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Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 16 #7 CGC 5.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: White

Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover.

Label #4486209003

Volume 16, Issue 7 - July, 1942. 6.75" x 9.75", 276 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 16 #9 VG 4.0

Sept 1942. Frond and back cover by James B. Settles. Stories by Robert Moore Williams "Blitz Against Japan", Nelson S. Bond, Gerald Vance, E. K. Jarvis, William P. McGivern, P. F. Costello, Max Overton, Dwight V. Swain, and G. H. Irwin. Illustrations by Robert Fuqua, Ned Hadley, L. Raymond Jones, R. B. Sharp, Brady, Russell Milburn, H. W. McCauley, Joe Sewell, and Hugo Wolf. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 240 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Ambush Bug Year None (2008) 1B VF/NM 9.0

Variant cover by Keith Giffen Written by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming Art by Giffen & Al Milgrom. The wait is over - everyone's favorite Bug is back, courtesy of the original AMBUSH BUG team of Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming! Cities will be destroyed! Cats and dogs will live in sin! Every unanswered question of the DC Universe will be answered! Live heroes will die and dead heroes will live! Okay, none of that actually happens, but join us anyway for this totally irreverent romp through the DC Universe as only Ambush Bug could give you! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by J.H. Williams), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Keith Giffen). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. ? 1 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Ame-Comi Girls (2012 DC) 1st Series 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4490186001

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Dustin Nguyen (W) Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Amanda Conner & Various The first time in print for this digital-first series! First of new series inspired by the popular figures from DC Collectibles! Wonder Woman must stop an attack on Themyscira! Features the spectacular artwork of AMANDA CONNER (BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE)! Cover price $3.99.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 2-35C CGC 9.4 35c Price Variant

Paper: Off white to white

35 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4449707003

This is the 35-cent cover-priced edition which was test marketed only in St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Ernie Colón. "Cat and Mouse," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; After an unsuccessful attempt by Lord Sardonyx to capture the princesses Amethyst, Carnelian, the son of Dark Opal, tries his luck at the task. DC Anniversary Issues ad. Article that introduces Amethyst and the creators behind it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1985 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-008

75¢ standard cover price. Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn give us the secret of Prince Garnet, while a mystery from the Gemworld's past threatens its future. Written by Mishkin and Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Bob Smith. Cover by Ernie Colon and Smith. Cover price $0.75.

Angel Claw HC (1996 Eurotica) 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0

1st printing. Written by Jodorowsky. Art by Moebius. In a series of highly erotic and frankly kinky fetishistic illustrations which Moebius had been exorcising from his system, Jodorowski spins the complete tale of Angel Claw, a youg girl who undergoes her sexual and spiritual initiation. Already i her name one can sense the impossible marriage of violence and tenderness, of flesh and spirit, of beast and beauty. Moebius' genius is for the first time harnessed to the service of unabashed lust and lasciviousness. Hardcover, 9-3/4"" x 13-1/4", 76 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $19.95.

Animal Castle (2021 Ablaze) 1D CGC 9.8 Delep Virgin 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4011357023

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Xavier Dorison. Art and Cover by Felix Delep. On the Farm all animals were equal. In the Castle some are more equal than others. For fans of the bestselling Stray Dogs and the Eisner Award winning Beasts of Burden comes an animal fable at once familiar and surprising! You may think you know the story but set aside your assumptions, this animal uprising is unlike any you have read! Nestled in the heart of a farm forgotten by men, the Animal Castle is ruled with an iron hoof by President Silvio. The bull and its dog militia savor their power, while the other animals are exhausted by work, until the arrival of the mysterious Azelard, a traveling rat who will teach them the secrets of civil disobedience. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Animal Quackers HC (1996 Gemstone) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Includes lithograph signed by Carl Barks - Limited to 1,000 copies. Collection of Carl Barks non-Disney works. Hardcover, 7-1/2" x 9-1/4", 149 pages, full color.

Aphrodite IX (2000) 1DF.CHROME VF- 7.5

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Chrome Edition limited to 3,000, with Certificate of Authenticity. Marc Silvestri cover.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4473819009

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Invasion of the Fire Trolls, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Quisp helps Aquaman and Aqualad against three Fire-Trolls that escaped from an undersea volcano. Homer Goes Skin Diving humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Wonders of the Water World article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 35 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Between Two Dooms!, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Black Manta attacks Atlantis. When he captures Aquaman, Ocean Master decides that nobody but him should defeat Aquaman and he attacks Black Manta, with Aquababy caught in the middle of the fight. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 15 VG+ 4.5

Creasing across back cover, store stamp on front cover.

Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, Bill Woggon, Bob Montana, Al McLean and Terry Szenics. Archie goes to a masquerade as a knight and Jughead goes as his horse. Archie causes choas at the masquerade, and particularly upsets his English teacher Mr. Squeegee in "A Horse's Tale"! Plus: A hypochondriac tells Mr. Andrews that he appears to be very sick in "The Physical Wreck"; Betty and Veronica make life masks in "The Plastic Mask"; Archie is cooking pancakes when the air raid siren goes off -- he has to turn off all the lights in the house and keep his pancakes from burning at the same time in the Archie Short "Blitzed By the Blackout"; a tale starring Dotty and Ditto; and Archie caddies for Mr. Andrews and does more harm than good in "The Caddy"! Plus: When Archie breaks Mr. Weatherbee's typewriter, it's up to Archie and Jughead to fix it in the 2-page text story "You Can't Kill a Guy For Trying"! Also: "Match Wits With Archie" activity page! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 295 FN+ 6.5

Triple cover. All three covers grade the same. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Initial Trouble," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; A letter in the paper's Dear Blabby column is from an A.A. of Riverdale complaining of a rich, conceited, bossy girlfriend, which gets Archie in trouble with Veronica despite not writing it. "Pix Stix!" one-page Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley story by Joe Edwards. Archie Annual Digest ad. "Show Me The Way," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead gets the gang out of a thick fog by having Archie use his nose to find Veronica and her house. Archie's Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "The Debt Beat," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie becomes an unwilling party in Reggie's hunt for Jughead and the money he owes him. Archie Club News. Jughead Jones Comic Digest ad. "Clothes Call," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge's use of Archie as a model for his new menswear line and a news reporter looking for the best-dressed teenage boy in Riverdale come together in a way Veronica doesn't anticipate. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Art of Joe Rubinstein (2023 Joe Rubinstein) 1EPIC.B.FOIL CGC 9.8 SS Rubinstein

Paper: White

Signed by Joe Rubinstein on 7/26/23 Foil Edition

Label #2739684005

Epic Nation Collectibles, Babylon Collectibles, and Co(s)mic Con NY Exclusive "Rogue" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Joe Rubinstein. A sketchbook collecting the art of Joe Rubinstein.

Art of Olivia 2025 Calendar featuring Bettie Page by Olivia De Berardinis

Signed by the artist. 12" x 12".

Ascencia (2021 Wake Entertainment) 1KS.D CGC 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Kickstarter Edition D

Label #2679993008

Kickstarter Edition Cover by Ben Oliver. Written by John Dolmayan. Art by Tony Parker. It is 150 years in the future, the city of Ascencia towers above its sister city Bethany in perpetual dominance. The city of immortals, a power resides in Ascencia coveted by all but accessible to few. This is the story of what one would do to become immortal. Who they would abandon. who they would betray. And ultimately what price they would pay to remain in Ascencia. 24 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $3.99.

Astonishing (1951) Canadian Edition 27 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Canadian Edition.

Label #4111025002

Astonishing Tales Lot of 3

Issues 25-27 of Astonishing Tales (1970). Most will grade in the Vg range.

Astonishing Tales Lot of 6

Issues 28, 30, and 32-35 of Astonishing Tales (1970). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4426010015

Written by JOSS WHEDON Penciled by JOHN CASSADAY Cover by JOHN CASSADAY "GIFTED" 3 (of 6)?The team reunited under Cyclops and Emma Frost, the X-Men are out to astonish the world! But a new threat to mutantkind may mean the end of the X- Men forever! Plus, Wolverine's relationship with a fellow X-Man takes an unexpected turn... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605543-00311 Cover price $2.99.

Astounding Science Fiction (1938-1960 Street and Smith) Pulp / Digest Vol. 23 #5 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split.

June, 1939. Volume 23, Issue 5. Cover by Graves Gladney. "The Black Destroyer" first published work of A. E. Van Vogt. Other science fiction stories by Nat Schachner, C.L. Moore, Isaac Asimov (1st work appearing in Astounding), Nelson S. Bond, Ross Rocklynne, and Amelia R. Long. Illustrations by Gilmore, Frank Kramer, Ley, Paul Orban, Charles Schneeman, and H.W. Wesso. Trimmed pulp, 6.5-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Astounding Science Fiction (1938-1960 Street and Smith) Pulp / Digest Vol. 53 #3 VG+ 4.5

May 1954. Volume 53, Issue 3 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories by James Blish, J.T. M'Intosh, Eric Frank Russell, Chad Oliver, Morton Klass, and Algis Budrys. Illustrations by Freas and van Dongen. Article on orthodoxy in science by L. Sprague de Camp. Cover by van Dongen. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 168 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Astounding Stories (1930-1938 Clayton/Street and Smith) Pulp Vol. 17 #6 GD/VG 3.0

2" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 17, Issue 6 - August, 1936. Cover by Howard V. Brown. Stories: "The Incredible Invasion" (Part 1) by Murray Leinster, "Proteus Island" by Stanley G. Weinbaum, "The Return of the Murians" by Nat Schachner, "En Route To Pluto" by Wallace West, "A Leak in the Fountain of Youth" by A. R. Long, "The Scarab" by Raymond Z. Gallun, "Black Light" by Ralph Milne Farley, and "The Cometeers" (Conclusion) by Jack Williamson. Science Article: "Mercury" by John W. Campbell, Jr.. Illustrations by Dold, Wesso, Brown, Marchioni, Flatos, Scheeman, and Saaty. Softcover Trimmed Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Astounding Stories (1930-1938 Clayton/Street and Smith) Pulp Vol. 18 #4 VG 4.0

Volume 18, Issue 4 - December 1936. Cover by Howard V. Brown. Featured stories include "World of Purple Light" by Warner Van Lorne (sequel to Volume 16, issue 5 story "Strange City") "Tryst in Time" by C.L. Moore, "The Flame Midget" by Frank Belknap Long Jr., and "Frankenstein - Unlimited" by H.A. Highstone! Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Atom (1962) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4408101001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Master of the Plant World!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When a series of mysterious robberies occur which involve strange highly intelligent plants, Ray Palmer decides to investigate as the Atom when he learns about the strange circumstances from Jean Loring; As the Atom, Ray follows Jean as she goes on fact finding about the type of plants that are used, and decides to wait out in a greenhouse to keep a secret eye on Jean; When Jean nods off, Atom notices a group of Dryads that suddenly spring out of the flowers and fly away on petals. Atom follows after them and learns that they are under the control of a criminal called the Plant Master, who intends to use his mutated plants to try and take over the world; Trying to stop the Planet Master, the Atom is trapped in a Venus fly trap while the Planet Master leaves with the Dryads to initiate his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Authority (1999 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4485121010

Wraparound cover pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Paul Neary. "The Circle - One of Four," script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Paul Neary; Half of Moscow is destroyed as a large number of superhumans attack the city and destroy large chunks of it, as well as killing several hundreds of people; In New York City, in the United Nations building, Jackson King and Christine Trelane sit and gather reports on Moscow's situation; King expresses his disgust at no longer having a StormWatch team to deal with international crises; Suddenly, a glowing yellow Door appears, and Jenny Sparks comes through it, informing them that she had formed her own team after StormWatch was retired; She assures them the Moscow situation will be dealt with. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Avengers #150 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avengers #57 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avengers #57 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Moderate amount of tape on spine of cover.

Label #0115860001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0145445001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume in "Their Darkest Hour!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner are banished to Earth by Odin; There they find Zemo (who had managed to escape the authorities) and they team up with him to stop Captain America; The Enchantress' motive is to get Thor by her side; She successfully lures Thor and hypnotizes him to fight for them; Meanwhile Captain America travels to the Amazon jungle to capture Zemo; Captain America then wins against Zemo's forces and Zemo tries to escape; Captain America grabs onto to the escape ship, however; The other Avengers fight Thor and, thanks to Iron Man, bring him back to his senses; Zemo's ship flies to the Avengers battle to rescue the Executioner and the Enchantress. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 8 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4132924001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475117001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Even Avengers Can Die!, script by Stan Lee (plot), Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script), and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Chic Stone; In order to save the Wasp's life, the Avengers seek out the help of Dr. Svenson, only to find he's been replaced by an alien from the planet Kallu. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. First and only appearance of the villainous Ogor and the Kallusians. Guest appearance by the Watcher. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #8. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4457582002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Commissar Commands!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong; The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearance by Edwin Jarvis. Villains: Major Hoy and the Communists oppressors of Sin Cong (first and only appearance). Cameo by Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from Ted White (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 12. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 22 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood (vignettes by Don Heck and Dick Ayers/Frank Giacoia). "The Road Back," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Forced to disband the Avengers, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch cannot find work until the Ringmaster hires them; Unable to control them, he tells the police that they tried to rob his Circus; Suddenly the three are on the run; Working on his own, Cap is able to pin the whole scheme on Enchantress and Power Man; Enchantress bails back to Asgard; Power Man, deprived of his lady love, surrenders; The City Council withdraws its order: the Avengers may assemble again. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (leaves Avengers at end of story), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch. Villains: the first Power Man (Erik Josten), the Enchantress, the Ringmaster, Princess Python, the Clown, Cannonball, Luigi Gambonno, Ernesto Gambonno, and Bruto the Strongman. Cameos by the Mad Thinker's "awesome" Android, Iron Man, Thor, and Giant Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #16. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3917581004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 24 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "From the Ashes of Defeat - !", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Kang's troops advance on the city as Kang escapes; Although hopeless, the Avengers decide to put up a fight against the never-ending army; Quicksilver is put out of action by a stray blast while trying to help a mother and child; The rest of the Avengers battle on but are eventually overwhelmed and captured; Although Kang's law states that monarchs conquered are to be executed, Kang wants to marry Ravonna; Meanwhile, Quicksilver is nursed back to health by the mother he saved; The rest of the generals led by Baltag rebel against Kang and try to assassinate him; Kang is then forced to team up with Captain America, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch to save Ravonna and liberate her civilization. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by Princess Ravonna and Carelius. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #18. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 24 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "From the Ashes of Defeat - !", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Kang's troops advance on the city as Kang escapes; Although hopeless, the Avengers decide to put up a fight against the never-ending army; Quicksilver is put out of action by a stray blast while trying to help a mother and child; The rest of the Avengers battle on but are eventually overwhelmed and captured; Although Kang's law states that monarchs conquered are to be executed, Kang wants to marry Ravonna; Meanwhile, Quicksilver is nursed back to health by the mother he saved; The rest of the generals led by Baltag rebel against Kang and try to assassinate him; Kang is then forced to team up with Captain America, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch to save Ravonna and liberate her civilization. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by Princess Ravonna and Carelius. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #18. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 26 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Voice of the Wasp," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); The winsome Wasp flies to New York to warn that the savage Sub-Mariner is bent on its destruction; En route, she is trapped by Attuma, Namor's arch-foe, who is himself planning the destruction of the surface-dwellers; Jan notifies the Avengers who arrive - sans Hawkeye - and are roundly beaten. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Wasp, Henry Pym, and the Sub-Mariner. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #20. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 27 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. "Four Against the Floodtide," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Hawkeye remembers how to work the message machine but is attacked by the Beetle before he gets a chance; He defeats the Beetle, reads the message and, sets off to help; Hawkeye finds a beaten Quicksilver and together they help defeat Attuma; Captain America sabotages Attuma's controls, and the base collides with his wave machine, destroying it; They return to find the Beetle missing and an important message on the computer involving the Wasp. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #21. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Giant-Man becomes Goliath and, along with the Wasp, rejoins the Avengers in "Among Us Walks... a Goliath!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Henry Pym calls the Avengers, saying the Wasp is missing, and that he is Giant-Man; The Wasp has been captured by the Collector and the Beetle; Giant-Man renames himself Goliath; They enter the Collector's lair and get separated and captured; Goliath escapes and frees the other Avengers; They rescue the Wasp and force the Collector to escape with the Beetle using a time machine; However, when Goliath tries to shrink down to his normal size he collapses and faints at 10 feet tall; First appearance of The Collector. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #22. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Water spotting.

First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Cover-to-cover edge tear.

First appearance of the new Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) in "The Black Knight Lives Again!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Tuska. Cover by George Tuska. Inside Garrett Castle Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are prisoners of Magneto! And the Master of Magnetism is admonishing them to rejoin the brotherhood! While elsewhere in the castle, a stunning transformation is occurring as Dane Whitman decides to take up the mantle of the Black Knight! Dane wants the knight to become a force for good! So his first act is to fly to Avengers Mansion and tell the Avengers about Wanda and Pietro's plight! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes mistake Dane for the evil Black Knight and attack! Will the new knight's career be over before it even starts? Meanwhile in Olympus, Hercules discovers the Temple of the Promethean Flame in ruins and his fellow gods missing! Origin of the new Black Knight. First appearance of Aragorn - the winged horse. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and the Toad. Flashback cameo by Nathan Garrett - the previous Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #40.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Mine is the Power!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. The Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver escort Magneto to the United Nations Building in New York! The Master of Magnetism wants to tell the world that he seeks peace with mankind. It sounds like such a noble endeavor! But as illustrated on the classic cover, Magneto is secretly pulling all the strings! When a mêlée breaks out inside the General Assembly Hall, Magneto directs a bullet to graze Wanda's head. And that causes Pietro to lash out at everyone...including Earth's Mightiest Heroes! This day has gone from bad to worse in a hurry! In the meantime on Mount Olympus, Hercules comes face-to-face with the powerful titan that wrecked his homeland and dispatched the gods! First appearance of Typhon. Cameo appearance by the Toad. Flashback cameo by Zeus. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Wanda and Pietro's ordeal continues in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) #43. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.