Auctions: comic books November 1966

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 42 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top.

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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 34 VG- 3.5

First appearance of the Living Laser in "The Living Laser!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. A new super-villain bursts on the scene! And he's using -- light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation -- as his primary weapon! After robbing a bank, Arthur Parks (aka the Living Laser) has a chance encounter with Janet van Dyne...and he is immediately smitten by her beauty. But the Living Laser's attraction to the Wasp is twisted -- and he attacks Goliath in order to eliminate him from Jan's life! Hank Pym defeats the Living Laser, and itseems like the episode is over. However Arthur Parks escapes and begins a new crime spree across the city! So now the Avengers have to find and defeat the Living Laser again! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's excellent scripting run on the Avengers title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #26.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 34 GD/VG 3.0

First appearance of the Living Laser in "The Living Laser!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. A new super-villain bursts on the scene! And he's using -- light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation -- as his primary weapon! After robbing a bank, Arthur Parks (aka the Living Laser) has a chance encounter with Janet van Dyne...and he is immediately smitten by her beauty. But the Living Laser's attraction to the Wasp is twisted -- and he attacks Goliath in order to eliminate him from Jan's life! Hank Pym defeats the Living Laser, and itseems like the episode is over. However Arthur Parks escapes and begins a new crime spree across the city! So now the Avengers have to find and defeat the Living Laser again! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's excellent scripting run on the Avengers title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #26.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 186 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4575299016

Cover by Murphy Anderson. "The Joker's Original Robberies!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Joker returns to haunt the Caped Crusaders, this time with a new member added to his gang: Gaggy, who makes the Joker laugh, which then inspires the Clown Prince of Crime with new crime ideas. Lost--A Free Education! public service announcement with Binky, art by Bob Oksner. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. "Commissioner Gordon's Death-Threat!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman receives a call from Commissioner Gordon, informing him that Fred Purley (whom Gordon helped jail) has been paroled, and has made threats against the Commissioner; The Caped Crusader heads out to protect Gordon, not realizing that Gordon has been kidnapped and Purley has set a trap awaiting Batman. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Atom (1965 Charlton) 83 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation. Water damage.

First appearance of Ted Kord (second Blue Beetle). Cover pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Rocke "Rocke" Mastroserio. Finally Falls the Mighty!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and David Kaler, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Captain Atom loses his powers; cameo by Iron Arms. The New Blue Beetle, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Gary Friedrich, art by Steve Ditko; intro of Blue Beetle/Ted Kord. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 22 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Tri-Man (the Mangler, the Dancer, and the Brain) in The Tri-Man Lives!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia (pages 1-9) and Dick Ayers (pages 10-20); The Masked Marauder and Gladiator create the Tri-Android and power him up with the combined skills of three master criminals; The dastardly duo send their android after DD in a bid to win leadership of the Maggia; appearance by the Owl. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 56 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4731121007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Klaw The Murderous Master of Sound!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Klaw attacks the Baxter Building. The Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, Doctor Doom, and the Black Panther all have brief appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 70 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

1st Silver Age appearance of Catwoman (see next issue for 2nd appearance & Detective Comics for #369 for 3rd appearance). Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Catwoman's Black Magic! [Part I], script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When the Penguin escapes from prison, Lois tries to track him down but she is kidnapped by Catwoman instead, who hypnotizes her into acting as the villainess's double. House ad for Plastic Man #1. The Catwoman Gets the Bird! (Part II), script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; The Penguin confronts Lois, thinking she's Catwoman, but Superman, Batman, and Robin show up to take the Penguin back to prison. Superman's Cat-astrophe! (Part III); Catwoman takes Lois's place and tricks Superman into taking her to her lair, where she uses Circe's magic wand to turn him into a cat. Magic Photo Kit featuring Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. House ad for Justice League of America #48. GI Joe Club ad, art by Irv Novick. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 6 VG/FN 5.0

Written by Bob Haney. Art by Bill Molno. Cover by Nick Cardy. A hypnotized Beast Boy battles the Titans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 134 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances by the High Evolutionary and the Man-Beast in "The People-Breeders!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, the Recorder, and Jane Foster; Galactus cameo. Tale of Asgard: "When Speaks the Dragon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions inspect Nastrond for Odin. Volstagg wanders off and finds Fafnir. Marvel Super-Heroes Are On TV! ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 161 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4726567004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye and Sheldon Moldoff. The Caveman From Krypton starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff (Splash by Ray Burnley); Superman battles a super caveman. The Super-Foes From Planet X starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Batwoman starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. The Alien Who Doomed Robin starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace of the Atom-Master starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, art by Dick Sprang. The Alien Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.