Auctions: comic books September 1969

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4184039001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First appearance and origin of the Falcon in "The Coming of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the Red Skull previously having switched bodies with Captain America, the Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to send Cap to the tropical island home of the Exiles; There Cap encounters a falconer from Harlem who had been hired by the Exiles but who is now attempting to help the island natives kick the Exiles from their home; Cap joins forces with the falconer who, with Cap's urging, dons a costume and takes the name the Falcon. Letter to the editor from writer James Van Hise. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 17 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Fate of Tony Stark: Part 1 of 4 - "The Beginning of the End!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The Tony Stark life model decoy has taken over Stark Industries and kicked the real Tony Stark to the curb! And if that was not bad enough, two new villains attack Iron Man and then later on abduct Tony Stark. Does Tony already know one of his assailants? Meanwhile, Alex Niven expresses romantic interest in Janice Cord. First appearances of Midas and Madame Masque. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher John Carbonaro.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 17 VG 4.0

Fate of Tony Stark: Part 1 of 4 - "The Beginning of the End!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The Tony Stark life model decoy has taken over Stark Industries and kicked the real Tony Stark to the curb! And if that was not bad enough, two new villains attack Iron Man and then later on abduct Tony Stark. Does Tony already know one of his assailants? Meanwhile, Alex Niven expresses romantic interest in Janice Cord. First appearances of Midas and Madame Masque. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher John Carbonaro.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745072009

"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 VG/FN 5.0

"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Teen-In (1968) 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4726567023

Stories and art by Chic Stone and Samm Schwartz. Archie-style teen comedy from Tower Comics, with art, advice columns and band profiles that make the series a time capsule of 1960s teen culture. Tippy's attractive cousin Lucy tries to steal Tommy away from Tippy. A survey of 1960s teen boys reveals what they really think about girls. Plus a profile of '60s pop stars Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, reader-submitted fashion designs, and advice for teens on hair, dating and parties, including a very 1960s "mod party." Tippy: Arrival of a Rival; Hair Style for Round Faces; Fashion Fling; Gary Puckett & The Union Gap; What Teen Boys Look for in Teen Girls; Tippy's Fashion Diary; Fun Accessories; The Heartbreak of Breaking Off!; A Flower Pow Wow; Games Girls Play!; Tippy: Fly Now Pay Later! Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1269209001

Published by James Warren, who gave fandom Famous Monsters, Eerie, Creepy, and other great magazines, Vampirella is a horror anthology series that featured stories and art by such genre giants as Richard Corben, Neal Adams, Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, Don Glut, Wally Wood, and many, many others. This first issue includes the following: "Vampirella's Welcome" by Bill Parente and Frank Frazetta; "Vampirella of Draculon" by Forrest J Ackerman (who had a hand in creating vampi vixen Vampirella) and Tom Sutton; "Death Boat" by Don Glut and Billy Graham; "Two Silver Bullets" by Don Glut and Mike Royer; "Spaced-Out Girls" by Don Glut, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico; and "Room Full of Changes" by Nicola Cuti and Ernie Colon. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. NOTE: A commemorative edition of this magazine was published in October 2001. It is very similar to the original, but can be easily identified by the $4.95 cover price (original 1969 edition was 50c cover priced), and an indica noting it as the commemorative edition. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.