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Transformers Lot of 10

Issues 48-55, 62, and 65 of Transformers (1984 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Transformers Lot of 10

Issues 33-39, 43, 47, and 49 of Transformers (1984 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Transformers Lot of 5

Issues 1N, 2N, 3D, 5, and 7 of Transformers (1984 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with #1N grading VG.

Transformers Lot of 5

Issues 2D, 3D, 4, 7, and 27 of Transformers (1984 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

Transformers Lot of 9

Issues 15, 18, 21, and 27-32 of Transformers (1984 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Transformers The Movie (1986) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4449375018

Direct Edition. "The Planet Eater!" Part 1 of 3. Adapted by Ralph Macchio. Art by Don Perlin, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. It is the near future and the millennium old war between the Autobots and the Decepticons comes to a head in an epic battle that leaves many familiar faces dead. New heroes, Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, a small group of rebels, must do everything in their power to keep the Matrix from falling into the hands of the enemy. Plus, looming in the distance is the ever approaching planet consuming power known as Unicron. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Treasure Comics (1945 Prize) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Water spots across front cover, cover oxidation.

Edited by Samuel Bierman. Cover by August Froehlich. Stories by August Froehlich, Lit-Win, Manny Stallman, Jerry Gale, H. C. Kiefer, John Giunta, and Frank Frazetta. Adventure stories starring such characters as Paul Bunyan, Gor The Gorilla King, Arabian Knight, Dr. Styx, and Marco Polo--these are comics to Treasure! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Triggergirl 6 Justice (2023 PaperFilms) 1HUGHES CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Hughes Variant Cover

Label #4456539016

Embossed Variant Cover by Adam Hughes. Story by Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Jun Santacruz and Amanda Conner.

Trinity Special World's Finest (2024 DC) 1C CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Ortega Variant Cover

Label #4503057017

Written by Tom King. Art by Belen Ortega. Cover by Sweeney Boo. THE DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN TEAMS WITH THE SUPER SONS TO TAKE ON DARKSEID! The world's finest heroes of tomorrow are back for more! The daughter of Wonder Woman and the Super Sons return for more stories filled with laughs, action and awe-inspiring adventure. Can Lizzie survive Darkseid and his terrifying math? Will an innocent trip to the past for homework change the future? Are Damian and Jon's barks worse than their bite? Find out in this collection of the latest back-up stories from the hit WONDER WOMAN series! 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

True Crime Comics (1947 Magazine Village) 1 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals and color touch. 3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 2 #1 on cover. Cover price $0.10.

True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 3 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4215689004

Stories and art by Art Gates, Eleanore Claire and Fred Bell. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Rancher's daughter Donna loves cowboy Dan, but she's wooed by wealthy older man Jock. In a different story, featuring "good girl" art by an unknown artist, Jane falls for Dan while he's building a house for his future wife. Grace is a nurse with three men vying for her attention: salesman Freddie, doctor Don, and pilot Rod. Plus romantic trivia from around the world. Three Loves Had I; I Loved Unwisely; I Left Love Behind; Career Wife; Built for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 20 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing pages (affects art and story).

"Girl on the River"; Rhoda grows up with her father on a river barge, and longs for a life of luxury as epitomized by Brians fancy yacht; Rhoda and fisherman Mark fall in love; When Brian invites her to a party on his yacht, Mark advises Rhoda not to go because Brians "dubious business contacts" attend the wild parties. "Treachery"; Jewel thief Laura takes a job as Mrs. Gaumonts social secretary, intending to steal a fabulous diamond; She and Mr. Gaumonts secretary Matt fall in love; Laura steals a ring from Mrs. Gaumont and plants it on Matt. "Lesson Plan for Love" text story. "My Secret Happiness"; Kitty loses her job as a director of a small-town theatres play when rival Vivian brings in famous performer Scott; Scott co-stars with Kitty and she falls in love with him; The play is a success, but Scott is later reported dead in a plane crash. Untitled story; Honey is engaged to Russell, a probationary police officer; When Russell leaves his beat to price a wedding ring, a nearby store is robbed and he may lose his job; Honey knows it was her brother Ned who was the holdup man; Readers are asked "What Would YOU Do?" and to send their answer to the editor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 25 FN+ 6.5

"I Stand Accused," art by Bill Draut; Marjorie is tried for the murder of her husband Ralph; All of the witnesses testify to his devotion to her, but Marjorie explains Ralph was "a vicious tyrant, a liar and a cheat!;" He abused her physically and caused her to have a miscarriage; She stabs him to death with scissors and is sentenced to prison for life. "Engagement" text story. "Have I the Right to Marry Him?", art by Tom Hickey; Joyce is engaged to Steve, but she suffers a horseback riding accident and will be unable to have children; Steve says he wants to marry her anyway, but Joyce fears "hes just being noble!"; Readers are asked to send in their advice for Joyce. "Come-On Girl!", art by Bill Draut; Shayne is a shill for Rustys crooked carnival game, flirting with men and encouraging them to lose money; She sincerely falls in love with Bob, but while sailing on his friend Ralphs yacht she decides to dump Bob for the wealthier man. "Nocturne!", art by John Prentice; Dede, a concert violinist, agrees to help stagehand and aspiring composer Greg; They fall in love, but Dedes playing suffers; Her teacher says she has to choose between her career and Greg. "Man-Stealer" text story. "Surrender," art by Bob Powell; Linda has a psychological need for mens affection, rooted in her childhood, when her father abandoned her mother; She meets Bill and falls in love for the first time, but when he is sent away on a long business trip, she relapses into her promiscuous ways, "man after man, date after date." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Turok Son of Stone (1956-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 5B GD/VG 3.0

Back Cover Variant - Written by Gaylord Du Bois. Art by Bob Correa and John Celardo. Turok and Andar in "The River of Fire" by Gaylord Du Bois, Bob Correa and John Celardo. Turok and Andar also star in "The Secret Place" by Du Bois, Correa and Celardo. Plus: Pteranodon illustration by Giusto (on back cover). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Twig (2022 Image) 1SOC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Baldari Variant Cover.

Label #4063511017

State of Comics and Warp Zone Comics Exclusive Cover by Nicoletta Baldari. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Kyle Strahm. SERIES PREMIERE Eisner Award-winning I HATE FAIRYLAND and MIDDLEWEST writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist KYLE STRAHM (SPREAD, UNEARTH) come together for an all-new epic fantasy/adventure miniseries! It's the first day of Twig's new job as a journeyer on a JEFF SMITH's Bone-esque quest to save a The Dark Crystal/Labyrinth-style world. Join our hesitant hero for an inspiring and imaginative tale of hope, heartache, and determination to overcome insurmountable odds! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Twisted Tales (1982 Pacific) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3770796005

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Bruce Jones, Don Lomax, and John Bolton. Cover by John Bolton A horror anthology from the mind of writer Bruce Jones, featuring art by some of the top illustrators of the time. A woman encounters a monster in a well, in a story with art by John Bolton. Lovers scheme to eliminate their husbands in time-worn plot, only this time both the lovers are women. A lonely boy befriends the creature that lives in a lake. The Well; Nick of Time; The Secret Place. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

Twisted Tales (1988 Eclipse) 1 VG 4.0

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Rick Stasi, Jim Mooney, Scott Saavedra, and Henry Mayo. Cover by Dave Stevens. Eclipse picks up the acclaimed post-Code horror comic, previously published by Pacific. A horror anthology from the mind of writer Bruce Jones, featuring art by some of the top illustrators of the time. During the 1950s, teen sci-fi fans have a memorable evening in a haunted house. A lonely man picks up women in bars by eliciting sympathy about his non-existent dead brother. An ambitious young man finally joins an exclusive yacht club and faces a killer initiation. Termites From Mars; Fraternity; Night Dive. 48 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

Two-Gun Kid (1948) 77 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Dick Ayers. Stories by Al Hartley and Stan Lee. Art by Dick Ayers, Jack Kirby and Carl Hubbell. Two-Gun Kid stars in "The Panther Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out" by Al Hartley, Dick Ayers and Carl Hubbell. Also in this issue: A feared outlaw turns himself in to finally be at peace in the back-up story "Return of the Bad Man" by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Ayers, reprinted from Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) #96. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.6 Quesada

Paper: White

Label #4359948003

Original Edition. Cover by Joe Quesada. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert. 1st "Ultimate" title, presenting the origin of Spider-man to a new generation of fans. Bendis' crisp characterizations and dead-on dialogue combine with Bagley's years of experience and the ability to continually deliver dynamic super hero storytelling to thrill old and new audiences alike. Cover price $2.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 Marvel) 1DF VF+ 8.5 DF Variant

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Cover. Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 5000 copies.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2024 Marvel) 1J CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Marquez "Virgin" Edition

Label #4409064003

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Marco Checchetto. Cover by David Marquez. THE NEW ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN FOR A NEW ULTIMATE UNIVERSE! Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X) and acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto (DAREDEVIL) bring you a bold new take on Spider-Man, with this, the debut title of the new line of Ultimate Comics! After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero...who will rise up to take on that responsibility? Prepare to be entangled in a web of mystery and excitement as the all-new ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN comic redefines the wall-crawler for the 21st Century! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Ultimates (2024 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4503057018

Written by Deniz Camp. Art by Juan Frigeri. Cover by Dike Ruan. INTRODUCING…THE SHE-HULK! The Ultimates search for a means of destroying the Maker's most powerful pawn, the Hulk! And in the process they uncover an army of Hulks hidden away from the world… …with She-Hulk at the helm! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Ultraman X Avengers (2024 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4503057019

Written by Kyle Higgins. Art by Francesco Manna. Cover by Dike Ruan. THE GREATEST HERO OF JAPAN AND EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES JOIN FORCES FOR AN EPIC ADVENTURE! Spider-Man has disappeared from New York, an intergalactic invader has arrived on Ultraman's doorstep and the Kaiju of Earth are acting even more mysteriously than usual. This can only mean one thing: It's time for Ultraman to meet the Avengers! But what cosmic threat is great enough to require a team-up of Marvel's mightiest champions and Japan's greatest hero? Find out as Shin meets Sam, Spacium Ray meets Repulsor Ray and "THWIP!" meets "SHUWATCH!" - in the epic crossover event: ULTRAMAN x AVENGERS! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Umbrella Academy Zero Killer FCBD (2007) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Free Comic Book Day Edition.

Label #2063368023

Featuring The Umbrella Academy, Pantheon City and Zerokiller. Written by Gerard Way, Ron Marz and Arvid Nelson. Art by Gabriel Ba, Clement Sauve and Matt Camp. Cover by James Jean. 28pgs, color.

Uncanny Avengers (2012 Marvel Now) 1N CGC 9.8 Pichelli Variant

Paper: White

Pichelli Variant Cover

Label #4494428018

Limited Variant Cover by Sara Pichelli (W) Rick Remender (A) John Cassaday THIS IS IT! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble! Dive headfirst into Marvel NOW! as the superstar dream team of Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, Venom) and John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Captain America) deliver high stakes action in UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 - sporting a jaw-dropping cover by Cassaday! No fan can miss the blockbuster debut of an all-new Avengers team featuring members from all across the Marvel Universe...a team uniting Avenger and X-Man alike! Captain America begins his quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together - so why is Professor Xavier's dream more at risk than ever? The funeral of one of Marvel's greatest heroes! The first attack of the most loathsome villain in history will quake the Marvel Universe forever! But following the devastating events of Avengers VS X-Men, can Captain America pull together a team that can get along for its first mission? Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Avengers (2014 Marvel) 2nd Series 1YOUNG CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover. Label Error: Wrong series date specified by CGC.

Label #4494428019

Counter-Evolutionary: Part 1 - Written by Rick Remender. Cover by Skottie Young. COUNTER-EVOLUTIONARY PART 1 From the ashes of AXIS an all-new, all different Avengers assemble! The tragedy at the end of AXIS has left the Uncanny Avengers vulnerable, and someone is taking advantage of it. One of the Avengers oldest foes returns with a terrible secret that will, all hyperbole aside, shatter the lives of two members of the squad. What is Counter-Earth? What terrible secrets does it house? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Avengers (2023 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

R1C0 "Virgin" Edition

Label #4459576004

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by R1C0. Written by Gerry Duggan; Jonathan Hickman. Art by Javier Garron. The FALL OF X calls for the return of the Avengers' Unity Squad! Innocent people and world leaders are dead after simultaneous attacks on the U.S. and Krakoan governments, and that means one thing: It's time for a new squad of Avengers. False-flag attacks meant to whip up anti-mutant hysteria are unfolding, and hey, some of Steve Rogers' best friends are mutants. Your new unity squad is: Captain America, Rogue, Deadpool, Quicksilver, Psylocke and Monet. They must solve the mystery of who the new, murderous Captain Krakoa is - and stop his team of killers from igniting the fires of a new world war. PLUS: A bonus page written by Jonathan Hickman - WHO ARE THE G.O.D.S.? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Uncanny Avengers (2023 Marvel) 2E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Land Sketch Cover.

Label #4445138008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Javier Garron. Cover by Greg Land. At a time when mutant and human relations are in the toilet, the Uncanny Avengers have run smack into a new BROTHERHOOD OF EVIL MUTANTS, and, folks, lemme tell you - they came here to beat up Avengers and X-Men and chew gum, and they're all outta gum. Wake up, babe, a new romance hits that will make readers froth at the mouth. Plus, Ben Urich. Always the mark of a quality and important Marvel Comic. FOOM! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny X-Force (2013 2nd Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Young

Label #4494428020

Young Variant- (W) Sam Humphries (A) Ron Garney (CA) Skottie Young-THE DARKEST CORNERS OF THE MUTANT UNIVERSE: EXPOSED! The X-Men: sworn to protect a world that fears and hates them. UNCANNY X-FORCE: charged to deal with situations the X-Men fear and hate! Psylocke and Storm lead a new team of outcasts and scoundrels, including fan-favorite Puck, the villainous Spiral, and the mysterious Cluster. The first adversary to strike out from the darkness? X-legend BISHOP! Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny X-Force Connecting Cover Print by Scott Williams

Features the full image of the connecting covers commissioned by IG Comic Store for Powers of X #2, Marvel Comics #1000, and Marvel Comics #1001. High quality print on photo stock. 33" x 16 3/4", full color. Note: Print will be rolled.

Uncanny X-Men #141 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 13" x 19"

Uncanny X-Men #175 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 13" x 19"

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4102698003

First appearance of the Blob. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Beware of the Blob!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Professor X detects a new mutant and sends the X-Men to investigate; They arrive at a carnival and encounter the Blob, a very fat sideshow attraction who can bounce bullets off of his malleable hide as well as anchor himself to the earth and become immovable; The X-Men bring him back to the mansion as a potential member but the Blob spurns their invitation and returns to the carnival; Realizing that the Blob knows their secret, the X-Men lure him back to the mansion where Xavier wipes his memory. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 5 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman and Marie Severin (Angel alterations). Trapped: One X-Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; With Xavier's mental powers gone, the X-Men try to decide how they will function without his leadership; Trying to ferret out the X-Men, Magneto has the Toad enter an atheletic event where he leaps to victory; With the crowd turning hostile due to the Toads amazing abilities, the X-Men arrive on the scene to capture him; Magneto snags Angel and whisks him away to Asteroid M; In an attempt to trade the Toad for Angel, the X-Men arrive on Asteroid M where they battle the Brotherhood once again; On their safe return to earth, Xavier revels that his power loss was a ruse to test his students. First Appearance of Magneto's Asteroid M; Prof's loss of powers just a test. Letter column begins in this issue. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Severe water damage. Mold.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2096686003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 15 VG/FN 5.0

Moisture damage.

The origin of the Beast. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Dick Ayers; The X-Men invade the Sentinel's underground complex but are captured; Beast is taken before the Sentinel's leader, Master Mold, and has his mind probed; Master Mold commands Trask to make an army of Sentinels so they can take over the world. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 16 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Supreme Sacrifice!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Dick Ayers; With the X-Men captured, Xavier heads back to investigate a fallen Sentinel to try and figure out what stopped it; The X-Men escape and battle the Sentinels but it is the timely intervention of Professor X and the self sacrifice of Dr. Trask that stops Master Mold and saves the day. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 17 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. ...And None Shall Survive!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (p. 1 & layouts, pp. 2–20) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pp. 2–20), inks by Dick Ayers; In the aftermath of their battle with the Sentinels, Hank, Bobby and Scott are taken to the hospital with injuries; Iceman is delirious in a coma but his companions recover quickly; When Warren's parents call and say they are dropping by for a visit, Angel flies back to the mansion where he is attacked by a mysterious stranger; Xavier and Cyclops, worried with no word from Angel, also return home and are attacked; Beast and Jean are the last to show up and are also taken down; As Warren's parents arrive at the mansion, they are greeted by Magneto. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 18 VG 4.0

Moisture damage.

If Iceman Should Fail--!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Dick Ayers; With the rest of the X-Men captured in a lead balloon, it is up to an injured Iceman to battle Magneto on his own; Once the X-Men escape Magento's trap, Professor X calls the Stranger who arrives on earth to collect his former captive. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 19 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4469976008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. Lo! Now Shall Appear--The Mimic!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; The X-Men are off to take a vacation when Bobby and Hank tussle with the mysterious Calvin Rankin who beats them by mimicking their powers; Calvin then has an encounter with Jean at a restaurant; Realizing he is dealing with the X-Men, Calvin follows Jean home and asks to join the X-Men; once he has absorbed all of their powers, however, he battles them and captures Jean; The team follows him to his secret hideout deep in an old mine where Mimic uses their combined powers to uncover a machine his father built that will allow him to keep the X-Men's combined powers for good; Realizing something at the last minute, Xavier allows Mimic to use the machine which doesn't give him powers but, rather, strips his mimic powers away; 1st appearance of the Mimic. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 21 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

From Whence Comes...Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 25 FN- 5.5

First full appearance of El Tigra. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Power and the Pendant!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; while taking Jean to Metro College, the X-Men stop to help an orphanage that is on fire; in Central America, El Tigra and co. look for Mayan gold of Kukulcan. Letter to the dditor from Carlos Pacheco (the comic artist?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 26 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Werner Roth and Jack Kirby (Kulkulkan assist), inks by Dick Ayers. Holocaust!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men (sans Marvel Girl) battle Kukulcan; Cyclops accidentally hits Angel with an optic blast. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 27 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. Re-Enter: The Mimic!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Angel rests in the wake of getting hit with Cyclops' optic blast; Mimic recovers his powers and memoriesl X-Men battle the Puppet Master; Cameos by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four.. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 28 GD+ 2.5

1st printing. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. The Wail of the Banshee!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimics powers; 1st appearance of the Banshee. 36 pgs. $0.12. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 39 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3929069009

Cover art by George Tuska. The X-Men get new costumes in "The Fateful Finale!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta. Mastermind and Unus attack Cyclops and Iceman; Marvel Girl frees herself and others from jail and convince the Russians that Blob has a bomb and wants to initiate WWIII; the mutants battle the Mutant Master. Appearances by the Banshee, the Mutant-Master, the Changeling, the Blob, Mastermind, Unus the Untouchable, and the Vanisher. Back-up story with the origin of Cyclops in "Lonely Are the Hunted!" Script by Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Verpoorten. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 43 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4475117016

"The Torch Is Passed...!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by John Buscema. Following the tragic events of last issue, the downtrodden X-Men attend Professor X's funeral. The graveside service is briefly interrupted when the young mutants spot Quicksilver paying his respects from a distance. After the service the X-Men return to their Westchester mansion and listen to a posthumous message from their beloved mentor in which he, Charles Xavier, officially passes the torch to his students. In the meantime Quicksilver returns to Magneto's Atlantic Island lair! But the erstwhile avenger is plagued with doubts about his decision to ally himself and his sister with the Master of Magnetism again! However Pietro doesn't have time to brood once Cyclops and his teammates discover Magneto's Atlantic hideaway! And the familiar battle is quickly joined: the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants vs. the Uncanny X-Men! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "Call Him... Cyclops" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page feature explains Cyclops' powers. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers (1963-1996 1st series) #49 in which Pietro and Wanda were duped into rejoining the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 45 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2139782023

"When Mutants Clash!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by John Buscema and George Tuska. Deep inside Magneto's island fortress, Cyclops realizes that he cannot wait any longer for the Angel to return! He has to break out of his cell now! And by narrowly focusing his powerful optic blasts he achieves his goal! However while Scott searches for Iceman and the Beast, a certain mutant speedster tracks his movements! When Pietro confronts the X-Men's leader, he gives him an opportunity to join Magneto's cause! But Scott refuses! And that means it's time for battle: Cyclops vs. Quicksilver! And the winner gets the Avengers next! Story concludes in Avengers #53. Appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Toad, and Marvel Girl. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hawkeye, and the Wasp. Flashback cameo by Red Raven. Second story: "And the Mob Cried... Vengeance" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story continues the origin of Iceman including his first meeting with Cyclops. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #93 and also in Marvel Triple Action #45.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.