibbon is vulnerable to becoming partners...with someone else! Origin of the Gibbon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, and Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's extraordinary scripting run on the Amazing Spider-Man title -- which began with issue #1in 1963. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer David Michelinie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #89.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 111 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4712264001

"To Stalk a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. Sometimes a comment made in passing can have dire consequences. When Spider-Man brushed off the Gibbon's plan to become a superhero, he didn't know -- that the novice Gibbon would fall into the hands of Kraven the Hunter! And after imbibing on Kraven's jungle potions, the Gibbon is ready to kill the web-slinger! Rest assured...the wall-crawler will take the Gibbon very serious during their next encounter! In the meantime, Aunt May has seemingly disappeared from New York City after having a tiff with Gwen Stacy. Where did she go? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Gwen Stacy. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue begins Gerry Conway's 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #90.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 111 VG- 3.5

"To Stalk a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. Sometimes a comment made in passing can have dire consequences. When Spider-Man brushed off the Gibbon's plan to become a superhero, he didn't know -- that the novice Gibbon would fall into the hands of Kraven the Hunter! And after imbibing on Kraven's jungle potions, the Gibbon is ready to kill the web-slinger! Rest assured...the wall-crawler will take the Gibbon very serious during their next encounter! In the meantime, Aunt May has seemingly disappeared from New York City after having a tiff with Gwen Stacy. Where did she go? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Gwen Stacy. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue begins Gerry Conway's 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #90.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 112 GD/VG 3.0

"Spidey Cops Out!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker is desperately searching for his dear Aunt May! She has been missing for several days now, and her web-slinging nephew is worried sick. In fact, Spider-Man passes on a few crime-busting activities in order to find her. Unfortunately, the Daily Bugle gets wind of the wall-crawler's newfound indifference, and JJJ pounces! But Peter doesn't care as he continues his search. On the Lower East Side, the web-slinger's spider-sense goes off! Has Spider-Man found his aunt? Not unless May Parker has suddenly added four mechanical arms! Cameo appearances by the Gibbon, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Octopus. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #91.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 113 GD/VG 3.0

First appearance of Hammerhead in "They Call the Doctor...Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns), John Romita (finishes), and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. What a shocking turn of events! The web-slinger was looking for his Aunt May...but he found Doc Ock instead! As expected, a free-for-all quickly commences between the long-time adversaries. But due to sharp pains in his stomach, Spider-Man has to retreat. However not before Dr. Octopus rips off his mask! When Peter returns to his apartment, his roommate calls for a doctor. And to everybody's surprise, Peter is diagnosed with an ulcer! Meanwhile, Otto Octavius resumes his plan to take over the New York underworld. But there's a new crime boss in town who also wants to run New York's rackets! And his name is Hammerhead! Cameo appearances by Randy Robertson, Martha Robertson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #92.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 115 VG/FN 5.0

"The Last Battle!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. It's a wild shootout in Westchester as the gang war between Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus reaches its conclusion! And amidst the raging gun battle, Spider-Man finds Aunt May! But shockingly, Aunt May has thrown in with Doc Ock! So while dodging Doctor Octopus' arms and Hammerhead's bullets, the web-slinger has to make sure -- he doesn't get clipped by his dear aunt! In the meantime, the Daily Bugle learns about the firefight in Westchester; andJoe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and Gwen Stacy drive to the scene! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man defeat two super-villains -- and save his Aunt May -- in one fell swoop? What a finish! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant. (Notes: John Romita is credited as aco-plotter. Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus return in Amazing Spider-Man 130. This issue is reprinted in Marvel Tales #94.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 116 FN- 5.5

"Suddenly...the Smasher!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee (original) and Gerry Conway (updates). Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The gang war is over, and the Spectacular Spider-Man wants to get back to his normal life. But while web-swinging to the Daily Bugle, he's ambushed in mid-air by the Smasher! Who? The web-spinner doesn't recognize his large opponent, but he battles him to a standstill and saves the lives of two high-rise painters. In the meantime, a new candidate -- named Richard Raleigh -- is running for mayor. And he's holding a big indoor rally that Peter, Gwen Stacy, and Mary Jane attend! However, when the ceiling plaster starts falling, the wall-crawler leaps into action to keep the rally-goers safe! Is someone trying to ruin Raleigh's campaign? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: ASM issues 116-118 are a revised, re-edited, and colorized version of Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine #1 -- published in black and white in 1968. The script and art contain many updates (including new pages) in order to fit into Spider-Man's current continuity. ASM 116 was reprinted in Marvel Tales #95.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 117 VG/FN 5.0

"The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee (original) and Gerry Conway (updates). Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Jim Mooney. Thanks to the speed and skill of the wall-crawler, everyone survived the ceiling collapse at Richard Raleigh's election rally! And now the hunt is on for the culprit! Meanwhile, Raleigh holds another rally. And this one is sabotaged by the Disruptor! Who is he? No one knows, but the Disruptor is bound and determined to shut down Raleigh's bid for mayor! And it falls to Spider-Man to save the vote! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Norman Osborn, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and the Smasher. (Notes: ASM issues 116-118 are a revised, re-edited, and colorized version of Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine #1. This issue includes numerous new panels and pages to align with Spider-Man's current continuity. ASM 117 was reprinted in Marvel Tales #96.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4599139005

"The Gentleman's Name is...Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Incredible Hulk! Wow! But how did the two combatants meet in Canada of all places? A few days ago, a mysterious telegram arrived from Montreal for May Parker. At first Peter was going to show it to his aunt, however he changed his mind upon realizing the telegram could beconnected to Dr. Octopus! The web-slinger wants to go to Quebec to investigate, but he needs money for airfare. Luckily, Peter convinces J. Jonah Jameson to send him north of the border to photograph the Hulk (in a peaceful manner). But thanks to Thunderbolt Ross and the Canadian military, the Hulk is already on a rampage! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to stop him! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Spider-Man and the Hulk previously battled in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 VG+ 4.5

"The Gentleman's Name is...Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Incredible Hulk! Wow! But how did the two combatants meet in Canada of all places? A few days ago, a mysterious telegram arrived from Montreal for May Parker. At first Peter was going to show it to his aunt, however he changed his mind upon realizing the telegram could beconnected to Dr. Octopus! The web-slinger wants to go to Quebec to investigate, but he needs money for airfare. Luckily, Peter convinces J. Jonah Jameson to send him north of the border to photograph the Hulk (in a peaceful manner). But thanks to Thunderbolt Ross and the Canadian military, the Hulk is already on a rampage! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to stop him! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Spider-Man and the Hulk previously battled in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1476747023

Death of Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro(backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. One of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all-time! Peter Parker returns from Canada to find his world on fire! His roommate Harry Osborn has overdosed again, and Norman Osborn is blaming Peter for his son's relapse. As the situation becomes more and more stressful, Norman recalls his super-villain past -- and the Green Goblin lives once more! However, this version of the goblin is more sick and twisted than previous ones. And to get revenge against the web-slinger, the goblin kidnaps Gwen and takes her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Sothen and there, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the life of Gwen Stacy. But sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking ending. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This two-part story was a watershed event in the history of Marvel Comics. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #98 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 VF- 7.5

First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. While web-swinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to look at the local newspapers. He becomes angry when the Daily Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer -- in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The livid wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but someone else gets their first: the Man-Wolf! Oh my! As shown on the terrific cover, Spider-Man battles the Man-Wolf to save J. Jonah Jameson! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 VG- 3.5

First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. While web-swinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to look at the local newspapers. He becomes angry when the Daily Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer -- in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The livid wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but someone else gets their first: the Man-Wolf! Oh my! As shown on the terrific cover, Spider-Man battles the Man-Wolf to save J. Jonah Jameson! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 VG/FN 5.0

"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4479990002

First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668587023

First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 135 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Second (full) appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita. Out of the blue, the Punisher appears on the deck of the day-liner...with the Amazing Spider-Man dead in his sights! Oh no! Does Frank Castle know the Tarantula is the actual bad guy onboard? After a brief scuffle, the web-slinger and the Punisher agree to work together; but the Tarantula has already jumped ship. Several hours later in Central Park, the wall-crawling hero and the gun-toting anti-hero join forces...to tame the Tarantula! In the meantime, Harry Osborn discovers a spider-suit in Peter Parker's dresser. And big trouble is ahead next issue! Origin of the Tarantula. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Liz Allan, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Punisher returns in Giant-Size Spider-Man #4. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Steve Saffel. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #4 Thing (of the FF) by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 112 and again in issue 211.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 135 VG/FN 5.0

Second (full) appearance of the Punisher in "Shoot-Out in Central Park!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita. Out of the blue, the Punisher appears on the deck of the day-liner...with the Amazing Spider-Man dead in his sights! Oh no! Does Frank Castle know the Tarantula is the actual bad guy onboard? After a brief scuffle, the web-slinger and the Punisher agree to work together; but the Tarantula has already jumped ship. Several hours later in Central Park, the wall-crawling hero and the gun-toting anti-hero join forces...to tame the Tarantula! In the meantime, Harry Osborn discovers a spider-suit in Peter Parker's dresser. And big trouble is ahead next issue! Origin of the Tarantula. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Liz Allan, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Punisher returns in Giant-Size Spider-Man #4. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Steve Saffel. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #4 Thing (of the FF) by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 112 and again in issue 211.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 136 FN 6.0

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Harry Osborn as the new Green Goblin in "The Green Goblin Lives Again," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; After a fulfilling Sunday together, Peter and MJ decide to spend a quiet evening at his and Harrys apartment; But as Peter opens the door, an explosion is set off!; Who has rigged Peters apartment?; And is his secret identity as Spider-Man a secret no longer? The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 95: Mole Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 113. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 141 FN 6.0

First appearance of the second Mysterio (aka Danny Berkhart) in "The Man's Name Appears to Be...Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man decides to take the Spider-Mobile for a spin! But after evading New York's Finest, he accidentally crashes into the Hudson River! Scratch one Spider-Mobile! The mist and fog tricked the web-slinger! The next day when the wall-crawler sees apparitions on his deadly foes including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, and the Molten Man; he realizes that the Master of Illusion has returned! Can Spider-Man stop the madness...before he goes mad himself? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Professor Miles Warren. (Notes: The web-slinger previously battled the original Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man 67. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #35 Killraven by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 118.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 141 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of the second Mysterio (aka Danny Berkhart) in "The Man's Name Appears to Be...Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man decides to take the Spider-Mobile for a spin! But after evading New York's Finest, he accidentally crashes into the Hudson River! Scratch one Spider-Mobile! The mist and fog tricked the web-slinger! The next day when the wall-crawler sees apparitions on his deadly foes including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, and the Molten Man; he realizes that the Master of Illusion has returned! Can Spider-Man stop the madness...before he goes mad himself? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Professor Miles Warren. (Notes: The web-slinger previously battled the original Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man 67. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #35 Killraven by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 118.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.