Auctions: comic books February 1969

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 69 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4019324001

"Mission: Crush the Kingpin!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The Spectacular Spider-Man is on the hunt for the Kingpin-- after the crime boss stole the ancient clay tablet from the ESU exhibit hall. However the Kingpin actually wants the web-slinger to find him, so he can polish off the wall-crawler permanently! When the amazing one locates Wilson Fisk's hideaway...another great battle between Spider-Man and the Kingpin erupts! Who will win this time? And where is the clay tablet? Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Randy Robertson. (Notes: The first mention of the Kingpin's wife occurs in this issue. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Kerry Gammill. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #52.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 61 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

First appearance of the Avengers' Quinjet in "Some Say the World Will End in Fire, Some Say in Ice" Guest-starring Doctor Strange and the Black Knight. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. Story continues from Doctor Strange 178. A quiet night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of the Master of the Mystic Arts! Dr. Strange warns that the Spell of Fire and Ice unleashed by the Sons of Satannish could destroy the world! And he requests immediate help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Without delay Hawkeye and the Black Knight rush to Antarctica to battle Surtur, while the Vision and T'Challa fly to Africa to fight Ymir! The Fire Demon and the Frost Giant are virtually indestructible! Does Doctor Strange have a magic ace up his sleeve (or perhaps cloak) to save the Earth? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes letters from comics editor Kim Metzger and Elfquest co-creator Richard Pini.) 36 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 49 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664068013

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by George Klein. First appearance of Starr Saxon in Daredevil Drops Outtt, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by George Klein; Biggie Benson hires mad scientist Starr Saxon to send a killer robot after Daredevil. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 185 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641472016

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Threat of the High-Rise Buildings, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; while vacationing in France, Barry and Iris see the Eiffel Tower being lifted off into space; other buildings take off as well; Barry and Inspector Martell of Interpol investigate. Letters to the editor from comics writers Martin Pasko and Mike Barr. Moon Walk Revell model kit ad. Showcase Presents The Phantom Stranger ad. Binky ad. DC cartoons ad. 80 pg. Giant Sgt. Rocks Prize Battle Tales ad. Batman 209 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 112 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins. The Brute Battles On!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins; The Hulk finds himself in the middle of a planetary civil war as some of the aliens who have been enslaved by the powerful Galaxy Master join in his fight to destroy the alien monster; Once he succeeds in defeating his foe, the Hulk is put on a rocket back to earth but the ship has not been properly decompressed and our hero finds himself in a bit of a pickle as he turns back into Bruce Banner whose puny body cannot handle the pressures of deep space. House ad for Fantastic Four #83 and Captain America #110, pencils by Jack Kirby and Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott and Jim Steranko. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 36 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3898931008

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. The Cruel Clowns, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; the Metal Men battle the Cruel Clowns. Facts regarding Flash Point, Flash Spectrum, Flash Depresser and Flash Bulb. Extensive information regarding the golden age Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 161 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641472004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Shall a God Prevail?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor drives Galactus away from Ego, the Living Planet; Ego then allows the homeless race of Wanderers to settle there. Appearance by the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.