Auctions: comic books September 1968

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4716661010

"The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameoappearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 16 FR 1.0

2 1/2" spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Poor choice of words cover that slipped past the comics code!

Poor choice of words cover that slipped past the Comics Code! Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick and unknown. In this issue: "The Salvage Depot"; "Country Club"; "The Dating Game" by Frank Doyle, Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick - If Betty can get Archie to hold her hand, Veronica will allow her to have a date with him; and "In Hot Water" by Frank Doyle, Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick - When Betty and Veronica learn that Archie is home sick they both rush over to nurse him back to health. Plus: Betty answers readers' letters in Dear Betty letters page with art by Joe Edwards; 1-pager "Bong!"; and Li'l Jinx 1-pager "Wrong Numbers" by Joe Edwards. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 105 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dan Adkins and John Romita (alterations). "In the Name of Batroc!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins; A television crew invites Captain America to go over some old footage of his battles during World War II; Batroc the Leaper hires the Swordsman and the Living Laser to help him commit a crime; Bucky Barnes flashback. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 78 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4715514014

"The Thing No More!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot). Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Wizard attacks the Baxter Building as Sue's doctors determine that everything is not well with her pregnancy. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 60. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Hawk and Dove (1968 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Dick Giordano and Steve Skeates (splash). Certification not included.

Cover by Steve Ditko. The Dove Is a Very Gentle Bird, script by Steve Skeates, art by Steve Ditko; The Drop-Outs, a gang of thieves, run rampant in the college town of Elmond and Hawk and Dove are unable to capture them due to their constant bickering. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. House of Mystery ad. The Wonderful World of Comics article by Mark Hanerfeld; How to determine if you are a true comics fan or just an occasional reader. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 5 VG+ 4.5

"Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. Tony Stark is abducted into the future by warriors from the 24th century, so he can be executed for creating a super computer called Cerebrus back in the 20th century. Cerebrus has evolved 400 years later into a powerful being bent on world domination. Just one problem for Tony...his armor did not make the trip into the future with him! How is the Invincible Iron Man going to triumph this time? 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 5 GD 2.0

1 1/2" Spine split from top. Heavy water damage. Oxidation.

"Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. Tony Stark is abducted into the future by warriors from the 24th century, so he can be executed for creating a super computer called Cerebrus back in the 20th century. Cerebrus has evolved 400 years later into a powerful being bent on world domination. Just one problem for Tony...his armor did not make the trip into the future with him! How is the Invincible Iron Man going to triumph this time? 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4573877024

Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can recruited to head SHIELD; The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H; After reminiscing about his days in WW2, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations; After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can recruited to head SHIELD; The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H; After reminiscing about his days in WW2, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations; After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can recruited to head SHIELD; The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H; After reminiscing about his days in WW2, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations; After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 GD 2.0

Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can recruited to head SHIELD; The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H; After reminiscing about his days in WW2, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations; After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 FR/GD 1.5

Mold. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can recruited to head SHIELD; The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H; After reminiscing about his days in WW2, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations; After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 156 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0129421012

Thor faces Mangog and Loki in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, the Recorder, and Odin. Kirby/Colletta cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Top Cat (1961-1970 Dell/Gold Key) 23 VG

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 48 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beware Computo Commander of the Robot Hive!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Iceman and Beast go to California while Cyclops and Jean battle robots in New York; a giant robot named Computo makes small robot warriors; Quasimodo appears. Yours Truly the Beast, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Beasts abilities explained. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.