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Comic books June 1970, graded by CGC

  • Item #61410030
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    "Heroes for Hire!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to work! And unfortunately for the highest bidder Cornelius Van Lunt! Due to Stark Industries' financial woes caused by a hostile takeover attempt (by the aforementioned Mr. Van Lunt), the Avengers must come up with the back rent long overdue on their Fifth Avenue Mansion! So now it's time to punch the clock! But after completing their first paid assignment; Pietro and T'Challa sense that something isn't quite right about their working arrangement with Mr. Van Lunt! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to walk off the job? Not until they put the Split-Second Squad out of business! First appearance of the Split-Second Squad. Cameo appearance by Johnny Carson. Flashback cameo by Tony Stark. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #61711627
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Jun 1970 by DC.
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    Cover art by Neal Adams. "Dead... Till Proven Alive!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Rock fans worldwide are finding clues buried in Oliver Twists albums that the lead singer, Saul Cartwright, is dead and has been replaced by an impostor; Batman and Robin investigate the matter while the rockers are guests at Wayne Manor and find criminal ties to one member; During their investigations, the Dynamic Duo come across a couple of deadly traps and they realize that one of the members of the group has tried to kill them. "So You Want to be a Cartoonist?" article by Joe Kubert. "Case of No Consequence!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; After a long night of fighting crime, Batman is exhausted, but as he is ready to return home, he spots a mugger taking away something from a man; When Batman approaches, he learns that the victim was mute and could only speak in hand signs; The man tells Batman that the thief took away his camera, which is his only means of livelihood; Batman decides to fulfill the mute photographer's request to retrieve his stolen camera and he starts a chase across the city. Letters to the editor from comic writer Mike Barr, comic artist John Workman, and comics historian Bill Schelly. Beatles cover appearance. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    Adventures of Pauline Peril, girl reporter for the Daily Noose who is constantly sent on dangerous assignments by her editor Snodgrass McViper. Issue features an untitled book length story telling how Pauline became a reporter, her first adventures, and why Snodgrass sends her on dangerous assignments. Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club features and a pinup of "Perils to Beware of...by Pauline." No story/art credits given. # on cover: 10255-006, June. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60633279
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    First appearance of Brother Brimstone. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Killing of Brother Brimstone, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; A cast member of Karen's soap opera is killing people, and DD investigates. Letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Kupperberg. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    First appearance of Brother Brimstone. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Killing of Brother Brimstone, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; A cast member of Karen's soap opera is killing people, and DD investigates. Letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Kupperberg. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #61847243
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    Cover by Neal Adams. Milestone issue featuring 1st appearance of Man-Bat in "Challenge of the Man-Bat!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract; Elsewhere in the city, a group of thieves known as the Blackout Gang break into a vault; Back at the museum, Kirk Langstrom is pleased with his progress and decides to test his new formula upon himself; he mutates into Man-Bat. "A Burial for Batgirl!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allen Poe festival; She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer; Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    "The Torch Goes Wild!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The fighting mad Human Torch invades the Hidden Land! And Johnny Storm has just one goal in mind! Reunite with his beloved Crystal and bring her back home to New York City! However Black Bolt and the royal family disagree. So the Human Torch must fight to get what he wants! After Johnny battles past Triton, Karnak, and Medusa; only one inhuman stands in his way! Crystal herself! But wait a minute, the plan was to save Crystal, not fight her! The torch's road to Attilan was paved with good intentions, but now it's turning into a disaster! Can Reed, Sue, and Ben get their youngest teammate under control before he destroys the Inhumans' homeland? Cameo appearance by Gorgon. (Notes: Johnny Storm returns to the Great Refuge (again looking for Crystal) in Fantastic Four 130. This issue includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics 80.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

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    Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to Desolation, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring; But even weakened, Green Lantern and Green Arrow are able to free Johnny and turn Soames and his men over to the authorities. Letters to the editor from comic writers Don McGregor and Mike Barr. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #59541858
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    Published Jun 1970 by DC.
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    "Dragstrip Finals." Script by Joe Gill, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Mint 400--a Membership Drive!!" Pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Giordano. 3 pages by Jack Keller. One-page text story, "The Clunker." Nick Cardy cover? Cover price $0.15.

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    Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And In This Corner...the Avengers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Underground the Green Goliath is trekking towards the San Andreas Fault!; and Thunderbolt Ross fears that the powerful behemoth could accidentally trigger a catastrophic earthquake in California; so the esteemed general calls for help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes; The Avengers link up with General Ross, Colonel Talbot, and Betty just west of the Rockies to set a trap for their gamma-radiated guest; The Vision descends through the solid rock to lure the Hulk to the surface, and then the Avengers attack en masse; The Incredible Hulk vs. the Mighty Avengers; An epic encounter to save the Western United States; Flashback cameos by Loki, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Notes: The Avengers appear in this story in-between issues 76 and 77 of their own title. This issue features a nifty full-page panel (page 16) of all five avengers battling the Hulk. This issue also includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel Super-Heroes 80. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And In This Corner...the Avengers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Underground the Green Goliath is trekking towards the San Andreas Fault!; and Thunderbolt Ross fears that the powerful behemoth could accidentally trigger a catastrophic earthquake in California; so the esteemed general calls for help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes; The Avengers link up with General Ross, Colonel Talbot, and Betty just west of the Rockies to set a trap for their gamma-radiated guest; The Vision descends through the solid rock to lure the Hulk to the surface, and then the Avengers attack en masse; The Incredible Hulk vs. the Mighty Avengers; An epic encounter to save the Western United States; Flashback cameos by Loki, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Notes: The Avengers appear in this story in-between issues 76 and 77 of their own title. This issue features a nifty full-page panel (page 16) of all five avengers battling the Hulk. This issue also includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel Super-Heroes 80. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Two Scooby Doo stories: "The Galleon Ghost!" and "Phantom of the Castle!" # on cover 10252-006 June #2 6/70 15c Cover price $0.15.

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    Two Scooby Doo stories: "The Galleon Ghost!" and "Phantom of the Castle!" # on cover 10252-006 June #2 6/70 15c Cover price $0.15.

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    Two Scooby Doo stories: "The Galleon Ghost!" and "Phantom of the Castle!" # on cover 10252-006 June #2 6/70 15c Cover price $0.15.

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    Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

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    Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. ""Kill!" Cried the Raven!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); Namor makes his way to the surface world and seeks out Diane Arliss to help him find the Red Raven whose capsule was discovered by humans; Namor awakens the Red Raven from his suspended animation in hopes of recruiting an ally for Atlantis; Unfortunately, the Red Raven is keen on taking over the Earth; He battles past Namor and returns to his sunken island; Fortunately, the Sub-Mariner stops him from awakening his people and takes him down; However, a desperate Red Raven tries to awaken them only to discover that his people died years ago and the suspended animation has only preserved their bodies; In his rage, the Red Raven destroys his sunken island and Namor escapes to safety. Letter from Marc De Matteis. Promo for Alter Ego #10. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superman versus Ultra-Olsen!, script by E Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Jimmy becomes Ultra-Olsen, but is blackmailed by two bad guys (who kidnapped his father) into doing robberies for them. The Pen of Prophecy!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Murphy Anderson; Jimmy gets a pen with magic ink that was supposed used by Edgar Allan Poe and Nostradamus. The Superman Hall of Trophies, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. "To End in Flames!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While seeking to escape the destruction of Asgard at the hands of Surtur, Loki and one of his followers escape to Earth, however they find that Surtur's coming has also caused environmental upheaval on Earth itself, leaving Loki to hope that his hated half-brother finds some way to defeat Surtur; While back in Asgard, the royal city has been set ablaze by the coming of Surtur, prompting Thor to gather an army of warriors to fight against the fire demon. Appearances by Balder, Karnilla, Fandral, Volstagg, and Hogun. Letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Kupperberg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.