Auctions: comic books October 1968

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 373 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4687375003

Cover art by Neal Adams. Intro of the Tornado Twins in The Tornado Twins!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Win Mortimer; The Tornado Twins use their super-speed powers to upstage the Legion, but it was only a publicity stunt for Flash Day. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 45 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia (photo Background). The Dismal Dregs of Defeat, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; With the police thinking he is a murderer, Daredevil tries to avoid the law but is captured by the Jester and sent to jail. Letters to the editor from Tony Isabella, Peter Sanderson, and Ted White. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 173 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Dan Adkins. While a World Waits!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Umar frees Strange, via suggestion from Clea and Victoria Bentley; Dormammu defeated by his own vow never to enter the Earth dimension; curse returns him to the Dark Dimension; Dr. Benton, former medical colleague, offers consultant position to Strange. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 173 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" tear on cover.

Cover art by Dan Adkins. While a World Waits!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Umar frees Strange, via suggestion from Clea and Victoria Bentley; Dormammu defeated by his own vow never to enter the Earth dimension; curse returns him to the Dark Dimension; Dr. Benton, former medical colleague, offers consultant position to Strange. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 79 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. A Monster Forever?, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Ben and Alicia are attacked by a Mad Thinker android; Reed learns of Sue's medical problems but does not tell her. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 61. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 6 VG/FN 5.0

"Vengeance, Cries the Crusher!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. The Crusher (last seen in Tales of Suspense 91) has returned! And the super-strong villain has only one thing on his mind ? revenge against Iron Man! The Crusher storms into Stark Industries and the battle vs. Shell-head begins soon thereafter! Meanwhile, Whitney Frost (aka Big M) makes her move to steal Tony's military designs, but instead gets caught in the crossfire of Iron Man's fight vs. the Crusher. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 6 GD/VG 3.0

"Vengeance, Cries the Crusher!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. The Crusher (last seen in Tales of Suspense 91) has returned! And the super-strong villain has only one thing on his mind ? revenge against Iron Man! The Crusher storms into Stark Industries and the battle vs. Shell-head begins soon thereafter! Meanwhile, Whitney Frost (aka Big M) makes her move to steal Tony's military designs, but instead gets caught in the crossfire of Iron Man's fight vs. the Crusher. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Mission Impossible (1967-1969 Dell) 4 CGC 6.5 SS Bain

Paper: Off white

Signed by Barbara Bain on 10/25/24.

Label #4527264001

Photo cover features Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Greg Morris, Barbara Bain and Peter Lupus. Stories by Joe Gill. Art by Jack Sparling. Cover number is 12-526-810. Long before the movies, the TV series about a crack team of spies and their unlikely assignments inspired this comic. The IMF team plans to use the Trans-Europe race to smuggle a defector out of the Soviet Union. But that runs afoul of a gold-smuggling operation the team doesn't know about. In another tale, the team fakes a skyjacking to sneak in and out of a Central American country. Race for Life; Perfect Plot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Mission Impossible (1967-1969 Dell) 4 VG- 3.5

Photo cover features Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Greg Morris, Barbara Bain and Peter Lupus. Stories by Joe Gill. Art by Jack Sparling. Cover number is 12-526-810. Long before the movies, the TV series about a crack team of spies and their unlikely assignments inspired this comic. The IMF team plans to use the Trans-Europe race to smuggle a defector out of the Soviet Union. But that runs afoul of a gold-smuggling operation the team doesn't know about. In another tale, the team fakes a skyjacking to sneak in and out of a Central American country. Race for Life; Perfect Plot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Oxidation.

Cover by Jim Steranko. "What Ever Happened To Scorpio?", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Val reads Nick's horoscope in the morning paper, which says "Someone in your past will return today"; Nick pays a visit on Pickman, who's helping him locate someone, and he doesn't want SHIELD involved; The ESP Division picks up "possible danger", sending Nick to a seemingly-deserted warehouse - and straight into a trap set by Scorpio!; Nick's Farrari is destroyed, and Nick is captured; While unconscious, Scorpio creates a face-mask to allow him to impersonate Nick, then goes in disguise to view the test of the latest model of LMD; But as it begins, no one else realizes the robot has been replaced with Nick, drugged so he can't speak!; Miraculously, Fury manages to dodge one death trap after another, then faces his would-be killer; Val, trying to save Nick's life, shoots at the "LMD" - but hits Pickman instead, who found his way in via a secret passage. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and fanzine publisher Ronn Foss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Jim Steranko. "What Ever Happened To Scorpio?", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Val reads Nick's horoscope in the morning paper, which says "Someone in your past will return today"; Nick pays a visit on Pickman, who's helping him locate someone, and he doesn't want SHIELD involved; The ESP Division picks up "possible danger", sending Nick to a seemingly-deserted warehouse - and straight into a trap set by Scorpio!; Nick's Farrari is destroyed, and Nick is captured; While unconscious, Scorpio creates a face-mask to allow him to impersonate Nick, then goes in disguise to view the test of the latest model of LMD; But as it begins, no one else realizes the robot has been replaced with Nick, drugged so he can't speak!; Miraculously, Fury manages to dodge one death trap after another, then faces his would-be killer; Val, trying to save Nick's life, shoots at the "LMD" - but hits Pickman instead, who found his way in via a secret passage. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and fanzine publisher Ronn Foss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 214 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715513024

Deadman stars in "To Haunt a Killer." Art and cover by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Asgard (1968 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Giant-size issue. Tales of Asgard collects and reprints the back-up stories featured in Journey into Mystery. Stories by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Asgard is the home of the Aesir, the mighty Norse Gods. These stories are based on these immortal legends and include the creation of the gods and their enemies the evil frost giants. Learn the legend of Baldur the Brave and of Heimdall, Guardian of the fabled Rainbow Bridge. Also witness how the almighty Odin defeats the fire demon Surtur, and follow a young godling by the name of Thor, he who one day would become known as the God of Thunder, as he grows and finds his place in the realms. Cover price $0.25.

Witzend Magazine (1966 Wally Wood) Fanzine 5 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

Published by renowned artist Wallace Wood, Witzend is a critically acclaimed fanzine showcasing some of the best artists of the era. Issue #5 includes: The World of the Wizard King by Wood; The Junkwaffel Invasion of Kruppenny Island by Vaughn Bode; JAF; Reed Crandall/ERB portfolio part IV; Pipsqueak Papers by Wood; Prevue - The Adventures of Talon by Steranko; and Homesick by Roger Brand. Cover photo by Henry Roth. Back cover art by Ed Paschke. 36 pgs. 1968. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.