Auctions: comic books September 1969

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 76 VG+ 4.5

"The Lizard Lives!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The Lethal Lizard is on the loose in New York City! And Dr. Connors' alter-ego has only one thing on his reptilian mind: destroy Spider-Man! Peter Parker knows that a ferocious fight against the Lizard awaits him, so he takes a moment to visit Gwen Stacy before searching for his scaled adversary. A while later on the East Side, the Lizard ambushes the web-slinger! And their dazzling donnybrook begins! However when the Lizard wraps his tail around the wall-crawler's neck -- it looks like curtains for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Martha Connors, Billy Connors, and the Human Torch. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #57.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 85 GD/VG 3.0

Three center wraps detached at one staple.

First 15-cent cover price. Cover by Neal Adams. "The Senator's Been Shot!", script by Bob Haney, art by Neal Adams; When the newly voted senator for Gotham City is shot before he can vote on a important anti-crime bill, Bruce Wayne is selected to finish the rest of the Senator's term during his recovery so that the crucial deciding vote for the bill be made; Meanwhile, as Batman, Bruce attempts to find out who was responsible for having the senator shot and along the way teams up with the Green Arrow to bring the shooter to justice, just in time for Bruce to vote in favor of the crime bill. First appearance of the new Green Arrow costume. One-page Adams biography written by his wife. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4612949001

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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2048397002

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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.

Crime Does Not Pay (1967-1970 M.F. Enterprises) Magazine Vol. 2 #6 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4615545004

True crime magzine. This issue features: John George Haigh "London's Bloody Vampire", Capone's Iron Fist, Sex Syndicate Style, They Hanged Charlie Birger, and more! 8-in x 10 3/4-in, 52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 182 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646443018

First 15-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. And Juggernaut Makes Three!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange leads Juggernaut from the Crimson Cosmos into the Dream Dimension; Nightmare and Juggernaut's errant spells free Eternity; Eternity changes Strange's name to Stephen Sanders; appearance by Clea. Letters to the editor from author Tom Wolfe and comics artist Walt Simonson (misspelled "Simerson"). Cover price $0.15.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 182 FN+ 6.5

First 15-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. And Juggernaut Makes Three!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange leads Juggernaut from the Crimson Cosmos into the Dream Dimension; Nightmare and Juggernaut's errant spells free Eternity; Eternity changes Strange's name to Stephen Sanders; appearance by Clea. Letters to the editor from author Tom Wolfe and comics artist Walt Simonson (misspelled "Simerson"). Cover price $0.15.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 81 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447018

First 15-cent cover. First appearance of Abel. Abel acts as a storyteller and host of the series, as well as the caretaker of the House of Secrets. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Don't Move It!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by George Roussos; This story provides the background of the House of Secrets, who built it and its history, and leads into the next story which talks about Abel's taking possession of it. "House of Secrets," art by Bill Draut; A realty agent helps Abel move into the House of Secrets where Abel bumps into Cain; When Cain asks Abel who he is talking to, Abel indicates the realty agent who dissipates into a spirit which merges into the House of Secrets. "Burn This House!" text story. "Aaron Philips' Photo Finish!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Jack Sparling; Abel tells Cain a story about a photographer who takes blackmail photos being sent out to photograph the House of Secrets, but the house swallows him up, leaving only a photograph of the man's shocked expression as the only evidence he was ever inside. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3849621018

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 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4647833016

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 GD/VG 3.0

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 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-2FFE64D-001

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"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.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 5 VG+ 4.5

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Ghost Planet, Part I," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; "The Ghost Planet, Part II," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Spock and Kirk go to a planet were there are two war mongers; They want to help the planet but are fearful that the two will just restart the war; So, they are left with leaving the planet that will kill everyone or helping the planet continue its war. Gold Key Comics Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 168 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4346013001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Galactus origin, part 1 in "Galactus Found!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor takes the Odinship in search of Galactus; Galactus captures the Odinship and begins to tell his origin to Thor; Meanwhile, on Earth, a foreign country completes their creation of the Thermal Man and rockets him to the US to wreak havoc. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, and Odin. First appearance of the Thermal Man. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Tower of Shadows (1969) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

All new stories. Cover by John Romita. "At the Stroke of Midnight!", script and art by Jim Steranko; Lou and Marie search the Mansion Lou inherited from the uncle he killed for the treasure they know he had. "From Beyond the Brink," script by Johnny Craig, art by Johnny Craig and John Romita (alterations); Arthur follows Mr. Hathaway around in an attempt to write his biography; He cannot figure out why Mr. Hathaway is so passionate about debunking seances. "A Time to Die," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Don Heck; Sebastian Scrogg has been trying to create a potion of immortality for years; He shelters a fugitive, Arthur, because he will have to put up with whatever he makes him do, and however he treats him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 60 GD- 1.8

Cover detached at one staple. Heavy water damage.

1st Printing. 1st appearance of Sauron. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. In the Shadow of...Sauron!, script bny Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer, colors by Neal Adams; The X-Men take an injured Havok to be treated by one of Xavier's old buddies, Dr. Karl Lykos; Lykos is an energy vampire and drains mutant life energy from Havok, turning himself into the evil Sauron; Angel takes off to investigate the flying dinosaur and is hypnotized by Sauron's powers. Letter from comics creator Don McGregor. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. Can be identified by having X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.