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Ascencia (2021 Wake Entertainment) 5B CGC 9.8 Parillo Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4742905019

Written by John Dolmayan. Art by Tony Parker. Cover by Lucio Parillo. In issue five of Ascencia, we meet a mysterious entity who imparts some foreboding wisdom. Should anyone-or anything-hold that much knowledge? Meanwhile, Victor encounters a particularly drunk bar patron; and Talisman recounts a life-shaping event. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Ash (1994) 5 FN 6.0

Signed by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. No autograph certification is included.

As if their encounter with the Actor wasn't strange enough for Ashley & Bobby, they must also face Covenant in "Don't Fear the Reaper." Story by Joe Quesada & Jimmy Palmiotti, pencils by Quesada, inks by Palmiotti, with Covenant text by John Ingram & Covenant art by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt. Inner wraparound cover by Quesada & Palmiotti, outer wraparound cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt. Cover price $2.50.

Ash (1994) 6A FN+ 6.5 Quesada

Signed by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. No autograph certification is included.

Joe Quesada art. Cover price $2.50.

Aspen Universe Revelations (2016 Aspen) 1C VF 8.0

Signed by Paolo Pantalena. No autograph certification is included.

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Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov and J. T. Krul. Art by Jordan Gunderson. Cover by Paolo Pantalena and Peter Steigerwald. The most groundbreaking event in Aspen Comics' history starts NOW!!! For over thirteen years, devoted Aspen Comics fans have clamored for something special...something unique...something...UNIMAGINABLE! Aspen Comics has answered the call for loyal fans and new readers alike! This summer, legendary creator Michael Turner's two greatest creations, FATHOM and SOULFIRE, unite as one in a crossover event so massive in scope, it can only serve to forge a BRAND NEW ASPEN UNIVERSE in the process! With the existence of humanity along with The Blue facing a catastrophic turning point for their own survival, one woman of both worlds, Aspen Matthews, must embark on a quest spanning not only time but also magic unlike any she's ever encountered--including a cast of characters familiar to all Aspen--and Soulfire--fans! From the mind of Harvey, Eisner and Emmy Award nominated writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and New York Times Best-Selling author J.T. Krul comes this world-shattering new crossover series that sets the stage for all future Aspen Comics titles to come! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 16 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4013698008

Cover by Bill Everett. "I Prowl at Night!", art by Syd Shores; An American stationed at the American embassy in Hungary hits a werewolf who had just changed back into human form with his car and crashes; The ambulance takes the both of them to the hospital and gives him a transfusion with the dying man's blood since it is the same type; He begins to feel the effects of the werewolf blood, so he flees his wife so as not to transfer the curse to her. "The Flying Saucers" text story. "Terror In Jimmy's House," pencils by Edwin Goldfarb, inks by Bob Baer. "The Miser," art by Bernie Krigstein. "Don't Make a Ghoul of Yourself!", pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 53 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Bill Everett. The Hidden Valley!, art by Lou Morales; A thousand-year old tribe builds a 'thoughtscope' in order to contact Mars, but the Martians use the device to place them into suspended animation. An explorer breaks the device, freeing them. There Were 3 Victims!, art by Sid Greene; Three men survive being tossed out into the airless vacuum of space and reverse the direction of the rocketship so that it does not convey criminals to Mars. Trapped in the Tunnel!, art by John Forte; A romantic ghost story about a dead woman who returns a compliment by saving the lives of some trapped tunnel workers. The Hunter's Prey, art by Dave Berg; Some hunters encounter a mammoth that turns out to be a circus animal from outer space. Build Me A Machine!, art by Steve Ditko; A scientist builds a time machine for a dictator who wishes to travel 50 years into the past with gold and plans for the H-Bomb in order to escape a losing war. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Astonishing Stories (1942 Popular Publications) Canadian Variants Vol. 1 #1 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Water damage. Oxidation. Staple rust with migration.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3912522025

1st Appearance of Bobbi Morse (she later becomes Mockingbird) - Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. 'Ware the Winds of Death, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Bill Everett; Introduction of Damon the Man-God and his subsequent attack on the Savage Land; Also introduces Bobbi Morse and Tongah's sister and brother, Tatia and Emuel. Advertisement for posters of Fantastic Four, the Black Knight, Silver Surfer and Galactus, and Thor, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. The Tentacles of the Tyrant!, script by Larry Lieber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; Dr. Doom travels to Wakanda to steal Vibranium. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 12 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Terror Stalks the Everglades!, script by Roy Thomas (pages 1-9, 17-21) and Len Wein (pages 10-16), pencils by John Buscema (pages 1-9, 17-21), Neal Adams (pages 10-16), and John Romita (touchups) (pages 10-16), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-9, 17-21), none (pages 10-16); Ka-Zar and Zabu fly to the Everglades to help Barbara Morris and Paul Allen search for Ted Sallis; Once there they encounter the Man-Thing and AIM agents; Also, the back story of how Dr Calvin was shot after the origin tale of Man-Thing in Savage Tales #1 is told. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 12 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Terror Stalks the Everglades!, script by Roy Thomas (pages 1-9, 17-21) and Len Wein (pages 10-16), pencils by John Buscema (pages 1-9, 17-21), Neal Adams (pages 10-16), and John Romita (touchups) (pages 10-16), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-9, 17-21), none (pages 10-16); Ka-Zar and Zabu fly to the Everglades to help Barbara Morris and Paul Allen search for Ted Sallis; Once there they encounter the Man-Thing and AIM agents; Also, the back story of how Dr Calvin was shot after the origin tale of Man-Thing in Savage Tales #1 is told. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 12 VG- 3.5

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Terror Stalks the Everglades!, script by Roy Thomas (pages 1-9, 17-21) and Len Wein (pages 10-16), pencils by John Buscema (pages 1-9, 17-21), Neal Adams (pages 10-16), and John Romita (touchups) (pages 10-16), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-9, 17-21), none (pages 10-16); Ka-Zar and Zabu fly to the Everglades to help Barbara Morris and Paul Allen search for Ted Sallis; Once there they encounter the Man-Thing and AIM agents; Also, the back story of how Dr Calvin was shot after the origin tale of Man-Thing in Savage Tales #1 is told. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) National Diamond 13NDS CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

"National Diamond Sales" insert.

Label #4506698002

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Ka-Zar stars in "Man-Thing!" Script by Roy Thomas, breakdowns by John Buscema, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. Third appearance of Man-Thing. Buckler cover. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680529008

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712006

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 6 NM- 9.2

Written by JOSS WHEDON Art & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY "GIFTED" PART 6 (OF 6) Outnumbered and outgunned, the X-Men are finally brought together as a team by their newest addition ? but are they too late to stop the "Cure" from destroying mutantkind? If you haven't read Astonishing X-Men ? if you're the one ? then read it now! After the events of issue #5 ? and its shocking return of a classic character ? you MUST not miss another issue! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605543-00611 Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 32B CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Jimenez/Lanning DICHIARA 1:15 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning on 10/9/2014 at New York Comic Con. Super Hero Squad Variant.

Label #7502000-AA-001

Limited 1 for 15 Super Hero Squad Variant Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA. EXOGENETIC: PART 2 of 5 - Written by WARREN ELLIS. Art by PHIL JIMENEZ. The X-Men have fought towering, mutant-slaying robot Sentinels before. But never one quite like this. Never a Sentinel made of meat and bone, wearing the skin of one of their own deceased teammates, every technological aspect given a biological solution. And as the X-Men fight for their lives, they're left to wonder: What could this monstrosity have to do with THE BROOD? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Astounding Wolf-Man (2007) 11 VF- 7.5

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD GUEST-STARRING INVINCIBLE! In part two of a two-part crossover, Invincible sets off on a mission to bring the fugitive Wolf-Man to justice. This issue continues from INVINCIBLE #57. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3762757013

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102026019

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3897954017

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Atoll (2016 Creative Mind Energy) 1BLINDBOX.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Drumond Sketch Cover.

Label #3807274004

Blindbox Comics Exclusive B&W Sketch Cover by Ricardo Drummond. (W) Tim Daniel (A) Ricardo Drumond Every truth, lie, and secret has been revealed. Every test has been passed and every reward earned. Story prepares to enter the arena with Majesty carrying with her the greatest and only weapon she'll need - a ravenous appetite for revenge. Cover price $3.99.

Atoll (2016 Creative Mind Energy) 1FRANKIES.A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Frankie's Comics Edition.

Label #3807274005

Frankie's Comics and Comicsheatingup.com Exclusive Variant Cover by Tim Daniel. (W) Tim Daniel (A) Ricardo Drumond Every truth, lie, and secret has been revealed. Every test has been passed and every reward earned. Story prepares to enter the arena with Majesty carrying with her the greatest and only weapon she'll need - a ravenous appetite for revenge. Cover price $3.99.

Atom (1962) 1 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Cover coming loose at both staples and centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Master of the Plant World!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of mysterious robberies occur which involve strange highly intelligent plants, Ray Palmer decides to investigate as the Atom when he learns about the strange circumstances from Jean Loring; As the Atom, Ray follows Jean as she goes on fact finding about the type of plants that are used, and decides to wait out in a greenhouse to keep a secret eye on Jean; When Jean nods off, Atom notices a group of Dryads that suddenly spring out of the flowers and fly away on petals. Atom follows after them and learns that they are under the control of a criminal called the Plant Master, who intends to use his mutated plants to try and take over the world; Trying to stop the Planet Master, the Atom is trapped in a Venus fly trap while the Planet Master leaves with the Dryads to initiate his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 2 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Oddest Man on Earth!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Ray Palmer meets Mister Odd, who appears to be a catalyst for odd occurrences. "The Prisoners Who Vanished!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; The Atom ends up foiling the plans of Carl Ballard again, even though Carl has discovered a way to use Europium for teleportation. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Atom (1962) 7 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st Atom and Hawkman team-up (1st appearance of Hawkman since Brave and the Bold tryouts) in "The Case of the Cosmic Camera!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When the Earth is plagued by a series of strange tremors that also effects the migratory patterns of birds, it gains the attention of Ray Palmer and Jean Loring (both avid bird watchers) and Hawkman who is alone following Hawkgirl briefly going to Thanagar to report on their progress on Earth; As Ray stops some crooks who use helium balloons as getaway methods as the Atom, Hawkman determines that the cause of all the trouble is caused by radiation which has been given off by a weapon known by Thanagarian science as a Cosmitron device. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Atom the Cat (1957) 17 GD- 1.8

1.25" Spine split from bottom. Margin pieces torn out.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. An ordinary cartoon cat is given superpowers by atomic rays and becomes a superhero. Atom offers to help Cuckoo Cat with rodeo events to impress Cuckoo's girlfriend. Atom uses his powers to improve his fishing. A uranium prospector wants to capture the atomic-powered Atom the Cat. Rodeo Riot; Fish Is His Dish; Lazy Chicken Bones; Why Do It the Hard Way?; A Dig in Time; Tillie Mouse: My Hero; Nut Hatched; The Prospector. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Attack from Atlantis HC (1964 Winston) GD/VG 3.0

4th printing. Includes dust jacket. Written by Lester Del Rey. Jacket illustration by Paul Orban. Endpaper design by Alex Schomburg. Hardcover, 5-3/4" x 8-1/2", 207 pages, B&W text only.

Authentic Police Cases (1948 St. John) 17 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Gene Colan and Enrico Bagnoli. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. Murderous art forgers escape from postwar Europe disguised as American soldiers, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. A clue found on a charred corpse sets police on the trail of an arsonist. Cops try to figure out who's fixing horse races by drugging the horses, but no one suspects groomer Joey. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. The Trigger-Squeeze Trap; Five-Alarm Torch!; 9,000 Miles to the Noose!; Daily Doubles Death Trap; The Angel Mob; Blackmail Photography. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Avatar Illustrated (1998) 1999 VF- 7.5

Works by Warren Ellis, Tim Vigil, David Quinn, Mike Wolfer, Mark Beachum, David Finch, Trevlin Utz, Rick Lyon, Jacen Burrows, Sean Shaw, Brian Leblanc, Al Rio, Budd Root, Dan Parsons, Karl Waller, Dave Hoover Daniel Presedo, David Boller, Caesar, Hannibal King, Johnny B., Kevin Sharpe, Eric Powell, Brian Clopper, Jenni Gregory, and Barry Gregory. Cover price $1.25.

Avengers # 690 (2018) Cover Print Print by Mark Brooks

High quality giclée print on heavy stock. 11 3/4" X 16 1/2".

Avengers # 690 (2018) Cover Print Print by Mark Brooks

High quality giclée print on heavy stock. 11 3/4" X 16 1/2".

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 FR 1.0

4.75" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 GD 2.0

Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 FR 1.0

5.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 14 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Even Avengers Can Die!, script by Stan Lee (plot), Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script), and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Chic Stone; In order to save the Wasp's life, the Avengers seek out the help of Dr. Svenson, only to find he's been replaced by an alien from the planet Kallu. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. First and only appearance of the villainous Ogor and the Kallusians. Guest appearance by the Watcher. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #8. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 14 FR/GD 1.5

1.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Even Avengers Can Die!, script by Stan Lee (plot), Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script), and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Chic Stone; In order to save the Wasp's life, the Avengers seek out the help of Dr. Svenson, only to find he's been replaced by an alien from the planet Kallu. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. First and only appearance of the villainous Ogor and the Kallusians. Guest appearance by the Watcher. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #8. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 15 GD+ 2.5

"Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Avengers Roll Call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the first Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Melter, the second Black Knight, and the first appearance of Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Baron Zemo is killed when a laser ray, he fires, reflects off of Captain America's shield and causes an avalanche that buries the baron underneath a ton of rock. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 9. Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 17 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3965015024

"Four Against the Minotaur!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck (some faces retouched by Jack Kirby), inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Mole Man, the Leader, and the first and only appearance of a minotaur. Guest appearance by the Hulk. As this and the story from Tales to Astonish 69 take place at the same time, some panels are reproductions of the Astonish panels. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 11. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 20 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "Vengeance Is Ours!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; After jumping over the edge last issue, the Avengers have very little time to rescue Captain America, but with quick thinking they manage it; The Swordsman is outraged and attacks them. During the battle he starts to vanish mysteriously; He awakens in the lair of the Mandarin; The Mandarin allies himself with the Swordsman, giving him a more powerful sword; He then creates an image of Iron Man which he sends to the Avengers, vouching for the Swordsman's membership; Once in the Avengers HQ he plants bombs to destroy them; He later has a change of heart and tries to remove the bombs, but is caught by Captain America, who believes he is attaching them. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Cameo by Iron Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #14. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 21 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "The Bitter Taste of Defeat!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Enchantress uses the machine that Zemo used to create Wonder Man (see The Avengers #9) to turn one of Zemo's minions into Power Man; The two use tricks--and the Avengers' own internal discord--to make the Avengers appear dysfunctional; The City Council orders them to disband! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villains: the first Power Man (Erik Josten) and the Enchantress. Guest appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Flashback cameos by the first Baron Zemo, the Executioner, and Wonder Man. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #15. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Power Man I (a.k.a. the Smuggler, a.k.a. Goliath, a.k.a., Atlas of the Thunderbolts). Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 GD- 1.8

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 FR 1.0

Heavy chew.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 24 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4142054023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "From the Ashes of Defeat - !", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Kang's troops advance on the city as Kang escapes; Although hopeless, the Avengers decide to put up a fight against the never-ending army; Quicksilver is put out of action by a stray blast while trying to help a mother and child; The rest of the Avengers battle on but are eventually overwhelmed and captured; Although Kang's law states that monarchs conquered are to be executed, Kang wants to marry Ravonna; Meanwhile, Quicksilver is nursed back to health by the mother he saved; The rest of the generals led by Baltag rebel against Kang and try to assassinate him; Kang is then forced to team up with Captain America, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch to save Ravonna and liberate her civilization. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by Princess Ravonna and Carelius. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #18. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 28 GD 2.0

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Giant-Man becomes Goliath and, along with the Wasp, rejoins the Avengers in "Among Us Walks... a Goliath!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Henry Pym calls the Avengers, saying the Wasp is missing, and that he is Giant-Man; The Wasp has been captured by the Collector and the Beetle; Giant-Man renames himself Goliath; They enter the Collector's lair and get separated and captured; Goliath escapes and frees the other Avengers; They rescue the Wasp and force the Collector to escape with the Beetle using a time machine; However, when Goliath tries to shrink down to his normal size he collapses and faints at 10 feet tall; First appearance of The Collector. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #22. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 28 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming detached at both staples due to oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Giant-Man becomes Goliath and, along with the Wasp, rejoins the Avengers in "Among Us Walks... a Goliath!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Henry Pym calls the Avengers, saying the Wasp is missing, and that he is Giant-Man; The Wasp has been captured by the Collector and the Beetle; Giant-Man renames himself Goliath; They enter the Collector's lair and get separated and captured; Goliath escapes and frees the other Avengers; They rescue the Wasp and force the Collector to escape with the Beetle using a time machine; However, when Goliath tries to shrink down to his normal size he collapses and faints at 10 feet tall; First appearance of The Collector. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #22. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 28 FR/GD 1.5

Heavy chew.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Giant-Man becomes Goliath and, along with the Wasp, rejoins the Avengers in "Among Us Walks... a Goliath!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Henry Pym calls the Avengers, saying the Wasp is missing, and that he is Giant-Man; The Wasp has been captured by the Collector and the Beetle; Giant-Man renames himself Goliath; They enter the Collector's lair and get separated and captured; Goliath escapes and frees the other Avengers; They rescue the Wasp and force the Collector to escape with the Beetle using a time machine; However, when Goliath tries to shrink down to his normal size he collapses and faints at 10 feet tall; First appearance of The Collector. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #22. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 31 VG- 3.5

Cover by Don Heck. "Never Bug a Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realise how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured; The other Avengers attack and also get captured with the exception of the Wasp; Prince Rey's forces attack the Keeper's, while at the same time, the Wasp frees all the Avengers; Hawkeye smothers the flame with explosive arrows, destroying it. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver,and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 31 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Don Heck. "Never Bug a Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realise how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured; The other Avengers attack and also get captured with the exception of the Wasp; Prince Rey's forces attack the Keeper's, while at the same time, the Wasp frees all the Avengers; Hawkeye smothers the flame with explosive arrows, destroying it. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver,and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.