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Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 41 VG+ 4.5

Two center wraps detached at one staple.

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Cover by Mort Meskin. "The Raiders from the Secret World," script by Jack Miller, art by Mort Meskin; Cave and his team come across beings from another dimension who are stealing gold and jewels from our world and selling it in theirs. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement featuring Buzzy. One-page Mining Lore humor story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 58 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. 2nd appearance of Metamorpho in "The Junk Yard of Doom," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; World War II-era traitor Maxwell Tremaine kidnaps Metamorpho with the aid of the Orb of Ra, tries to make him repair the broken super-weapons in his "junk yard of doom" for use in world conquest, and ends up battling the Element Man with them when he refuses. Don't Give Fire A Place to Start! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Human Chemical Plant article about Metamorpho. From the Inventor's Workbench filler page about a lunch box patent by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 69 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4687374004

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "War of the Cosmic Avenger," script by Bob Haney, art by Win Mortimer; The Time Commander has returned to plague Batman once more, using a near indestructible iron bat harness to trap the Caped Crusader, leading him to summon Green Lantern for help; The Time Commander then gets a hold of the iron bat harness and siphons the energy from Green Lantern's ring that was absorbed by it and uses it to create a device to recreate a creature named Cosmos, created by a Dr. Carruthers, but destroyed thereafter because of its evil nature; Time Commander then sends the creature against Batman and the Green Lantern. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Famous Super-Villains article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) Facsimile Edition 29A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4691721001

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Murphy Anderson. Cover by Mike Sekowsky, Murphy Anderson. The Justice League of America, in their second-ever appearance, face the "Challenge of the Weapons Master!" The fame of the JLA's exploits has spread not just across the Earth but throughout the ages. In the far-future year of 11960, the arch-criminal Xotar is unsure which of his fantastic weapons to use to make his last stand against the interstellar police. Having read an entry in Wonder Woman's ancient diary that says he traveled into the past to battle the JLA, he does just that to find out which of his weapons was the one that defeated the World's Greatest Heroes. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Brave and the Bold (2007 3rd Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646946003

Written by Mark Waid Art by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek Cover by Pérez A couple of easy riders head out on the highway...get ready for the most unlikely team of all: Supergirl and Lobo! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 115, 121, 122, 124-126, 128, 131-133 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the GD- to VG/FN range, with #125 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE).

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 71-74, 76, 82, 86, 87, 89, 90 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the GD- to VG- range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 82, 89, 90, 94, 95, 101, 102, 104-106 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 107-110, 112, 113, 115, 117, 119, 120 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 10

Issues 124, 128, 133, 137, 138, 153, 155, 161, 164, 176 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG/FN range, with #124 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE).

Brave and the Bold Lot of 3

Issues 47, 48, and 49 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 5

Issues 112, 113, 115-117 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 7

Issues 75, 76, 88, 89, 90, 95, and 99 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 9

Issues 41, 50-52, 62, 66, 68-70 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the FR/GD to GD/VG range.

Brave and the Bold Lot of 9

Issues 70-74, 76, 77, 79, 81 of Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range, with #72 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE).

Brides of Dracula (2025 Bad Bug) 1F.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4667343017

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"F" Cover by Dravacus. Story by Jason Pell. Art by Roberta Ingranata.

Brigade (1992 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Liefeld

Paper: White

Label #3811919017

1st appearance of Genocide. Includes trading cards of Stasis & Battlestone. "Sabotage" by Rob Liefeld (co-plot, script, & cover), Marat Mychaels (co-plot & art), & Hank Kanalz/Eric Stephenson (script). Battlestone, Coldsnap, Seahawk, Atlas, Thermal, Kayo, Stasis, Genocide app; Pin-ups of Battlestone & Brigade by Marat Mychaels; Cover price $1.95.

Brzrkr HC (2021 Boom Studios) [Berzerker] 1-1ST NM 9.4

Hardcover - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Brzrkr (2021 Boom) #1-4. Written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Rafael Grampá. A WAR WITH NO END, A MAN WITH NO LIMITS. The man known only as B. is half-mortal and half-God, cursed and compelled to violence...even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after centuries, B. may have finally found a refuge - working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, B. will be granted the one thing he desires: the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence...and how to end it. Keanu Reeves makes his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings) and acclaimed artist Ron Garney (Juggernaut) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior's fight through the ages. Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Brzrkr HC (2021 Boom Studios) [Berzerker] 2-1ST NM- 9.2

Hardcover - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Brzrkr (2021 Boom) #5-8. Written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Rafael Grampá. Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, the man known only as B. begins wandering the world anew. After enduring a series of experiments and missions, B.'s memories of his origins will be finally restored. But what does this revelation mean for his future? Keanu Reeves continues his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings) and legendary artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior's fight through the ages. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Brzrkr HC (2021 Boom Studios) [Berzerker] 3-1ST NM 9.4

Hardcover - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Brzrkr (2021 Boom) #9-12. Written by Keau Reeves and Matt Kindt. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Rafael Grampá. Uncover the ancient mysteries of our anti-hero's origins and his final fate! As B.'s full fury is unleashed, a new discovery promises to bring the answers he's been seeking for centuries. But as the team travels to finally uncover the mysteries of B.'s birth, is he finally near the end of his fatal goal, or will his violent efforts be in vain? Written by the iconic Keanu Reeves and New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings), and illustrated by acclaimed artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America), the final epically brutal chapter unfolds, soon to be adapted for Netflix! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Buck Rogers Lot of 4

Issues 2, 3, 5, 6 of Buck Rogers (1964 Gold Key). Most will grade in the FN/VF to VF range.

Budd Root Convention Book (2015) AUTUMN 2015 VF- 7.5

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

2015 Autumn Convention Book presented by Budd Root and Amryl Entertainment. Most copies are signed by Budd Root.

Budd Root Convention Book (2015) 2015B VF+ 8.5

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

2015 Convention Book presented by Budd Root and Amryl Entertainment. Most copies are signed by Budd Root.

Budd Root Convention Book (2015) 2015B VF+ 8.5

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

2015 Convention Book presented by Budd Root and Amryl Entertainment. Most copies are signed by Budd Root.

Budd's Grab Bag (2025 Basement Studios) 1 NM- 9.2

Signed by Budd Root. No autograph certification is included.

Art and Cover by Budd Root. Charlotte Heroes Con 2025 Exclusive Art Gallery. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 52 pages. Full Color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 25th Anniversary Special (2022 Boom) 1B CGC 9.8 SS Frison

Paper: White

Signed by Jenny Frison on 06/20/2025. Frison Variant Cover.

Label #4617341023

Cover by Jenny Frison. 25 years later, dive into a whole new universe of stories celebrating the phenomenal icon of a generation, Buffy Summers! Where in the Multiverse is Buffy? And what's happened to the Scooby Gang? Find out in the surprising epilogue to BOOM! Studios' acclaimed first three years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Discover the start of an all new series about the Slayer from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey (Eat the Rich, Magic for Liars)! 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Bug Wars (2025 Image) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689688011

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Mahmud Asrar. Cover by Mahmud Asrar, Matthew Wilson. Mini-Series Premiere. Slade Slaymaker is a kid from Alabama suddenly lost in a vicious world beyond his imagining, a world of marauding ant armies, spellcasting spider witches, and beetle-riding barbarians. A kingdom of tiny but deadly warriors hidden in his own backyard. The same world that saw his father eaten alive by insects now plunges young Slade into the middle of a brutal Bug War to decide the fate of his family. From the superstar team of writer Jason Aaron and artist Mahmud Asrar comes the over-sized debut of a dark fantasy epic for the ages. 48 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Cable and Deadpool (2004) 46B CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Young YOUNG Zombie Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Skottie Young on 9/92016 at Cincy Comicon Zombie Variant

Label #16-3543E25-005

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG Since Deadpool is twice as much trouble as anyone in the Marvel Universe, the only logical people who could possibly rescue him and Bob, Agent of Hydra, from their temporal tantrum are... the FANTASTIC EIGHT? Twice the guest stars! Twice the fun! But not twice the price! How can you say no? Cover price $2.99.

Caliber Christmas (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699338003

Cover by James O'Barr. Stories and art by Kyle Garrett, Jim Kesler, Gary Reed, Randy Zimmerman, Charles Marshall, Greg Cravens, Susan Van Camp, Kirk Jarvinen, Guy Davis, Mark Bloodworth, Kevin Van Hook, Vince Locke, Mark Winfrey, John Dennis, Ken Landgraf and James O'Barr. Christmas-themed stories featuring some of the popular Caliber series, including Deadworld, Baker Street, The Realm, The Aniverse, and even The Crow. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

Canceled (2022 Scout) 1RABBIT CGC 9.4 SS Jordan

Paper: White

Signed by Javan Jordan on 05/19/2022. Rabbit Comics Edition.

Label #2704157003

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Rabbit Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Javan Jordan - limited to 250 copies. Written by David A Byrne. Art by Pabliku Man & Various. Black Caravan Imprint: From the writer of Stake comes the first Black Caravan Premiere title, Canceled! When washed-up kids show host Larry finds himself replaced by Cruncho the Clown, he tries to destroy the local town television tower, but instead gets himself electrocuted…and sucked into the airwaves. Canceled crosses four eras with four different artists with unique styles including Pabliku Man, Renan Balmonte, Medmanga, and Nick Justus.

Cannon (1978 Wallace Wood) 3 FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

Wally Wood's self-published sex and spies strip. Oversize 10-in. x 12-in. album format, 32 pages, black and white. Caution: Adult content. Cover price $4.00.

Cannon (1978 Wallace Wood) 4 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

Wally Wood's self-published sex and spies strip. Oversize 10-in. x 12-in. album format, 32 pages, black and white. Caution: Adult content. In this, the final issue of the series, Wood announces in an editorial that this issue was the last book he would self-publish. From Wood's editorial: "...after about two years I'm in the same condition as when I started. Which is to say, broke." The editorial is dated December, 1979. Wood committed suicide two years later. Cover price $4.00.

Canvas Book (Japanese 2016 Canvas) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4705404019

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Summer 2017 - Vol. 3. Art by En Morikura. Originally releases at Comiket(Comic Market) 92. Art book. 24 pages. Japanese Language.

Canvas Book (Japanese 2016 Canvas) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4705404018

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Summer 2017 - Vol. 3. Art by En Morikura. Originally releases at Comiket(Comic Market) 92. Art book. 24 pages. Japanese Language.

Captain 3-D (1953 Harvey) 1 VF- 7.5

Includes original 3D glasses, attached.

May or may not contain 3-D glasses. For consignment items, please check individual item notes to see whether the copy offered still has the 3-D glasses intact. "The Man From the World of D," "The Menace of the Living Dolls," and "Iron Hat McGinty and his Destruction Gang." Pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko (tied for third published work with Strange Fantasy 9). Kirby cover pencils, Mort Meskin cover inks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Captain Action Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Captain Action (1968 DC National). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Captain America #100 Cover Homage Sketch by Ron Williams

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 110 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color Touch.

Cover by Jim Steranko. Rick Jones becomes Cap's partner in "No Longer Alone!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap runs across the Hulk on a rampage in NYC; The Hulk escapes and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the monster can be tamed. Back at Avengers Mansion Rick finds Bucky Barnes' old uniform, and rejects Cap's protests against wearing it; After putting him off for years, Cap finally accepts Rick officially as his new partner; Almost immediately they uncover a plot by HYDRA to contaminate the city's water supply. After a series of battles the HYDRA goons are driven off, and Cap tells Rick he survived his "baptism of fire" like a man. 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madame Hydra Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0109907017

Cover by John Romita. The Avengers have a cameo in "The Man Behind the Mask!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita and Sal Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; After convincing the American public that Steve Rogers was a fake identity, Captain American walks around in Manhattan, contemplating on what to do with his life; He realizes he is more Cap than Steve, and decides make a more normal life for himself instead of being an Avenger; Even so, Captain America and Rick Jones rescue Sharon Carter; The Red Skull shows Captain America that he has recovered the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 116 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Red Skull is still in Cap's body in "Far Worse Than Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Red Skull transports Captain America outside a government testing lab, wheres hes shot at; Red Skull is disgusted that people admire him since they think he is Captain America, wondering why he doesnt lord it over the people who worship him; Cap, in the Red Skulls body, gets in a high speed chase with the police and then battles the Avengers; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube make Sharon Carter try to kill Captain America. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 119 GD 2.0

3" Spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The dramatic conclusion to the story that began back in issue 115 in "Now Falls the Skull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to change bodies back with Captain America; Falcon realizes the man who he has been working with is Captain America; The Skull uses the Cube to toy with Cap and the Falcon during their battle; Elsewhere, MODOK activates his newly-created Catholite Block to disrupt the power of the Cosmic Cube; The Red Skull uses the remaining power of the Cube to disappear. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 121 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Coming of... the Man-Brute!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Silas X. Cragg obsesses over Captain America, thinking he sees the hero wherever he goes; He researches Cap, vowing to destroy him; Cragg formulates a super soldier serum with the intent of making someone stronger than Cap, creating a being named Man-Brute; Man Brute attacks Cap; Cameos by Yellowjacket, the Wasp, the Black Panther, Sharon Carter, Bucky Barnes, and Nick Fury; Cap's origin is retold. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658004

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stamp Out Satan's Angels," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Dismayed by hearing comments from the people that Captain America is washed up, Steve Rogers buys a motorcycle for driving across the country; Entering Coits Neck, he gets arrested by a policeman who thinks hes a member of Satans Angels; The Angels break Steve out of jail; Steve refuses to go with them and then rents a room in town; Later, the Angels terrorize an outdoor music festival by racing their motorcycles through the audience; Cap arrives on his bike to stop the destruction; Gang member Whitey tries to run down Cap with his bike; Cap fends him off with his shield; Red Skull watches this conflict on a view screen. Cameos by the Red Skull, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, Clark Gable, and W.C. Fields. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stamp Out Satan's Angels," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Dismayed by hearing comments from the people that Captain America is washed up, Steve Rogers buys a motorcycle for driving across the country; Entering Coits Neck, he gets arrested by a policeman who thinks hes a member of Satans Angels; The Angels break Steve out of jail; Steve refuses to go with them and then rents a room in town; Later, the Angels terrorize an outdoor music festival by racing their motorcycles through the audience; Cap arrives on his bike to stop the destruction; Gang member Whitey tries to run down Cap with his bike; Cap fends him off with his shield; Red Skull watches this conflict on a view screen. Cameos by the Red Skull, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, Clark Gable, and W.C. Fields. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 133 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Sal Buscema. The Falcon becomes Cap's partner in "Madness in the Slums!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Modok's origin is revealed as a former AIM scientist who was turned against his will into the grotesque living computer; Modok creates the Bulldozer robot and sends it to Harlem to tear down the slums in order to gain the residents' favor while discrediting Captain America; Cap and the Falcon defeat the Bulldozer and Modok. Brief appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Ad for Thor #183. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 140 FN/VF 7.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

"In the Grip of Gargoyle!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by George Roussos. Cover by John Romita Sr. Inside a stonecutter's storage yard, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon battle the Grey Gargoyle! The heroes know they cannot let the gargoyle touch them...or they will turn to stone! The best Cap and his partner can do is fight the super-strong villain to a standstill -- and then free the missing policemen. Afterwards, while the shield-slinger meets with the policecommissioner, Redwing tracks the Grey Gargoyle's movements. And the Falcon decides to challenge the gargoyle on his own! Will Sam Wilson be the next person turned to stone? Retelling of the Grey Gargoyle's origin. Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold, Brian Muldoon, Leila Taylor, NickFury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Sharon Carter. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 148 FN- 5.5

"The Big Sleep!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Romita Sr. (uncredited). Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Shock follows shock in the Silver State as the Red Skullsteps forward and reveals his master plan to create the Fourth Reich! The sinister skull manipulated Hydra to lure the star-spangled avenger to Sin City. And now the Red Skull unearths the Fifth Sleeper from the Nevada desert...and sends the mammoth robot to destroy Las Vegas! But a bevy of heroes are ready to oppose the sleeper: Captain America, the Falcon, Redwing, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra, and the Femme Force -- plus the Kingpin and the Kingpin's men! Will all of them be enough to stop the rise of the Fourth Reich? Viva Las Vegas! (Notes: The Red Skull launches his next scheme in Captain America 184. The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 163 & 164. The origin of Hydra presented in this issue is shown to be inaccurate per Daredevil (1st series) 120 & 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 149 FN 6.0

"All the Colors of Evil" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Children are missing from the streets of New York City! And nobody knows where they are! After discussing the crisis, Captain America and the Falcondecide to work the case separately. So the Falcon investigates a lead in Harlem, while Cap follows a lead in the Theater District. Thankfully, the Falcon finds one of the missing kids! But the shield-slinger finds Batrocthe Leaper and his brigade! When did the French mercenary get into the kidnapping business? Something about this caper seems very, very strange. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Leila Taylor. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 359,217; average paid circulation 209,315.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 152 FN 6.0

"Terror in the Night!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta. Mr. Hyde and the Scorpion have abducted Sharon Carter! And a very frustrated Captain America doesn't know where she is! However the Falcon gets a lead on Agent 13's whereabouts from his underworld contacts. And shortly thereafter the Living Legend and his partner rush to an abandoned storage building...where the rescue mission begins! The Falcon frees Sharon, while Cap tackles the Scorpion! But who is going to challenge Mister Hyde? First appearance of the Harlem crime boss known as Morgan. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Redwing. (Notes: The cover logo of the Captain America title changes to its most famous version for the next decade. The letters page includes an editorial titled: The Story Behind the Cover. Cap encounters Mr. Hyde again in Captain America 252.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 153 FN- 5.5

First (cameo) appearance of Jack Monroe in "Captain America -- Hero or Hoax?" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. A new era for the star-spangled avenger opens with an epic fight between the Sentinel of Liberty and the Director of SHIELD! Oh my, what are the two icons from World War II fighting about? Actually, it's who: La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Once the no-holds-barred conflict ends, changes are made. Agent 13 quits SHIELD, and Steve and Sharon fly to the Bahamas for vacation. In the meantime in Harlem, the Falcon is shocked to see Captain America beating up a local resident. He knows Steve Rogers is out of the country. So who is this person? And why is his accomplice dressed like Bucky Barnes? First appearance of William Burnside in the silver or bronze age. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. (Notes: Several years later Jack Monroe will become the second Nomad. This issue begins Steve Englehart's classic 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.