Auctions: comic books April 1968

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3831120002

First cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson in "The Brand of the Brainwasher!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Classic cover by John Romita. Mary Jane has a new job as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub! And for MJ's opening night many of her friendsand city officials -- including Captain George Stacy -- attend the show. Interestingly, Mary Jane has a second task for the evening: take pictures of the club's guests with a special camera. After MJ snaps a photo of Gwen's father, he begins acting strangely and then disappears! Who is the owner of this nightclub by the way? Peter suspects that something is amiss, so he quickly changes clothes and swings into action! The night began with Peter Parker on a date with Gwen Stacy...and ends with the Amazing Spider-Manrescuing Mary Jane Watson! A fun issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and the Kingpin. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #42. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run: 587,213; average paid circulation 361,663.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2124972014

First cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson in "The Brand of the Brainwasher!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Classic cover by John Romita. Mary Jane has a new job as a go-go dancer at the Gloom Room nightclub! And for MJ's opening night many of her friendsand city officials -- including Captain George Stacy -- attend the show. Interestingly, Mary Jane has a second task for the evening: take pictures of the club's guests with a special camera. After MJ snaps a photo of Gwen's father, he begins acting strangely and then disappears! Who is the owner of this nightclub by the way? Peter suspects that something is amiss, so he quickly changes clothes and swings into action! The night began with Peter Parker on a date with Gwen Stacy...and ends with the Amazing Spider-Manrescuing Mary Jane Watson! A fun issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and the Kingpin. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #42. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run: 587,213; average paid circulation 361,663.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 51 VG 4.0

"In the Clutches of the Collector!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott.With the Avengers' roster down to three, Hank Pym tries desperately to restore his size-changing powers! But his first attempt fails! And before he can try again; the Collector abducts Hank and his two remaining teammates! The trio of avengers is shocked to be onboard the Collector's ship! And further shocked that the thunder god is working with the ancient elder of the universe! With four avengers (including Thor) already in his collection, the Collector sends the Prince of Asgard to add a fifth: the Invincible Iron Man! A weakened Shell-Head valiantly battles Thor, but tono avail! How can the Avengers turn the tables on the Collector? Maybe the Wasp has an idea! Cameo appearances by the Hulk, Captain America, and the Black Panther. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Collector appears next in Iron Man #26 and will attempt to collect Earth's Mightiest Heroes again in Avengers 119. The letters page includes letters from comics writers Doug Moench and Tony Isabella, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #43.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CBCS 4.0 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Cream to off white

Professional Conservation Includes: Staples replaced.

Label #20-0B182CC-005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Solar (1962 Gold Key) 23 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742311017

Dr. Solar in "King Cybernoid Strikes!" and and Professor Harbinger in "The World of Fun!" Painted front cover. # on cover 10000-804 April #23 4/68 12c Cover price $0.12.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 14 FN 6.0

Stories in this issue include: The Stalkers by Alex Toth and Archie Goodwin; Pursuit of the Vampire by Angelo Torres and Archie Goodwin; Howling Success by Angelo Torres and Archie Goodwin; Untimely Tomb by Angelo Torres and Archie Goodwin; Curse of the Full Moon by Reed Crandall and Archie Goodwin; and Blood and Orchids by Al McWilliams and Archie Goodwin. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

From The Collection of David Parsow, Stan Lee's Personal Tailor.

Label #1255764001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spots.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Corner piece missing from front cover.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Apr 12 1968 VG 4.0

April 12, 1968. This issue of the classic weekly news/photo magazine. Rev. Martin Luther King. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; 108 pages; partial color. Cover price $0.35.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 211 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514002

Deadman stars in "How Close To Me My Killer?" Script by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "Earth Victory By a Hair!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 167 GD 2.0

Heavy water/moisture damage.

Cover art by Jim Steranko. Nick Fury stars in "Armageddon!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Jimmy Woo cradles the body of Suwan in his arms a SHIELD Suicide Squad bursts in via The Dreadnought, a colossal tunneling machine; The Claw vanishes but Fury uses a Pseudo-Elliptoid Wrist Tracer to find him, but arrives just as the villain escapes into the Space-Time Continuum in an Infinity Sphere; Fury finds a Prototype Warp-Vest and follows The Yellow Claw as they have a psychic duel. "This Dream—This Doom!", script by Dennis O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; The Ancient One is alive and tells Strange he made Zom believe he was dead so he could pass on his powers to his disciple; With the Cosmic Balance restored he was able to shatter the spell that bound him; In his Himalayan retreat Strange and the Ancient One discover that Victoria Bentley is a prisoner in the Dimension of Dreams; Using a mystic gem and with his mentor to mentally guide him Strange travels to Victoria. Ad for Not Brand Echh and Daredevil. Statement of ownership--average print run 428.603; average paid circulation 241,561. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.