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  • Item #60543824
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 0.5

    1st app. Vulture

    Paper: Cream to off white

    INCOMPLETE. Page 12 missing, does not affect story. Tape on cover, interior cover and interior.

    Label #2000657004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Vulture in Duel to the Death with the Vulture!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Vulture is so confident in his abilities that he announces his plans to steal a diamond shipment to the police; When Spider-Man hears this he decides to stop the Vulture. The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When Peter Parker discovers some alien modifications to a professor's radio he tracks down a group of aliens with plans to take over the Earth. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 139. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 3 CGC 0.5

    1st app. Doctor Octopus

    Paper: Cream to off white

    INCOMPLETE. Page 12 and 17 missing, does not affect story. Cover detached. Tape on cover, interior cover and interior.

    Label #2000657005

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man Versus Doctor Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When an experiment goes wrong, Otto Octavius gains control of his robotic arms and decides to take over an atomic facility, but Spider-Man stops him. Spider-Man pin-up page by Ditko. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 140. First issue with a letters column (including a letter by MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders!). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60543833
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 6 CGC 0.5

    1st app. Lizard

    Paper: Cream to off white

    INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects story.

    Label #2088520005

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Lizard in Face-to-Face With...the Lizard!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Bugle challenges Spider-Man to put an end to the Lizard's rampage. Vulture cameo. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 3 and 143. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60623828
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.5 SS Lee

    1st app. the Avengers

    Paper: Off white

    Signed by Lee Stan Lee on 10/7/16

    Label #1433987001

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. In this first landmark issue, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man form the Avengers in "The Coming of the Avengers!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Loki, having been previously captured by Thor, is being held prisoner at the Isle of Silence in Asgard; His physical form may be confined there, but by means of thought projection his disembodied self travels to Earth in search of revenge; He spots Thor in his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, but resists defeating him as it would be a hollow victory compared to defeating him as Thor; After hours of searching, Loki happens across the Hulk and devises a wicked plan to entice Blake to transform into Thor; Hours later, newspapers print articles about the Hulk being on the rampage again and a manhunt begins; The Hulk's friend, Rick Jones, reads the article with disbelief and meets with members of the Teen Brigade in order to find help to track Hulk down to find the truth; They attempt to contact the Fantastic Four but Loki interferes with the radio signal, diverting it to Don Blake; He decides to transform into Thor to help the Teen Brigade; Unknown to Loki, the radio signal is also picked up by Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man, who also travel to assist; Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp pursue the Hulk to an auto factory in Detroit; Thor appears with Loki to clear Hulk's name; Suddenly Loki makes himself radioactive forcing the heroes to retreat; Luckily, Loki stands over a trapdoor and Ant-Man's ants trigger a switch, dropping him into a lead-lined tank; Upon celebrating their victory, Ant-Man and the Wasp point out how well they could work as a team, and that they should work together in future; The Wasp decides they should call themselves the Avengers, and everybody agrees. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60650538
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC Cover Only

    1st app. the Avengers

    Paper: White

    Cover Only.

    Label #4371513010

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. In this first landmark issue, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man form the Avengers in "The Coming of the Avengers!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Loki, having been previously captured by Thor, is being held prisoner at the Isle of Silence in Asgard; His physical form may be confined there, but by means of thought projection his disembodied self travels to Earth in search of revenge; He spots Thor in his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, but resists defeating him as it would be a hollow victory compared to defeating him as Thor; After hours of searching, Loki happens across the Hulk and devises a wicked plan to entice Blake to transform into Thor; Hours later, newspapers print articles about the Hulk being on the rampage again and a manhunt begins; The Hulk's friend, Rick Jones, reads the article with disbelief and meets with members of the Teen Brigade in order to find help to track Hulk down to find the truth; They attempt to contact the Fantastic Four but Loki interferes with the radio signal, diverting it to Don Blake; He decides to transform into Thor to help the Teen Brigade; Unknown to Loki, the radio signal is also picked up by Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man, who also travel to assist; Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp pursue the Hulk to an auto factory in Detroit; Thor appears with Loki to clear Hulk's name; Suddenly Loki makes himself radioactive forcing the heroes to retreat; Luckily, Loki stands over a trapdoor and Ant-Man's ants trigger a switch, dropping him into a lead-lined tank; Upon celebrating their victory, Ant-Man and the Wasp point out how well they could work as a team, and that they should work together in future; The Wasp decides they should call themselves the Avengers, and everybody agrees. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60042852
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1008381002

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60429971
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4264351002

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60424703
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 2 GD 2.0

    Water damage.

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60533846
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Feb 1963 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 153 CGC 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #3948921003

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Prisoners of Three Worlds," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A strange alien arrives on Earth and begins stealing silver; When our four heroes begin pursuing him, they are all transported to different dimensions. True Crime Laffs humor/non-fiction page by Henry Boltinoff. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60650423
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1963 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 157 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4378796012

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    Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. "The Villain of the Year," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After receiving a tip on a crime from reporter Hal Lake, Batman goes undercover and discovers that Lake is using an underworld alias in order to gather information, is mentally unbalanced, and a criminal called the Jackal. "The Hunt for Batman's Secret Identity," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When Mirror Man escapes from prison and reforms his gang, he once again tries to prove his belief that Batman is Bruce Wayne...and he does...and doesn't! 2/3-page True Crime Laffs by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60564160
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1963 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 157 GD+ 2.5

    Water damage.

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. "The Villain of the Year," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After receiving a tip on a crime from reporter Hal Lake, Batman goes undercover and discovers that Lake is using an underworld alias in order to gather information, is mentally unbalanced, and a criminal called the Jackal. "The Hunt for Batman's Secret Identity," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When Mirror Man escapes from prison and reforms his gang, he once again tries to prove his belief that Batman is Bruce Wayne...and he does...and doesn't! 2/3-page True Crime Laffs by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60650421
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1963 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 158 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4378796013

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    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Ace - the Super Bat-Hound," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Mite shows up again to have some fun and decides to give Ace some super powers, which he uses to aid the Caped Crusaders; However, when Ace chases crooks into a cave, the mine fumes cause havoc with the dog's super powers, and he turns on the Dynamic Duo. Half-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Impossible Perils," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Matt Carter returns from a jungle expedition and, although racked with fever, recounts stories of giant animals that he found including a dinosaur. "Batman and Robin—Imposters," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders must deal with some criminals who are posing as them in public, and are getting away with it because the Batman impersonator actually has one of Batman's authentic utility belts that he stole. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60650439
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    Tags: Batman, Joker
    Published Nov 1963 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 159 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4378796014

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    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. "The Great Clayface - Joker Feud," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After escaping from prison, Matt Hagen finds a way to synthesize the liquid that turns him into Clayface, and once more takes up crime; The Joker, meanwhile, objects to Clayface getting all the headlines, so he starts a feud with Clayface. True Crime Laffs humor/nonfiction page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr.," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Robin II takes after his father and is able to help Batman by discovering the secret escape method employed by the Green Owl Gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60650457
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 1963 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 160 CGC 3.0

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    Label #4378796015

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    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Mystery of Madcap Island," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Dynamic Duo track Ed Kiley to Madcap Island, home to numerous wealthy eccentrics, and discovers him murdered. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff; Casey uses a bow and arrow instead of a gun in a hospital's quiet zone. "The Alien Boss of Gotham City," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders face a gang led by an apparent alien brandishing amazing weapons, but Batman suspects the alien is a phony...and proves it. Your Free Trip Around the World! public service announcement about libraries, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60171441
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 312 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4024490023

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of Clayface's Power starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Matt Hagen breaks jail again and uses his pool of protoplasm to renew his Clayface identity; Using his powers, Hagen is unstoppable, until Batman follows Hagen to the secret grotto, where the pool is located. Batman and Hagen start fighting and both of them fall into the pool, after which they are both transformed into clay; Batman uses his new powers to become a Clayface-Batman in order to fight Clayface on even terms; At the end of the fight, Batman defeats Clayface and returns him to prison. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "J'onn J'onzz's Pesky Partner" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Doc Duggan and his gang, despite their super scientific weapons, are no match for the Manhunter and his new sidekick, Zook. Combat Sleuths article. Statement of Ownership; average circulation: 265,000. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60651412
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 314 CGC 3.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4378799020

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    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Murder in Movieland starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin try to nab a disgruntled actor before he can murder three movie studio heads while reprising some of his greatest screen roles; The actor almost succeeds in killing his victims, but they are all saved by Batman; However, some evidence comes to light that might prove that the actor is in fact innocent and that somebody is trying to frame him; Batman investigates further and gathering enough clues, he deduces the place where the criminal would strike next; Batman once again prevents the man from murdering and finally learns that he is in fact the actor and that the previously uncovered evidence was placed by the man, in order to throw away suspicion. Salute to Our Fellow Citizens of Puerto Rico! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "J'onn J'onzz vs. John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A Saturnian criminal disguises himself as Jones, not realizing he's the Manhunter. Don't Shoot - I Surrender! Article. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60651415
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 315 CGC 5.0

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    Label #4378799021

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    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Countdown on Excellence public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jungle Man of Gotham City" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A gangster tricks a jungle man into thinking that Batman is his enemy, and brings him to Gotham to use his skills and the animals he commands against the Caped Crusader; With help from Commissioner Gordon, Batman and Robin discover that a married couple from Gotham City lost their kid in the jungle fifteen years ago and that the jungle man could easily be that kid; After a quick verification, Batman confirms the truth and he uses some of the jungle's man childhood memories in order to stop his attacks. The Robot Detective article. "The Man of 1,000 Disguises" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; . Lefty Louie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60257646
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 316 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4201825005

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Double Batman vs. Double X" starring Batman, Robin, and Vicki Vale, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Simon Ecks escapes from the sanitarium he was locked with his memory restored; Ecks decices to develop another duplicator device and becomes Dr. Double X once again; He matches wits with Batman again, although this time, Batman is able to defeat him by generating an energy duplicate of himself with Ecks' machine; Baman fights Ecks while their respective duplicate fight each other. "The Bandits with Super-Powers" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter has to face three super-powered crooks- and he's lost his own powers!; But when Diane exposes herself to the same meteor that she also gets super powers. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60257850
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 317 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4201825006

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secrets of the Flying Bat-Cave" starring Batman, Robin, and The Condor Gang, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin bring the Flying Bat-Cave to Center City for a police convention and help a rookie cop nab the Condor Gang. A Tree Grows on Second Street public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of the Alien Robots" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter battles alien robots that have fallen into the hands of an Earth criminal. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Airline Sleuths article. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60651419
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 318 CGC 3.5

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    Label #4378799022

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    Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Cat-Man Strikes Back" starring Batman, Robin, and Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney , Sheldon Moldoff, and Mike Esposito; The Cat-Man returns to bedevil Gotham City, Batman and Robin with new crimes, based on famous fictional cats; After his first crime, Cat-Man saves Batwoman's life and tells her he'd like to have her as her partner, before leaving the crime scene; During Cat-Man's second crime, Batwoman makes a mistake that causes Batman and Robin to be unable to capture Cat-Man; Batman thinks that Batwoman did that on purpose to repay the criminal for saving her life and Batwoman decides to leave Batman and join Cat-Man. True Crime Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fantastic Forgers!' article. "J'onn J'onzz's Enemy—Zook" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, story and art by Joe Certa; Zook gets amnesia and falls into the hands of criminals. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60257648
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 319 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4201825008

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Fantastic Dr. No-Face" starring Batman and Robin, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Doctor Paul Dent becomes a faceless criminal, after a serious accident with a machine he created in order to erase scars from skin tissue; Adopting the alias of Dr. No-Face, he begins a crime spree whose motif is mutilating representations of faces; Batman and Robin capture him, not knowing that such is part of No-Faces plan; However, after a quick investigation of the particular modus operandi, the Dynamic Duo learn that No Face is in fact the criminal known as Bart Regan, who was impersonating Dent during the experiment and after he lost his facial features, he decided to start the crime spree in order to frame Dent while he was exonerated. The Money Detectives article. "J'onn J'onzz--Wizard of 1463" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter goes on vacation and finds himself lost in the past. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60479122
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 11 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4228225006

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Jack Kirby. Origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man in "The Impossible Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The police call the Fantastic four to help against a childish extra-terrestrial. A Visit with the Fantastic Four, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Willie Lumpkin (first appearance) brings to the Fantastic Four their huge mailbag; It makes them think about their youths and their origin. Cameos by Skrulls and Doctor Doom. Pin-up of Namor and his undersea headquarters, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #59841763
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 12 CGC 2.0

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    Label #3835692003

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Incredible Hulk, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; General Ross asks the Fantastic Four "to find and destroy the Hulk". His base was victim of a saboteur and Hulk is the only suspect. Part 2 Mission: Stop the Hulk!; The Fantastic Four goes to a briefing at the base in New-Mexico; There, they meet Bruce Banner and his assistant, Karl Kort, to discuss how to stop the Hulk. Part 3 Who Is the Wrecker?; Rick Jones identifies Karl Kort as the saboteur. Part 4 "The Hulk ar Last!"; Karl Kort brings Rick in caves where Hulk and the Fantastic Four are searching for him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60215116
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 13 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #2028759001

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of The Watcher and the Red Ghost in The Fantastic Four Versus the Red Ghost and His Indescribable Super-Apes!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; While Reed prapares a journey to the Blue Area of the Moon, Ivan Kragoff trains three apes to pilot a spaceship and take possession of the Moon "for the communist empire." Part 2 Menace on the Moon!; In space, the Fantastic Four's ship crosses that of Ivan Kragoff and they learn of the powers the apes have acquired before landing on the moon. Part 3 "The Watcher Appears!"; The Watcher appears and explains where he comes from and why he cannot take sides in the battle between the Fantastic Four and the Red Ghost. Part 4 "Duel in the Dead City!"; The Fantastic Four battles the Red Ghost and his super-apes on the Moon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60455774
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 16 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4233292012

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Micro-World of Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four answers a cry for help from someone too small to be seen. They arrive in a micro-world whose leader is Doctor Doom. Page explaining Reed Richards powers. 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.

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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.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 19 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4252559009

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut in "Prisoners of the Pharoah!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four return to Ancient Egypt to try to find a cure for Alicia's blindness and are met by Rama-Tut, a time traveler from the year 3000. Cameos by the Mole Man, the Puppet Master, the Super-Skrull, and Doctor Doom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #53 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 1 GD- 1.8

    3" spine split from bottom of comic.

    Starts Apr 6

    72-page giant. New Sub-Mariner/FF story: "Sub-Mariner Versus the Human Race!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Dick Ayers. New Spider-Man/FF story: "The Fabulous Fantastic Four Meet Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee; pencils by Kirby; inks by Steve Ditko. Fourteen pages new pin-ups and special features by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. Thirteen-page Fantastic Four origin reprinted from FF #1 Cover price $0.25.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 61 CGC 5.0

    1st app. Eclipso

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4275950001

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Lee Elias. "Doctor-7, King of the Supernatural," art by Mort Meskin; Doctor-7 finds a way to hypnotize Mark Merlin into stealing the ingredients he needs for his magic potions, but he is eventually outwitted by Merlin. The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin ad. "A Tree Grows on Second Street!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Badger Club learns about the rules for planting trees along the streets in their town. "Eclipso, the Genius Who Fought Himself," script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Bruce Gordon becomes Eclipso for the first time, destroying Solar City, and with the help of Professor Bennett, discovers explains how he was transformed into Eclipso during a solar eclipse. Brief biography of artist Lee Elias. 2/3-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 61 VG+ 4.5

    1st app. Eclipso
    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Lee Elias. "Doctor-7, King of the Supernatural," art by Mort Meskin; Doctor-7 finds a way to hypnotize Mark Merlin into stealing the ingredients he needs for his magic potions, but he is eventually outwitted by Merlin. The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin ad. "A Tree Grows on Second Street!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Badger Club learns about the rules for planting trees along the streets in their town. "Eclipso, the Genius Who Fought Himself," script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Bruce Gordon becomes Eclipso for the first time, destroying Solar City, and with the help of Professor Bennett, discovers explains how he was transformed into Eclipso during a solar eclipse. Brief biography of artist Lee Elias. 2/3-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 5 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1997595004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Beauty and the Beast!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Underground overlord Tyrannus kidnaps Betty and lures the Hulk into his subterranean kingdom, forcing the Hulk to do his bidding to keep Betty safe. "The Hordes of General Fang!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Hulk thwarts a would-be Genghis Khan conqueror named General Fang from taking over the Asian province of Llhasa, and he only has to dress up as the Abominable Snowman once to do it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.5

    Paper: White

    Label #1208512010

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Introduction of the Teen Brigade in "The Incredible Hulk vs The Metal Master!," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Finding his transformations more and more difficult using his gamma ray machine, the Hulk with Banner's brain also finds that he has Banner's features when he zaps himself to face the alien invading Metal Master and his head does not transform; The power of the Metal Master is too much for the Hulk and he is captured by Ross. Rick forms the Teen Brigade; Hulk breaks free of Ross's bunker and then pulls off one of the boldest victories against one of the most powerful aliens ever seen. 36 pgs., full color. The Hulk's solo adventures continue in the pages of Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #59. Cover price $0.12.

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    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 CGC 5.0 Qualified

    1st app. and origin Magnus Robot Righter

    Paper: Off white

    Centerfold married.

    Label #4341429017

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 4 GD/VG 3.0

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    Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Astronomy, Number 11: Asteroids" article. "Menace from the Depths," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; Leeja joins Magnus in the search for a mighty undersea Think-Rob which plots the destruction of mankind. "Suspense in Space," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; The Earth-bound ship gets a call; An experimental missile with an atomic warhead will destroy the Space Research Lab in three hours; Diverting, Captain Johner and Zarz defuse the warhead with seconds to go. "Railroads, Number 15: Railroads and the Future" article. Magnus Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 4 back cover art by Russ Manning. First "Robot Rostrom" letter column with letter from fanzine publisher Larry Herndon, one of the original "Texas Trio." # on cover 10046-311. November. #4 11/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    My Greatest Adventure (1955) 80 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #1055284011

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover art by Bruno Premiani. The Doom Patrol (Chapter 1), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; A mysterious man known only as the Chief calls three people who have all escaped certain doom but were left outcasts because of their experiences. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Challenge of the Timeless Commander (Chapter 2), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The Chief informs the Doom Patrol of an alien spaceship that has landed on Earth carrying a super-weapon. Science Shorts filler page by Henry Boltinoff. The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus (Chapter 3), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; After locating the super-weapon, the Doom Patrol is confronted by General Immortus, who takes the upper-hand. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Published May 1963 by Marvel.

    Sgt. Fury (1963) 1 CGC 1.8

    1st app. Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #4188703006

    Starts Apr 6

    First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Published May 1963 by Marvel.

    Sgt. Fury (1963) 1 PR 0.5 (R)

    1st app. Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch, piece fill and staples replaced. INCOMPLETE. Majority of interior page missing, does not interrupt art or story. Tape on interior cover and under staples. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Apr 6

    First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 106 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4370886004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Threat of the Torrid Twosome," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Acrobat tricks the Human Torch into helping him rob a bank before double crossing him; The Torch chases and captures the thief with the help of the Fantastic Four. "The Recipe" text story. "Man on the Scaffold!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A teller of tall tales becomes the butt of some ribbing when he tries to tell his fellow painters that he has acquired some magic paints. "The Mystery of the Purple Planet!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A space expedition is sent to a distant planet when it is suddenly covered with an artificial mist; The team finds gold and takes it, but are transformed into aliens like the inhabitants. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 109 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3865337017

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights a sorcerer that unleashes the evils imprisoned in Pandoras Box for his own profit; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Comic" text story. "Earth Is Off-Limits!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Space explorers discover life on a far off planet, but mission control panics at the thought of alien germs loose on Earth and so forbids them to return. "Time Was...", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A scientist builds a time machine and travels to prehistoric times; When he kills an attacking caveman he unknowingly kills his own human ancestor, meaning that he becomes a Neanderthal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 109 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage.

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch stars in "The Sorcerer and Pandora's Box," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns] (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights a sorcerer that unleashes the evils imprisoned in Pandoras Box for his own profit; Fantastic Four guest appearance. "The Comic" text story. "Earth Is Off-Limits!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Space explorers discover life on a far off planet, but mission control panics at the thought of alien germs loose on Earth and so forbids them to return. "Time Was...", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A scientist builds a time machine and travels to prehistoric times; When he kills an attacking caveman he unknowingly kills his own human ancestor, meaning that he becomes a Neanderthal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 110 GD+ 2.5 (R)

    1st app. Doctor Strange, Nightmare

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Staples replaced and tear seal. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his landmark first appearance in this issue in "Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!", a 5-page back-up story, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is called on by a man having bad dreams, and confronts Nightmare; The mans dreams reveal that he is guilty of fraud and Strange makes him confess; First appearances of Nightmare, the Ancient One, and Wong. The Human Torch is cover featured in "The Human Torch vs. the Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H.E. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; Johnny practices on his obstacle course, then thinks back on his adventures with The Wizard and Paste-Pot Pete; By a wild coincidence, Pete breaks The Wizard out of jail and the two join forces. "Silent Stranger" text story. "We Search the Stars!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A space expedition discovers what they believe is a savage human-like species and flee, not suspecting that they are an advanced psychic race able to meet all their needs through thought. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 114 GD/VG 3.0

    1st app. post-Golden Age Captain America (disguised)

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 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) 41 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

    2" crack on front of slab.

    Label #4009024010

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Jack Kirby. In the third appearance of Iron Man, he battles an evil genius named Doctor Strange - but it's not the Stephen Strange later introduced in Strange Tales - in "The Stronghold of Dr. Strange!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An imprisoned criminal scientist takes control of Iron Man in order to free himself; He threatens to blow up the world unless he is made world ruler. "Music Master" text story. "The Sorcerer's Spell," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A wicked general plots the overthrow of his king, but is too afraid to try; He forces a gypsy sorcerer to enchant him to remove his fear. "The End of the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 3000 a faster than light space ship is developed to take man to the very end of the universe; Since the scientists think the chances of returning are slim, they choose a pilot with an unhappy life of no family, friends, or job who doesn't really care if he can return as long as he learns the secret of the universe. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales of Suspense (1959) 45 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3708481004

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. "The Icy Fingers of Jack Frost!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R. Berns) (script), art by Don Heck; A washed up boxer saves Stark's life, and he hires him as a chauffeur; Meanwhile, a scientist fired by Stark creates a suit that gives him the power to freeze whatever is near him. Ad for The Avengers. "I Come From Far Centaurus!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A greedy man is delighted when an alien shows that he will be rich, but he is sentenced to exile for fraud, and imprisoned on an asteroid where his money is useless. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 43 CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4069285024

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Mad Master of Time!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; A scientist forced to retire makes a device to artificially age others and holds the city hostage. Lady Luck text story. Frankie's Fast Ball!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Sol Brodsky; A boy gains extraordinary physical and mental abilities due to his parents' exposure to radiation. My Fatal Mistake!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A man is bitter because he has been replaced by a computer and must take a job servicing it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

    Label #0911535007

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Terrible Traps of Egghead!, script by Stan Lee and Ernie Hart [H. E. Huntley], art by Don Heck; Egghead forms a new gang and sets a trap for the Wasp, hoping to use her against Ant-Man. The Future text story. Bronson's Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Bronson, an incredible genius upset that no one on earth can match his tremendous intellect, builds a space ship and travels to a planet of highly advanced aliens. It Walks Like a Man!, script by Stan Lee and Robert Bernstein [as R. Berns], art by Paul Reinman; A man is disturbed by his daughter's attachment to her new robot playmate, but changes his mind when it saves her life. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case; Top edge label strip loose; Debris trapped between case and inner well

    Label #0037818015

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirbym, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck; Henry Pym follows the crime spree of the Human Top in the newspapers but the Wasp convinces Henry to go after him as Giant-Man. Mystery Trip text story, art by Joe Maneely; Tommy's uncle returns from a space journey needing to re-learn how to walk on earth instead of floating. The Secret of Sagattus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; A wise king listens only to the advice of a hunchback, causing the jealous nobles to murder the hunchback. No Ending!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber; A dictator is tormented by dreams of running on a treadmill suspended high in the sky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 95 VG 4.0

    1" spine split from top of comic.

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Demon Duplicators!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnot; An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane; The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer. Odin guest appearance; Jane Foster and Heimdall cameos. "Time Machine" two-page text story. "The Tomb of Tut-Amm-Tut!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil pharaoh has himself placed in stasis for centuries to escape his rival, only to find that his rival went into stasis in order to meet him when he awakes. "Save Me From the Lizard Men!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; A human crashlands on an alien planet, and the inhabitants believe that he is a spy from the shape-shifting people of a nearby world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.