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All Star Comics (1940-1978) 37 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4448181002

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Origin and first appearance of the Injustice Society (the Wizzard, the Thinker, the Brain Wave, the Gambler, Vandal Savage, and Degaton). The roll call for the JSA this issue is Hawkman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Johnny Thunder (cameo), and Wonder Woman. "The Injustice Gang of the World." Script by Robert Kanigher. Art by Irwin Hasen (part John Belfi inks) plus individual stories featuring Hawkman (art by Joe Kubert; last on this title), the Flash (pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Belfi), Green Langern (art by Hasen), the Atom (art by Alex Toth), and Dr. Mid-nite (art by Toth). Two-page text story, "Tick Tock" by Ted Udall. Hasen cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 43 CGC 7.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Piece cut out from page 14. Coupon missing from page 20.

Label #4448181006

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Justice Society of America battle a giant robot in "The Secret of the Golden Universe!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Irwin Hasen (chapter 1) and Arthur Peddy (chapters 2 and 3); inks by Bob Oksner (chapters 1 and 3) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up story, "Johnny Peril's Surprise Story!" Two-page text story, "Messengers From Space." Robot cover. Hasen cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 51 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Cover detached. Interior tearing. Oxidation.

The Justice Society of America stars in "Invaders From the World Below!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs. Johnny Peril back-up story, "The Ice Queen." One-page public service announcement, "Batman and Robin Stand Up for Sportsmanship!" Two-page article, "Feathered Pilots." Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 57 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4448255012

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Final Golden Age issue (becomes All Star Western with # 58). Scarce. Last appearance of Golden Age Green Lantern, Flash, and Dr. Mid-nite in the JSA story "The Mystery of the Vanishing Detectives!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Frank Giacoia (chapters 1 and 3) and Arthur Peddy (chapters 2 and 4), inks by Giacoia (chapters 1 and 3) and Bernard Sachs (chapters 2 and 4). Back-up story, "The Lady of Mars" (art by Joe Kubert; 6 pages). Two-page story, "The Last Dictator." Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 58 VG+ 4.5

1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 65 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1174183006

Cover art by Wally Wood. The Master Plan of Vandal Savage starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Paul Levitz (script, pages 1-12, 17), Paul Kupperberg (script, pages 13-16), and Wally Wood (plot), art by Wally Wood; The JSA/Squad face off vs. Vandal Savage (who kidnapped Power Girl last issue), so he can regain his lost immortality once he acquires Superman's powers; The team has to face him under the influence of an alien planet containing 2 green kryptonite suns, since it gives him an even but unfair advantage vs. the Man of Steel; Of course Superman bests him, and they return to Earth-2 victorious, ready to face off vs. the Injustice Society next. That Dirty Beach Hostess ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4045960019

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040071020

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Top Comics (1945 Fox) 9 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0096128018

Stories and art by J. L. Keene, Edmond Good and Matt Baker. Cover by Jack Kamen. A collection of adventure and superhero comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A panther hunter decides to change his ways after an encounter with jungle warrior Rulah; Phantom Lady springs into action when a jealous opera clown turns to murder. Featuring art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rulah: The Panther Queen; Blue Beetle: The Yeggs and Yawns; Presto! It's Murder; Phantom Lady: The Killer Clown; Jo-Jo: The Scaly Scourge. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Panther Queen!" art by Edmond Good, reprinted in Golden Age Greats (1994) #14; "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Scaly Scourge!"; "Blue Beetle, The Yeggs and Yawns"; and "Phantom Lady, The Killer Clown!" reprinted in Phantom Lady Crime Never Pays TPB (1994 Verotik) #1-1ST and Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #17. "Presto! It's Murder" text story by J. L. Keene. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Winners Comics (1941) 2 CGC 4.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4371012006

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Carnival of Death!, script by Carl Burgos; Human Torch and Toro set out to solve the murder of Jimmy Mack, part owner of an old vaudeville theatre years back, who started a fire to collect insurance money because the show was doing poorly. The Strange Case of the Malay Idol, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Captain America and Bucky crash on an island in the Pacific while escorting Colonel Carter, who is carrying some vital secret documents, to an important meeting in Singapore. Promotional advertisement for USA Comics #2. Bombs of Doom starring The Destroyer, art by Jack Binder. Winners All text story by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby. Plague of the Poisoned Jewelry starring the Whizzer, script by Stan Lee, art by Paul Reinman. The Ghost Fleet starring The Sub-Mariner. Ad for Mystic Comics #6. Ad for Young Allies Comics #1. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

All-New Comics (1943) 10 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Tape on Centerfold

Label #3734736001

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-054

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-06FB12C-002

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 33D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1250637013

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Yuriko Oyama as Lady Deathstrike. Yuriko Oyama first appeared in Daredevil #197. "A Friend in Need!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola. As Heather attempts to learn how to control the powers of the Vindicator suit she runs into the mutant heroes known as the X-Men. But her reunion with her friend Logan is cut short when an enemy from Wolverine's past shows up seeking revenge. Plus, what is Marrina up to and what does the barbarian Attuma want with her? NOTE: Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for one year (12 issues). Cover price $0.75.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 106B CGC 9.8 Parcella Blue Label Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4426010006

2nd printing. "The Walking Wounded!" Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Mark Parcella and Dan Panosian. During a heated battle with the villain known as Mr. Hyde, Northstar discovers an infant that had been abandoned in a dumpster. This is a tragic tale ripped from the headlines. Plus, Northstar reveals something about his sexuality. Cover price $1.75.

Amalgam Age of Comics TPB (1996 DC/Marvel) The DC Collection 1-1ST NM

1st printing. Collects Legends of the Dark Claw (1996), Super Soldier (1996), Amazon (1996 Marvel/DC), JLX (1996), Assassins (1996 DC/Marvel Amalgam), and Doctor Strangefate (1996).

Written by John Byrne, D.G. Chichester, Ron Marz, Mark Waid, Gerard Jones, Larry Hama, and Dave Gibbons. Art by John Bynre, Scott McDaniel, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Jim Balent, Howard Porter, and Dave Gibbons. Wraparound cover by Dave Gibbons and Angus McKie.

This volume offers the six DC-published Amalgam titles from 1996!

In a monumental joint partnership between the two biggest companies in the comic book industry, DC Comics and Marvel Comics, the two publishing rivals, worked together to temporarily create new super-heroes based on the amalgamation of their greatest legends. By combining characters such as Batman and Wolverine, they created Dark Claw, a new dark vigilante who borrowed elements and powers from each of the characters' true origins.

Featured in THE AMALGAM AGE OF COMICS: THE DC COMICS COLLECTION are the adventures of these momentary collaborations such as Super Soldier (Captain America and Superman), Amazon (Wonder Woman/Storm) and JLX (Justice League and the X-Men).

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-1BAEEBF-001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Mystery Funnies (1938) 7 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4439932022

Vol 2 #3. Cover art by Bill Everett. Part 1: The Professors Enemy! Starring Air-Sub 'DX', art by Carl Burgos. Untitled Dirk the Demon story, art by Bill Everett; Dirk and the Princess arrive for her wedding to Prince Marcus, but they find the place overtaken by men in strange masks; They're captured, but Dirk escapes and frees the royal couple. Vanishing Men starring Phantom of the Hills. Dictator's Mistake text story, art by George A. Fish. The Madhouse Murder Mystery, art by E. F. Webster. Pay Off For Mr. Ghost starring Pat O'Day, art by Joseph E. Buresch. The Mysterious Poacher starring Captain Dale, art by Howard L. Hastings. Untitled Skyrocket Steele, art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs.$0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Mystery Funnies (1938) 15 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2099188003

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Vol 2 # 11. "The Fantom of the Fair" by Paul Gustavson; "Daredevil Barry Finn" by Tarpe Mills; "The Inner Circle"; the conclusion of "Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire" by Bob Moore and Carl Pfeufer; "Jon Linton" by Harry Francis Campbell; "Speed Centaur" by Malcolm Kildale; and a two-page text story, "Runaway Rocketship" by Lloyd Victor. Half-page Bill Everett (William Blake Everett) bio on the inside front cover. Frank Thomas cover. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4469990005

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Cover to cover punctures/tearing, interrupts art and story. Water damage. Tape on interior cover.

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Two pages missing, interrupts art and story. 3" Cumulative spine split. Residue on interior pages.

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 3 FR/GD 1.5

Unattached MARRIED pin-up page. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 3 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Ad page missing, does not interrupt art or story.

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 4 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Sandman in Nothing Can Stop The Sandman!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Sandman tries to hide from police in the high school where Peter Parker goes to school. Intro Betty Brant and Liz Allen. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 141. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four; When Spider-Man turns him down, he decides to capture Spider-Man; Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man for a prank and Dr. Doom mistakes him for the real Spider-Man and captures him instead, and Flash has to be saved by the real Spider-Man. First Time Doctor Doom uses a robot to take his place. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 142. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split with back cover missing.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four; When Spider-Man turns him down, he decides to capture Spider-Man; Flash Thompson dresses up as Spider-Man for a prank and Dr. Doom mistakes him for the real Spider-Man and captures him instead, and Flash has to be saved by the real Spider-Man. First Time Doctor Doom uses a robot to take his place. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 142. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 6 VG 4.0

Tracing on front cover.

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 6 GD- 1.8

Cover and interior oxidation. Residue on interior pages. Water spotting.

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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 7 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Return of the Vulture, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Adrian Toomes breaks out of prison and goes on a crime spree, and ends up battling Spider-Man in the skies above New York. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 4 and # 144. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 8 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mr. Petty (inventor of the Living Brain) in The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 5 and #145. Spider-Man Tackles The Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm's girlfriend's place, causing a fight between the Human Torch and Spider-Man that soon escalates to include the rest of the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from Buddy Saunders, president of MyComicShop, written to Marvel in his callow youth. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 8 GD 2.0

Staple added (not manufacturing). Water damage. Tape.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mr. Petty (inventor of the Living Brain) in The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 5 and #145. Spider-Man Tackles The Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man crashes a party at Johnny Storm's girlfriend's place, causing a fight between the Human Torch and Spider-Man that soon escalates to include the rest of the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from Buddy Saunders, president of MyComicShop, written to Marvel in his callow youth. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 10 VG 4.0

Tracing on front cover.

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 10 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4419872002

Cover pencils by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. The Enforcers!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Enforcers try to shake down Betty Brant, which brings them to the attention of Spider-Man. House as for Fantastic Four #24, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Special Announcement Section wherein Stan plugs a few upcoming issues. X-Men #4, The Avengers #4 and Fantastic Four #25 are mentioned. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 11 VG 4.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby. Turning Point, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive; Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict; Gaxton is captured but Doc Ock gets away; Peter tries to comfort Betty over the loss of her brother. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 148. House ads for Avengers #4 and Daredevil #1. Letter to the editor from comics artist Ken Landgraf. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 12 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 149. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 14 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0CD45F2-001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 16 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Staple rust.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel with Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it; Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 11 and 154. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4453555003

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Third appearance of the Sandman in The End of Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; With the entire city thinking he is a coward, Spider-Man runs from Sandman; Peter's life is in shambles, and he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man to concentrate on his personal life; Cameos by the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture. First appearance of Ned Leeds (later Hobgoblin). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 13 and 156. Letter to the editor from comics artist Frank Brunner. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 18 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached. Water damage. Residue on interior pages.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Third appearance of the Sandman in The End of Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; With the entire city thinking he is a coward, Spider-Man runs from Sandman; Peter's life is in shambles, and he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man to concentrate on his personal life; Cameos by the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and the Vulture. First appearance of Ned Leeds (later Hobgoblin). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 13 and 156. Letter to the editor from comics artist Frank Brunner. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 19 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Spidey Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch; When Spider-Man questions a stool pigeon and learns of this he comes to the aid of the Human Torch. Second appearance of Ned Leeds (future Hobgolin) in this issue (first time his name is revealed). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 14 and 157. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 19 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Spidey Strikes Back!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch; When Spider-Man questions a stool pigeon and learns of this he comes to the aid of the Human Torch. Second appearance of Ned Leeds (future Hobgolin) in this issue (first time his name is revealed). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 14 and 157. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4508229002

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Taped.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: See item notes

Inner well not fully sealed.

Label #4191482002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4465663001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 VG 4.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4454519005

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Small back cover tear.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.