Auctions: comic books August 1966
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Item #60847263
Tags: SupermanAction Comics (1938 DC) 340 CBCS 7.5
1st app. Parasite
Paper: White
Label #18-3F8042A-001
Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60309502
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 39 VG- 3.5
Starts May 6 Cover art by John Romita. How Green Was My Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita (touch-ups); Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60479139
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 53 CGC 6.0
2nd app. Black Panther
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3870391010
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Second appearance of the Black Panther in The Way It Began..!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Black Panther tells the story of Klaw's first attack on Wakanda; Klaw attacks the Black Panther and the FF. First appearance of Klaw, T'Chaka, and vibranium. Letter to the editor from comics writer Dennis O'Neil. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60743466
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Captain America (part 80), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Tales of Suspense (part 80), Captain America, Iron Man, Sub-MarinerTales of Suspense (1959) 80 FN+ 6.5
2nd app. Cosmic Cube
Ends May 6 10:05 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $27 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60327482
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Captain America (part 80), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Tales of Suspense (part 80), Captain America, Iron Man, Sub-MarinerTales of Suspense (1959) 80 GD+ 2.5
2nd app. Cosmic Cube
Water damage. Cover oxidation.
Starts May 13 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59407267
Published Aug 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.Thunderbolt (1966 Charlton) 53 CBCS 8.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #23-1FB313A-004
Starts Jun 10 Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories and art by Pete Morisi and Frank McLaughlin. Trained from birth by Tibetan monks to attain physical and mental perfection, Peter Cannon becomes Thunderbolt, one of Charlton's most significant contributions to the superhero genre. T-Bolt goes after the mysterious underworld gang/cult known as The Tong. He wants to find out what they're doing with that gigantic drill. Plus a guide to atomic power from Captain Atom himself. Enter…The Tong; Captain Atoms Secret. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60723192
Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key) 1B FN- 5.5 Photo Back Cover Variant
Ends May 6 10:38 PM CST Bid History 10 bids Current Bid $26 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Variant Edition with Robert Conrad photo on back cover. Al McWilliams art. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60671004
Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key) 2A FN+ 6.5
Ends May 6 10:38 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $9 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Number on cover is 10174-611. Robert Conrad photo cover. Al McWilliams art. Cover price $0.12.