Auctions: comic books 1956-1969, graded by CGC

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 62 CGC 6.0

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Label #4119381009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. ...and One Shall Save Him!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; While trapped in the Negative Zone, Reed battles Blastaar. Sandman appearance; first appearance of Blastaar. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 45. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 64 CGC 6.0

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Label #4119381010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Intergalactic Sentry #459 (a Kree machine) in The Sentry Sinister!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Explorers on a South Pacific island awaken the Kree Sentry 459; The FF come to the island for a vacation and become embroiled in a battle with the Sentry. Inhumans appearances. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 47. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 67 CGC 7.0

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Label #2030467005

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Origin (part 2) and first appearance of Him (Warlock) in "When Opens the Cocoon!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF track the kidnapped Alicia to the Beehive, where the cocoon opens and reveals Him. Crystal (of the Inhumans) appearance. 32 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 70 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4065637024

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 9.6

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Label #4388997010

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 72 CGC 7.0

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Label #4063310019

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 CGC 5.5

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Label #4131466009

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 76 CGC 7.0

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Label #4065640007

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 3.5

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Label #4063310022

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.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 5 CGC 6.0

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Label #4059142021

The Black Panther and the Inhumans help the FF battle Psycho-Man (his first appearaince) in "Divide and Conquer!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (not Joe Sinnott as credited). Silver Surfer back-up (first solo story), "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer!" by Lee/Kirby/Giacoia. This issue also has eight pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Giacoia and a short story, "This Is a Plot?" Script and pencils by Kirby, inks by Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 73 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3881071002

"Loveless," art by John Prentice; Orphan Lois is raised by her spinster Aunt Anna; Due to the "man-shortage," she cant find romance; She dates Bert but he vanishes when she presses for a marriage proposal, and the same thing happens when her friend Stella sets her up with George; Stella moves away and asks Lois to escort her fiancé Bob around town. "Security For My Heart" text story. "The Boy Loves You When...", art by Tom Hickey. "Forgive Me, Darling," art by Manny Stallman; Truck-stop waitress Kathy is rescued from lecherous patron Duke by Walt; They fall in love but she insists he choose between her and a two-month job hes signed up for elsewhere; He says "nobody bosses me" and they break up; Kathy dates Tommy, then discovers he and Duke are hijackers who plan to rob Walt. "Man-Hater," art by Bob Powell; Left at the altar by her fiancé Jim, Cora avenges herself by making men fall in love with her and then humiliating them; However, when she meets Glen, she actually falls in love; They plan to wed, but Glen fails to show up at city hall for the ceremony. "Dream Girl" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Fantasy," art by Ray Bailey; Pam leaves her boring fiancé Tom and goes to the beach for summer vacation; Artist Neil asks Pam to pose for him and they fall in love; On the train back home, Pam discovers Neil hates children; She decides he was only a summer infatuation and breaks their engagement. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 114 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4388997013

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Big Freeze!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Captain Cold breaks out of jail and proposes to Iris West, after turning everyone in the city into frozen statues. Fleet-Footed Proghorn fact page about an antelope. Lend a Friendly Hand public service announcement with Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Amazing Speeds! fact page about the human nervous system, Neptune, baseball and reaction times. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. King of the Beatniks!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Jimmy King, one of Wally's classmates, runs away after being accused of cheating; He meets up with his cousin, who is one of the members of the Beatnik Gang, and it's up to Kid Flash to rescue him and stop the Gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 139 CGC 6.5

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Label #4388997014

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of Reverse Flash in Menace of the Reverse Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; A time capsule sent directly to the future results in the creation of a new menace for the Flash...Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 160 CGC 6.0

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Label #4388997015

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 80-page Giant G-21. Flash reprints. "The Amazing Race Against Time" (from Flash 107), "Duet of Danger" (from All-Flash 23 in 1948), "Danger in the Air" (from Flash 113), "King of the Beatniks" (from Flash 114), "Space-Boomerang Trap" (from Flash 124), and Johnny Quick in "Adventure of the Antelope Boy" (from Adventure Comics 123 from 1947). Scripts by John Broome, Robert Kanigher. and Don Cameron; pencils by Carmine Infantino, Lee Elias, and Mort Meskin; inks by Joe Giella, Elias, and Meskin. Barry Allen/Flash pin-up (from Flash Annual 1). Grandpa Munster Dragula model kit ad. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Atom ad. Justice League ad. Caps Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. G.I. Joe Club ad. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 168 CGC 6.0

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Label #4391037008

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. One of Our Green Lanterns is Missing, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; the Guardians enlist Flash's aid in finding Hal "Green Lantern" Jordan, who has amnesia. Letter from fanzine writer Robert Jennings. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Captain Action super hero parachute ad. Lost in Space Aurora model kit ad. Caps Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. House of Mystery Dial H for Hero ad. 80 pg. Giant Supergirl ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 175 CGC 7.5

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Label #3913154005

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike Esposito. The Race to the End of the Universe, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rokk and Sorban, two aliens who once encountered Superman and Batman, force Superman and The Flash to a rematch race.; Superman soon realizes the aliens are not who they seem to be, and the two help each other escape traps along the race and reach the finish line together, after which they unmask the aliens as Abra Kadabra and Professor Zoom; the second Flash/Superman race; marks a new era for The Flash as Carmine Infantino steps down as longtime penciler; he went on to become the editorial director for DC and then publisher, returning to the title as penciler in 1985. Letter to the editor from Infantino himself! Bob Hope, Scooter, and Fox and Crow ad. Mattels Major Matt Mason ad. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cap's Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 697 CGC 7.0

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Label #2090675007

Indicia title is "Walter Lantz OSWALD THE RABBIT, No. 697." Cover art by John Carey. Photo of trophy and citation "for his continuing efforts in behalf of the betterment of American youth" given by the Civil Air Patrol to Dell publisher George T. Delacorte, Jr. Picture Problems; Oswald and the boys go into the mountains to try to take photographs of the Badluk Indians, who have a violent hatred of cameras and photographers. The Bashful Buccaneer; While on an ocean cruise, Oswald and the boys are kidnapped by a pirate operating out of a submarine. Oswald the Rabbit and the Caddy Kids; the boys caddy for Oswald when he goes golfing; Reddy Fox tries to catch the boys when they go hunting Oswald's errant shots in the rough. Shooting Stars; Oswald and the boys go to Uncle Roscoe's house on top of Arrowhead Peak to watch a meteor shower. All interior art by Fred Abranz. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 723A CGC 6.0 Ad Back Cover

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Label #4363427003

Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "SANTIAGO, No. 723. Cover photo of " Cal "Cash" Adams (as played by Alan Ladd). Intro with photos of Cal "Cash" Adams (as played by Alan Ladd), Clay Pike (as played by Lloyd Nolan), and Doña Isabella (as played by Roassana Podesta). Santiago, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; In 1898, a court-martialed Army captain turned gun-runner has to share an old riverboat with a blood-thirsty rival gang as they take guns from Florida to Cuba to supply the rebel army. Adapted from the 1956 movie "Santiago." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 1230 CGC 2.5 SS Eden

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Signed by Barbara Eden on 11/5/23

Label #2804955001

Indicia title is "VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA, No. 1230." Adapted from the 1961 movie "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea." Painted cover art with photos of Comm. Lucius Emery (as played by Peter Lorre), Dr. Susan Hiller (Joan Fontaine), and Lt. Cathy Connors (Barbara Eden). Preview with photos. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, art by Sam Glanzman; During the maiden expedition of the submarine S.S. Seaview to the arctic, a gaseous ring of radiation 300 miles above the earth's surface catches fire; The resulting heat is causing chaos over the world; Admiral Nelson comes up with a plan to fire a Polaris missile from Guam to explode in the fire belt and dissipate it, but the United Nations vetoes it. History of Submarines fact page. Out of the Deep filler page, art by Sam Glanzman; Single drawing containing various deep-sea creatures. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Foxhole (1954) 7 CGC 5.0

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Label #4388597007

Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Al McWilliams and others. Gritty war comics "produced by veterans," (as the tagline proclaims) created and originally published by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Marines Steve and Tony must postpone their fighting with each other when their sergeant sends them on a dangerous mission in Korea. Soldiers try to help their injured sergeant before the enemy arrives. Express to Extinction; Han River Trap; Challenge Under Fire; Armored Doom; Major Error. Final issue under this title; series continues as Never Again (1955) #8. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ghost Manor (1968 Charlton) 1st Series 3 CGC 7.0

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Label #3859732012

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.

Ghost Rider (1967 Marvel Western) 1 CGC 5.0

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Label #4059296006

Origin and first appearance of Ghost Rider (Carter Slade) and his horse Banshee in "The Origin of the Ghost Rider," script by Gary Friedrich, Roy Thomas, and Dick Ayers (plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta; School teacher Carter Slade was making his way to Bison Bend, Montana, to become the teacher for the new school built by newly settled homesteaders looking to build a home. Upon his arrival, however, he witnessed an attack by Indians; Slade put up a good fight but was outnumbered; Flaming Star treated Slade's wounds and pleaded to the gods for days to spare the life of the white man; Finally, on the Eighth day, Slade awoke which prompted Flaming Star to proclaim him the chosen one that had been revealed in prophecy that would become a powerful warrior, a living legend called "He Who Rides the Night Winds." Also a 6 page Kid Colt reprint, "The Menace of the Mask Maker!", script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A mask maker frames Kid Colt for a crime; originally presented in Kid Colt Outlaw # 105 (07/1962). Cover art by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

GI Combat (1952) 104 CGC 6.0

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Label #4388597008

Cover by Russ Heath and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher and Hank Chapman. Art by Joe Kubert and Jack Abel. The Haunted Tank is attacked by a Nazi night-fighter. Luckily, they have a blind soldier with them to help them detect the plane in time in "Blind Man's Radar!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Starring the Haunted Tank, Jeb Stuart, Arch Asher, Rick Rawlins, Slim Stryker, General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost) and Sid. Plus: "The Return of Sgt. Mule" by Hank Chapman and Jack Abel. And: 1-pager "Get the Message Through!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 8 CGC 5.5

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Includes certificate from the Jerome Wenker collection and the E. Nelson Bridwell collection.

Label #4388597009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Jack Adler. The Challenge From 5700 A.D.!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Zegors, a highly evolved gila monster form, have the earth under attack in 5700 AD, and the ruling Solarite council brings Hal Jordan to defeat them; He does so by destroying their main weapon and is returned to the present, with no knowledge of his adventure. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389449006

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4389449005

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4389449003

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4389449002

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4389449001

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4389449004

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4022345001

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "The Phantom Duel," art by Bill Ely; Pierre Monsard's ghost returns from the dead to finish his duel with Raoul. "The Unlucky Beauties, art by Bernard Baily. Special Election Exhibit public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. "The Sorcerer's Handcuffs," art by Mort Drucker; A set of magical handcuffs binds any two people together until good triumphs over evil. "The Strange Mind of Mother Shipton" text story by George Kashdan. "The Hand of Doom," art by Jim Mooney; Two giant hands appear in the sky and break off parts of famous landmarks. Also, gag tales by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

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Label #4275950001

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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 105 CGC 6.0

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Label #4115420003

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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 5.0

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Label #4235797012

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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

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Label #0279241003

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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 5.5

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Label #4387735002

"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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 5.5

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Label #4387735003

"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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 12 CGC 6.5

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Label #4387949024

"The Coming of the Controller" Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. A new twisted mastermind, Basil Sandhurst, has found a way to harness the power of the human brain! By using control discs, the evil villain has subjugated every person in a New England town. Tony Stark and Janice Cord are driving through that same town, and after they stop at a local restaurant...the Controller strikes! Meanwhile in the Everglades, Jasper Sitwell finds the wreck of Whitney Frost's escape ship from four issues ago. First appearance of the Controller. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.0

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Label #4387949022

"The Night Phantom Walks!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils and Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. Tony Stark travels to a Caribbean Island where a mysterious creature has been sabotaging the Stark Industries facilities. The local islanders think that a supernatural being is performing the acts of terror, but Tony suspects something else. In an underground cavern, Iron Man battles the treacherous Night Phantom to save Janice Cord one more time. Can the golden avenger prevent Janice from falling into the radioactive pool? First appearance of the Night Phantom. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 18 CGC 6.0

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Label #4387949020

Fate of Tony Stark: Part 2 of 4 - "Even Heroes Die!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. It's an action-packed issue as Midas sends Tony and Madame Masque to break into Stark Industries to capture...Tony Stark! However, Midas does not know that he already has the real Tony Stark, and it's the life model decoy that is actually running Stark Industries. What a twist! When the life model decoy dons Iron Man's armor, Tony only has one option...wear the old golden suit of armor. Will the Avengers arrive in time to save Tony? And is Madame Masque having second thoughts about working for Midas? The story of Iron Man's failing heart condition continues in Avengers 69. Cameo appearances by Captain America and Nick Fury. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 19 CGC 8.0

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Fate of Tony Stark: Part 4 of 4 - "What Price Life?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. Story continues from Avengers 69. After surviving open heart surgery at Municipal Hospital, Tony Stark is abducted once again by Midas. However, this time the golden avenger has an ally in his attempt to escape from Midas' Aegean Island fortress: Madame Masque! Can Iron Man and Madame Masque (aka Whitney Frost) finally defeat the evil Midas? Cameo appearance by Captain America. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 19 CGC 7.5

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Fate of Tony Stark: Part 4 of 4 - "What Price Life?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. Story continues from Avengers 69. After surviving open heart surgery at Municipal Hospital, Tony Stark is abducted once again by Midas. However, this time the golden avenger has an ally in his attempt to escape from Midas' Aegean Island fortress: Madame Masque! Can Iron Man and Madame Masque (aka Whitney Frost) finally defeat the evil Midas? Cameo appearance by Captain America. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 20 CGC 8.0

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"Who Serves Lucifer?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. At the Stark Industries Long Island plant, a disenchanted security guard, Charlie Gray, is recruited by Lucifer to help the evil villain escape from his exile in a far off dimension. Lucifer transforms Charlie into a powerful being and sends him to lure Tony Stark into Lucifer's temporary lair on Earth. Lucifer seems to have a good plan...until Shell-head gets involved! (Note: Mike Esposito inked under the pseudonym Joe Gaudioso.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.5

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Label #4387949016

"Who Serves Lucifer?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. At the Stark Industries Long Island plant, a disenchanted security guard, Charlie Gray, is recruited by Lucifer to help the evil villain escape from his exile in a far off dimension. Lucifer transforms Charlie into a powerful being and sends him to lure Tony Stark into Lucifer's temporary lair on Earth. Lucifer seems to have a good plan...until Shell-head gets involved! (Note: Mike Esposito inked under the pseudonym Joe Gaudioso.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 2.5

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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.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 34 CGC 6.0

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Label #4237308016

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Deadly Dreams of Doctor Destiny!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Five JLAers see their own defeats in their dreams, but when the same scenarios occur to them while awake, they successfully overcome the challenges. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 37 CGC 7.0

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Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Earth--Without a Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Johnny Thunder of Earth-1 takes control of the Earth-2 counterpart's Thunderbolt after the Johnny of Earth-2 accidentally asks T-Bolt to transport him to Earth-1 to meet his counterpart (since he wondered if he had a counterpart on Earth-1 like the other heroes); The Earth-1 Johnny then goes back in time to prevent the JLAers from existing when they stop T-Bolt from committing crimes for him; After being defeated by the JSA later on, he has the Thunderbolt go back in time again to create a Lawless League (based off the JLA's origins) from his criminal associates to confront the JSA on Earth-1. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Love Romances (1949) 102 CGC 6.5

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Label #4294795003

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Stan Lee?, Larry Lieber? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Tom Scheuer and Vince Colletta. Featuring: "By Love Betrayed!"; "Give Back My Heart!"; "No One Will Ever Know"; and "Incident in the Rain!" Plus: 2-page text story "Scavenger Hunt"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.0

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Label #4388597010

Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.