Auctions: comic books October 1969

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 77 FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

"In the Blaze of Battle!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Plot by John Buscema. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In the nick of time, the Human Torch arrives to interrupt the Lizard's attack! The web-slingershould be overjoyed, but he's not! Because Johnny Storm might accidentally hurt the Lizard during the fight. So as a result a confusing three-way battle takes place across the city! The Human Torch vs. the Lizard; Spider-Man vs. the Human Torch; and the Lizard vs. Spider-Man! How can thewall-crawler make sure everyone walks away a winner? Appearances by Billy Connors and Martha Connors. (Notes: Spider-Man tangles with the Lizard again in Amazing Spider-Man 102. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Don McGregor. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #58.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 118 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432007

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "The Falcon Fights On!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and the Falcon battle the Exiles, who are unaware that their former leader has used the Cosmic Cube to switch bodies with Cap; Rick Jones gives up the identity of Bucky; The Red Skull prepares for a battle with Cap. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 118 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "The Falcon Fights On!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and the Falcon battle the Exiles, who are unaware that their former leader has used the Cosmic Cube to switch bodies with Cap; Rick Jones gives up the identity of Bucky; The Red Skull prepares for a battle with Cap. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 118 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "The Falcon Fights On!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and the Falcon battle the Exiles, who are unaware that their former leader has used the Cosmic Cube to switch bodies with Cap; Rick Jones gives up the identity of Bucky; The Red Skull prepares for a battle with Cap. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 17 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. First full appearance of the new Captain Marvel in "And a Child Shall Lead You!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins; Trapped in the Negative Zone, Mar-Vell is told by the Supreme Intelligence that he is trapped in this realm due to his blind quest for revenge against Yon-Rogg; However, he offers Mar-Vell a way to potentially free himself and directs his mind towards Earth and to the plight of young Rick Jones, who had just been rejected by his partner Captain America; (Unknown to Rick, Cap had forcefully switched bodies with the Red Skull.); He follows Rick as he returned to Avengers Mansion one last time to collect his things and start hitting the road again; When Jones gets close to an ancient Kree station which contains the Nega Bands, Mar-Vell conjures up an image of Captain America to lure Rick Jones to the bands; There Mar-Vell contacts Jones and explains his plight and that the Bands would allow them to temporarily switch places; Given the opportunity to become a super-hero, Rick accepts and puts on the Nega Bands; Clashing them together he and Mar-Vell change places. Cameos by the Hulk, the Avengers (Thor, Captain America, Iron Man,and Giant Man), and the Red Skull. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 18 VG/FN 5.0

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

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 18 VG+ 4.5

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

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 VG 4.0

"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 169 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (central Thor image), inks by George Klein and John Romita (central Thor image). "The Awesome Answer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein; Thor, always honorable, is deemed worthy to hear the origin of Galactus; Out of mortal death, comes a rebirth of cosmic energy; The history of Galactus, as told by Galactus, revealed to Marvel readers at long last! Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Watcher, the Thermal Man, and Odin. Letter to the editor from book and comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 61 GD/VG 3.0

1st Printing. Cover pencils by Neal Adams. Monsters Also Weep!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men battle Sauron and his hypnotic powers but the villain gets away and the heroes do not make the connection between the flying dinosaur and Dr. Karl Lykos; Visiting Lykos, they find Alex restored to health and witness a reunion between Karl and his love, Tanya; Tanya's father arrives and forbids their love as the X-Men slink away from the uncomfortable domestic scene; Karl drains energy from Lorna and turns into Sauron once again; Once he changes back into Lykos, he confronts Tanya at their old mountain cabin and seemingly falls to his death as he runs away, afraid of trying to drain energy from the woman he loves. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exits. It can be identified by having a X-Men on Video ad on back cover. Cover price $0.15.