Comic books December 1971, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $260.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4097111012

"Walk the Savage Land!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Gwen Stacy in the Savage Land with Ka-Zar!What a cover preview! But how did they get there? The story begins a few days earlier when J. Jonah Jameson -- upset about the Daily Bugle's declining circulation numbers -- hears a tale about a mysterious monster in the Savage Land. Jonah immediately orders an in-depth feature on Ka-Zar'shidden jungle to boost the Bugle's sales! And he will lead the expedition to Antarctica himself! However the Savage Land is fraught with danger. Shortly after the group arrives, the gigantic monster called Gog grabs Gwen!And the web-slinger will move heaven and earth...and anything else in the Savage Land...to get her back! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Zabu, and Kraven the Hunter. First 20¢ cover price. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the web-slinger first met in Amazing Spider-Man #57. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #81 and #82.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $85.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #4595767002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout.

This annual features three reprint stories and a reprinted cover by John Romita. First story and cover reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 46: "The Sinister Shocker!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. The wall-crawler meets the Shocker for the first time. (Note: Pages 3 and 16 from the original story are omitted.) Second story reprinted from Tales to Astonish 57: "On the Trail of Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by Paul Reinman. Egghead tricks Giant-Man and the Waspinto attacking Spider-Man. (Note: Pages 10 and 14 from the original story are omitted.) Third story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 50: "Spider-Man No More!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mickey Dimeo (aka Mike Esposito). Peter gives up being Spider-Man, but later reconsiders when he remembers why he became the wondrous wall-crawler in the first place. Partial retelling of Spider-Man's origin. (Note: This annual was the first reprinting of the classic story in Amazing Spider-Man 50.) 68 pages. 25 cents. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $44.95 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #4286431021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

This annual features three reprint stories and a reprinted cover by John Romita. First story and cover reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 46: "The Sinister Shocker!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. The wall-crawler meets the Shocker for the first time. (Note: Pages 3 and 16 from the original story are omitted.) Second story reprinted from Tales to Astonish 57: "On the Trail of Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by Paul Reinman. Egghead tricks Giant-Man and the Waspinto attacking Spider-Man. (Note: Pages 10 and 14 from the original story are omitted.) Third story reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 50: "Spider-Man No More!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mickey Dimeo (aka Mike Esposito). Peter gives up being Spider-Man, but later reconsiders when he remembers why he became the wondrous wall-crawler in the first place. Partial retelling of Spider-Man's origin. (Note: This annual was the first reprinting of the classic story in Amazing Spider-Man 50.) 68 pages. 25 cents. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $265.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3743574009

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Legend of the Lizard Men!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema; When Ka-Zar goes in search of missing women and men from a local village, he finds the woman, Iranda and the Lizard Men. Tom-Toms of Danger!, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Moki uses the sound of Tom-Tom's to drive all of the Gabu into a war frenzy so that he can take over the jungle. The Green Opal! starring Lorna, the Jungle Girl, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Alexei and Subu surrender when The Green Opal warns them that if they dont stop abusing its name and power it will pursue them to the ends of the earth. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4650383007

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Legend of the Lizard Men!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema; When Ka-Zar goes in search of missing women and men from a local village, he finds the woman, Iranda and the Lizard Men. Tom-Toms of Danger!, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Moki uses the sound of Tom-Tom's to drive all of the Gabu into a war frenzy so that he can take over the jungle. The Green Opal! starring Lorna, the Jungle Girl, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Alexei and Subu surrender when The Green Opal warns them that if they dont stop abusing its name and power it will pursue them to the ends of the earth. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $63.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #0040928007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.89) will be charged at checkout.

"Queen-Size Special". Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $749.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4586249003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($22.47) will be charged at checkout.

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. First 20-cent cover price. The Dweller in the Dark, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Corinthinan city of Zahmahn; Conan becomes Fatima's lover; Fatima throws Conan & Yaila to monster in dungeon; Conan escapes, throws Fatima to monster and makes Yaila the new Queen. This story was originally intended for Savage Tales 2 before it was canceled (the first time). The art was altered so that it would pass the Comics Code and published here. See Savage Tales 4 for the original, unaltered version. (The muddy reprint in Conan Saga 5 is from the altered version.) Back-up story, The Blood of the Dragon, script by Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Kane, Tom Palmer, and Berni Wrightson. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $78.00 Paper: White Label #2074494019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.34) will be charged at checkout.

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. First 20-cent cover price. The Dweller in the Dark, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Corinthinan city of Zahmahn; Conan becomes Fatima's lover; Fatima throws Conan & Yaila to monster in dungeon; Conan escapes, throws Fatima to monster and makes Yaila the new Queen. This story was originally intended for Savage Tales 2 before it was canceled (the first time). The art was altered so that it would pass the Comics Code and published here. See Savage Tales 4 for the original, unaltered version. (The muddy reprint in Conan Saga 5 is from the altered version.) Back-up story, The Blood of the Dragon, script by Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Kane, Tom Palmer, and Berni Wrightson. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 418 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4616926020

52-page giant issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. "...And Be a Villain!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; The Creeper is unable to transform back into his Jack Ryder identity and is being driven insane by Dr. Yatzs serum; But Yatzs son Ishmael has the Creeper steal for him, promising to cure him of his condition, and Batman becomes involved with the case as a result. "The Kingpin is Dead!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; During the premiere of a new movie titled "The Stepfather" - based on the true story of the 1920's crime kingpin known as Floyd Marcus - premieres at a Gotham theater, Marcus (who is in attendance) is gunned down in cold blood upon his arrival; Recognizing the gunman as Marcus' step son Mike, Barbara Gordon changes into Batgirl to search his estate for proof linking him to the murder. "The Case of the Careless Caretaker," art by George Papp, reprinted from Gang Busters #40. "The Case of the Terrified Tenderfoot!", script by Joe Millard, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia, reprinted from Dale Evans Comics #1. Letters to the editor from cartoonist Fred Hembeck and comics writers Bob Rozakis and Denny O'Neil (!). 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $105.00 Paper: Off white Label #4353058011

"The Flame and the Quest!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, John Romita (Crystal), and Joe Sinnott. The FF's epic battle with the Overmind is over. And Johnny Storm is ready to reunite with Crystal (last seen in Fantastic Four 105). But when the Human Torch arrives in the Great Refuge, Crystal is not there, and Maximus has taken over! Where is the inhuman elemental? The torch wants to know and flies to Whisper Hill to seek help from Agatha Harkness and his fabulous teammates. After several hours Agatha's mystic globe reveals the shocking truth! Crystal is in the heart of Central America in the hands of Diablo! Cameo appearances by Alicia Masters and Franklin. First 20¢ issue. (Note: Diablo previously appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes 20.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4667957021

All Jack Kirby reprints: "Lo, There Shall Be an Ending" (from FF 43, minus page 10), "The Bouncing Ball of Doom" (Strange Tales 131), "Bedlam of the Baxter Building" (FF Annual 3, minus pages 7 and 8). The cover reprints that of FF 43. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $119.99 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Label #4529074008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Code’s Comics

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Ghost Ship," script by Jack Oleck, art by Jack Sparling; After a mutiny, three men are picked up by the Flying Dutchman. "Mr. Mortem!", art by Leonard Starr; When Drew Wilson sees a strange man at his uncle's funeral, and again at the death of a boxer he realizes that Death itself has been stalking him. "I Wish I May, I Wish I Might," script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mark Wagner finds an old bottle with a Genie in it and decides to trade places with him. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Lore Shoberg. "House of Horrors," script by Jack Oleck, art by Nestor Redondo; Frank Cannon believes that the strange family on the outskirts of town are really vampires. "The Guardian of the Past," art by Nick Cardy; An expedition to the Egyptian tomb of Khardis III leads to the theft of emeralds and a strange time trip to the era of the Pharaohs and back. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4641361007

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $265.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3984990002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.95) will be charged at checkout.

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $320.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white Signed by Roy Thomas on 10/30/21. Label #2673567003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.60) will be charged at checkout.

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $155.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4577588005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout.

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $150.00 Paper: Off white Label #4309580005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $895.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4614715006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($26.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Namor Betrayed," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney; The US President issues an executive order calling for Namor to be brought in dead or alive; Namor continues his search for his father, but it isn't long before he's spotted by the police and pursued; Meanwhile, Llyra and Tiger Shark work together and unleash the sea monster Krago; With the help of the Human Torch, Namor drives back Krago. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4146531005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Namor Betrayed," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney; The US President issues an executive order calling for Namor to be brought in dead or alive; Namor continues his search for his father, but it isn't long before he's spotted by the police and pursued; Meanwhile, Llyra and Tiger Shark work together and unleash the sea monster Krago; With the help of the Human Torch, Namor drives back Krago. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $56.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4620683012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.71) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby pencils, inks by Neal Adams. A Big Thing in a Deep Scottish Lake!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Murphy Anderson (Superman and Jimmy Olsen heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Morgan Edge sends Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion to Scotland in search of a sea monster, while Superman and Guardian encounter trouble at the club called Cosmic Carousel. The Torn Photograph--Strange Stories of the D.N.A. Project!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Kings for a Day, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; The Newsboy Legion is selected to take over the position of several city officials for a day; Mark Mangle and his mob plan to take advantage of that day to commit several crimes. Letter from comics writer Martin Pasko. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $365.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4462229017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.95) will be charged at checkout.

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "This Fatal Fury!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; Attempting to prevent the force marriage between Loki and Sif, Thor is knocked away from his hammer, as the 60 second limit ticks down, Thor is at risk of changing back into Donald Blake as three Storm Giants approach for the kill; One of the Storm Giants grabs Thor, however is forced to drop him when the transformation between Thor and Blake shocks the giants hand; This gives Donald Blake a moment to rush toward Thor's hammer and reclaim it and resume his Godly form. "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; reprinted from Journey into Mystery #114. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Tower of Shadows (1969) Annual 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4667957020

Reprints by Neal Adams, Steve Ditko, John Buscema, and Jack Kirby Cover price $0.25.