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Human Torch Comics (1940) 27 CGC 3.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

PAGE 4 MISSING, AFFECTS STORY. COVER DETACHED. INCOMPLETE.

Label #1621634025

Cover art by Syd Shores. Meet the Asbestos Lady starring the Human Torch, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Torch and Toro attempt to take a vacation that is interrupted by Asbestos Lady. Mystery of the Old Curiosity Shop starring the Human Torch and Madame De Farge. A Boy and a Horse text story. Murder Deadline starring the Sub-Mariner, art by Al Gabriele. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4419868012

The Invaders/Liberty Legion Crossover: Part 1 of 4 - "Red Skull in the Sunset!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler, Dick Ayers and Jim Mooney. Sooner or later it was bound to happen. The Invaders must match wits with Captain America's greatest foe the sinister Red Skull. Story continues in Marvel Premiere (1972) #29. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover oxidation.

"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.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

"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.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4501032006

"Cry...Triton!" Guest-starring Triton. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The evil machinations of the nefarious Plant Man set the two mightiest undersea heroes on the planet against each other! Can Prince Namor and the Inhuman Triton stop pounding on each other long enough to stop the true villain of this piece? Featuring a cameo by the Uncanny Inhumans. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 5 VG 4.0

Water spotting. Cover oxidation.

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.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #0939394003

2nd appearance of Tiger Shark. "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark for supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4330588007

2nd appearance of Tiger Shark. "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark for supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0608180015

Written by Roy Thomas. Prince Namor finds himself fighting for his life against bizarre creatures in an arena of death! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0330497023

"Death, Thou Shalt Die!" Written by Roy Thomas. Could death of someone close to him push the mighty Prince Namor over the edge? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 14 VG 4.0

"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0103123001

First 15c cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Sea That Time Forgot!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); Namor is informed that Tiger Shark has been seen near the Sargasso Sea and he makes his way out there; He confronts Tiger Shark who has allied himself with a group of Immortals bent on ruling the world; However, when the Immortals leave the mists of the Sargasso Sea, they begin to age instantly and die; Tiger Shark attempts to unleash a deadly virus, but Namor and the sacrifice of Dr. Newell ensure that it causes no harm; Unfortunately, Tiger Shark escapes, but Namor vows to kill him when they next meet. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0075008011

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito. "From the Stars, the Stalker," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin and Jack Katz (as Jay Hawk), inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); The traitorous priest Kormok decries that Namor must perform the Ritual of Renewal and dip Neptune's Trident in the flames that spawned it; Of course, it's a trap. Kormok has made a deal with an alien race that seeks to steal Earth's water and needs Namor for an as yet unknown reason; The Stalker attacks Namor, and Namor proves to be too much for the Stalker; Unfortunately, the Stalker activates a funnel beam that sucks Namor out into space. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 23 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #0223901015

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito. First appearance of Orka in "The Coming of Orka," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig; Returning to his undersea realm, Namor comes across a large herd of killer whales, led by the monstrous Orka, and takes him on; Namor is defeated by Orka, but follows him and discovers that Dr. Dorcas and Krang are actually behind Orka's powers, and are planning an attack on Atlantis; Namor gains the upper hand by threatening Krang's life which prompts Orka to turn against Dorcas; However, Namor's plan comes undone and he's taken down hard by Orka; Following Krang's orders, Orka puts a stun-collar and chains on the Sub-Mariner; Krang then announces an intention of marching into Atlantis with an enslaved Namor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3724805001

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. ""Kill!" Cried the Raven!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); Namor makes his way to the surface world and seeks out Diane Arliss to help him find the Red Raven whose capsule was discovered by humans; Namor awakens the Red Raven from his suspended animation in hopes of recruiting an ally for Atlantis; Unfortunately, the Red Raven is keen on taking over the Earth; He battles past Namor and returns to his sunken island; Fortunately, the Sub-Mariner stops him from awakening his people and takes him down; However, a desperate Red Raven tries to awaken them only to discover that his people died years ago and the suspended animation has only preserved their bodies; In his rage, the Red Raven destroys his sunken island and Namor escapes to safety. Letter from Marc De Matteis. Promo for Alter Ego #10. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.6 Rocky Mountain

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Rocky Mountain

Label #0954935003

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "Youthquake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); Namor spends some time in New York City with Diane Arliss; Namor gets involved with a youth group protesting against the destruction of a park for more development; Defying the protesters, the head developer, Sam Westman, sets Brutivac, a monstrous mechanical machine, against them; Namor faces off against the Brutivac until Westman realizes that he has endangered his son and is forced to look at this situation from another perspective. Astonishing Tales ad featuring Ka-Zar and Dr. Doom! Amazing Adventures ad featuring The Inhumans. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 32 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "Call Her Llyra, Call Her Legend," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Seeking an undersea ally, Namor makes his way to the undersea realm of Lemuria; Namor meets Llyra, the empress of Lemuria, who has overthrown Karthon; She tells him of her origin in hopes of persuading him to join her conquest of the sea; Namor wants nothing to do with it and is caught off guard and captured; Namor meets Llyra's sister, Laurie, who frees him; Namor battles with the sea creatures Llyra can control and their battle ends in her death; However, Llyra changes back to Laurie and he realized that they both shared one body; Namor meets her mother and learns that it was her that had actually freed him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 32 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "Call Her Llyra, Call Her Legend," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Seeking an undersea ally, Namor makes his way to the undersea realm of Lemuria; Namor meets Llyra, the empress of Lemuria, who has overthrown Karthon; She tells him of her origin in hopes of persuading him to join her conquest of the sea; Namor wants nothing to do with it and is caught off guard and captured; Namor meets Llyra's sister, Laurie, who frees him; Namor battles with the sea creatures Llyra can control and their battle ends in her death; However, Llyra changes back to Laurie and he realized that they both shared one body; Namor meets her mother and learns that it was her that had actually freed him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 VG 4.0

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 FN+ 6.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.6

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0789431004

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. "And Fire Stalks the Skies," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney; Namor faces off against Llyra and Tiger Shark, but their battle is interrupted as the Human Torch shows up; An enraged Namor fights against the Human Torch not knowing that Human Torch wants to help him; Namor defeats the Human Torch and then learns that his father, Leonard Mackenzie, has been kidnapped by Llyra and Tiger Shark. "When the Light Goes Out," script and art by Bill Everett; Namor and the Human Torch team up - or do they? - to face the vengeful Llyra and the man called Tiger Shark; reprints Sub-Mariner Comics # 42. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0140149028

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Even the Noble Die," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Namor desperately attacks Tiger Shark while Llyra keeps an eye on her prisoner, Leonard Mackenzie, Namor's father; Llyra tires of their battle and captures Namor; Sting-Ray comes to Namor's rescue and they confront Llyra and Tiger Shark; Unfortunately, before Namor can do anything, Tiger Shark kills Mackenzie; They get away while Namor mourns the loss of his father. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4475227011

Cover art by Bill Everett. "The Abominable Snow-King," script and art by Bill Everett; The mysterious destruction of a cargo vessel draws the Sub-Mariner's attention; He witnesses a strange assortment of sea creatures recovering the cargo, guided by some unseen hand; He follows them and uncovers the mastermind, Torg the Abominable Snow-King; Namor keeps Torg busy long enough for the survivors of the wreck to be rescued; He then leads Torg into a trap and forever dooms the monstrous creature. Letter to the editor from Two Man Horse graphic artist Eric Kimball. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 62 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0808621004

Cover by John Romita. "A Realm Besieged," script and art by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Namorita finds Namor and frees him from Dr. Hydro's prison; Meanwhile, Dr. Hydro and his amphibians have attacked Atlantis; Tamara leads Atlantis into battle and with the return of Namor and Namorita, the tide of the battle is turned; Dr. Hydro dies and reveals that there is no cure for the amphibians; Namor is left pondering the future of this new race of people. "Tales of Atlantis," script by Howard Chaykin and Steve Gerber, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Joe Sinnott; Almost 20,000 years prior to Namor's reign, Atlantis still existed above the surface; Emperor Kamuu leads the city's defense against the raiding Lemurians; In order to defeat them, he releases Magma from the earth below, but in so doing, destroys the Sea Wall, and dooms Atlantis to sink beneath the waves. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0097719011

Cover by John Romita. "The Cry of the She-Beast!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Perlin; Namor is led into the arena where he confronts his opponent, Virago the warrior queen; She calls upon some mystical force and is transformed into a raging She-Beast!; She attacks Namor and he does his best against her, but Virago proves to be too much for him; She then decides to lead a scout ship across the dimensions and attack Atlantis. Tales of Atlantis back-up story, "The Lurker In the Ruins!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Full-page tribute to Bill Everett, who passed away in February 1973. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 66 CGC 9.6

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0789438015

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (alterations). "Rise, Thou Killer Whale," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Perlin; Namor follows Virago the She-Beast back to this dimension to continue their battle; Namor and his Atlantean guard are able to drive her off; However, Virago inadvertently frees Orka and together they decide to mount a combined attack against Atlantis; Namor and Tamara find themselves overwhelmed and Orka's killer whales cause a lot of devastation in Atlantis. Tales of Atlantis back-up story, "The Sword in the Throne!", with Kamuu II (guest-star) and Zartra II (introduction), script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 67 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1000530015

Seawinds of Change! Guest-starring Triton and the Fantastic Four. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Prince Namor narrowly escapes from the clutches of Orka and the She-Beast! But his wild burst of speed through the ocean sends him careening into a naval vessel loaded with deadly nerve gas! Fortunately Triton is nearby and scoops up the unconscious Sub-Mariner and rushes him to the Baxter Building! The FF are currently in the middle of their own crisis, but Reed volunteers to help! After fighting with Ben and Johnny, the Avenging Son calms down and accepts aid from his occasional (fantastic) adversaries. However the fallout from the nerve gas release for both Namor and Atlantis...is only just beginning! Cameo appearances by Wyatt Wingfoot, Tamara, and Force. Fantastic Four Lineup: Mr. Fantastic, Medusa, Thing, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner debuts his new costume. This story takes place between the first and second halves of Fantastic Four 140. Orka returns in Avengers 149. Elements of the story continue in the Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) series. This issue is dedicated to the memory of Bill Everett, the Sub-Mariners creator. The letters page includes an essay from Steve Gerber describing the future plans for the Sub-Mariner series. This story was reprinted in 2002 as part of the Marvel Legends AF reprints.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 68 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #0744607017

Cover by John Romita. "On the Brink of Madness!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Jim Mooney; Namor returns to his underworld realm to find it devastated in the wake of the nerve gas contamination; Fortunately, his subjects are just in a comatose state and amphibian scientists are eager to help them; Namor takes the scientists to Dr. Hydro's island base and then seeks out Dr. Walthers who has been working on a force field device that can protect Atlantis from any other nerve gas contamination; However, the costumed villain Force stands in his way. Namor drives him off and continues his search for Dr. Walthers; Cameos by the Inhumans, the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man. A note from Roy Thomas and Steve Gerber explaining a printing error on 50,000 copies of Sub-Mariner #68. Ad for Man-Thing and Ka-Zar. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 72 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1012116013

Final issue in series. Cover pencils by Larry Lieber. "From the Void It Came...," script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Dan Adkins, inks by Vince Colletta; A brooding Namor gets into a confrontation with a couple of surface dwellers; They attack Namor which leads to a fight; Then he's attacked by an alien creature and also retaliates against it; The defeated created escapes and Namor is left to wonder what its purpose was. Editorial afterword and final closing notes from Roy Thomas. Marvel Value Stamp series A #100, Galactus by Jack Kirby. The Sub-Mariner next appears in Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. NOTE: Aquaman #56 and Sub-Mariner #72 is the infamous hidden DC/Marvel crossover! Writer Steve Skeates, unbeknownst to the editorial staffs of Marvel and DC, creates the very first intercompany crossover between the Big Two. Aquaman battles a creature that at the end of the issue explodes in outer space. A few years later, the very same creature emerges in the Marvel Universe from an explosion in outer space. This has to be one of the most underrated and coolest hidden gems in Comics History. – Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 5 CGC 0.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Restoration includes: cover, 1st 2 wraps glued together. INCOMPLETE. Page 11 missing, affects story. (Cover/1st 2 wraps detached.)

Label #4008675001

Cover pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by George Klein. The Sub-Mariner Raps the Japs In the Pacific!, pencils possibly by Bill Everett, inks by Allen Simon; Prince Namor invents a 3-man submarine with which to wage war against the Japanese: heavily armed, having eight 6" high velocity torpedoes, depth charges, machine guns and a flame thrower, and faster than any torpedo boar ever built. Remember Pearl Harbor! public service announcement. The Sub-Mariner Smashes an Uprising At Manila, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Allen Simon; Sub-Mariner saves a survivor of a craft that sunk in Manila Bay and learns that his sister is a spy for the United States and is in danger of being captured by enemy forces in Manila. Tight Spot text story by Mickey Spillane. Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty ad. The House of Evil Dreams starring The Angel, art by Al Gabriele. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 25 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4102699001

Cover pencils possibly by Mike Sekowsky. Firebrand, the Scourge of the Pacific starring Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Firebrand, art by Ken Bald. One Way Ticket text story. Murder Through the Mind starring Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Dr. Macabre. You Can't Get Away With Murder starring the Blonde Phantom and Miss Armanda. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 34 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Bill Everett art, Carl Burgos cover Cover price $0.10.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0947047024

"Slayers from the Sea!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by George Tuska and Bill Everett (chapter 1) and George Evans (chapter 2). Inks by Fred Kida (chapter 1) and Frank Springer (chapter 2). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 2. The Sub-Mariner leaves Latveria after having second thoughts about forming an alliance with Doctor Doom. Following Prince Namor's departure, the Latverian monarch realizes that he does in fact need help for his various plans of conquest and decides to reach out to the Prince of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner visits Hydro-base and is ambushed by a trio of villains: Tiger Shark, Doctor Dorcas, and Attuma! A super slugfest erupts on land and under the sea! Will the Avenging Son prevail? Flashback cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Quicksilver, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk to recap Doctor Doom's previous battles through the years. (Notes: This issue features Bill Everett's last published artwork on the Sub-Mariner, the character he created in the golden age. This issue also contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4464239015

Reprint issue. "The Invaders!" Script by Larry Lieber. Art by Wally Wood. "A Land Enslaved" Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. New cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Astonishing Tales 4 and 5 that featured the first meeting between Doctor Doom and the Red Skull. After Dr. Doom defeats Prince Rudolfo's rebellion in Astonishing Tales 3, he travels to the French Riviera for vacation! But while the Latverian cat is away…the Third Reich mice will play! The Red Skull and his band of Exiles invade Latveria and take over Castle Doom! Is the Red Skull going to launch the Fourth Reich from Victor Von Doom's beloved homeland? It appears so, unless the Latverian monarch can stop him! A classic showdown between two Marvel heavyweights! (Notes: The SVTU series returns to publication after a 13-month hiatus. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Thor) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 13 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation.

1st appearance of Groot - Cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. I Challenged... Groot! The Monster from Planet X!, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; The monarch of planet X arrives on Earth in order to capture a town for experimental purposes back on his homeworld. Special Sale text story, art by Joe Maneely. I Found the Abominable Snowman!, art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko; A thug ventures to the Himalayas with the intention of capturing the Abominable Snowman for profit but is frustrated in his attempts of getting the locals to refer him to the creature he has in a photograph. My Friend is...Not Quite Human!, art by Steve Ditko; A misogynist wood-carver falls in love with his sculpture and has himself transformed into wood, but his refusal to pay a gypsy mystic leads to her making the wooden figure human out of spite. I Found the Hidden World!, art by Don Heck; An ex-con investigates a professor's theories about a world inside television sets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 41 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Prisoner of the Slave World!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; Henry Pym is kidnapped along with other scientists in order to build a super-weapon for a tyrant in another dimension. Tricky Travel text story. When the Beast Walks!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Joe Sinnott; An animal-loving reporter saves a four-armed ape from a hunter and discovers that it is really an alien looking for a human worthy of hearing its message. The Curse!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A dictator pretends that a treasure is cursed in order to get it for himself, but it turns out the treasure is cursed and a ghost takes him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 42 VG- 3.5

Cover coming detached at one staple.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Voice of Doom!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; A radio spokesman gains a hypnotic voice from radiation, and decides to test it by turning the people against Ant-Man. Secret Mission text story. The Eyes of the Mummy!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Joe Sinnott; A crook steals a jewel from an ancient dummy, but the dead pharaoh's hypnotic powers make him see only death until he returns it. I Am Not Human!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A humanoid robot escapes his creator's lab with an artificial face and clothes in order to live among humans as a man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 50 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirbym, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck; Henry Pym follows the crime spree of the Human Top in the newspapers but the Wasp convinces Henry to go after him as Giant-Man. Mystery Trip text story, art by Joe Maneely; Tommy's uncle returns from a space journey needing to re-learn how to walk on earth instead of floating. The Secret of Sagattus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; A wise king listens only to the advice of a hunchback, causing the jealous nobles to murder the hunchback. No Ending!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber; A dictator is tormented by dreams of running on a treadmill suspended high in the sky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 51 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. Showdown With the Human Top!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Human Top steals civil defense plans and wants to sell them to the Communists. The Sorcerer text story, art by Joe Maneely; A man who has travelled the world and seen wonders performed by hermits in India returns home to find that his young nephew creates magic with only belief. No Place to Turn!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Matt Fox; Aliens transform a spy into a human, but because they can only receive black-and-white images from Earth they leave him green and he is discovered. Somewhere Waits a Wobbow!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Wasp tells the tale of future mercenary pilot Rack Morgan who disobeys the rules once too many. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 52 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Black Knight Strikes!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; After being arrested for treason by Giant-Man, Professor Garrett flees to Europe where he manipulate the genes of horses and eagles to create a winged horse. X-Men #3 ad, art by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Avengers #3 ad, art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Not What They Seem!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Wasp tells the tale of prison escapees who try to avoid a planet with a trap, but are doomed when they take the wrong side in a battle of the sexes. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 53 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Trapped by the Porcupine!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; The Porcupine uses Giant-Man's fan club to attack him and then he captures the Wasp. The Clock text story. When Wakes the Colossus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Don Heck; An alien warlord builds a giant statue to intimidate the superstitious, but it comes to life and takes the side of the rebels against him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 53 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Trapped by the Porcupine!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; The Porcupine uses Giant-Man's fan club to attack him and then he captures the Wasp. The Clock text story. When Wakes the Colossus!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Don Heck; An alien warlord builds a giant statue to intimidate the superstitious, but it comes to life and takes the side of the rebels against him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 54 FN 6.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. No Place to Hide!, script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Santo Rico has elected a communist president, El Toro; Giant-Man and the Wasp are sent to prove that the election was tampered with. The Treasure text story. There Were Five Frightened Men...!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Paul Reinman; An art thief steals a painting of frightened men, only to be trapped in it as one of them. Ad for Fantastic Four #25 and the launch of Daredevil. Conquest!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Sol Brodsky; A king invades another world to win glory, but the costs of occupation make him unpopular. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 57 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. On The Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers and Paul Reinman; Egghead tricks Giant-Man into attacking Spider-Man in order to distract them while he robs an armored car. A Voice in the Dark!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and Chic Stone; The Wasp stops a thief by pretending to be the Invisible Girl. Ads for Fantastic Four #28 and The Amazing Spider-Man #14, art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Sol Brodsky. The Balloon text story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 59 GD/VG 3.0

Writing on interior page. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

The Hulk battles Giant-Man in "Enter: The Hulk!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman. Guest appearances by Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America. Spider-Man cameo. This is the Hulk's first appearance in this title. Back-up feature, "Let's Learn About Hank and Jan!" Script by Lee, pencils by Ayers, inks by Reinman. Jack Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 62 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing ad page, does not interrupt art or story.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Giant-Man Versus the Wonderful Wasp!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos and George Roussos; When Hank accidentally knocks himself out after a failed lab experiment, a petty thief makes off with his costume and begins to use the Giant-Man powers to commit crimes. Promo for Journey Into Mystery #110, Tales of Suspense #60, Strange Tales #127 and Sgt. Fury #12 reprinting their covers, art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Enter...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and George Roussos (as George Bell); The Hulk is captured in unbreakable restraints but slips through them when he turns back into Banner; Hearing that his buddy has been captured, Rick leaves Cap's side to go help his original super pal; The mysterious Leader sends the Chameleon to gamma base to find out what happened to an agent who didn't report back in. A Marvel-Masterwork Pin-Up of Hulk, art by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 65 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. The New Giant-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Bob Powell and Don Heck; When Hank designs a new power to add to his Giant-Man repertoire (the ability to grow and shrink things other than himself at will), Jan decides it is high time to create a new costume for him as well. On the Rampage Against the Reds!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers; In a pitched battle with the Humanoids, the Hulk and his foes fall into the ocean where the jade giant transforms back into Banner and is promptly captured by a Russian sub; Bruce is told he will be forced to work for the commies but instead he turns back into the Hulk and escapes; The Russians chase him down with a proton gun. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 66 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, and Frank Giacoia. The Menace of Madam Macabre, script by Stan Lee, art by Bob Powell and Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Giant-Man is pitted against a disciple of the Mandarin who also has the power to grow and shrink things at will. The Power of Dr. Banner!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko and Vince Colletta; The Hulk escapes from his Russian captors with a fellow fugitive who gives his life to save the jade giant from a blast from the powerful proton gun; Angry at the death of his friend, Hulk decides to take his fight to the commies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.