Comic books 1970-1979, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $62.00 Paper: Cream to off white This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.86) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

52-page giant. Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Satanic Son of Superman," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman learns that his son, Krys, has caused many disasters over his 10 year lifetime. "Healing Hands from Beyond!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Murphy Anderson; An ancient Indian magic allows Dr. Navarro to perform a complicated surgery. Classic Teen Titans reprint, "The Secret Olympic Heroes," script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Speedy and the Titans locate a missing Olympic athlete. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership - average print run 585,000; average print run 325,618. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $315.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #7000095-AA-005

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Too Big To Live!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; The spaceman Carnox was caught on Earth 1 million years ago and is revived in the present; He has got a decease that can be cured by Captain Strong's sauncha plants. "Danger In Two Dimensions!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Professor Myles Adrian has gained the power to shrink to 2 dimensions, but is dying by it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $150.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #17-49092E5-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

64-page Giant centennial issue with infinity cover. Superman's life story is recounted in "The Life Story of Superman!," an all-new three-chapter story written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Inside front and back covers feature a text history of Action Comics written by E. Nelson Bridwell. Julius Schwartz, editor. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $88.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2F369ED-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.64) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

64-page Giant centennial issue with infinity cover. Superman's life story is recounted in "The Life Story of Superman!," an all-new three-chapter story written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Inside front and back covers feature a text history of Action Comics written by E. Nelson Bridwell. Julius Schwartz, editor. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $70.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #22-1653D6D-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

64-page Giant centennial issue with infinity cover. Superman's life story is recounted in "The Life Story of Superman!," an all-new three-chapter story written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Inside front and back covers feature a text history of Action Comics written by E. Nelson Bridwell. Julius Schwartz, editor. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $70.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-1EAEE22-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. Johnny Dee -- Hero-Bum! starring Supergirl, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia. Television Told the Tale! starring Black Canary, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs; Black Canary watches a TV broadcast spotlighting the million dollar diamond collection from a prominent woman's drawing room, but decides to investigate when the cameraman doesn't focus in on the jewels. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018. Label #18-39BD0E0-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $72.00 Paper: White Label #22-0692A42-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.16) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Bob Oksner. Challenge to the Black Orchid, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Tony DeZuñiga; A modern-day pirate tries to uncoverthe Black Orchids secret identity. Pirate's Revenge starring Captain Fear, script by Steve Skeates, art by Alex Niño. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $92.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3B7D602-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Day Up Was Down starring the Flash (Barry Allen), script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella. Requiem for a Deadman! starring Deadman, script by Len Wein (plot) and Gerry Conway (script), art by Jim Aparo; Deadman is called across town to STAR Laboratories where experiments into the supernatural are going on. To Everything There Is a Season... starring the Justice Society of America, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Staton and Dick Giordano (page 1). Slave of the Queen Bee starring Wonder Woman, script by Gerry Conway, art by José Delbo. Invaders From Above starring Aquaman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob Smith. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $239.99 Paper: White Label #17-1441201-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.20) will be charged at checkout.

1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $125.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #22-40C0498-001

1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $78.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #18-3F28741-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.34) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $165.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Roy Thomas on 3/11/2017 Label #18-0932119-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Tony DeZuniga. "Billy the Kid... Killer!", script by John Albano, art by Tony DeZuniga; Billy the Kid's father has been murdered and Billy has been on the killers trail; Tracking down a Mexican named Poncho, Billy believes him to be the killer, however Poncho tells Billy that he saw the killers of Billy's father; Agreeing to be taken to the killer, Poncho takes Billy out into the desert. "Town Tamer," script and art by Gil Kane; Wild Bill Hickok meets a grizzly. "The Night of the Snake!", script by Gil Kane and Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Bick Lupson was a trouble making cattle minder; One night while drinking on the job, Bick leaves his post to find some more fun and ends up finding a cabin owned by a native women; The woman has a pet snake, a servant to the great spirit she worships; Bick promptly kills the snake and attempts to rape the woman; The woman's trapper husband comes home interrupting Bick but Bick shoots them both in cold blood. "Shooting High!" text story by Charles King. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $525.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Witnessed Sigs: Len Wein & Sergio Aragones on 7/22/2017. Label #18-0932119-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Giant-size issue. Final issue of the series (title continues as Weird Western Tales). 2nd appearance Jonah Hex in "The Hundred Dollar Deal!" Script by John Albano, art by Tony DeZuniga. El Diablo stars in "Satan's Sanctuary." Script by Sergio Aragones and Len Wein, art by Gray Morrow. Reprints: Pow-Wow Smith stars in "The Buffalo-Hide Bandits!" (art by Carmine Infantino) and "Bat Lash" (script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, art by Nick Cardy). DeZuniga cover. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $113.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0011016-AB-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.42) will be charged at checkout.

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

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $62.00 Paper: White Label #22-0692A42-039 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.86) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "With These Rings, I Thee Kill!", script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Black Bolt removes the eye from the statute of Yin, but it speeds off as the Mandarin uses one of his rings to draw it to him. The Inhumans split up to set off searching for it and discover the Mandarin just after he has dissolved the sphere and absorbed its power; The Inhumans battle the Mandarin, defeat him, remove his rings and discard them underground while sealing in the cavern. "Deadlock," script by Mimi Gold, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; The Black Widow tries to persuade the Young Warriors to leave Scarola's house. She buys them a separate building and they leave Scarola's building. Letter to the editor from comic editor Paul Levitz. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $68.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-2F369ED-036 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.04) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Neal Adams. "An Evening's Wait For Death!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten; Mr. Dibbs recruits Black Bolt to bring down rat-shack tenements while the royal family heads out to San Francisco to see what's become of him. "The Sting of the Widow!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bill Everett; The Black Widow visits Avengers Mansion, then defeats the Astrologer; Goliath (Clint Barton) cameo. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $155.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Neal Adams on 3/1/2020 & Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Neal Adams. "An Evening's Wait For Death!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten; Mr. Dibbs recruits Black Bolt to bring down rat-shack tenements while the royal family heads out to San Francisco to see what's become of him. "The Sting of the Widow!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bill Everett; The Black Widow visits Avengers Mansion, then defeats the Astrologer; Goliath (Clint Barton) cameo. 36 pgs, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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

Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by John Romita. "Evil Is All In Your Mind!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mastermind, having gathered the Blob and Unus the Untouchable to form a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, has used his illusion casting powers to convince the Beast that he had killed Iron Man, hoping that the horrified mutant would join their group under the impression that he is a murderer; Confronting the Beast as he flees the Brant Corporation headquarters, they are attacked by their would-be recruit; The battle ends when Beast finds himself outmatched and learns that Mastermind only wishes to speak to him; Appealing to the Beast's status as an outcast, Mastermind asks Hank to join their group; The Beast, confused and unable to think straight thanks to a combination of his "murder" of Iron Man, and Mastermind's manipulations, agrees to join. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 3.5 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by John Romita. "Evil Is All In Your Mind!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mastermind, having gathered the Blob and Unus the Untouchable to form a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, has used his illusion casting powers to convince the Beast that he had killed Iron Man, hoping that the horrified mutant would join their group under the impression that he is a murderer; Confronting the Beast as he flees the Brant Corporation headquarters, they are attacked by their would-be recruit; The battle ends when Beast finds himself outmatched and learns that Mastermind only wishes to speak to him; Appealing to the Beast's status as an outcast, Mastermind asks Hank to join their group; The Beast, confused and unable to think straight thanks to a combination of his "murder" of Iron Man, and Mastermind's manipulations, agrees to join. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $120.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Jim Mooney. "The Vampire Machine," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; The Beast has stumbled into the middle of a Stark International munitions test, prompting Iron Man to try to pull the Beast out of danger; The Beast is surprised to find that Iron Man is alive and well, and when they are out of dangers way the two are confronted by the Stark security on the scene; One trigger happy guard instantly shoots at the Beast before Iron Man can order them to stand down; The shot isn't bad due to Beast's healing, and the two heroes make peace; When Iron Man asks if this is helped what's troubled him, the Beast tells Iron Man that it's not even close before hopping away; When the same guard tries to shoot the Beast as he leaves, Iron Man crushes his gun and fires the man on the spot; Beast battles Quasimodo the living computer. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Jim Mooney. "The Vampire Machine," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; The Beast has stumbled into the middle of a Stark International munitions test, prompting Iron Man to try to pull the Beast out of danger; The Beast is surprised to find that Iron Man is alive and well, and when they are out of dangers way the two are confronted by the Stark security on the scene; One trigger happy guard instantly shoots at the Beast before Iron Man can order them to stand down; The shot isn't bad due to Beast's healing, and the two heroes make peace; When Iron Man asks if this is helped what's troubled him, the Beast tells Iron Man that it's not even close before hopping away; When the same guard tries to shoot the Beast as he leaves, Iron Man crushes his gun and fires the man on the spot; Beast battles Quasimodo the living computer. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $175.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023, Jim Starlin on 9/10/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $160.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023, Jim Starlin on 9/10/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $98.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $135.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #17-4049963-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And the Juggernaut Will Get You... If You Don't Watch Out!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marie Severin and Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; On the way to their friend Tom Fagan in Rutland, Vermont, Marvel Bullpen members Roy Thomas, his wife Jeannie, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Len Wein and his wife Glynis are startled into a stop when the Beast jumps into the path of their car; Beast darts into the woods where he changes back into his civilian guise of Hank McCoy and reunites with his old girlfriend Vera Cantor to tell her that he managed to flag down a car to finish their trip; Exiting the woods they introduce themselves to the drivers and manage to hitch a ride with them at least to Rutland; As they drive off, a portal appears and out pops the Juggernaut who is exhilarated that he is back on Earth; Juggernaut attacks Beast. Appearances by the Juggernaut, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Glynis Wein, and Gerry Conway. The Avengers and Spider-Man appear on the cover (but are really people dressed up as our heroes); the real Avengers and Spidey are not in the story. Cameos by Dr. Strange and Eternity (the real ones). "Fake" cameos (people dressed up in costumes) include Medusa, Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Batman, the Flash, Cyclops, and Nighthawk. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20.

NOTE: "In 1973, writers Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Len Wein, unbeknownst to management, concocted a secret crossover event between Marvel and DC that saw characters from both companies crisscrossing through and interweaving in a connected story known as The Rutland Halloween Crossover. See Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) 16, Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #103, and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #207." - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist

Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $275.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023, Jim Starlin on 9/10/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And the Juggernaut Will Get You... If You Don't Watch Out!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marie Severin and Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; On the way to their friend Tom Fagan in Rutland, Vermont, Marvel Bullpen members Roy Thomas, his wife Jeannie, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Len Wein and his wife Glynis are startled into a stop when the Beast jumps into the path of their car; Beast darts into the woods where he changes back into his civilian guise of Hank McCoy and reunites with his old girlfriend Vera Cantor to tell her that he managed to flag down a car to finish their trip; Exiting the woods they introduce themselves to the drivers and manage to hitch a ride with them at least to Rutland; As they drive off, a portal appears and out pops the Juggernaut who is exhilarated that he is back on Earth; Juggernaut attacks Beast. Appearances by the Juggernaut, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Glynis Wein, and Gerry Conway. The Avengers and Spider-Man appear on the cover (but are really people dressed up as our heroes); the real Avengers and Spidey are not in the story. Cameos by Dr. Strange and Eternity (the real ones). "Fake" cameos (people dressed up in costumes) include Medusa, Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Batman, the Flash, Cyclops, and Nighthawk. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20.

NOTE: "In 1973, writers Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Len Wein, unbeknownst to management, concocted a secret crossover event between Marvel and DC that saw characters from both companies crisscrossing through and interweaving in a connected story known as The Rutland Halloween Crossover. See Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) 16, Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #103, and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #207." - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist

Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $225.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023, Jim Starlin on 9/10/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The Beast origin reprinted, plus two new pages written by Steve Englehart, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Mike Esposito. "Birth of the Beast!" Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Arnold Roth, inks by John Verpoorten and John Tartaglione. The reprinted material includes pages from the back-up stories in Uncanny X-Men 49-53. Guest starring the original X-Men. Last Beast story in Amazing Adventures. New Jim Starlin/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Killraven in "The War of the Worlds!", script by Roy Thomas (Plot), Neal Adams (Plot), and Gerry Conway (Script), pencils by Neal Adams (pp 1-11) and Howard Chaykin (pp 12-20), inks by Frank Chiaramonte; New York City, 2018 AD. Killraven fights his way through a subway tunnel against a gang led by Scrapper; He enters an empty Grand Central Station to find the Keeper, who unleashes a few mutants against him; Killraven blasts a hole in the Keeper's wall, thus emptying his weapon; While the Keeper shoots at him, he throws a sharp piece of machinery and impales his enemy; Astonishingly, the man thanks him and tells him a story about 1901, when Martians invaded Earth; Inspired by the H.G. Wells novel. Article by Roy Thomas describing the creative process that led to the book. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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

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

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

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Warren Tufts art Cover price $0.20.

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Warren Tufts art Cover price $0.20.

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First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into the streets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with his Australian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into the streets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with his Australian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant, Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Death of Captain Stacy in "And Death Shall Come!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. It's the third and final showdown between Doctor Octopus and the Amazing Spider-Man...in just as many days! However this time the wall-crawler has a special surprise for Doc Ock -- that might foul up his control of his mechanical arms! When the web-slinger and Dr. Octopus meet again in a rooftop clash, a crowd gathers below. Tragically, Doc Ock knocks the chimney off the roof...and it falls toward a young boy! However in heroic fashion, Captain Stacy saves the boy, but at a terrible cost to himself. Spider-Man rushes to help Gwen's father, but Captain Stacy's fate has been sealed. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This Lee-Kane-Romita masterpiece was reprinted in Marvel Tales #71. The Spider-Man Death & Destiny (2000) limited series (by Lee Weeks) expands upon the aftermath of Captain Stacy's death.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"To Smash A Spider!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The family and friends of Captain George Stacy are in a state of disbelief following his tragic death. And after his funeral, the blame game for his demise begins in earnest. Gwen blames Spider-Man. And of course J. Jonah Jameson does too. A sleazy political rival of Captain Stacy -- named Sam Bullit -- takes advantage of the situation by starting a political campaign centered on capturing Spider-Man. And to make matters worse...Gwen volunteers to work on the campaign! What in the world can Peter Parker do...to save both his reputation and his relationship? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Harry Osborn. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #72.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Lady and the Prowler!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. Hobie Brown is keeping up with current events...and wonders if he got duped by Spider-Man -- when he did the web-slinger a favor a few weeks ago (in Amazing Spider-Man #87). In order to get answers, Hobie suits up again as the Prowler and starts looking for the web-spinner. Eventually, he finds him. And as shown on the cover, Spider-Man and the Prowler settle their differences at the bottom of an elevator shaft! Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy decides to leave New York...and go live with her aunt and uncle in England. But maybe Peter can change her mind at the airport...if he can reach her in time! First appearance of Arthur Stacy. Cameo appearances by Mindy Brown and Nancy Stacy. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #74.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Spider of the Man?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the 100th anniversary issue of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- with an all-time cover! Peter Parker wants to live a normal life with Gwen Stacy. But he doesn't think he can as long as he has his spider-powers. So with that thought in mind, the young scientist creates a special potion -- which he believes will eliminate his remarkable abilities. After Peter drinks the potion, he lies down to sleep. And when he wakes up...he gets the biggest shock of his amazing life! Flashback cameos by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Gwen Stacy, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: There have been many homages to John Romita's classic cover including the covers to Marvel Tales 100, Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 100B, and Peter Parker (2017) #1EBAY. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #14 and Marvel Tales 253.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"Vampire at Large!" Double-Sized issue. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Amazing Spider-Man is on the ropes against the Living Vampire! The web-slinger (with his six arms) needs a miracle to survive the fangs of Morbius! And shockingly, he gets one -- that's crazy, green, and covered in scales: the Lethal Lizard! After a wild free-for-all, the wall-crawler and the Lizard drive Morbius out of Dr. Connors' summer home on Long Island. But they can't let the Living Vampire roam around New York City unchecked. Plus the unlikely allies need a sample of Morbius' blood -- for the serum that might remove Peter Parker's extra arms! Wow, is this mission impossible for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Good luck to the web-spinner and the Lizard too! Origin of Morbius. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. Flashback cameos by Martine Bancroft and Emil Nikos. (Notes: Morbius appears next in Marvel Team-Up #3. Morbius' name is misspelled on the cover. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 253.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Vampire at Large!" Double-Sized issue. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Amazing Spider-Man is on the ropes against the Living Vampire! The web-slinger (with his six arms) needs a miracle to survive the fangs of Morbius! And shockingly, he gets one -- that's crazy, green, and covered in scales: the Lethal Lizard! After a wild free-for-all, the wall-crawler and the Lizard drive Morbius out of Dr. Connors' summer home on Long Island. But they can't let the Living Vampire roam around New York City unchecked. Plus the unlikely allies need a sample of Morbius' blood -- for the serum that might remove Peter Parker's extra arms! Wow, is this mission impossible for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Good luck to the web-spinner and the Lizard too! Origin of Morbius. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. Flashback cameos by Martine Bancroft and Emil Nikos. (Notes: Morbius appears next in Marvel Team-Up #3. Morbius' name is misspelled on the cover. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 253.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt May throw a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"Squash! Goes the Spider!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. After a tough battle vs. the spider slayer, the wall-crawler heads toward home and changes clothes on a nearby rooftop. But once he removes his mask, he notices a spy camera watching him! Did the camera catch Peter Parker's face? The web-slinger can't take a chance, so he makes a nifty synthetic mask to trick Professor Smythe! In the meantime, the professor prepares to take another run at Spider-Man with an even bigger spider slayer! Is the second time going to be the charm? Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #1 is also published this month. It becomes Spider-Man's second monthly title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #85.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"Spidey Smashes Through!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the final confrontation between the Amazing Spider-Man and the spider slayer! Professor Smythe thinks he has all the bases covered, but the web-slinger has a plan -- to knock out both the spider slayer and its creator! And if Spider-Man emerges victorious, he'll have a few choice words for J. Jonah Jameson afterwards! What an awesome fight! In the meantime, Flash Thompson is in a troubled state of mind after returning from Vietnam. So he reaches out to Gwen Stacy for help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Randy Robertson. (Notes: Professor Smythe returns with his next spider slayer in Amazing Spider-Man 150. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #86.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"Enter: Dr. Strange!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The web-slinger frantically swings through the city trying to pick up a signal from his spider tracer! The amazing one tossed the tracer on the tall man who abducted Flash last issue. So find the tracer...find Flash! But instead Spider-Man picks up a message from the Master of the Mystic Arts! Somehow Dr. Strange knows were Flash has been taken. The duo rushes to the location, and the battle to rescue Flash begins! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Sha Shan. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dr. Strange meet again in Marvel Team-Up #21. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #88.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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First appearance of the Gibbon in "The Birth of the Gibbon!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. On a Manhattan rooftop, the wall-crawler has a chance meeting with a man named Martin Blank. And after he talks with Spider-Man; the tall, lanky, and athletic Martin decides to become a superhero! But when Martin (in his ape costume) meets the web-slinger again, Spider-Man laughs at his offer to become partners, and Martin is hurt. And now the Gibbon is vulnerable to becoming partners...with someone else! Origin of the Gibbon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, and Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's extraordinary scripting run on the Amazing Spider-Man title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer David Michelinie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #89.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"Gang War, Shmang War! What I Want to Know Is...Who the Heck is Hammerhead?" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns), John Romita (finishes), and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler is caught in the middle of a gang war between Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead! Spider-Man doesn't know who the new crime boss is, but he inadvertently helps him by knocking out Doc Ock! Hammerhead is so impressed that he offers the web-spinner a chance to join his organization. However there's no way Spider-Man would accept the offer...unless it would lead to finding Aunt May! What does Hammerhead know about May Parker's whereabouts? All roads lead north to Westchester for next issue's blockbuster finale! Origin of Hammerhead. First appearance (flashback cameo) of Dr. Jonas Harrow. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Flash Thompson, and Professor Miles Warren. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #93.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.