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All Crime (2013 Art of Fiction) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4464154020

(W) Erik Warfield, Paul Grimshaw (A) Steve Gordon, Gibson Quarter (CA) Bruce Timm The crime wave continues as Dodger and Marko steal a plane and attempt to flee the country - but not without a little help. It's time for more cons, murders, crazy soccer players, and did we mention the World Cup? Cover price $3.95.

All New Guardians of the Galaxy (2017) 1KRSVIRGIN CGC 9.8 SS Sanders Francis KRS Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Natali Sanders on 6/24/17. KRS Comics "Virgin" Edition.

Label #1576726001

KRS Comics Virgin Variant Limited Edition. Limited to 800 copies. Written by Gerry Duggan. Cover by Leinil Francis and Natali Sanders. A NEW ERA OF COSMIC ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE! Double ships every month! The Guardians of the Galaxy have taken off into space once more, on their biggest and weirdest misadventures yet! Kicking things off with the biggest heist they've ever tried, we join Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon and company as they blast their way through the galaxy, the peacekeepers of the Nova Corps hot on their tails. And once they find themselves caught in a war between The Collector and The Grandmaster, there will hardly be time to explain why Groot can't grow any bigger, what Gamora is searching for or why Drax has sworn off violence! But don't worry, we will - with a new twice-monthly schedule, All-New Guardians of the Galaxy has space for ALL your Marvel Cosmic needs! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

All New X-Men (2016 2nd Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Piskor Hip Hop Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4618712001

Hip Hop Variant Cover by Ed Piskor. Written by Dennis Hopeless. Art by Mark Bagley. Hated and feared more than ever, the world is a dangerous place for mutants. As the few remaining X-MEN retreat into seclusion, a handful of mutant teenagers refuse to allow their destiny to be decided for them. CYCLOPS. BEAST. ICEMAN. ANGEL. THE ALL-NEW WOLVERINE. KID APOCALYPSE. OYA. Stepping out of the shadows of their predecessors, the ALL-NEW X-MEN are striking out on their own, determined to write their own futures! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

All Robert Crumb Lot of 6

Issues #1 4th printing and #2 2nd printing of Big Ass Comics (1969 Rip Off Press/Last Gasp), #1 2nd printing of Home Grown Funnies (1971), issues #1 5th printing, and #2 4th printing of Motor City Comics (1969 Rip Off Press), and #2 2nd printing of Mr. Natural (1970 Apex/Kitchen Sink). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

All Robert Crumb Lot of 7

Issues #1 of Artistic Comics (1973 Golden Gate/Kitchen Sink) 1st printing, #1 of Black and White Comics (1973 Apex Novelties) 1st printing, Despair (1969 Print Mint/Last Gasp) 1st printing, #1 of People's Comics, The (1972) first printing, #1 of Uneeda Comix (1970 Print Mint), #1 of XYZ Comics (1972 Kitchen Sink Press) 1st printing, and #1 of Your Hytone Comix (1971 Apex Novelties) 2nd printing. Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 59 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4525183013

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Last 25-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Brainwave Blows Up! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway and Paul Levitz (plot assist), pencils by Ric Estrada (designer) and Wally Wood (artist), inks by Wally Wood; The villain the combined JSA/ Super Squad is facing is none other than one of the JSA's old foes, Brainwave, in a new body; Together, alongside a newly rejuvenated Per Degaton (another old JSA foe), they cause major trouble for our heroes, but the heroes prevail and defeat the two foes as a new menace emerges. The Cup Cake Caper Hostess ad starring Shazam, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement starring Superman, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 65 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4541985009

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Cover art by Wally Wood. The Master Plan of Vandal Savage starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Paul Levitz (script, pages 1-12, 17), Paul Kupperberg (script, pages 13-16), and Wally Wood (plot), art by Wally Wood; The JSA/Squad face off vs. Vandal Savage (who kidnapped Power Girl last issue), so he can regain his lost immortality once he acquires Superman's powers; The team has to face him under the influence of an alien planet containing 2 green kryptonite suns, since it gives him an even but unfair advantage vs. the Man of Steel; Of course Superman bests him, and they return to Earth-2 victorious, ready to face off vs. the Injustice Society next. That Dirty Beach Hostess ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4630917010

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

Alone Print by Brom

High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/4" X 11 3/4".

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986099023

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-052

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 33D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4039858025

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Yuriko Oyama as Lady Deathstrike. Yuriko Oyama first appeared in Daredevil #197. "A Friend in Need!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola. As Heather attempts to learn how to control the powers of the Vindicator suit she runs into the mutant heroes known as the X-Men. But her reunion with her friend Logan is cut short when an enemy from Wolverine's past shows up seeking revenge. Plus, what is Marrina up to and what does the barbarian Attuma want with her? NOTE: Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for one year (12 issues). Cover price $0.75.

Alpha Flight (1983) Annual 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3877022001

"Homebody!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Larry Stroman and Gerry Talaoc. An evil force awakens on Tamarind Island and begins to haunt Canada's premiere super heroes. Who or what is this malevolent spirit and what is its connection to the Fantastic Four arch foe Diablo, Master of Alchemy? 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Alpha Flight Lot of 13

Issues 1D, 2, 3, 5, 11, 12D, 14, 16N, 17, 18, 24N, 27, 33D of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4655338013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (Inhumans) and John Romita (Black Widow), inks by John Romita. "Beware... the Inhumans!", script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Two missiles are shot at the Inhumans; The second one is destroyed just before it hits and the wreckage points to the Fantastic Four as the ones firing it. "Then Came... the Black Widow," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten; Black Widow, bored by her civilian life, gets a new costume. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 8 NM- 9.2

Last 15-cent cover price. Cover by Neal Adams. "An Hour For Thunder!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten; The Avengers (Captain America, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, Quicksilver, Goliath) watch Mr. Dibbs and Black Bolt threaten the tenements on a view screen and make plans to travel to San Fran, but Thor insists on going to confront Mr. Dibbs alone; The other Avengers don't know that Don Blake was the one who diagnosed Mr. Dibbs with terminal cancer, and when Thor arrives he struggles briefly with the royal family who are attempting to get Black Bolt to recognize them; Thor fails to talk Mr. Dibbs into accepting a peaceful resolution and reluctantly dispatches him with his hammer; Plot crossover with The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #95. "How Shall I Kill Thee? Let Me Count the Ways!", script by Gerry Conway (Plot) and Roy Thomas (Writer), pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bill Everett; The Black Widow and Ivan are captured by a racist German, the Watchlord, who loathes all Russians due to his childhood involving the Russian invasion of Germany; He wraps Natasha up in floorboards but Ivan rescues her and they escape; A boulder crushes the Watchlord. The Black Widow feature ends with this issue. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 15 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4575369008

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Murder In Mid-Air!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione (as John Tartag); Injured during his battle against Quasimodo, the Beast stumbles to the apartment shared with Patsy Walker and her husband Buzz; Only Patsy is home, and she takes the wounded Beast to her couch and administers first aid; In a delirious state the Beast reveals that he is really Hank McCoy and explains the series of events that led to him being turned into the Beast; While explaining that he was injured fighting Quasimodo, Beast considers the idea that he is continuing to mutate; Beast fights Griffin. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4474948001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4453492001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) Facsimile Edition 15A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3725111009

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby. The landmark, industry-changing issue that introduced the Amazing Spider-Man! When high school wallflower Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, his life is transformed - first for the better, then for the worse! With his new array of arachnid abilities - including speed, strength, agility and, thanks to his scientific know-how, spinning webs - Peter seeks fame as the costumed celebrity called Spider-Man! But his cavalier attitude soon comes back to haunt him, and shatter the lives of his beloved Uncle Ben and Aunt May! Peter Parker is about to learn a powerful lesson, one that has never been taught better than by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko: With great power there must also come great responsibility! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15. 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2022 Marvel) 1000SHATTERED NM 9.4 Dimasi Shattered Variant

Shattered Comics cover with mosaic by Matt Dimasi. Written by Anthony Falcone, Michael Cho, Dan Slott, Armando Iannucci, Rainbow Rowell, Ho Che Anderson, Kurt Busiek, Jonathan Hickman, Neil Gaiman and Mike Pasciullo. Art by Michael Cho, Jim Cheung, Ryan Stegman, Olivier Coipel, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Terry Dodson, Marco Checchetto, Steve McNiven, Todd Nauck, JP Mayer, Klaus Janson and Rachel Dodson. The comic that brought you SPIDER-MAN hits issue #1000! We're going big to celebrate in this, our thousandth issue of AMAZING FANTASY! An ALL-STAR roster of creators are coming together to celebrate Peter Parker and Spider-Man's birthdays! Sixty years ago, Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, imbued with the creature's powers, used those powers for fame, lost his uncle to a robber he could have stopped, and learned the most important lesson of his life. Six decades later, millions of people have learned that same lesson and watched the wall-crawler spin his web as the greatest fictional character of all time. To celebrate, we asked eight of the best creative teams in the world to add to Spider-Man's web, so pull on your mask, grab your extra web-cartridges, and turn the page! Featuring: "Just Some Guy" by Anthony Falcone and Michael Cho; "Spider-Man vs. His Sinister 60th" by Dan Slott and Jim Cheung; "Spider-Man vs. Conspiriton" by Armando Iannucci, Ryan Stegman and JP Mayer; "The Kid's Got a Good Eye" by Rainbow Rowell and Olivier Coipel; "In the Flesh" by Ho Che Anderson, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Klaus Janson; "Slaves of the Witch-Queen!" by Kurt Busiek, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson; "You Get It" by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto; and "With Great Power..." by Neil Gaiman and Steve McNiven. Plus: Marvel remembers Mike Pasciullo with "Along Came a Rhino..." by Mike Pasciullo and Todd Nauck. 72 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2022 Marvel) 1000SHATTERED NM 9.4 Dimasi Shattered Variant

Shattered Comics cover with mosaic by Matt Dimasi. Written by Anthony Falcone, Michael Cho, Dan Slott, Armando Iannucci, Rainbow Rowell, Ho Che Anderson, Kurt Busiek, Jonathan Hickman, Neil Gaiman and Mike Pasciullo. Art by Michael Cho, Jim Cheung, Ryan Stegman, Olivier Coipel, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Terry Dodson, Marco Checchetto, Steve McNiven, Todd Nauck, JP Mayer, Klaus Janson and Rachel Dodson. The comic that brought you SPIDER-MAN hits issue #1000! We're going big to celebrate in this, our thousandth issue of AMAZING FANTASY! An ALL-STAR roster of creators are coming together to celebrate Peter Parker and Spider-Man's birthdays! Sixty years ago, Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, imbued with the creature's powers, used those powers for fame, lost his uncle to a robber he could have stopped, and learned the most important lesson of his life. Six decades later, millions of people have learned that same lesson and watched the wall-crawler spin his web as the greatest fictional character of all time. To celebrate, we asked eight of the best creative teams in the world to add to Spider-Man's web, so pull on your mask, grab your extra web-cartridges, and turn the page! Featuring: "Just Some Guy" by Anthony Falcone and Michael Cho; "Spider-Man vs. His Sinister 60th" by Dan Slott and Jim Cheung; "Spider-Man vs. Conspiriton" by Armando Iannucci, Ryan Stegman and JP Mayer; "The Kid's Got a Good Eye" by Rainbow Rowell and Olivier Coipel; "In the Flesh" by Ho Che Anderson, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Klaus Janson; "Slaves of the Witch-Queen!" by Kurt Busiek, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson; "You Get It" by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto; and "With Great Power..." by Neil Gaiman and Steve McNiven. Plus: Marvel remembers Mike Pasciullo with "Along Came a Rhino..." by Mike Pasciullo and Todd Nauck. 72 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Fantasy (2022 Marvel) 1000SHATTERED VF+ 8.5 Dimasi Shattered Variant

Shattered Comics cover with mosaic by Matt Dimasi. Written by Anthony Falcone, Michael Cho, Dan Slott, Armando Iannucci, Rainbow Rowell, Ho Che Anderson, Kurt Busiek, Jonathan Hickman, Neil Gaiman and Mike Pasciullo. Art by Michael Cho, Jim Cheung, Ryan Stegman, Olivier Coipel, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Terry Dodson, Marco Checchetto, Steve McNiven, Todd Nauck, JP Mayer, Klaus Janson and Rachel Dodson. The comic that brought you SPIDER-MAN hits issue #1000! We're going big to celebrate in this, our thousandth issue of AMAZING FANTASY! An ALL-STAR roster of creators are coming together to celebrate Peter Parker and Spider-Man's birthdays! Sixty years ago, Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, imbued with the creature's powers, used those powers for fame, lost his uncle to a robber he could have stopped, and learned the most important lesson of his life. Six decades later, millions of people have learned that same lesson and watched the wall-crawler spin his web as the greatest fictional character of all time. To celebrate, we asked eight of the best creative teams in the world to add to Spider-Man's web, so pull on your mask, grab your extra web-cartridges, and turn the page! Featuring: "Just Some Guy" by Anthony Falcone and Michael Cho; "Spider-Man vs. His Sinister 60th" by Dan Slott and Jim Cheung; "Spider-Man vs. Conspiriton" by Armando Iannucci, Ryan Stegman and JP Mayer; "The Kid's Got a Good Eye" by Rainbow Rowell and Olivier Coipel; "In the Flesh" by Ho Che Anderson, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Klaus Janson; "Slaves of the Witch-Queen!" by Kurt Busiek, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson; "You Get It" by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto; and "With Great Power..." by Neil Gaiman and Steve McNiven. Plus: Marvel remembers Mike Pasciullo with "Along Came a Rhino..." by Mike Pasciullo and Todd Nauck. 72 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 1 VG

In this spectacular first issue: John Byrne interview; Dial "H" for Hero - Hero History and index; Walt Disney's Condorman movie preview. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Star Hawks by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane; Comics Report. Fantastic Four cover by John Byrne. The Shadow illustration on inside back cover by Mitch O'Connell. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 197 VG/FN 5.0

The Once & Future Wonder Woman - Dan Thorsland, Jill Thompson & William Messner-Loebs take the world's most famous super-heroine in new directions; The Original Princess Diana, an essay/feature by Richard Howell - in the fifty years since her creation, Charles Moulton's brainchild has probably survived more changes (in politics, editors and fashion) than any other comics character; a look at the history of Marvel super-hero action figures; Joe Matt interview. Wonder Woman cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Mary Jane (2019 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.4 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #4641379009

Written by Leah Williams. Art by Carlos E. Gomez. Cover by Humberto Ramos. The Vultures are Circling! Some people might not be ready for a warts-and-all biopic of MYSTERIO'S early days... The VULTURE has a bone to pick with his old partner in crime! (That guy's brutal - he might actually want to pick Mysterio's bones!) It's up to MARY JANE to save the day! But with the film's funding in jeopardy, can she defend the production both on and off the set? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider- Man Lot of 10

Issues 538A, 539A, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544A, 545A, 546A, 547 of Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Amazing Spider-Man #14 Homage Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art stock. 6" x 9".

Amazing Spider-Man #78 Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" X 19"

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 80 FN 6.0

"On the Trail of the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy meet for a date at the Midtown Museum to see its new exhibit of priceless paintings. And also at the museum is Gwen's father...who is in charge of security for the evening. So when the paintings are shockingly stolen, Captain Stacy gets blamed for the theft! Peter knows the trusted police captain would never do that. So who did? Ultimately, the web-slinger remembers the name of the Chameleon...and sets a trap for the master of disguise! However the Chameleon is crafty, and he eludes Spider-Man's trap -- until the faceless villain makes a very big mistake! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The wall-crawler previously encountered the Chameleon in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #61.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 80 VG- 3.5

"On the Trail of the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy meet for a date at the Midtown Museum to see its new exhibit of priceless paintings. And also at the museum is Gwen's father...who is in charge of security for the evening. So when the paintings are shockingly stolen, Captain Stacy gets blamed for the theft! Peter knows the trusted police captain would never do that. So who did? Ultimately, the web-slinger remembers the name of the Chameleon...and sets a trap for the master of disguise! However the Chameleon is crafty, and he eludes Spider-Man's trap -- until the faceless villain makes a very big mistake! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The wall-crawler previously encountered the Chameleon in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #61.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0014756006

First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with hisAustralian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 VG- 3.5

First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into thestreets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with hisAustralian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

From the D.N.A. Collection.

Label #18-0D0322B-070

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 83 VG 4.0

First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant,Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 84 VG+ 4.5

"The Kingpin Strikes Back!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts), John Buscema (pencils), and Jim Mooney (inks). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin has grown tired of sitting on the sidelines. So he prepares to strike back against the Schemer! But the Schemer beats the big crime boss to the punch and invades Wilson Fisk's palatial manor! Once inside he confronts the Kingpin...and then he sees Vanessa Fisk -- the Kingpin's wife! The tension in the room could be cut with a knife...until the web-slinger crashes thru the window! And as shown on the brilliant cover, the wall-crawler and the Kingpin wage war in the mansion...while the Schemer deftly slips away. Both Spider-Man and the Kingpin will be left empty-handed on this night. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy and Gwen Stacy. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #65.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 87 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4614481014

"Unmasked at Last!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days...and he thinks he's losing his spider-powers. So Aunt May's nephew makes a very rash decision -- to reveal his secretidentity at Gwen's birthday party! Captain Stacy, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Gwen are stunned by Peter's confession! But Harry recalls that his best friend did something like this once before (way back in Amazing Spider-Man #12). The following day Peter realizes that he's committed a huge blunder. And he enlists the aid of Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) to convince his friends -- that he's not really Spider-Man. Will Peter's risky gamble payoff? (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Doug Moench and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #68.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 88 VG/FN 5.0

"The Arms of Doctor Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. The mechanical arms of Dr. Octopus are on display in the New York Museum of Natural Science! And since Doc Ock is in prison a thousand miles away, he is unable to mentally control his arms. Or so everyone thought. Oh no! When Otto Octavius' arms escape from the museum, the police and the wall-crawler attempt to corral them, but they cannot. Eventually, the arms make it allthe way to the Midwest...and free their master! Dr. Octopus is back in business! The six-armed super-villain swiftly resumes his criminal ways by hijacking an airplane and holding it for ransom! And thus setting up a battle on the tarmac vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameoappearances by Gwen Stacy, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: The web-slinger previously clashed with Doc Ock in Amazing Spider-Man #56. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #69.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 88 VG+ 4.5

"The Arms of Doctor Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. The mechanical arms of Dr. Octopus are on display in the New York Museum of Natural Science! And since Doc Ock is in prison a thousand miles away, he is unable to mentally control his arms. Or so everyone thought. Oh no! When Otto Octavius' arms escape from the museum, the police and the wall-crawler attempt to corral them, but they cannot. Eventually, the arms make it allthe way to the Midwest...and free their master! Dr. Octopus is back in business! The six-armed super-villain swiftly resumes his criminal ways by hijacking an airplane and holding it for ransom! And thus setting up a battle on the tarmac vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameoappearances by Gwen Stacy, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: The web-slinger previously clashed with Doc Ock in Amazing Spider-Man #56. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #69.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 90 FN+ 6.5

Death of Captain Stacy in "And Death Shall Come!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. It's the third and final showdown between Doctor Octopus and the Amazing Spider-Man...in just as many days! However this time thewall-crawler has a special surprise for Doc Ock -- that might foul up his control of his mechanical arms! When the web-slinger and Dr. Octopus meet again in a rooftop clash, a crowd gathers below. Tragically, Doc Ock knocks the chimney off the roof...and it falls toward a young boy! However inheroic fashion, Captain Stacy saves the boy, but at a terrible cost to himself. Spider-Man rushes to help Gwen's father, but Captain Stacy's fate has been sealed. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by GwenStacy and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This Lee-Kane-Romita masterpiece was reprinted in Marvel Tales #71. The Spider-Man Death & Destiny (2000) limited series (by Lee Weeks) expands upon the aftermath of Captain Stacy's death.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 91 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4614481008

"To Smash A Spider!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The family and friends of Captain George Stacy are in a state of disbelief following his tragic death. And after his funeral, the blame game for his demise begins in earnest. Gwen blames Spider-Man. And of course J. Jonah Jameson does too. A sleazy political rival of Captain Stacy -- named Sam Bullit -- takes advantage of the situation by starting a political campaign centered on capturing Spider-Man. And to make matters worse...Gwen volunteers to work on the campaign! What in the world can Peter Parker do...to save both his reputation and his relationship? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Harry Osborn. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #72.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4641197025

"When Iceman Attacks" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Iceman. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In a surprising move, Spider-Man absconds with Gwen Stacy to keep her away from the deceitful Sam Bullit. The web-slinger would never harm his dear girlfriend, but a young man standing on the sidewalk named Bobby Drake doesn't know that. So when Iceman (of the original X-Men) sees Gwen in apparent distress, he zooms to the rescue! However the wall-crawler doesn't have time to fight Iceman, because he's just watched Sam Bullit's goons abduct Joe Robertson! Can the web-slinger convince Iceman to fight with him instead of against him? Robbie's life depends on it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Marie Severin designed the preliminary cover. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #73.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 92 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from bottom.

"When Iceman Attacks" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Iceman. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In a surprising move, Spider-Man absconds with Gwen Stacy to keep her away from the deceitful Sam Bullit. The web-slinger would never harm his dear girlfriend, but a young man standing on the sidewalk named Bobby Drake doesn't know that. So when Iceman (of the original X-Men) sees Gwen in apparent distress, he zooms to the rescue! However the wall-crawler doesn't have time to fight Iceman, because he's just watched Sam Bullit's goons abduct Joe Robertson! Can the web-slinger convince Iceman to fight with him instead of against him? Robbie's life depends on it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Marie Severin designed the preliminary cover. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #73.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 93 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1E51932-002

"The Lady and the Prowler!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. Hobie Brown is keeping up with current events...and wonders if he got duped by Spider-Man -- when he did the web-slinger a favor a few weeks ago (in Amazing Spider-Man #87). In order to get answers, Hobie suits up again as the Prowler and starts looking for the web-spinner. Eventually, he finds him. And as shown on the cover, Spider-Man and the Prowler settle their differences at the bottom of an elevator shaft! Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy decides to leave New York...and go live with her aunt and uncle in England. But maybe Peter can change her mind at the airport...if he can reach her in time! First appearance of Arthur Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mindy Brown and Nancy Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #74.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 93 VG+ 4.5

"The Lady and the Prowler!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. Hobie Brown is keeping up with current events...and wonders if he got duped by Spider-Man -- when he did the web-slinger a favor a few weeks ago (in Amazing Spider-Man #87). In order to get answers, Hobie suits up again as the Prowler and starts looking for the web-spinner. Eventually, he finds him. And as shown on the cover, Spider-Man and the Prowler settle their differences at the bottom of an elevator shaft! Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy decides to leave New York...and go live with her aunt and uncle in England. But maybe Peter can change her mind at the airport...if he can reach her in time! First appearance of Arthur Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mindy Brown and Nancy Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #74.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 95 FN+ 6.5

"Trap for a Terrorist!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Romita and Sal Buscema. As a favor to the Daily Bugle's freelance photographer, Joe Robertson sends Peter Parker to England for a special assignment (and also to visit Gwen Stacy.) Aunt May's nephew is overjoyed about his business trip and quickly hops on an airplane bound for London. However also on the flight is a high-ranking American diplomat -- who is abducted by terrorists once the place lands at Heathrow Airport! Fortunately, Peter brought his familiar red and blue suit across the pond! And the Amazing Spider-Man swings into action from the Tower Bridge to the Big Ben Clock -- to save the American delegate! But will the web-slinger's much-publicized appearance in London derail Peter's plan to visit Gwen? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Arthur Stacy, and Nancy Stacy. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #76. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 596,102; average paid circulation 322,195.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 99 VG 4.0

"A Day in the Life Of" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The wondrous wall-crawler is on cloud nine after Gwen Stacy's return from London. Gwen wants to resume their life together...and so does Peter in a very big way! But the amazing one needs to boost his bank account first. So the Daily Bugle sends him on an assignment to cover a prison riot at the city jail. Once the web-slinger quells the riot (and takes pictures), he surprisingly bumps into the host of the Tonight Show! Is Spider-Man primed for late night? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Johnny Carson, and Ed McMahon. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #80.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 99 VG- 3.5

"A Day in the Life Of" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The wondrous wall-crawler is on cloud nine after Gwen Stacy's return from London. Gwen wants to resume their life together...and so does Peter in a very big way! But the amazing one needs to boost his bank account first. So the Daily Bugle sends him on an assignment to cover a prison riot at the city jail. Once the web-slinger quells the riot (and takes pictures), he surprisingly bumps into the host of the Tonight Show! Is Spider-Man primed for late night? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Johnny Carson, and Ed McMahon. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #80.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 100 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"The Spider of the Man?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the 100th anniversary issue of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- with an all-time cover! Peter Parker wants to live a normal life with Gwen Stacy. But he doesn't think he can as long as he has his spider-powers. So, with that thought in mind, the young scientist creates a special potion -- which he believes will eliminate his remarkable abilities. After Peter drinks the potion, he lies down to sleep. And when he wakes up...he gets the biggest shock of his amazing life! Flashback cameos by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Gwen Stacy, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: There have been many homages to John Romita's classic cover including the covers to Marvel Tales 100, Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 100B, and Peter Parker (2017) #1EBAY. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #14 and Marvel Tales 253.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641328001

First appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire in "A Monster Called Morbius!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The first 100 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man title are in the books! And the next chapter in the web-slinger's anthology kicks off with the debut of Marvel's first bronze age vampire: Morbius! However, at the moment Peter Parker has a much bigger problem on his (six) hands. After drinking the special potion he developed, Aunt May's nephew grew four additional arms! Oh, my goodness! Peter is desperate to find a way to remove the arms, so he calls Dr. Curt Connors for help. Dr. Connors has a summer house and laboratory in Southampton on Long Island...and he gives Spider-Man permission to stay there and work on a cure. Meanwhile, a strange, pale, and bloodthirsty man is the sole survivor of a shipwreck near Southampton. And he's looking for a quiet place to rest. Oh no. Is the six-armed Spider-Man on a collision course with a living vampire? Oh yes! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and the Lizard. Last 15¢ cover price. (Notes: This is the first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man series not written by Stan Lee. There exists a second printing of this issue published in 1992 with a silver background cover. Marvel also published a facsimile edition of Amazing Spider-Man 101 in 2021.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.