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A-Force (2016 2nd Series) 1E CGC 9.4 Hughes Variant

Paper: White

Hughes Variant Cover.

Label #3948085001

Hip Hop Variant Cover by Adam Hughes. Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Jorge Molina. A-FORCE, ASSEMBLE! From the ashes of Battleworld, Marvel's newest hero SINGULARITY has risen and entered the Marvel Universe. But she didn't make the journey alone. To combat the most fearsome threats from across the multiverse, Singularity will summon the world's mightiest team of Avengers to her side: SHE-HULK. CAPTAIN MARVEL. DAZZLER. MEDUSA. NICO MINORU. Together, they are A FORCE to be reckoned with! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Absolute Carnage (2019 Marvel) 1J CBCS 9.8 Bagley 1:100 Variant

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Mark Bagley Retailer Incentive.

Label #19-2E40F65-001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman. Cover by Mark Bagley. After turning Venom's world upside down a year ago, DONNY CATES and RYAN STEGMAN are about to put the Sinister Symbiote through hell again, only this time CARNAGE has come calling, and everyone who's ever worn a symbiote is dead in his sights! He's skirted the periphery of the Marvel Universe for months, but Cletus Kasady at last stands poised to make his grand return to New York in a blistering 60-PAGE story… and he wants to paint the town red! 72 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Absolute Carnage Lethal Protectors (2019 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2081071001

Written by Frank Tieri. Art by Flaviano. Cover by Iban Coello. IN THIS ISSUE: The culmination of a story that's been building since the stunning events of CULT OF CARNAGE! Carnage's doppelgänger army has stormed Manhattan and Misty Knight is trapped beneath the city's street with the monsters… INCLUDING THE MAN-WOLF! THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF JOHN JAMESON BEGINS HERE! 28 pages, full color Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Adventures Into Weird Worlds (1952-1954 Marvel/Atlas) 25 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3747215011

"The Men From Mars," "Nightmare!" (art by Joe Sinnott), "A Million Light-Years Away" (art by Bill Everett), "Two Times Two!" (art by Paul Reinman), "The Mad Mamba!" (art by Joe Maneely), and a two-page text story, "A Man's Past." Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by Bill Everett, Joe Sinnott, Sam Kweskin, Joe Maneely, and Paul Reinman. These tales of horror, sci-fi, and suspense will take you on Adventures into Alien Worlds! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Airtight Garage (1993) 2 FN+ 6.5

Major Grubert searches the underworld of the capital, while the Archer meets up with Barnier. When Grubert returns to the city, he witnesses an assassination attempt on Samuel. Written by Moebius and R.J.M. Lofficier. Art and cover by Moebius. Cover price $2.50.

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553009

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Akira (1988) 35 VG+ 4.5

The final showdown with Tetsuo begins, with Kaneda and his friends at the heart of the Olympic Stadium battle. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.

ALF (1988) 22 CGC 9.8

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Label #4697976019

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF tells Willie about the time back on Melmac when he had an experience with the greatest Melmacian team of super heroes in "X Marks the Spot," an ALF version of the X-Men. Then ALF and Willie become concerned about Lynn's summer job working for Chris the Caterer in "Food for Thought." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Issue also has a page of Melmacian Carot Cards. Cover price $1.00.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2007923005

Painted cover by David Mack. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Michael Gaydos. 1st MAX title. Jessica Jones is a former unremarkable, cut-rate costumed super hero turned self-destructive, alcoholic private investigator, who specializes in super-human cases. Adult oriented, character driven crime drama in the vein of Bendis' "Jinx" and "Powers." Luke Cage appearance. Contains explicit content. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4 SS Mack/Bendis

Paper: White

Signed by David Mack on 9/5/25 & Brian Michael Bendis on 9/6/25.

Label #4646832003

Painted cover by David Mack. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Michael Gaydos. 1st MAX title. Jessica Jones is a former unremarkable, cut-rate costumed super hero turned self-destructive, alcoholic private investigator, who specializes in super-human cases. Adult oriented, character driven crime drama in the vein of Bendis' "Jinx" and "Powers." Luke Cage appearance. Contains explicit content. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 1 VF/NM 9.0

Painted cover by David Mack. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Michael Gaydos. 1st MAX title. Jessica Jones is a former unremarkable, cut-rate costumed super hero turned self-destructive, alcoholic private investigator, who specializes in super-human cases. Adult oriented, character driven crime drama in the vein of Bendis' "Jinx" and "Powers." Luke Cage appearance. Contains explicit content. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Alien (2021 Marvel 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Lee

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Label #3918245002

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. THE ICONIC CINEMATIC TERROR MAKES ITS MARVEL DEBUT! Gabriel Cruz gave his life to Weyland-Yutani--In the case of an alien attack he barely survived, almost literally! Recently retired, Cruz is trying to patch things up with his abandoned son with the help of his friend, a Bishop-model android, but his re-entry into civilian life is not going smoothly…and his encounters with the deadly Xenomorph are far from over. Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Salvador Larroca team up to tell an all-new tale of the titan of horror and science fiction that has scared audiences for decades. No one is safe. No one is innocent. And no one can hear you scream. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Alien King Killer (2026 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Parrillo Variant Cover.

Label #4751323014

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Carlos Nieto (CA) Lucio Parrillo On a world already overrun by Xenomorphs, the few remaining humans survive under the protection of a trio of mysterious warlords known as the Three Kings. But there is one other human who can hold his own against the alien horde, the wanderer Idris. And now Idris is coming for the first of the Kings. What is Idris' secret connection to humanity's apparent saviors - and why does he want to burn the last bastion of humanity down to the ground?!32 pages, full color, RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY. Cover price $4.99.

Alien vs. Captain America (2026 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4700082012

(W) Frank Tieri (A) Stefano Raffaele (CA) ACO O CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN! As Captain Marvel joins Captain America in his fight against Hydra's aliens, the secret and dark history between the Xenomorphs and the Kree is revealed! But will either Captain be able to contain an even bigger potential problem…a crazed Nick Fury with vengeance on his mind? 32 pages, full color, RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY. Cover price $4.99.

All New Hawkeye (2015 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Sale 1:25 Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4613196019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Ramon K. Perez. Cover by Tim Sale. Hawkeye and Hawkeye take aim at another season. But it's not all straight as an arrow for Clint and Kate. A deep-seated rift that stretches across time, brings old man Clint and a wiser Kate back together as they chase down mistakes from their past. The star-studded team of Jeff Lemire and Ramon Perez return, bringing you another inspired look at the world of Hawkeye. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

All New Marvel Now Point One (2014) Facsimile Edition 1 NM- 9.2

Written by G. Willow Wilson; Marvel Various. Art by Adrian Alphona; Marvel Various. Cover by Salvador Larroca. Kamala Khan makes her full debut as Ms. Marvel to help usher in a landmark era for Marvel Comics! See the 21st century's greatest super-hero sensation in action for the first time, against the menace of the Inventor! And fresh chapters begin for a host of other iconic characters as well: Loki embarks on a mission for Asgard! The Silver Surfer and Dawn experience the cosmic rays of Nautikos! A Kree Pursuer and her Special Forces team prepare to invade the Earth! The Black Widow takes on a deadly assignment in Russia! And can Avengers buddy-duo Cannonball and Sunspot keep the Hulk's power out of A.I.M.'s hands? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE #1. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

All New Wolverine (2016) 1A NM- 9.2 Bengal

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by David Lopez and David Navarrot. Cover by Bengal. LAURA KINNEY EMBRACES HER DESTINY. HERE! COMES! WOLVERINE! X-23 was created to be a weapon and for a time, that's all she was. But with the help of her mentor, LOGAN-the original WOLVERINE-she escaped that dark past. Tragically, Logan has fallen, but Laura will continue in his footsteps as a hero. Recent events have her doing everything in her power to keep those around her alive, as violent forces are hell-bent on mutual destruction. If anyone can stop them, it's Laura. She is the best there is at what she does. She is THE ALL-NEW WOLVERINE. 44 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

All New X-Men (2016 2nd Series) 1B CGC 9.4 Piskor Hip Hop Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4748795001

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-New Spider-Gwen Ghost-Spider (2025 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Campbell Variant Cover.

Label #4666592009

Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by J Scott Campbell. A BRAND-NEW DAY FOR SPIDER-GWEN! Gwen Stacy isn't from this Earth but she's here to stay, so it's time to make herself at home! A new costume, a new home life- heck, she's even starting a new band! Unfortunately for Gwen, new threats are also heading her way, starting with one that just might be her own fault! Follow the Ghost-Spider as she settles into Earth-616 to stay! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

All-New Venom (2024 Marvel) 5JTC.A CGC 9.8 SS Christopher

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Signed by John Tyler Christopher on 4/12/25. Christopher Variant Cover B.

Label #4587753001

"White Negative Space" Edition Virgin Cover by John Tyler Christopher. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Carlos Gomez. WHO IS THE ALL-NEW VENOM…REVEALED?! When all the red herrings have been weeded out - who's left? The clues have been in front of you the whole time - and by the end of this issue, you WILL know the name of the ALL-NEW VENOM...but with M.O.D.O.K. out for symbiote blood, you might just be identifying the corpse! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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

Paper: White

Label #3986099018

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) 10 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4534814020

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"Blood Battle!" Part 2 of 2. Story and art by John Byrne. Can even the monstrous strength of Sasquatch survive against the deadly Super-Skrull, an alien villain who possesses all the powers of the famed Fantastic Four? Includes the back-up feature: The Origins of Alpha Flight. "Family Ties!" Starring Northstar. Story and art by John Byrne. NOTE: The Super-Skrull's story continues in Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) Annual #1. Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4512504016

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"Biology Class!" Sub-Mariner cameo. Story and art by John Byrne. The team continues to deal with Guardian's death. However, Puck and Heather may soon be joining Guardian in the afterlife when they meet "What Lurks Below!" Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4344009012

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"Dreams Die Hard...!" Guest-starring Wolverine and the X-Men (in a flashback). Includes an 8-page excerpt from Uncanny X-Men #109. Story by John Byrne and Chris Claremont (dialogue on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin (inks on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Heather Hudson and her dear friend, Wolverine of the X-Men, reminisce about James Hudson and his first outing as the hero Vindicator. Meanwhile, Dr. Langkowski continues to test Aurora's abilities. All this plus Alpha Flight gets a new leader. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) Facsimile Edition 15A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4692680003

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 (2004) 15D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Planet Hulk/World War Hulk tie-in (1st appearance of Amadeus Cho) - Written by DANIEL WAY, DAN SLOTT, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN, & ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by PETE WOODS, NICK DRAGOTTA, JEFF PARKER, SAL BUSCEMA, KHARI RANDOLPH & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by PETE WOODS MILESTONE ISSUE: In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that debuted everyone's favorite wall crawler, we introduce a new generation of heroes in this 48-page special featuring five new stories by our hottest new writers. Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel's next superstar in these very pages? A guaranteed blast of comic book fun! Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple, small lateral spine tears.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Vulture in Duel to the Death with the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Vulture is so confident in his abilities that he announces his plans to steal a diamond shipment to the police; When Spider-Man hears this he decides to stop the Vulture. The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When Peter Parker discovers some alien modifications to a professor's radio he tracks down a group of aliens with plans to take over the Earth. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 139. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 3 GD+ 2.5

1/2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When an experiment goes wrong, Otto Octavius gains control of his robotic arms and decides to take over an atomic facility, but Spider-Man stops him. Spider-Man pin-up page by Ditko. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 140. First issue with a letters column (including a letter by MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders!). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4701610001

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 11 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4701610002

Cover art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby. Turning Point, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive; Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict; Gaxton is captured but Doc Ock gets away; Peter tries to comfort Betty over the loss of her brother. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 148. House ads for Avengers #4 and Daredevil #1. Letter to the editor from comics artist Ken Landgraf. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4701610003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 149. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 15 CBCS 1.5

Paper: Off white to white

Piece Missing from 2nd page, affects story: Incomplete.

Label #20-0B182CC-002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter in Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 10 and 153. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 16 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-260C190-005

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel with Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it; Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 11 and 154. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 17 FR/GD 1.5

6" Spine split from bottom. Oxidation.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 19 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Spidey Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch; When Spider-Man questions a stool pigeon and learns of this he comes to the aid of the Human Torch. Second appearance of Ned Leeds (future Hobgolin) in this issue (first time his name is revealed). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 14 and 157. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Interior edge tears.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 4.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

PAGE 16 MISSING. Universal grade 0.5.

Label #4716661001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Page 16 missing. Universal grade: 0.5.

Label #4714757003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4164527008

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 GD/VG 3.0

Staple added (not manufacturing).

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 VG 4.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 23 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Goblin and the Gangsters, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; the Green Goblin returns and wants to take over Lucky Lobos mob; Spidey battles Lucky Lobo and his gang; Spidey fights the Green Goblin in a factory. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 18 and 161. Letter from Jim Shooter, former editor-in-chief at Marvel, critiquing Marvel's handling of Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742311002

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4470080024

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; As Peter goes to sell pictures of a crime to J. Jonah Jameson, an inventor named Smythe comes in with a robot guaranteeing the destruction of Spider-Man; Since Peter needs money bad, he eggs Jameson on to hear out the wacky inventor; Smythe shows how his robot instantly shoots out steel tentacles at the hint of a spider's presence and grabs a hold of Peter, much to his surprise; Jameson is given a remote control and they agree to a deal; Betty is furious with Peter for trying to trap Spider-Man, not understanding his true reasons; Peter shows up at school and has Flash Thompson waiting to fight him as he hangs around Liz Allan too much to his liking; As Peter exits school, he sees the robot and begins to run; Flash, thinking he's running away from a fight runs after Peter; First appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider Slayer Mark I. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #20 and #163. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 25 VG 4.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mary Jane Watson (cameo; face not shown) in "Captured by J. Jonah Jameson," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; As Peter goes to sell pictures of a crime to J. Jonah Jameson, an inventor named Smythe comes in with a robot guaranteeing the destruction of Spider-Man; Since Peter needs money bad, he eggs Jameson on to hear out the wacky inventor; Smythe shows how his robot instantly shoots out steel tentacles at the hint of a spider's presence and grabs a hold of Peter, much to his surprise; Jameson is given a remote control and they agree to a deal; Betty is furious with Peter for trying to trap Spider-Man, not understanding his true reasons; Peter shows up at school and has Flash Thompson waiting to fight him as he hangs around Liz Allan too much to his liking; As Peter exits school, he sees the robot and begins to run; Flash, thinking he's running away from a fight runs after Peter; First appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider Slayer Mark I. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #20 and #163. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661004

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 26 VG- 3.5

Piece of tape on front cover.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of the Green Goblin and first appearance of the Crime Master in The Man In The Crime-Master's Mask, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Crime-Master and the Green Goblin. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 21 and 164. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.