Auctions: comic books 1968
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Item #60884423
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 70 VG+ 4.5
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. When Fall the Mighty, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat the Thinker but they are then attacked by the still brainwashed Ben and the Thinker's android. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60852753
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 9.6
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4388997010
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60781310
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4063310019
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #58573963
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CBCS 6.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #22-066EAC8-012
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Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Soars the Silver Surfer!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Fantastic Four battles the Silver Surfer. Watcher and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest appearances. House ad for Thor #149 and Amazing Spider-Man #58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #57474600
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 CBCS 5.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #21-3246A82-002
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Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60512550
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4131466009
Ends May 6 7:55 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $52 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60632192
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 GD/VG 3.0
1/2" Spine split from top. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Residue.
Starts May 6 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60474060
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 76 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4065640007
Starts May 6 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Stranded in Sub-Atomica!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny journey to Subatomica to bring the Silver Surfer back to earth. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #57198120
Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver SurferFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 76 CBCS 5.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #21-33AEC69-003
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Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Stranded in Sub-Atomica!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny journey to Subatomica to bring the Silver Surfer back to earth. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60198683
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 78 FN/VF 7.0
Starts May 6 "The Thing No More!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot). Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Wizard attacks the Baxter Building as Sue's doctors determine that everything is not well with her pregnancy. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 60. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59637473
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 8.0
1st app. Franklin Richards, Annihilus
Paper: Off white to white
Label #2067567010
Starts Jul 6 1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60353504
Published Nov 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.Ghost Manor (1968 Charlton) 1st Series 3 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3859732012
Ends May 6 8:03 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $24 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Mo Marcus, Sal Trapani, Joe Gill and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. A horror anthology from Charlton, with a stable of artists that included Steve Ditko. After World War I, Barnabus builds a cliff house that hates people. An amusement park contains a very unusual wax museum. Oswald breaks into the zoo, but now the problem is getting out again. Won't You Come In?; The House That Hated People; The Witch of Wambusi; The Hands of Franz; The Owner's Room!; The Elephant Laughed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60198684
GI Combat (1952) 130 FN/VF 7.0
Starts May 6 Cover by Russ Heath. Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Russ Heath, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Attila, the mightiest Hun of all, emerges from the misty past to smash the Haunted Tank in "Battle of the Generals!" by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath. Plus: "Landing Postponed!" by Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, reprinted from Our Army at War (1952) #49. Also: In the letters section, Joe Kubert explains that Robert Kanigher has stepped down from his editorial post to concentrate on writing and that he is the new editor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60162138
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 59 CBCS 2.5
1st app. Guy Gardner
Paper: Off white to white
Label #23-34D3B71-001
Starts Jun 10 1st appearance of Guy Gardner. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Earth's Other Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; The Guardians use their scientific knowledge to show Hal what would have happened if Guy Gardner had been the first man chosen by Abin Sur to wield the power ring. Supergirl ad. Statement of ownership--average print run 366,000; average paid circulation 199,000. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60836553
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 103), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 103 VG+ 4.5
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. And Now...the Space Parasite!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Watching a TV show about the menace of the Hulk, the evil Space Parasite decides to make a pit-stop on earth to suck up all of the jade giant's powers to fuel his plans for interplanetary conquest; The Hulk battles the Parasite but the fight is ultimately determined by members of the Parasite's home planet who recognize him as a menace and blow up his space ship; The Hulk is gassed by New York's finest and is captured. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60836554
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 104), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 104 VG+ 4.5
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Ring Around the Rhino!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Rhino, finally out of prison after his last battle with Spider-Man, is contacted by the men who originally gave him his costume and they offer to give him a new suit with more power; Banner is in prison at Sing-Sing and as Ross is transferring him to a new location, the Rhino attacks and battle ensues; The Hulk is groggy from being sedated but still manages to beat the Rhino to (apparent) death; Looking for love in all the wrong places, the Hulk grabs Betty from her father and takes off. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60515053
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 105), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 105 CGC 6.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4115420003
Ends May 6 8:23 PM CST Bid History 16 bids Current Bid $61 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. This Monster Unleashed!, script by Bill Everett and Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by George Tuska; Prowling New York with Betty in his clutches, the Hulk transforms back into Banner just in time to be shot in the leg by a pair of thugs; The product of a nuclear test conducted by the U.S. and captured by the Chinese, the Missing Link is brought to New York and unleashed to wreak havoc; Of course, the dangerously radioactive monster crosses paths with the wounded Hulk and the two battle; Mr. Fantastic creates a Hulk-stopping weapon designed by Banner and Talbot takes the machine to hunt for the jade giant; Not realizing that he is fighting a dangerous foe, Talbot shoots the Hulk with the weapon turning him back into Banner just as the Missing Link begins another assault. House ad for the Spectacular Spider-Man #1, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60836555
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 105), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 105 GD/VG 3.0
Water damage.
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. This Monster Unleashed!, script by Bill Everett and Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by George Tuska; Prowling New York with Betty in his clutches, the Hulk transforms back into Banner just in time to be shot in the leg by a pair of thugs; The product of a nuclear test conducted by the U.S. and captured by the Chinese, the Missing Link is brought to New York and unleashed to wreak havoc; Of course, the dangerously radioactive monster crosses paths with the wounded Hulk and the two battle; Mr. Fantastic creates a Hulk-stopping weapon designed by Banner and Talbot takes the machine to hunt for the jade giant; Not realizing that he is fighting a dangerous foe, Talbot shoots the Hulk with the weapon turning him back into Banner just as the Missing Link begins another assault. House ad for the Spectacular Spider-Man #1, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60836556
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 106), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 106 FN 6.0
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Above the Earth -- a Titan Rages!, script by Archie Goodwin (Pgs. 1-10) and Roy Thomas (Pgs.11-20), pencils by Marie Severin (layouts) and Herb Trimpe, inks by George Tuska; Banner once again becomes the Hulk as the battle with the Missing Link continues; Nick Fury and SHIELD move in to help out Ross in capturing the two monsters; During the fight, what everyone thinks is the helicarrier beams the tusseling titans aboard but it actually turns out to be a Russian ship manned by Brevlov; The Russians test the Missing Link to find out how to use its power but the Hulk escapes his captivity and causes mayhem; The Hulk makes it back to terra firma just as the Missing Link finally overloads on radiation and explodes; Yuri and his men escape their doomed ship in a smaller saucer and even though the Hulk has just saved a small Russian boy from a burning house, Brevlov is pressured by his men to finish off the monster. House ad for the Spectacular Spider-Man #1, art by John Romita. House ad for Not Brand Echh #9, art by Marie Severin. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #57473710
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 107), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 107 CBCS 4.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #21-24C87C6-030
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Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (Mandarin figure), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (Mandarin figure). Ten Rings Hath...the Mandarin!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by Herb Trimpe; Just as Yuri and his men are about to decimate the Hulk, Nick Fury shows up to take his Russian foe down; The Mandarin zaps the Hulk to his compound and puts him through his paces to see if the jade giant would make a worthy ally in his bid to take over the world. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60836557
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 107), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 107 VG+ 4.5
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (Mandarin figure), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (Mandarin figure). Ten Rings Hath...the Mandarin!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by Herb Trimpe; Just as Yuri and his men are about to decimate the Hulk, Nick Fury shows up to take his Russian foe down; The Mandarin zaps the Hulk to his compound and puts him through his paces to see if the jade giant would make a worthy ally in his bid to take over the world. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60836558
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 108), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 108 FN- 5.5
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Monster Triumphant!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; The Mandarin controls the Hulk and sends him to attack a Red Chinese target; Fury and his old foe Brevlov team up to take on the jade giant; Once the Hulk breaks Mandarin's conditioning, he returns and destroys the ringed one's base of operations. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59077810
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 109), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 109 CBCS 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #22-0F7594C-024
Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Man-Beast!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Frank Giacoia (layouts) and Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; The Hulk stops a deadly Chinese missile from being launched but the huge detonation drops him into the Savage Land where he transforms back into Bruce Banner; Being rescued by Ka-Zar from the Swamp Men, the jungle lord asks for Banner's help in deactivating a mysterious machine that is making weather all over the world to go wild and will eventually lead to the destruction of earth; The Swamp Men renew their attack and Banner becomes the Hulk to face the threat, totally forgetting about the deadly machine he was supposed to deactivate. Letter to the editor from future pro Tony Isabella. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60679894
Tags: HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 5.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4235797012
Starts Jul 6 New story: the Hulk battles the Inhumans in "A Refuge Divided!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores (and others). Jim Steranko cover (with the head redrawn by Severin). 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60868526
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man (part 1), Iron ManIron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #0279241003
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59737503
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man (part 1), Iron ManIron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 5.0
Paper: Cream to off white
Label #22-104DFEE-003
Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60743669
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man (part 2), Iron ManIron Man (1968 1st Series) 2 VG/FN 5.0
Starts May 6 Cover by Johnny Craig. "The Day of the Demolisher," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Johnny Craig; One of Tony Starks many competitors seek to put an end to the Iron Man's fame; To prove that the Iron Man suit is nothing but a pile of mechanical junk, Drexel Cord will build a bigger and more destructive suit! Enter the Demolisher! Cont'd from AVENGERS #52. Letter from comics writer Bob Gale. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60672702
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man (part 3), Iron ManIron Man (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4387735002
Ends May 6 8:29 PM CST Bid History 7 bids Current Bid $45 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "My Friend, My Foe...The Freak!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. After rescuing a work crew at the Stark Industries Long Island rocket construction site, Iron Man experiences chest pains when his armor runs out of power. To repair and rebuild his armor Tony needs help from his close friend Happy Hogan. Unfortunately part of the repair procedure involves Happy operating the Cobalt Bombarder...and that step leads to the return of the Freak! It's another showdown between the golden avenger and the Freak...with Pepper Hogan caught in the middle! Cameo appearance by Whitney Frost. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60672703
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man (part 3), Iron ManIron Man (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4387735003
Starts May 6 "My Friend, My Foe...The Freak!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. After rescuing a work crew at the Stark Industries Long Island rocket construction site, Iron Man experiences chest pains when his armor runs out of power. To repair and rebuild his armor Tony needs help from his close friend Happy Hogan. Unfortunately part of the repair procedure involves Happy operating the Cobalt Bombarder...and that step leads to the return of the Freak! It's another showdown between the golden avenger and the Freak...with Pepper Hogan caught in the middle! Cameo appearance by Whitney Frost. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60743670
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man (part 3), Iron ManIron Man (1968 1st Series) 3 FN- 5.5
Only one staple (manufacturing).
Starts May 13 "My Friend, My Foe...The Freak!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. After rescuing a work crew at the Stark Industries Long Island rocket construction site, Iron Man experiences chest pains when his armor runs out of power. To repair and rebuild his armor Tony needs help from his close friend Happy Hogan. Unfortunately part of the repair procedure involves Happy operating the Cobalt Bombarder...and that step leads to the return of the Freak! It's another showdown between the golden avenger and the Freak...with Pepper Hogan caught in the middle! Cameo appearance by Whitney Frost. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60743460
Tags: Iron ManIron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 VG+ 4.5
1/2" spine split.
Ends May 6 8:32 PM CST Bid History 10 bids Current Bid $57 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60881260
Tags: Iron ManIron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 2.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3849856007
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59174473
Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 116 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
File Copy.
Label #23-150e668-012
Starts Jun 10 "The Inventor's Apprentice"; Two spies are determined to kidnap Uncle Branes so that he can create weapons for their evil leader. Untitled story; Dot gets a face full of water when she opens a ship's porthole. Untitled story; Dot presents an essay about dots to her class, but has forgotten to dot an "i" in the title of her paper. "Some Weapons!"; The evil Goldgut and his henchmen hold Uncle Branes and Dot at gunpoint, demanding that they invent weapons that Goldgut can use to rule the world. "The Drop-Out"; Lotta tries to convince her friend Dora not to drop out of school. "A Sweet Story" text story. "Richie Rich and the Time Block"; Reggie has a machine that stops time from moving forward, and he refuses to turn it off. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60147649
Tags: Captain America, Sub-MarinerMarvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.5
1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel)
Paper: Off white
Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); Misc debris in case
Label #0301417009
Starts Jul 6 Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60778375
Tags: Captain America, Sub-MarinerMarvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.5
1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel)
Paper: Off white
Label #4388597011
Starts Jun 3 Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60723143
Tags: Captain America, Sub-MarinerMarvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 GD/VG 3.0
1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel)
1" cumulative spine split.
Ends May 6 8:52 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $19 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.
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Item #57473585
Tags: Captain America, Sub-MarinerMarvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 CBCS 2.5
1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel)
Paper: Off white to white
Label #21-24C87C6-018
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Starts Jun 10 Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60778773
Tags: Anthology / CollectionShowcase (1956-1978) 73 CGC 6.5
1st app. Creeper
Paper: Off white
Label #4384477002
Starts Jul 6 Cover art by Steve Ditko. 1st appearance of the Creeper in The Coming of the Creeper!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Don Segall (Dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Professor Yatz is kidnapped by "Reds"; Jack Ryder, mouthy TV host, is fired, then hired as a security investigator; He buys odds and ends for a bizarre costume for Devlin's society ball; He's stabbed and thrown in Yatz; Yatz hides his inventions: a molecular transmitter goes in the wound, and a healing serum in his veins. A Strange Tale Told by the Creeper filler page, art by Morris Waldinger. Ad for Action Comics #360, an 80-Page Giant featuring Supergirl, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Meet the Men Behind the Creeper; bios of Steve Ditko and Don Segall. Ad for the Enemy Ace, art by Joe Kubert. Ad for Ditko's Hawk and the Dove. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60884379
Tags: Anthology / CollectionShowcase (1956-1978) 75 GD 2.0
1st app. Hawk and Dove
Water damage.
Starts May 13 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Ad for Secret Six #2 and Brave & Bold 78. 1st appearance of the Hawk and the Dove in Prologue (Table of Contents), script by Steve Skeates and Steve Ditko, art by Steve Ditko; At Elmond University, in a small college town, pro-war and peace demonstrators face off; Caught squarely in the middle are Don and Hank Hall, brothers, a "dove" and a "hawk"; They argue about compromise, force, and rights as a riot breaks out and police rush in. Chapter 1, In the Beginning..., script by Steve Skeates (script) and Steve Ditko (plot suggestions), art by Steve Ditko; In a small college town in Elmond County...; In court, Judge Hall senteces Mr. Dargo, a racketeer, to jail; He vows "my boys" will get revenge; In chambers, Don and Hank argue about compromise vs. violence. Angel and the Ape ad. Chapter II, A Voice...a Voice..., script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Steve Skeates (script), art by Steve Ditko; Hank spots "The man who threw the bomb!"; The boys follow into an abandoned building, but are trapped. House ad for 80-Page Giant Superman #207, 30th Anniversary Issue, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. Chapter III, The Birds Fly!, script by Steve Skeates (script) and Steve Ditko (plot suggestions), art by Steve Ditko; Costumed, Hawk and Dove burst in on mobsters come to kill Judge Hall in the hospital. Article in which Dick Giordano introduces himself, and The Hawk and the Dove, and the political terms, citing Viet Nam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60836518
Tags: Anthology / CollectionShowcase (1956-1978) 78 FN- 5.5
Starts May 13 Cover art by Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Jonny Double in Meet Jonny Double!.. Chapter 1, script by Marv Wolfman (story) and Joe Gill (dialogue), art by Jack Sparling; A down-beat Don Quixote... a once-white knight in counterfeit armor, the poor man's Peter Pan!; Jonny Double, ex-cop and now PI, is awoken only to be ejected by his landlord; Relocating, he gets a call. Mr. Twain has the picture of his twin brother, a syndicate man who was murdered. Ad for Angel and the Ape #1. Chapter 2, script by Marv Wolfman (story) and Joe Gill (dialogue), art by Jack Sparling; Beaten, Jonny gets sympathy from "Crys" Cross, a blonde waitress; Mr. Twain's brother dealt with Piker and Glass, respectable businessmen; Jonny goes to their office, is turned away, but disguises as a janitor to slip in. Ad for The Geek #1. Half-page text feature on Joe Kubert. Blurb for the first DC Special honoring Carmine Infantino. Love Finds the Inquiring Fanatic! article on Angel and the Ape. Chapter 3, script by Marv Wolfman (story) and Joe Gill (dialogue), art by Jack Sparling; Jonny kicks back, and the goon goes over the rail to a fatal fall; More goons pursue. Jonny runs into an amusement park, then the House of Horrors. Ad for Justice League of America #67, pencils by Neal Adams. Ad for Showcase #79. Ad for Beware the Creeper #4. Ad for World's Finest #180 and Superman #211. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60744440
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Label #24-0E3FD1B-001
Starts Jun 10 "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #60876348
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #2109746016
Starts Jul 6 "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #59479258
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CBCS 5.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #22-066EAC8-030
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Starts Jun 10 "When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.
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Item #56705596
Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 CBCS 7.0
1st app. Mephisto
Paper: Off white to white
Label #22-055F9F9-004
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Starts Jun 10 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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Item #60723191
Tags: Star TrekStar Trek (1967 Gold Key) 2A FN 6.0 Ad Back Cover 12c Cover Price
Ends May 6 9:47 PM CST Bid History 11 bids Current Bid $73 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner. Photo of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, & DeForest Kelly on inside front cover. There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: The Devil's Isle of Space," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; Kirk and his landing party lands on an asteroid only to find it is inhabited by condemned convicts awaiting an unusual execution. "Part II: The Secret of... Execution Asteroid," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; The asteroids are unstable and explode at random times; Once Kirk and his team is captured their fates seemed sealed. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59091090
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Doctor Strange (part 164)Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 164 CBCS 7.0
Paper: White
Label #22-0FD2B27-020
Ends May 6 9:57 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $16 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 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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Item #60884211
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Doctor Strange (part 167), Print Run StatisticsStrange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 167 FN 6.0
Starts May 13 Cover art by Jim Steranko. Nick Fury stars in "Armageddon!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Jimmy Woo cradles the body of Suwan in his arms a SHIELD Suicide Squad bursts in via The Dreadnought, a colossal tunneling machine; The Claw vanishes but Fury uses a Pseudo-Elliptoid Wrist Tracer to find him, but arrives just as the villain escapes into the Space-Time Continuum in an Infinity Sphere; Fury finds a Prototype Warp-Vest and follows The Yellow Claw as they have a psychic duel. "This Dream—This Doom!", script by Dennis O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; The Ancient One is alive and tells Strange he made Zom believe he was dead so he could pass on his powers to his disciple; With the Cosmic Balance restored he was able to shatter the spell that bound him; In his Himalayan retreat Strange and the Ancient One discover that Victoria Bentley is a prisoner in the Dimension of Dreams; Using a mystic gem and with his mentor to mentally guide him Strange travels to Victoria. Ad for Not Brand Echh and Daredevil. Statement of ownership--average print run 428.603; average paid circulation 241,561. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60776383
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Doctor Strange (part 167), Print Run StatisticsStrange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 167 VG- 3.5
Starts May 6 Cover art by Jim Steranko. Nick Fury stars in "Armageddon!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Jimmy Woo cradles the body of Suwan in his arms a SHIELD Suicide Squad bursts in via The Dreadnought, a colossal tunneling machine; The Claw vanishes but Fury uses a Pseudo-Elliptoid Wrist Tracer to find him, but arrives just as the villain escapes into the Space-Time Continuum in an Infinity Sphere; Fury finds a Prototype Warp-Vest and follows The Yellow Claw as they have a psychic duel. "This Dream—This Doom!", script by Dennis O'Neil and Dan Adkins (co-plot), art by Dan Adkins; The Ancient One is alive and tells Strange he made Zom believe he was dead so he could pass on his powers to his disciple; With the Cosmic Balance restored he was able to shatter the spell that bound him; In his Himalayan retreat Strange and the Ancient One discover that Victoria Bentley is a prisoner in the Dimension of Dreams; Using a mystic gem and with his mentor to mentally guide him Strange travels to Victoria. Ad for Not Brand Echh and Daredevil. Statement of ownership--average print run 428.603; average paid circulation 241,561. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #57615225
Tags: Sub-MarinerSub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0
Paper: Off white
From The Collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.
Label #0702141008
Starts Jul 6 "Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60636576
Tags: Sub-MarinerSub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 5 CGC 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4125725006
Starts Jul 6 1st appearance of Tiger Shark. "Watch Out for Tiger Shark!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Get ready for the most dangerous creature that ever swam the ocean depths - Tiger Shark. Can even the mighty Sub-Mariner survive this deadly new foe? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.