Comic books August 1966, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $250.00 Paper: White Label #1264854002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $160.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Chipped/broken bracket Label #4324009003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Bronte

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $1,300.00 Paper: White Label #0214707004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($39.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Romita. How Green Was My Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita (touch-ups); Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $365.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4686136011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Romita. How Green Was My Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita (touch-ups); Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $150.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4543086004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Hail Aquababy, New King of Atlantis! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Topo, Sea Imp, Dr. Starbuck, Boduhr, and Krakka, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Dr. Starbuck rescues Aquaman from an underwater landslide and then declares war on the surface world; in Aquaman's absence, Aquababy is king of Atlantis. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $325.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4649155003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "A Touch of Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Missing the imprisoned Poison Ivy, the Caped Crusader receives a gift from her and she promises to repent; Batman visits her, but he is placed under her spell, and she uses him to make good her escape. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. The Policeman Is Your Friend! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. "Batman's Baffling Turnabout!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While chasing crooks into a warehouse, Batman falls through a trapdoor and is captured while one of the crooks impersonates the Caped Crusader; A tell-tale clue alerts Robin that this is an imposter and he deals appropriately with the situation to find the real crime fighter. Letters to the editor from Biljo White, Irene Vartanoff, and comics writer Mike Friedrich. Statement of ownership--average print run 694,000; average paid circulation 453,745. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $85.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4578809008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Alone--Against the Underworld!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Masked Marauder busts Gladiator out of jail and the two fight over the privilege of taking Foggy Nelson, a.k.a. Daredevil, down; Everything is going as planned until the real DD shows up to save Foggy's chubby butt; cameos by Dr. Strange, Captain America, and Dr. Doom (as costumes in the Gladiator's costume shop). Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $750.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #1482374003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($22.50) will be charged at checkout.

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. No Exit for Batman!; Batman discovers that the evil Dr. Tzin-Tzin is in Gotham City; he then uses Tzin-Tzins communicator to locate him. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino. The Double-Dealing Jewel Thieves!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny visits a museum of replicas of famous treasures. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Stetement of ownership--average print run 485,000; average paid circulation 304,414. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $395.00 Paper: Off white Label #1291543008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Black Panther in The Way It Began..!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda; Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF. First appearance of Klaw, T'Chaka, and vibranium. Letter to the editor from comics writer Dennis O'Neil. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $289.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #2090739006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Black Panther in The Way It Began..!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda; Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF. First appearance of Klaw, T'Chaka, and vibranium. Letter to the editor from comics writer Dennis O'Neil. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $149.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #4342919024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Black Panther in The Way It Began..!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda; Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF. First appearance of Klaw, T'Chaka, and vibranium. Letter to the editor from comics writer Dennis O'Neil. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Patsy and Hedy (1952) 107 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735447009

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. When A Star Is Born!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Stan Goldberg. Patsy and Hedy's Precious Party Gowns fashion page. Hedy's Swinging Summer Styles fashion page. Ad for Millie the Model #140. Paper dolls. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $189.95 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #2020346013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Nick Fury stars in "The Enemy Within!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Returning from their latest mission, Fury catches hell from the military brass; Count Royale continues bad-mouthing Fury to SHIELD's board of directors; A general explains to Fury how A.I.M. has technology they desperately need, but refuse to do business as long as Fury's in charge. "From the Nameless Nowhere Comes... Kaluu!", script by Stan Lee (pp. 1-5), Denny O'Neil (pp. 6-10), and Bill Everett (co-plot), art by Bill Everett (some panels reprinted from Steve Ditko stories); Doctor Strange walks the streets of Greenwich Village and after stopping a robbery returns home to find his bills unpaid, his bank account empty, and a city building inspector informing him he has six months to bring his house up to code; He instructs Wong to sell some jewels to pay the bills, checks up on Baron Mordo, thinks back on recent events, and then contacts a theatrical agent, Hiram Barney, about a possible nightclub gig. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $68.58 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #1026581023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.06) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Nick Fury stars in "The Enemy Within!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Returning from their latest mission, Fury catches hell from the military brass; Count Royale continues bad-mouthing Fury to SHIELD's board of directors; A general explains to Fury how A.I.M. has technology they desperately need, but refuse to do business as long as Fury's in charge. "From the Nameless Nowhere Comes... Kaluu!", script by Stan Lee (pp. 1-5), Denny O'Neil (pp. 6-10), and Bill Everett (co-plot), art by Bill Everett (some panels reprinted from Steve Ditko stories); Doctor Strange walks the streets of Greenwich Village and after stopping a robbery returns home to find his bills unpaid, his bank account empty, and a city building inspector informing him he has six months to bring his house up to code; He instructs Wong to sell some jewels to pay the bills, checks up on Baron Mordo, thinks back on recent events, and then contacts a theatrical agent, Hiram Barney, about a possible nightclub gig. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $342.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0133101008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.26) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SamsCGCgoodies

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $145.00 Paper: White Label #4021606017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $125.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4751813012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. To Save a City, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Count Nefaria, the Plantman, the Scarecrow, the Porcupine, the Eel, and the Unicorn continue their attack; Professor X walks with the aid of metal braces. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $129.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3713885009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. To Save a City, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Count Nefaria, the Plantman, the Scarecrow, the Porcupine, the Eel, and the Unicorn continue their attack; Professor X walks with the aid of metal braces. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.