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Item #61338364
Tags: Planet Hulk (part 0)Amazing Fantasy (2004) 15 VF 8.0
1st app. Amadeus Cho
Ends Sep 23 6:13 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $30 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Planet Hulk/World War Hulk tie-in (1st appearance of Amadeus Cho) - Written by DANIEL WAY, DAN SLOTT, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN, & ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by PETE WOODS, NICK DRAGOTTA, JEFF PARKER, SAL BUSCEMA, KHARI RANDOLPH & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by PETE WOODS MILESTONE ISSUE: In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that debuted everyone's favorite wall crawler, we introduce a new generation of heroes in this 48-page special featuring five new stories by our hottest new writers. Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel's next superstar in these very pages? A guaranteed blast of comic book fun! Cover price $3.99.
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Item #60486933
Tags: Spider-ManPublished Oct 2019 by Marmara Cizgi.Amazing Fantasy (Turkish 2019 Marmara Cizgi) 15 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Turkish
Label #4144305007
Starts Oct 5 Turkish Edition of Amazing Fantasy #15. Turkish language.
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Item #60988388
Tags: Pre-Code HorrorAmazing Ghost Stories (1954 St. John) 15 VG 4.0
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Starts Oct 5 Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Frank Giacoia, Robert Bernstein, Ray Willner, and Vic Martin. Classic pre-Code horror from St. John. Jim encounters zombie soldiers in Haiti, in a story with art by comics legend Bob Powell. A hunter kills a rare white eagle and activates an ancient curse, in a story with art by future Marvel artist Frank Giacoia. A ghost in an old New Orleans mansion seeks a couple's help in bringing his killer to justice. Plus an article on Egyptian freemasonry. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Payment in Full!; The Stalking Doom; Cagliostro: Swindler or Superman?; Out of the Unknown; Wings of Death!; Vic Martin; Spirit Spasms; All the King's Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #61410049
Published Jul 1984 by Fantagraphics.Amazing Heroes (1981) 51 CGC 9.2 SS Hama
Paper: White
Signed by Larry Hama on 12/16/2023.
Label #4370575001
Starts Sep 23 In this issue: A preview of Neal Adams' Continuity Comics line; part 2 of a look at Archie's heroes; Hero History of the Atomic Knights. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson - Jabba the Hutt returns; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Punisher meets Vigilante; Coming Comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - PM/IF, Wonder Woman, Starslayer, Dreadstar, New Teen Titans; Amazing Readers - Superman facts, and more; Top 100 - what's hot and not. Bucky O'Hare cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #61319233
Published Apr 1940 by Centaur Comics.Amazing Man Comics (1939) 11 CGC 0.5 Restored
Restored: A2
Paper: Off white
Restoration includes: pieces added to cover, cover reinforced. (Page 32 missing. Large pieces cut out from page 3 & 4. Pieces missing from page 24 & 29.)
Label #4443515013
Starts Oct 5 Cover by Bill Everett. "Aman the Amazing Man" by Bill Everett; Chuck Hardy in "The Lant Beneath the Sea" by Frank Thomas; "The Iron Skull" by Carl Burgos; "Minimidget the Super-MIdget" by John T. Kolb; "Zardi the Eternal man"; "The Shark" by Lew Glanz; "Mighty Man and the Coal People" by Martin Filchock; "The Magician From Mars" by John Guinta and Michael Mirando; and a two-page text story, "Three-Ring Death" by Duke Carey. 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #61445317
Amazing Spider-Man #16.1 Cover Print by Art AdamsAmazing Spider-Man #16.1 Cover Print by Art Adams
Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".
Ends Sep 23 6:00 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $11 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. -
Item #61512322
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.0
1st app. J. Jonah Jameson and The Chameleon
Paper: Off white
Label #4469990007
Starts Oct 5 Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man origin retold; J. Jonah Jameson introduced; Spider-Man rescues John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson's son, from his malfunctioning space capsule. Spider-Man vs. The Chameleon, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four and stops the Chameleon. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 138. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61512318
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 2), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 2 CGC 4.5
1st app. Vulture
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4469990005
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #61348219
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 5.0
1st Dr. Doom outside Fantastic Four
Paper: Off white
Label #1253228001
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #61598955
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 3.5
1st Dr. Doom outside Fantastic Four
Paper: Cream to off white
Label #4472397002
Ends Sep 23 6:13 PM CST Bid History 18 bids Current Bid $491 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 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.
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Item #61474562
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 2.5
1st Dr. Doom outside Fantastic Four
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4352579009
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #61393817
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 8), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 8 CGC 6.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4448945001
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #59472006
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 8), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 8 GD/VG 3.0
Marker on cover.
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #61182268
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 9), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 2.0
1st app. Electro
Paper: Off white
Label #3768805003
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Electro in The Man Called Electro!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Electro decides to break some other criminals out of jail so they can help him with his crime spree; Spider-Man must balance taking care of Aunt May, who is in the hospital, and capturing Electro. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 6 and 146. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61625367
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 12), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3965015019
Starts Sep 23 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.
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Item #57571462
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 13), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 13 GD- 1.8
1st app. Mysterio
MARRIED centerfold. 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached.
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Mysterio in The Menace of... Mysterio!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Mysterio first frames Spider-Man for a crime wave, then challenges him to a battle on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 8 and 151. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61625370
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 16), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 16 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white
Label #2052732003
Starts Sep 23 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.
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Item #61393818
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 17), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 17 CGC 6.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945002
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Green Goblin in The Return of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man attends a fan club meeting organized by Flash Thompson, but the Green Goblin crashes the meeting; Fortunately the Human Torch is in attendance to help Spider-Man; During the battle Spider-Man finds out that Aunt May is in the hospital and he leaves, causing everyone to believe that he is a coward. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 12 and 155. Letter to the editor by comics writer Doug Moench. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61393819
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 18), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 5.5
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945003
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #61393820
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 19), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 19 CGC 6.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945004
Starts Oct 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.
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Item #61604887
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 20), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 4.0
1st app. Scorpion
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4264411001
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #61255707
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 20), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CBCS 0.5
1st app. Scorpion
Paper: Off white to white
Last page missing, does not affect story. INCOMPLETE.
Label #24-09D6781-002
Starts Oct 5 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.
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Item #61393821
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 21), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4448945005
Starts Oct 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.
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Item #61532311
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 21), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 GD/VG 3.0
Starts Oct 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.
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Item #61393822
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 29), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 29 CGC 7.5
Paper: Cream to off white
Label #4448945006
Starts Oct 5 Cover by Steve Ditko. Never Step on a Scorpion!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Ditko; Scorpion breaks free from jail and plans on killing both Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 168. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59633265
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 31), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CGC 4.5 Qualified
1st app. Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn
Paper: Cream to off white
Pages 3 and 14 missing.
Label #4219017006
Starts Oct 5 Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61520310
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 33), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 33 CGC 8.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #0990939005
Starts Sep 23 Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Final Chapter!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance; Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system. One of Spidey's classic moments is captured in the first 5 pages as he struggles to escape from underneath tons of steel! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 26 and 172. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61581469
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 33), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 33 GD- 1.8
Cover piece held on by tape.
Ends Sep 23 6:13 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $36 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Final Chapter!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Trapped under a pile of rubble in an underwater base that is filling with water, Spidey has to use all of his strength and determination to break himself free as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance; Spidey escapes and takes down Doc Ock's goons so he can deliver a serum that will remove the radiation from his Aunt's system. One of Spidey's classic moments is captured in the first 5 pages as he struggles to escape from underneath tons of steel! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 26 and 172. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61039259
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 34), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 34 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3870777004
Starts Oct 5 Cover by Steve Ditko. Fourth appearance of Kraven the Hunter in "The Thrill of the Hunt", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Kraven dresses up as Spider-Man and harasses J. Jonah Jameson to get Spider-Man to come out for a re-match of their last fight. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts and Mighty Marvel Marching Society items, art by Marie Severin. Letter to the editor from comics editor Richard Pini (Elfquest). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61255709
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 36), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 36 CBCS 6.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #24-09D6781-003
Ends Sep 23 6:13 PM CST Bid History 7 bids Current Bid $48 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover by Steve Ditko. When Falls the Meteor!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; A strange meteor gives Norton Fester incredible strength and agility. He uses these new powers to become the Looter to fund his scientific research. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 28 and 175. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61614536
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 37), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 GD/VG 3.0
1st app. Norman Osborn
Water damage.
Ends Sep 23 6:14 PM CST Bid History 9 bids Current Bid $27 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61627458
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 39 CGC 3.5 SS Stan Lee
Paper: Cream to off white
Signed by Stan Lee on 02/23/2013.
Label #1151344001
Starts Oct 5 Cover art by John Romita. How Green Was My Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita (touch-ups); Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #59789808
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 41), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 41 CGC 7.5
1st app. Rhino
Paper: White
Label #3869135005
Starts Oct 5 Cover pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (touch-ups). First appearance of the Rhino in The Horns of the Rhino!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Mike Esposito (as M. Demeo) and John Romita Sr. (touch-ups); The Rhino attempts to kidnap John Jameson to turn him over to foreign powers that want his secrets about the U.S. space program; Spider-Man manages to stop the Rhino. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 30 and 190. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61240282
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 46), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 46 FN- 5.5
1st app. Shocker
Starts Oct 5 Cover by John Romita Sr.. First appearance of the Shocker in "The Sinister Shocker," script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; Peter moves in with Harry and is confronted by the Shocker for the first time; Shocker brutalizes Spider-Man, but the Webslinger defeats him with his webs; once at Harrys, Peter doesn't feel happy, although he doesn't know why. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 186. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #60456150
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 51), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 51 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)
Label #0749453005
Starts Oct 5 Cover by John Romita Sr. Second appearance of the Kingpin in In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); When the Kingpin orders that J. Jonah Jameson be silenced for his negative press on Fisk's illegal activites, Spidey swings in to save the EIC; But can the Wallcrawler take the big guy in a one-on-one brawl? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 36. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61080377
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 64), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.6
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4302442010
Starts Oct 5 "The Vulture's Prey" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and the Vulture fight from cover to cover in the skies over the Daily Bugle Building! And consequently, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson have front row seats to the terrific action! However the wall-crawler has an injured shoulder -- and it's giving Adrian Toomes the upper hand! How can Spider-Man turn the tide in mid-air? And score a desperate victory over the Vulture? Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The Vulture (aka Adrian Toomes) returns several years later in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #47.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61260228
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 67), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 67 VG 4.0 (R)
Restored (see item notes)
RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover oxidation.
Ends Sep 23 6:14 PM CST Bid History 7 bids Current Bid $14 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61614538
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 81), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 81 GD+ 2.5
Water damage.
Ends Sep 23 6:14 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $12 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into the streets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with his Australian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #61615284
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 82), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 82 VG 4.0
Ends Sep 23 6:14 PM CST Bid History 8 bids Current Bid $28 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "And Then Came Electro!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Marie Severin. Aunt May's nephew is running low on funds to attend Flash Thompson's farewell dinner. So the wall-crawler stops by the office of a major television network -- and offers to appear on the network's late night talk show! The TV executives eagerly accept the web-slinger's offer, and the news rapidly spreads across town. Later that night a large audience attends the show including: J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, and Max Dillon. Uh-oh, that last name could be trouble! When the curtain rises, the show begins...in more ways than one! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Electro! What a treat! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: This issue features a classic Marie Severin cover. John Romita added inks to the cover. Marie Severin contributed pencils & inks to interior pages 14 & 15. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #63.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #61614539
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 91), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 91 VG+ 4.5
Ends Sep 23 6:14 PM CST Bid History 7 bids Current Bid $18 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "To Smash A Spider!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. The family and friends of Captain George Stacy are in a state of disbelief following his tragic death. And after his funeral, the blame game for his demise begins in earnest. Gwen blames Spider-Man. And of course J. Jonah Jameson does too. A sleazy political rival of Captain Stacy -- named Sam Bullit -- takes advantage of the situation by starting a political campaign centered on capturing Spider-Man. And to make matters worse...Gwen volunteers to work on the campaign! What in the world can Peter Parker do...to save both his reputation and his relationship? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Harry Osborn. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #72.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #61614679
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101 FN+ 6.5
1st app. Morbius
Starts Sep 23 First appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire in "A Monster Called Morbius!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The first 100 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man title are in the books! And the next chapter in the web-slinger's anthology kicks off with the debut of Marvel's first bronze age vampire: Morbius! However at the moment Peter Parker has a much bigger problem on his (six) hands. After drinking the special potion he developed, Aunt May's nephew grew four additional arms! Oh my goodness! Peter is desperate to find a way to remove the arms, so he calls Dr. Curt Connors for help. Dr. Connors has a summer house and laboratory in Southampton on Long Island...and he gives Spider-Man permission to stay there and work on a cure. Meanwhile, a strange, pale, and bloodthirsty man is the sole survivor of a shipwreck near Southampton. And he's looking for a quiet place to rest. Oh no. Is the six-armed Spider-Man on a collision course with a living vampire? Oh yes! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and the Lizard. Last 15¢ cover price. (Notes: This is the first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man series not written by Stan Lee. There exists a second printing of this issue published in 1992 with a silver background cover. Marvel also published a facsimile edition of Amazing Spider-Man 101 in 2021.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #56351801
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101REP VF 8.0 2nd Printing
1st app. Morbius
Starts Sep 23 1st appearance of Morbius. 2nd printing, has silver background color. Cover price $1.75.
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Item #61544665
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 107), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 107 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4398081022
Starts Sep 23 "Spidey Smashes Through!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the final confrontation between the Amazing Spider-Man and the spider slayer! Professor Smythe thinks he has all the bases covered, but the web-slinger has a plan -- to knock out both the spider slayer and its creator! And if Spider-Man emerges victorious, he'll have a few choice words for J. Jonah Jameson afterwards! What an awesome fight! In the meantime, Flash Thompson is in a troubled state of mind after returning from Vietnam. So he reaches out to Gwen Stacy for help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Randy Robertson. (Notes: Professor Smythe returns with his next spider slayer in Amazing Spider-Man 150. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #86.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #61048648
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 118), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 118 CGC 6.5
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4224218007
Starts Sep 23 "Countdown to Chaos!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee (original) and Gerry Conway (updates). Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The walls are closing in on the Disruptor! As the Spectacular Spider-Man unravels the mystery surrounding the Disruptor, the Smasher, and Richard Raleigh. Will the hotshot mayoral candidate win in a landslide? Or has the election been rigged from the start? Every vote counts! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, and Harry Osborn. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Baron (of Nexus and Punisher fame). The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 519,531; average paid circulation 288,379. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #97.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #61164446
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 119), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 CGC 9.0
Paper: White
Label #1257833005
Ends Sep 23 6:15 PM CST Bid History 9 bids Current Bid $163 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "The Gentleman's Name is...Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Incredible Hulk! Wow! But how did the two combatants meet in Canada of all places? A few days ago a mysterious telegram arrived from Montreal for May Parker. At first Peter was going to show it to his aunt, however he changed his mind upon realizing the telegram could be connected to Dr. Octopus! The web-slinger wants to go to Quebec to investigate, but he needs money for airfare. Luckily, Peter convinces J. Jonah Jameson to send him north of the border to photograph the Hulk (in a peaceful manner). But thanks to Thunderbolt Ross and the Canadian military, the Hulk is already on a rampage! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to stop him! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Spider-Man and the Hulk previously battled in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #61313050
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 121), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 7.5
Death of Gwen Stacy
Paper: White
Label #0294292004
Starts Oct 5 The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #61364343
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 121), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CGC 4.0
Death of Gwen Stacy
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3809857009
Starts Oct 5 The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #61483849
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 122), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Label #24-2451070-002
Starts Oct 5 In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #61614680
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 124), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 124 FN+ 6.5
1st app. Man-Wolf
Starts Sep 23 First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to take a look at the local papers, and becomes mad that the Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The angry wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but the Man-Wolf gets there first! Spider-Man rescues J. Jonah Jameson and battles the Man-Wolf! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
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Item #55659272
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 129), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 129 FN 6.0 (R)
1st app. Punisher, Jackal
Restored (see item notes)
RESTORATION. Minor color touch.
Starts Oct 5 First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! The Punisher, the legendary gun-toting vigilante, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! And his first target...is none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! But before Frank Castle can locate the web-slinger, he needs directions from a mysterious new super-villain called the Jackal! Once the dastardly Jackal tells the sharpshooting anti-hero where to find the wall-crawler, the inaugural battle between the Punisher and the Amazing Spider-Man erupts! The first of many classic confrontations! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 134 (cameo) and 135. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 106 and again in Marvel Tales 209.) 32 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.