Auctions: comic books December 1965

Classics Illustrated 064 Treasure Island (1949) 11 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

HRN 167.

Label #4332606005

Treasure Island, 11th Printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson story about young Jim Hawkins, his encounter with pirates and his search for treasure. Story illustrated by Alex A. Blum. Issue also has a text biography of Stevenson and text stories on "Pioneers of Science," "Dog Heroes," and "Famous Operas." (HRN 167, 12/65). Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3955590006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 41 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4349952005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Double Life of Star Sapphire, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; The Queen of the Zamarons impersonates Carol Ferris so she can trick Green Lantern into marrying her. Challenge of the Coin Creatures, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Myrwhydden uses an ordinary criminal to capture Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 41 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Double Life of Star Sapphire, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; The Queen of the Zamarons impersonates Carol Ferris so she can trick Green Lantern into marrying her. Challenge of the Coin Creatures, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Myrwhydden uses an ordinary criminal to capture Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 72 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Hoorah for the Conquering Hero!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Returning to America following his battle against the Titanium Man, Iron Man begins to worry over the fate of his bodyguard Happy Hogan, who was critically injured in that battle. "The Sleeper Shall Awake!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Wally Wood (pages 1-4 uncredited) and George Tuska (pages 5-7) (pages 8-10 uncredited); Captain America goes after the Sleepers, sleeper agents planted by the Red Skull who were to activate the Sleeper robots 20 years after the War; Guest appearances by the Red Skull, the Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Quicksilver. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 74 VG 4.0

Cover by Gene Colan, Bob Powell, Vince Colletta, and Mike Esposito. When Fails the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Sub-Mariner battles The Faceless Ones to try to save Dorma while Krang stops a rebellion in Atlantis. The Wisdom of the Watcher!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Hulk fights the baddest alien in the galaxy over the Watcher's ultimate machine; After the battle, the Watcher allows Hulk to take it and he is teleported back to the Leader's lair; The Leader tries to use the machine which dispenses all of the Watcher's collected knowledge but even his big brain can't handle it and the strain kills him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 123 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "While a Universe Trembles!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to keep the reporter from revealing his secret identity, Thor takes him to Asgard allowing him to witness The Absorbing Man's battle with Odin; On Earth, one of the Norn Stones has fallen into the hands of a witch doctor, transforming him into a powerful being. Fantastic Four ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Jaws of the Dragon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardian mission to stop Ragnarok runs into danger at the Pillars of Utgard where they must face a great stone dragon! Ad for Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery, Thor T-Shirt, and Spider-Man Poster. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.