Auctions: comic books December 1968

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4586194012

First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 81 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4310742019

"Enter – the Exquisite Elemental!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After the wonderful events of Fantastic Four Annual 6, the FF are in need of a replacement for the Invisible Girl (as she adjusts to life as a new mother)! And auspiciously Crystal is eager to join! But Reed isn't so sure the young elemental is ready! However, when the Wingless Wizard boldly attacks, Crystal goes into battle alongside Reed, Ben, and Johnny! The Wizard's new wonder gloves knock Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, and the torch back on their heels! But not the young lady that controls water, wind, earth, and fire! Is Crystal's debut going to be a fantastic success? (Notes: The Wizard returns in Fantastic Four 94. Crystal wears the blue FF uniform for the first time.) 36 pages Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 65 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705499024

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella. Dry Up-- And Die!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella; When Dr. Emerson discovers an alien menace that will absorb all the water on Earth, he mentally reaches out to Green Lantern, trying to control his mind and bring him to solve the problem; When that doesn't work, he creates a duplicate of his former villainous alter-ago, Dr. Polaris, but cannot control that either, now leaving Green Lantern with two major problems. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil toy ad. Superbaby ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2060020002

1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3897599021

1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 8 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

1st Printing. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.