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  • Item #60296299
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    Published Mar 1962 by DC.

    Action Comics (1938 DC) 286 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #22-0692A42-004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jury of Super-Enemies!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Rava and his alien henchmen expose Superman to red kryptonite that will cause him to have nightmares. Justice League of America ad. Aquaman ad. "The Death of Luthor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney and Curt Swan (Luthor's head, page 4, panel 4); Luthor is accidentally killed during a battle with Supergirl, and she travels to Atlantis and into outer space to find a way to restore him to life. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership - Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 485,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60653819
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    Published Aug 1966 by DC.

    Action Comics (1938 DC) 340 CBCS 6.5

    1st app. Parasite

    Paper: White

    Label #24-060AEF0-001

    Starts Apr 6

    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. Cover price $0.12.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 17 CBCS 4.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #23-2A3F5B7-001

    Starts Apr 6

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

  • Item #60102827
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CBCS 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

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    Label #17-106CE64-014

    Starts Jul 6

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

  • Item #59755235
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CBCS 6.0

    1st app. Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn

    Paper: White

    Exceptional White.

    Label #22-083385D-001

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 CBCS 4.5

    1st app. Norman Osborn

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    Label #21-040D372-002

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #59078116
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 36 CBCS 7.0

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    Label #22-0F7594C-010

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    Cover by Don Heck. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch return in "The Ultroids Attack!", script by Roy Thomas, art by Don Heck; The Scarlet Witch returns, and she explains that Quicksilver has been kidnapped by a UFO; Hawkeye tries to apply Black Widow for membership, but Goliath refuses; The Avengers fly to the Balkans, accompanied by the Black Widow; There they discover a huge computer, named Ixar, draining information from the village's Burgomeister; Ixar's plan is to extract the powers from the Avengers and use it to make special Ultroids; They also discover Scarlet Witch to be a fake Ultroid called Ultrana; Ultrana and the Ultroids attack the Avengers, capturing them; As the Black Widow is not an Avenger, she is sent to be destroyed. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp. Black Widow appearance. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #28. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #58735599
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    Tags: Batman
    Published May 1965 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 171 CBCS 3.5

    1st Silver Age app. Riddler

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #23-06D186D-004

    Starts Apr 6

    1st Silver Age Riddler appearance (the question-marked criminal hadn't appeared in a Batman book since 1948). Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. What's Wrong with These Pictures! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!" (the Batman TV pilot was based on this story), script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Riddler is released from prison and informs the Dynamic Duo that he has turned from crime, and, as proof, leads them to the hideout of the Molehill Mob; But when the former felon begins deluging them with riddles, the Caped Crusaders aren't sure he really has reformed. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60487681
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Jun 1966 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 181 CBCS 4.5

    1st app. Poison Ivy

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #23-493D523-002

    Starts Jul 6

    The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #57706868
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 3 CBCS 2.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    1 piece of tape on entire spine of cover.

    Label #22-126EA0F-004

    Starts Apr 6

    First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Miracle Man in "The Menace of the Miracle Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing. Johnny Storm the Human Torch! Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter II "The Monster Lives!"; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue. Chapter III "The Flame that Died!"; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars-statue and Invisible Girl stowes away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen. Chapter IV "In the Shadow of Defeat!"; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. Chapter V "The Final Challenge!" This issue features the first appearances of the FF costumes and the Fantasticar. First FF letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. (For the original, unused Kirby/Dick Ayers cover to this issue, see Fantastic Four 224.) 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60453880
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 18 CBCS 7.0

    1st app. Super Skrull

    Paper: White

    Label #23-3D47B15-003

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. Origin and first appearance of the Super Skrull in "A Skrull Walks Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Skrull Emperor sends the Super-Skrull, a Skrull possessing all the powers of the Fantastic Four, to conquer Earth. In answer to a question from Paul B. Weinstein about who originated the corner cover symbol box, Stan Lee replied: "Steve Ditko dreamed up the idea, and we're sure glad he did!" 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #57464330
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 18 CBCS 3.0

    1st app. Super Skrull

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #22-19ee5d2-002

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. Origin and first appearance of the Super Skrull in "A Skrull Walks Among Us!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Skrull Emperor sends the Super-Skrull, a Skrull possessing all the powers of the Fantastic Four, to conquer Earth. In answer to a question from Paul B. Weinstein about who originated the corner cover symbol box, Stan Lee replied: "Steve Ditko dreamed up the idea, and we're sure glad he did!" 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #56719411
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Golden Record Reprint 1COMIC CBCS 7.5 Comic Only Variant

    Paper: White

    Golden Records Reprint.

    Label #22-080A578-005

    Starts Jul 6

    COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - The Fantastic Four Golden Record Reprint (28-pages, full-color, standard comic format) was produced in 1966 and reprints Fantastic Four #1. Although the reprint, at first glance, looks like the original, there are differences. There is no cover price on the reprint, and the back cover, as well as the inside covers, promote the Golden Record LP series of which the Fantastic Four #1 is a part. The four Marvel Golden Record LPs came with a reprint comic, and each originally sold for $2.49 (record and comic together). In addition to the Fantastic Four LP, there were records produced for Thor (Journey into Mystery #83), Avengers #4; and Amazing Spider-Man #1, all with their own reprint comic. We bought these sets when they first appeared and can still remember following the story in the comic reprint while the record played and the narrator read the story to us. Just to make sure we didn't lose our place, he would say "Turn page," each time he finished the last panel on a page.

  • Item #57136618
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) UK Edition 6UK CBCS 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    9d U.K. Price Variant.

    Label #22-0B67CF2-007

    Starts Apr 6

    UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner team up (first Marvel villian team-up and second Silver Age Sub-Mariner appearance) in "Captives of the Deadly Duo!" Part 1, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Doctor Doom presents himself to Sub-Mariner and offers him an alliance against the Fantastic Four and all mankind. When Super-Menaces Unite Part 2; Dr. Doom gives a "Grabber" to Sub-Mariner and Human Torch discovers that Invisible Girl hides a photo of the Sub-Mariner in a book. Part 3 When Friends Fall Out!; The Sub-Mariner plants the "Grabber" in the Baxter Building and it is lifted into space by Doctor Doom. Part 4 Trapped!; The Baxter Building is set on a collision course with the Sun and the Sub-Mariner discovers that Doctor Doom has betrayed him. Part 5 The End... or the Beginning?; Doctor Doom is flung out into space and the Baxter Building is returned to its foundation. First mention of "unstable molecules." 36 pgs.

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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 14 CBCS 3.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #20-4461448-010

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Man Who Conquered Sound!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern stops in the tiny country of Modora to get a stamp for Pieface's collection but instead learns of Sonar's plans to take over the world. My Brother, Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; When Hal disguises his power ring as his fraternity ring it accidentally gets switched with his brother Jim Jordan's fraternity ring. Letter to the editor from editor E. Nelson Bridwell. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60519866
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 53 CBCS 4.0

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    Label #18-41950EE-076

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    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Captive of the Evil Eye!, script by John Broome, art by Gil Kane; Green Lantern fights a giant alien who is trying to steal the oxygen in the earth's atmosphere. Superman ad. The Flash/ The Spectre ad. Two Green Lanterns in the Family!,script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Hal's sister-in-law believes that her husband Jim is Green Lantern. Letter to the editor from comic writer Mark Evanier. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 54 CBCS 4.0

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    Label #18-41950EE-077

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Menace in the Iron Lung, script by John Broome, art by Gil Kane; Baron Tyrano discovers a way to separate Green Lantern and Hal Jordan into two separate people, and they can only beat the villain by re-uniting themselves. The House the Joker Built ad for Batman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Marv Wolfman ("Martin").36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60519951
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 55 CBCS 3.5

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    Label #18-41950EE-078

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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Cosmic Enemy Number One, script by John Broome, art by Gil Kane; The murder of a television actor playing Green Lantern connects to an intergalactic plot against the GL Corps masterminded by Earth criminal Al Magone, once captured by Abin Sur and imprisoned on a remote planet by the Guardians; Several Green Lanterns are killed and the rest fight for their lives against other villains freed by Magone. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 62 CBCS 3.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #18-41950EE-080

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover by Jack Sparling. Steal Small-- Rob Big!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Sid Greene; Green Lantern investigates a series of strange robberies where only worthless items are stolen. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Batman ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60234349
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    Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5 SS Steranko

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Jim Steranko on 10/21/2017

    Label #17-3DEABD1-004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can recruited to head SHIELD; The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H; After reminiscing about his days in WW2, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations; After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #59063473
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    Published Dec 1966 by Marvel.

    Rawhide Kid (1955) 55 CBCS 7.0

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    Label #22-0FD4DC5-037

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    Cover by Larry Lieber. Stories by Larry Lieber and Stan Lee. Art by Larry Lieber, Don Heck and Vince Colletta. Alone...outnumbered...the Rawhide Kid faces the blazing-hot six-guns of..."The Plunderers!" by Larry Lieber and Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: Les Cooper learns a lesson from his cousin Joe Cooper, who refuses to wear a gun, in the back-up story "With Gun in Hand!" by Stan Lee and Don Heck, reprinted from issue #17. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60620176
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 CBCS 7.5

    1st app. Mephisto

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #22-38D404F-006

    Starts Apr 6

    1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.0

    Classic cover

    Paper: Off white

    Label #23-3D47B15-006

    Starts Apr 6

    "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 126 CBCS 3.0

    1st app. Dormammu, Clea

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #22-17DC51B-009

    Starts Apr 6

    First appearance of Dormammu and Clea (named in issue 146). The Human Torch and the Thing face the Thinker and the Puppet Master in "Pawns of the Deadly Duo!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman. Reed Richards and Sue Storm appearances. Doctor Strange stars in "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu!" Script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko. First letters page. Jack Kirby/Chic Stone cover. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 143 CBCS 7.0

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0FD2B27-012

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. Nick Fury stars in "To Free a Brain Slave," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Howard Purcell, inks by Mike Esposito (as M. Demeo); SHIELD HQ is taken over by Mentallo & The Fixer who hold Fury prisoner; Tony Stark takes command of the combat unit, preparing his Neutralizer while the ESP Division is unable to pick up Fury's thoughts; Meanwhile the villains attach a miniature H-Bomb to Fury's wrists and remove the mind-control mask; Fury is able to send a signal to the ESP team allowing SHIELD to retaliate and Stark's Neutralizer dissolves the H-Bomb. "With None Beside Me!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Roy Thomas (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Strange hides his bound body in a rooftop water tank, as The Demon & his men search for him; At their HQ, Strange retrieves his Cloak Of Levitation, and uses it to capture one of Mordo's men; But his body has been found by the witch; The complex cat-and-mouse game continues until Strange finally regains control of his body and Amulet, and he hypnotizes Mordo's minions into forgetting all they know of black magic. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Total copies printed (average in last 12 months): 380992. Total copies printed (issue nearest to filing date): 455625. Total paid circulation (average in last 12 months): 230285. Total paid circulation (issue nearest to filing date): 299425. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 147 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0FD2B27-014

    Starts Apr 22

    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.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 150 CBCS 6.0

    1st Marvel work by John Buscema

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0FD2B27-016

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover art by Bill Everett. Nick Fury stars in "Hydra Lives!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and John Buscema (his first work for Marvel), inks by Frank Giacoia; Fury subjects himself to a dangerous test in order to prove that an atomic missile can be detonated long-distance by a sonic weapon which SHIELD believes HYDRA has; While both he & Dugan are recovering from injuries, Don Cabellero, at the urging of an undercover SHIELD man, invites Fury to a party in ancient Karnopolis in the Sahara Desert; Caballero is a disguise for the new Supreme Hydra, who is aware a SHIELD agent has invaded his ranks. First appearance of Umar (the sister of Dormammu) in "The Conquest of Kaluu!", script by Roy Thomas and Bill Everett (co-plot), art by Bill Everett; Kaluu realizes Strange and the Ancient One have escaped to the past of ancient Babylonia where The Ancient One obtains The Book Of The Vishanti; Before Kaluu can extinguish the Flames of the Faltine, Strange returns to the present with the mystic book which hurls his spell back to him; The Ancient One sends Kaluu into Limbo for all time; In The Dark Dimension Clea fears the onslaught of the Mindless One's freed from their prison with Dormammu gone. Letter to the editor from Carl Gafford. Merry Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 154 CBCS 5.5

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    Label #22-0FD2B27-018

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    Cover art by Marie Severin. Nick Fury stars in "Beware... the Deadly Dreadnought!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Roy Thomas (dialogue), art by Jim Steranko; While the AUTOFAC computer works out the true identity of the Supreme Hydra, Fury plans to have Bronson transport Laura to SHIELD's West coast HQ; In the Personal Effects Dept. Fury is given a new weapons-laden outfit; Moments later he's attacked by The Dreadnought, a deadly 8-foot-tall HYDRA killer robot. "Clea Must Die!", script by Stan Lee and Marie Severin (co-plot), art by Marie Severin; Thru trickery Strange manages to escape The Mindless One; Using the Eye of Agamotto, he spies on Umar in her castle, as she plots to grind each dimension in turn under her heel; Seeking to free the prisoners in Umar's dungeon, Strange encounters Veritas, the "Embodiment of Truth Incarnate", and takes him to the castle past as swarm of flying demons. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 164 CBCS 7.0

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0FD2B27-020

    Starts Apr 29

    Cover art by Dan Adkins. Nick Fury stars in "Nightmare!", script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; Hurling thru the void of space, Strange sees a vision of Victoria Bentley, surrounded by machinery; He lands on a jungle planet inhabited by savage, monstrous creatures; Strange finds an underground cavern, and inside it, an elaborate machine, from which emits a mental challenge; Yandroth, Scientist Supreme, claims to have unlocked the "inner-most secrets of the cosmos"; Yellow Claw appearance. "When Comes... Black Noon!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Bill Everett; At the instant the Claw fired The Ultimate Annihilator at Fury, Suwan teleports him thru Hyper-Dimensional Space to the underground lair and then back to SHIELD; In his lair The Claw tests the Ultimate Annihilator by destroying a satellite in orbit. SHIELD medics warn Fury that further stimulation could be fatal; Fury follows a tip and invisibly trails a Claw agent leading him to The Claw & Voltzmann; Fury discovers he's on board The Sky Dragon, a huge airship miles above the city! Marvel Marching Society info and coupon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 5.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-1ECA023-008

    Starts Apr 6

    New 18-page Human Torch versus Spider-Man (4th appearance) story , "On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Sue Storm appearance. The rest of the issue contains reprints: "I Was the Invisible Man!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Paul Reinman (from Strange Tales 67); "I Was a Prisoner on the Planet of Plunder!" Art by Don Heck (from Strange Worlds 2); "I Am Robot!" Art by Joe Sinnott (from SW 1); "Worlds Within Worlds" (from World of Fantasy 16); "I Was the Man Who Lived Twice!" Art by John Buscema (from SW 3); "I Fly to the Stars!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Dick Ayers (from SW 3); "Prisoner 2000 A.D." Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Ayers (WOF 16); "I Am the Scourge of Atlantis!" Art by Ayers (from SW 2); "Nightmare Planet!" Art by Sinnott (from WOF 16); and "I Captured the Abominable Snowman!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (from SW 1). Kirby/Ditko cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 89 CBCS 5.5

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    Label #22-0FD2B27-028

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    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Monstrous Menace of the Mysterious Melter!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark visits the construction site of his factory, where it's being rebuilt; Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts are also there and almost get injured by a faulty crane. In order to save them, Tony pushes Pepper out of the way, with him and Happy being hit by the rocks the crane is carrying; Pepper immediately rushes to Happy, and Tony realizes that she loves Happy, not him; Iron Man faces; The Melter escapes from jail and kidnaps Tony. "Back From the Dead!", script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Red Skull, using a Bucky robot, lures Captain America into a trap. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 99 CBCS 6.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #22-0FD2B27-032

    Starts Apr 22

    Final issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "At the Mercy of the Maggia," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; At the risk of putting greater strain on his heart Iron Man fires a repulsor ray at Whiplash; Jasper Sitwell searches for Iron Man after Tony Stark's cousin Morgan kidnapped him and took him to the Maggia; Nick Fury appearance; The story continues in Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1. "The Man Who Lived Twice!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America and Black Panther continue their fight against Baron Zemo and his men; The story continues in Captain America #100. Letter to the editor from comic and book distributor Bud Plant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 81 CBCS 6.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #22-0FD2B27-038

    Starts Apr 29

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When a Monarch Goes Mad!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan and Dick Ayers; Namor is driven mad by the betrayal of Lady Dorma (she agreed to marry Krang last ish in order to protect the Sub-Mariner from the monstrous Behemoth); Dorma and Krang turn their skin to flesh color and head to the surface world to hide out. The Stage Is Set!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; The Secret Empire hires Boomerang to obtain the plans for the Orion missile and the new bad guy on the block heads for gamma base; As Rick, Betty and Glenn are returned to the surface from the underground subterranean kingdom, Boomerang captures Betty to use as a bargaining chip for the missile. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 99 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Label #21-0D8C534-006

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of Mr. Hyde in "The Mysterious Mister Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Having been refused a job by Doctor Blake, Calvin Zabo becomes Mister Hyde and attacks the doctor; Meanwhile, Odin has agreed to let Thor marry Jane Foster if she proves worthy. "The Thread" text story. "Stroom's Strange Solution!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien world is dangerously overpopulated, so a scientist releases a gas that shrinks the entire population, making the same amount of space accommodate more people. Third "Tales of Asgard" installment, "Surtur the Fire Demon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; The Trolls ally with Surtur against Asgard, but Odin conquers them; Surtur travels to Earth to destroy it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 152 CBCS 7.0

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    Label #22-0FD75A7-011

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    Loki, Karnilla, Ulik, and the Destroyer battle Thor in "The Dilemma of Dr. Blake!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Karnilla releases Sif and the Destroyer falls unconscious; Thor is then transported to the land of the Norns to battle Ulik; Odin goes to Midgard to retrieve the inert Destroyer. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "While the City Shrieks!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Triton origin continues; Triton returns and tells Black Bolt the danger that humans pose to the world, causing Black Bolt to begin searching for a new hidden refuge. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 153 CBCS 6.5

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    Label #22-0FD2B27-048

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "But Dr. Blake Can Die!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki has stolen Thor's hammer and fled to Midgard; Thor and Sif pursue him, but without the hammer Thor changes into Don Blake as Loki attacks them. Loki escapes, but Sif is injured in the fight, and Dr. Blake must operate to save her life. Appearances by Balder, Karnilla, and Odin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 155 CBCS 6.5

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    Label #22-0FD2B27-049

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Now Ends the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and Sif return to Asgard, and Loki sends Thor and the Warriors Three to battle Mangog, who is approaching Asgard in order to draw the Odinsword and bring about Ragnarok. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Loki, and Odin. Cameos by Ego and the Recorder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 4 CBCS 2.0

    2nd app. Magneto, 1st Brotherhood of Evil Mutants

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    Label #22-20CA96F-004

    Starts Jul 6

    Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, and Toad appear for the 1st time, and Magneto makes his 2nd appearance. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Magneto and his new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants steals a freighter and uses it to take over the South American nation of Santo Marco; The X-Men invade and take the country back; Xavier is caught in an explosion and loses his mental powers. Cover price $0.12.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 50 CBCS 8.0

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    Label #22-1C76C4C-014

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.