Auctions: comic books June 1966

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0716566012

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 181 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1248586003

The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 181 FR/GD 1.5

Centerfold detached. Cover detached at one staple. Bottom staple removed.

The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 17 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592743005

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in None Are So Blind!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frank Ray"); Spidey, thinking he has discovered Daredevil's secret, accuses Foggy of being DD; Foggy kind of plays along to impress Karen; DD and Spidey stop fighting long enough to take down the Masked Marauder. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 51 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0280015010

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. This Man... This Monster!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; An unnamed scientist gives himself the powers and appearance of the Thing and goes to the Baxter Building, planning to kill Reed; However, an accident results in him saving Reed's life and perishing in the Negative Zone. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: JC Penney 1993 reprint exists. It can be identified by the back cover: X-Men on Video ad. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 51 VG- 3.5

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. This Man... This Monster!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; An unnamed scientist gives himself the powers and appearance of the Thing and goes to the Baxter Building, planning to kill Reed; However, an accident results in him saving Reed's life and perishing in the Negative Zone. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: JC Penney 1993 reprint exists. It can be identified by the back cover: X-Men on Video ad. Cover price $0.12.

Our Army at War (1952) 168 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4663948007

Cover art by Joe Kubert. I Knew the Unknown Soldier starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. War mysteries unlocked. Second Chance for a Deadman, script by Howard Liss, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714757010

From Whence Comes...Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4111635023

From Whence Comes...Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.