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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0008428-AA-004

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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) 28 GD 2.0

1.5" cumulative spine split. Water damage.

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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 20 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "Vengeance Is Ours!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; After jumping over the edge last issue, the Avengers have very little time to rescue Captain America, but with quick thinking they manage it; The Swordsman is outraged and attacks them. During the battle he starts to vanish mysteriously; He awakens in the lair of the Mandarin; The Mandarin allies himself with the Swordsman, giving him a more powerful sword; He then creates an image of Iron Man which he sends to the Avengers, vouching for the Swordsman's membership; Once in the Avengers HQ he plants bombs to destroy them; He later has a change of heart and tries to remove the bombs, but is caught by Captain America, who believes he is attaching them. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Cameo by Iron Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #14. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 39 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Practice Makes The Perfect Crime, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Black Hand uses he power-light to create the illusion that Green Lantern is Black Hand, leading to GL's arrest for stealing the Dona Maria. The Fight For the Championship of the Universe, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; An intergalactic fighting champion wants a shot at Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 69 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck and Mike Esposito (bottom tier only). "If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Communist camp commander Boris Bullski wants to take on Iron Man and releases one of his prisoners to construct an armor, making him Titanium Man. "Midnight In Greymoor Castle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers, inks by Dick Ayers; Nazi scientist Dr. Rawlings plots against Cap and Bucky, despite his sister Celia's entreaties. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 120 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "With My Hammer In Hand...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor reforges Mjolnir, returns to Asgard with the Norn Stones, and is declared the victor in the contest with Loki; But Thor cannot long endure the peacefulness of Asgard and begs Odin to send him back to Earth; On Earth, Thor finds Dr. Blake's office deserted and in disarray, with bills unpaid for weeks, and Jane Foster nowhere to be found!; Loki, meanwhile, has overthrown the warlock Ularic. Tales of Asgard tale: "Set Sail!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor leads the Asgardian gods on a voyage into unknown territory to discover what has cracked the Oversword. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 GD 2.0

Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 59 GD

Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Vic Lockman, and Tony Strobl. Comics legend Carl Barks creates his masterpiece, featuring the adventures of Donald Duck's Uncle Scrooge, the richest duck in the world. An old IOU from Scrooge surfaces, held by Soapy Slick from Scrooge's Yukon prospecting days - and it could bring Scrooge to ruin. Gyro turns his mailbox into a robot, and "Posty" is born. North of the Yukon; The Prize Winner; Gyro Gearloose: The Two-Legged Mailbox. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.