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Tales of Suspense (1959) 52 CGC 5.5 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 11/11/2016.

Label #1431082013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. First appearance of the Black Widow in "The Crimson Dynamo Strikes Again!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Don Rico (as N. Korok), art by Don Heck; The Black Widow and Boris are sent to America to kill Anton Vanko, the Crimson Dynamo, for defecting to America; They are also tasked with killing both Iron Man and Tony Stark. The first half of "The Magician" text story. "The Seance!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber, pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Chic Stone; A fake medium uses special effects to simulate supernatural powers, but he is taken into the spirit world by real ghosts as punishment. "The Failure!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Paul Reinman; The Earth of the future is overwhelmingly materialistic, except for one idealistic young man and his lover; They are abducted by aliens, who have determined that he is the best suited to be absolute ruler of their empire. This issue includes a statement of ownership - average print run, 318,932; average paid circulation, 188,005. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 59 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Iron Man and Captain America double feature begins. The Avengers guest star in the Iron Man story, "The Black Knight," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Iron Man battles the Black Knight; Wasp, Giant-Man, Captain America, and Thor appear. Part of the story continues in "Captain America," the first Silver Age Captain America solo story, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; While Cap lounges around Avengers Mansion, thinking about Bucky and his place in the world, a gang of costumed thugs break in intent on stealing any secrets or weapons Stark may have lying about the place, to sell for profit; They figure Cap's "just an acrobat"; Bucky Barnes cameo; First appearance of Jarvis (the Avengers' butler). Letters page begins. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 65 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4499605002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "When Titans Clash!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Small-time burglar Weasel Wills stumbles upon Iron Man's armor and Tony Stark must don his old armor to stop his crime spree. First Silver Age appearance of the Red Skull (turns out to be an imposter; the real one appears next issue) in "The Red Skull Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Cap and Bucky track down the Red Skull, only to discover that he is an imposter who replaced tycoon Maxon; The real Red Skull is manipulating the "Maxon" Skull; This is a re-telling of "The Riddle of the Red Skull" from Captain America Comics # 1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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) 79 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4169094009

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tarzan (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-0EDC777-006

"Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar." Loosely based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel of the same name, this story finds the Lord of the Apes rescuing a man who has secretly vowed to kill him. Also includes: "Tarzan's Jungle Drums" and "Tarzan Pinup." Buscema's cover pays homage to the cover of the October, 1912 issue of All-Story Magazine. Script by Roy Thomas, art and cover by John Buscema. Cover price $0.30.

Tarzan of the Apes HC (1927 Grosset & Dunlap) 1N-1ST VG/FN 5.0

1st Grosset & Dunlap Printing. Dust jacket not included. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Frontispiece included. 5 1/4" x 7 5/8", 392 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Taskmaster (2020 Marvel) 3A NM- 9.2 Giangiordano

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Valerio Giangiordano and Arif Prianto. TARGET: AMI HAN! Taskmaster's journey to clear his name brings him to South Korea's national super human espionage agency! But before he can target Director Han, he'll have to go toe-to-toe with the White Fox! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Tech Jacket (2002) 1 VF 8.0

(W) Robert Kirkman (J) E.J. Su (C) Val Staples (Cover) E.J. Su FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly In stores the week of November 20th. The Concept The Geldarians are a race of incredibly intelligent, yet physically weak and fragile beings. To compensate for their frailty they have invented the "Tech Jacket," a vest that every Geldarian is equipped with upon birth. Each jacket grows and matures with its host, specializing in tasks that the host will find most useful. A fully developed Tech Jacket is considered to be one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. Zack Thompson, through an event of sheer chance, has come to possess a Tech Jacket of his own. Now it appears that the fate of the entire universe rests on his shoulders as he learns that with infinite power comes infinite responsibility. This Issue ORIGIN ISSUE! In the far reaches of space, past any regions known to man, a war rages on. The Geldarians, a peaceful race, have been defending their home world against the violent and savage Kresh for nearly a millennium. When it begins to look as though neither side can gain the upper hand, the Geldarians dispatch a scout team to search the neighboring galaxies for civilizations that may aid them. Disaster strikes and one of the scout ships is forced to crash land on earth. When mild mannered teenager, Zack Thompson comes across the wreckage... things really get interesting. Cover price $2.95.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 23 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4332332009

Written by Bob Haney. Art by Gil Kane and Nick Cardy. Cover by Nick Cardy. The Titans help a rock star find his uncle who is lost in the South American jungle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Titans Lot of 10

Issues 7, 12, 34, 37, 41, 42, 45, 46, 52, and 53MJ of Teen Titans (1966 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with a couple grading FN.

Teen Titans Lot of 12

Issues 5, 6, 8, 10, 44-47, and 50-53 of Teen Titans (1966 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #8 and #51 grading FR.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 13 CGC 4.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4504615001

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rosemary gets a reputation because she likes to play the field, but she doesn't mind until she falls for Art, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Ann tells Neila how she almost drove Roy away with her constant jealousy and demanding behavior. Mona is torn between Dick, a student her age, and Professor Wentworth, who looks like Reed Richards' evil twin brother. Dotty sets out to win back her boyfriend George after Wendy steals him away. Baker's cover speaks volumes with no words needed. My Rival Hid Her Weakness; I Was Too "Fast" For Love; I Wanted Too Much Love; I Played With Fire; My First Mistake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 39 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Redheaded bad girl Marilyn finds herself torn between gangster Harry and detective Steve, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Marian seeks ways to draw the attention of the guys. Alma falls for Jim, but she's terrified that other girls will steal him away from her, and that makes her jealous and petty. Cover by Baker. I Made a Sinful Bargain; Weekend Escapade; I Stole Boyfriends; The Shameful Truth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 41 GD 2.0

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples and centerfold coming loose at one staple.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Carmine Infantino and Merrylen Townsend. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. College professor Lucinda learns that old flame Sven is back in her life after his daughter turns up in one of her classes, in a story with art by future DC Comics artist and editor Carmine Infantino. Still dealing with the loss of her fiance in WWII, Alice goes ballistic when her sister Tina marries a soldier. Sally works as a tutor for Harriet and falls for Harriet's father Edward, but she's troubled by Edward's coldness toward Harriet. Cover by Baker. Meet Me Under the Clock; To Love and to Cherish; Hurricane of Love; Women and Wit; Storm in My Heart; No Barrier to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 43 GD+ 2.5

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Actress Elaine is torn between fellow actor Bruce and Dr. Rogers, the only surgeon who can save Bruce's voice, in a story with art by Baker. In another Matt Baker story, Anita gets suspicious after she sees Helen with Anita's boyfriend Ted in the front seat of their roomy Woodie sedan. Another offbeat art-for-art's-sake cover by Baker. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. Love Challenge; The Risk I Had to Take; Breaking All the Rules; Foolhardy and Headstrong. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Temptations (1952) 2 FR 1.0

8" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Two-fisted Herb and fast-talking Tom keep Nina safe in her rough neighborhood, but what happens when she must choose between them? Pretty Madge flirts to get what she wants, until she meets Brad, and learns her reputation has preceded her. Ginny falls for carnival huckster Thorne, and he leads her happily into the "carny" lifestyle. Secretary Jane secretly loves co-worker Larry, but he's engaged to the boss's spoiled, domineering daughter. Cover by Baker. Fighting for My Love; My Forbidden Kisses; I Was a Carnival Come-On Girl; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; My Dance with Danger; I Was Only Guilty of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 1REP.3RD CGC 7.0 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing

Label #4360135001

Third printing Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 7REP.2ND FN+ 6.5

Second printing Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 100DF CGC 9.8 Eastman DF Variant

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Edition.

Label #2099302067

Dynamic Forces exclusive variant by Kevin Eastman. City at War: Part 8 of 8 - Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Dave Wachter. Things have never been worse for the TMNT and their allies, but there's still one desperate gambit to try if the family can come together in time. Will it be worth the cost? Over eight years of TMNT storytelling have led to this game-changing moment! Don't miss it! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 100FELLOWSHIP.A CBCS 9.8 SS Eastman Vasquez Turtlemania Variant

Paper: White

Verified Sig: Kevin Eastman Sketch on Cover. (#28/100)/ Fellowship Exclusive Variant

Label #20-17874A8-001

The Fellowship Exclusive Variant White Cover by Mike Vasquez - Limited to 400 copies. City at War: Part 8 of 8 - Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Dave Wachter. Things have never been worse for the TMNT and their allies, but there's still one desperate gambit to try if the family can come together in time. Will it be worth the cost? Over eight years of TMNT storytelling have led to this game-changing moment! Don't miss it! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 100WALTZ CGC 9.8 SS Eastman/ Waltz

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Signed by Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz on 6/14/20 Tom Waltz Edition

Label #2536963002

"Tom Waltz" Edition Variant Cover by Kevin Eastman. City at War: Part 8 of 8 - Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Dave Wachter. Things have never been worse for the TMNT and their allies, but there's still one desperate gambit to try if the family can come together in time. Will it be worth the cost? Over eight years of TMNT storytelling have led to this game-changing moment! Don't miss it! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $7.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 1N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3970479002

Newsstand Edition. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 1N CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40BAE71-086

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 1), art by Dave Garcia; a pair of bad guys rob the grocery store where Leo and Mikey are shopping in disguise; April reports on the robbery once Leo and Mikey have vanished. The Teen-agers of Tomorrow Need Quality Child Care Today public service announcement with Archie, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Advertisement for TMNT action figures and accessories from Playmates Toys, Inc. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) Reprints 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #21-2CD884F-002

This includes all reprints 2nd and up. The Incredible Shrinking Turtles Part 2, script by Beth Mitchroney and Ken Mitchroney, art by Ken Mitchroney and Dave Garcia; Shredder claims that Krang must believe him about destroying the Turtles now that he has a collection of shrunken buildings; April and Splinter get stuck in New York City traffic on their way to get the Eye fragment from Shredder; The Turtles like being shrunk because they can get more than enough pizza; a snake attacks the Turtles, but Leo saves them. You Don't Need Drugs To ... public service announcement with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lot of 4

Issues 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1B CGC 9.8 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4448219001

2nd Printing. Cover by Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza. Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. It's the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you've never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from Eastman and longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! Oversized in both format and page count, this is a perennial TMNT tale that can't be missed! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin the Lost Years (2022 IDW) 1RIC VF- 7.5 Deodato Virgin 1:100 Variant

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kevin Eastman; Tom Waltz. Art by Ben Bishop. Cover by Mike Deodato. RETURN TO THE RONIN-VERSE! In the smash-hit miniseries TMNT: The Last Ronin, readers were taken on a pulse-pounding trek through time—past, present, future—to witness the final gut-wrenching days of the Heroes in a Half Shell. For Michelangelo in particular, the march to his heartbreaking last battle was long and dangerous, taking him from New York City, to Japan, across Asia and Europe, and then back home again to administer final justice against those guilty of killing his family. But what happened during those fateful years when he had only the need for vengeance and Master Splinters journal to guide him? What battles did he fight? What hard lessons did he learn?The time has come to find out as original miniseries writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz join artist Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin) to finally reveal what adventures the Last Ronin experienced during his vengeful journey. While in the present, a new master, Casey Marie Jones, prepares her young terrapin students to be the next generation of…Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 32 pages, full color.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin the Lost Years (2022 IDW) 2CBNS CGC 9.8

Paper: White

CBNS Edition

Label #4272302015

Comic Book News and Speculation Exclusive Leonardo Cover by Eric Heard. Written by Kevin Eastman; Tom Waltz. Art by Ben Bishop. THE TALE OF THE LAST RONINS FIRST MISSION CONTINUES! In the past, Michelangelo has mastered his first fighting form and has overcome his first gladiatorial challenge in Japan. With Master Splinters journal in his hands—and a burning desire for vengeance in his heart—Michelangelo resumes his westward trek across Asia and Europe in order to test his skills against his next deadly opponent. If he's to have any chance of attaining victory in the final battle royal, Michelangelo will have to master an essential new martial skill—or die trying. Only then can he return to New York City to confront the Foot Clan. Thing is, he's not alone. His dead brothers have joined him on his quest…and they wont shut up! Meanwhile, in the present (a.k.a. our future!), Casey Marie Jones also follows the sage teachings found in Splinters journal as she continues her own journey as master and sensei to the next generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz, alongside artist Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin), bring us the next exciting chapter from the Ronin-verse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Tenth Evil's Child (1999) 1AU.A FN/VF 7.0 Daniel Another Universe.com Variant

Another Universe.com Exclusive Edition cover by Tony Daniel. An Image Comic (W/A) Tony Daniel (Color) Drew At last! Gozza, the child supermonster, has found what he was looking for...the "Tenth power". The only problem is that he didn't want to BE the power, he just wanted control of it. Now he must play the role of master and servant to the power which sets up the next mini-series of hit comic, "The Tenth". Some of Rhazes Darkk's other beasts see Gozza as a threat now and they'll stop at nothing to contain him. Blackspell, the living Labyrinth, sets loose the Twisted 3 from his evil depths to track Gozza. Also, see for the first time ever the release of a brand new supermonster... Strych-9! Meanwhile, back on campus, Esperanza explores the possibility that she is a creation of Rhazes Darkk , too! Espy, Zorina and the Tenth free Victor and seek out the truth from Director Jaffe, but they soon learn that there's more to Jaffe than they once thought! Is Jaffe really working for the Darkklon Corporation, the CIA, or a new breed of terrorists??! Just who is Sam Jaffe? Find out in this first of four issues of The Tenth: Evil's Child! Created, penciled and written by Tony Daniel, stunning visual effects and colors by Drew!

Terminator (1988 Now) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DFC43B-011

Goin' Back To Miami. Story by Jack Herman. Art by Thomas Tenney. Cover by Corey Wilkinson. A spin-off of the hit movie series, focusing on humanitys battle against the Terminator robot army in the future year of 2031. The robots have captured Deffard to find out what he knows, and his friends must find a way to either free him or kill him. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Terminator (1988 Now) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DFC43B-014

In the Belly of the Beast. Story by Jack Herman. Art by Thomas Tenney. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. A spin-off of the hit movie series, focusing on humanitys battle against the Terminator robot army in the future year of 2031. The resistance fighters set out to locate the legendary hero of the Skynet war…John Connor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Thing Lot of 8

Issues 6, 13, 15, 17, 19, and 30-32 of Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading closer to VG.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 89 FR 1.0

Cover coming loose at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Thor's origin is retold in "The Thunder God and the Thug!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A gangster, wounded in an escape, has his men kidnap Dr. Blake to operate on his gunshot wound; Blake transforms himself into Thor and brings the gang to justice and rescues Jane as well; Jane Foster guest appearance ("Foster" as last name finally used). "From Outer Space" text story. "Barker's Body Shop!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Sol Brodsky; A crooked mechanic hires a drifter to customize a car, promising enough money for him to get home; When he refuses to pay the man the drifter takes the car instead, which he converted to be able to fly him home to the stars. "When the Switch Is Pulled," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A time machine seems not to work, but actually travelled in a complete loop through time back to its point of origin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 94 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnott; Loki uses his magic to cause Thor's hammer to hit his head, turning him evil; Odin and Heimdall appearances. "Bird Talk" two-page text story. "Dinner Time on Deimos!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; In the future, Earth is overpopulated, and even the very rich must work an hour on a farm each week to produce enough food. "The Gentle Old Man!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A greedy landlord is captured by a time traveler who maintains a collection of 'dolls' consisting of miniaturized heartless people from different eras. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 95 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103838023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Demon Duplicators!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (script), art by Joe Sinnot; An evil scientist forces Dr. Blake to help him with a duplicating machine by kidnapping Jane; The device duplicates Thor, but cannot duplicate his magic hammer. Odin guest appearance; Jane Foster and Heimdall cameos. "Time Machine" two-page text story. "The Tomb of Tut-Amm-Tut!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil pharaoh has himself placed in stasis for centuries to escape his rival, only to find that his rival went into stasis in order to meet him when he awakes. "Save Me From the Lizard Men!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber; A human crashlands on an alien planet, and the inhabitants believe that he is a spy from the shape-shifting people of a nearby world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 97 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4428777006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of the Lava Man in "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster brought to the surface by Loki, who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people; Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse. "The Traveler" text story. "The Perfect Defense!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In the future, Earth has conquered all planets except one, which no expedition returns from; The military thinks they have some horrific defense, but in fact they are simply so kind to the humans that arrive to conquer that they don't want to leave. "Tales of... ...Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Beneath Asgard lies the Well of Life. From it came Ymir, greatest of the Frost Giants and Buri, the first Norse God who gave life to Borr. Borr had three sons. Odin was one of them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 97 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4431551006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. First appearance of the Lava Man in "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Thor battles the Lava Man, a monster brought to the surface by Loki, who claims all the dry surface of Earth for his people; Odin forbids Thor to love Jane Foster, leading to her leaving her job as Dr. Blake's nurse. "The Traveler" text story. "The Perfect Defense!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In the future, Earth has conquered all planets except one, which no expedition returns from; The military thinks they have some horrific defense, but in fact they are simply so kind to the humans that arrive to conquer that they don't want to leave. "Tales of... ...Asgard! Home of the Mighty Norse Gods," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); Beneath Asgard lies the Well of Life. From it came Ymir, greatest of the Frost Giants and Buri, the first Norse God who gave life to Borr. Borr had three sons. Odin was one of them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 98 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4461653015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Cobra in "Challenged by the Human Cobra!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; While visiting India, Don Blake finds that one of his old teachers has been murdered by a villain who gained the power of a snake; Odin and Jane Foster appearances. "Snowstorm" two-page text story. "The Purple Planet," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A criminal in the future travels to a rich but primitive world, hoping to exploit the simple people. Second "Tales of Asgard" installment, "Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; The ice giants, led by Ymir, attack Asgard but Odin defends it and traps Ymir inside a ring of fire. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 98 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4461653013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Cobra in "Challenged by the Human Cobra!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; While visiting India, Don Blake finds that one of his old teachers has been murdered by a villain who gained the power of a snake; Odin and Jane Foster appearances. "Snowstorm" two-page text story. "The Purple Planet," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A criminal in the future travels to a rich but primitive world, hoping to exploit the simple people. Second "Tales of Asgard" installment, "Odin Battles Ymir, King of the Ice Giants," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; The ice giants, led by Ymir, attack Asgard but Odin defends it and traps Ymir inside a ring of fire. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 100 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4461664012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Mister Hyde kidnaps Don Blake and Jane Foster and then tries to steal a submarine using Jane as a hostage; Jane stops Thor from catching Hyde because she thinks that Don is still in danger; The police realize that Hyde framed Thor for the bank robbery, but Jane's actions convince Odin that she is unworthy of immortality. "Tricky Travel" text story. "The Unreal!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A man recounts a dream to a psychiatrist, in which he meets and fights an alien on an expedition; The psychiatrist dismisses the importance of the dream, since the alien "human" that he describes couldn't exist. Fourth "Tales of Asgard" installment, "The Storm Giants!", script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; This is the first "Boyhood of Thor" story; Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 100 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4461664010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Mister Hyde kidnaps Don Blake and Jane Foster and then tries to steal a submarine using Jane as a hostage; Jane stops Thor from catching Hyde because she thinks that Don is still in danger; The police realize that Hyde framed Thor for the bank robbery, but Jane's actions convince Odin that she is unworthy of immortality. "Tricky Travel" text story. "The Unreal!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A man recounts a dream to a psychiatrist, in which he meets and fights an alien on an expedition; The psychiatrist dismisses the importance of the dream, since the alien "human" that he describes couldn't exist. Fourth "Tales of Asgard" installment, "The Storm Giants!", script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; This is the first "Boyhood of Thor" story; Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 105 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4461664014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Cobra meets Mister Hyde and they join forces to defeat Thor; They track Thor to Dr. Blake's office, and demand that Blake help them find Thor; Blake becomes Thor while their backs are turned and fights the two villains until they manage to take his hammer from him. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "When Heimdall Failed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"); In hope of attacking Asgard, King Brimer and Queen Nedra send a Vanna to pass by Heimdall and spy on them. First half of a two-page text story, "Marauder." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 105 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4461664013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Cobra meets Mister Hyde and they join forces to defeat Thor; They track Thor to Dr. Blake's office, and demand that Blake help them find Thor; Blake becomes Thor while their backs are turned and fights the two villains until they manage to take his hammer from him. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "When Heimdall Failed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"); In hope of attacking Asgard, King Brimer and Queen Nedra send a Vanna to pass by Heimdall and spy on them. First half of a two-page text story, "Marauder." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4461664016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 114 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4177121013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance and origin of the Absorbing Man in "The Stronger I Am, the Sooner I Die!" (And what a great title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki uses his magic to turn Crusher Creel into the Absorbing Man; A patient of Blake's, reporter Harris Hobbs, alerts him the existence of the Absorbing Man; Blake breaks a dinner date with Jane in order to investigate as Thor; Thor and Creel meet and fight; Hobbs witnesses the battle and is injured; Thor tends to Hobbs before resuming his battle; Balder then interrupts the fight by transporting Thor to Asgard; It seems that Loki has abducted Jane and brought her to the Golden Realm; Thor and Balder ride off to save her; Appearance by Loki. Fantastic Four comic ad. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "The Golden Apples!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood; First appearance of the land of Varinheim. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 132 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. First appearances of Ego the Living Planet and the Recorder in "Rigel: Where Gods May Fear to Tread!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor travels to the planet Rigel to deal with the Colonizers in person; Hes diverted by the menace of Ego. Appearance by Jane Foster. Tale of Asgard: "The Dark Horse of Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions rest after defeating Harokin's Hordes; Harokin, mortally wounded, waits for the Black Stallion of Doom. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 133 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Ego and the Recorder guest star in "Behold...The Living Planet!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor wins over Ego, the Living Planet and gets Earth's freedom from the colonizers; Jane wanders into the New Men and is offered a job as a teacher in Wundagore. Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "Valhalla!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Harokin rides the Black Stallion of Doom to Valhalla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 151 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4457529009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "To Rise Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor battles the Destroyer to a standstill, not knowing that it is Sif's life force that animates the creature; Odin decides that Thor has been punished long enough and restores his full power; Meanwhile, Ulik and a Troll army attack Karnilla's castle, and she releases Balder from her thrall so that he can fight for her. "Origins of the Inhumans" back-up: "Inhumans at Large!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Triton origin continued; Triton escapes from the humans who captured him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 156 VF 8.0

Thor faces Mangog and Loki in "The Hammer and the Holocaust!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Appearances by Balder, Sif, Karnilla, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, the Recorder, and Odin. Kirby/Colletta cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.