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Avengers (1968 Gold Key) 1A CGC 8.0 Ad Back Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4496595001

Photo cover. Ad on back cover. The lid's off a spy game a la mod! Based on the TV series The Avengers featuring John Steed and Emma Peel. Featuring: 14 page The Avengers reprint story "The Roman Invasion" starring The Avengers [John Steed; Emma Peel]; Karl, Helmut and Agent 77 of the British secret service; 1 page Keys of Knowledge filler "Sea Horse"; 1 page Picture Dictionary filler "Field"; 1 page filler "Jest For Fun"; 1 page Dinosauria filler "Plesiosaur"; 12 page The Avengers reprint story "The Mirage Maker" starring The Avengers [John Steed; Emma Peel], the Colonel, Johnson (the scientist), Sammy, Franz and Hans, drawn by Pat Williams. Cover price $0.10.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-0856150-002

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4011526016

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-390C32D-002

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Buck Rogers (1964 Gold Key) 1 FN- 5.5

Mysterious disappearances in outer space lure Buck into a trap beyond the farthest planet! Featuring "The Space Slavers" written by Paul Newman and drawn by Ray Bailey. Killer Kane, Ardala, Dr Huer and all the rest of the cast appear. Painted cover. NOTE: # on cover is 10128-410. Cover price $0.12.

Chip N Dale (1967 Gold Key) 19 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0956720018

Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Chump Munks, art by Jack Bradbury; Chip 'n' Dale misinterpret an insulting post card from Donald Duck as a gift ("Nuts to You!") and the forest animals are out of food when winter hits; Brer Fox and Brer Bear have gathered all the food , but get knocked out when trying to catch Chip. Auto Antics, art by Jack Bradbury; Chip 'n' Dale find a toy car. Ad for NBC's new Saturday morning line-up with Adam; Evy; Pink Panther; Underdog; The Jetsons; The Houndcats; The Roman Holidays; The Barkleys; Sealab 2020. Personality Perfection, art by Jack Bradbury; Practical Pig's "personality switcher" machine brings out the industrious side of the lazy brothers. The Moose-Music Makers, art by Jack Bradbury; Chip wants to make music, but when he uses an old moose call for a horn there is no peace in the forest. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Crown Comics (1944) 9 GD 2.0

1.5" Cumulative spine split (partially taped, and under cover staple). Centerfold detached at the staple.

Cover art by Noble Steele. Introducing Bryan O'Flynn, art by Noble Steele; As an explorer, adventurer and archeologist, Bryan O'Flynn travels to Yucatan to dig up the ancient Mayan culture; He takes a drug and goes back 500 years in time. Untitled Buckskin story, pencils by Frank Bolle, inks by Leonard Starr; Bart is after Yellow Fox for killing his mother and father; His own uncle is the man behind it. Untitled Master Marvin story; Marvin and Butch by train to a summer camp. Untitled Vic Cutter story, pencils by Frank Bolle, inks by Leonard Starr. Untitled Minnie Soo and Little HaHa story, art by Ralph Heimdahl; Minnie and Haha catch four enemy Crows. Untitled Leif the Lucky story, art by Noble Steele; A big diamond is stolen from Mrs. Richwich. New 3 Way Color Comicscope ad. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Crusade of Comics Presents Spawn (1992) Mini Comic 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3968492004

Promotional mini comics that originally came with Spawn # 1 comic and Todd McFarlane 45 minute video "Facts and Illusions". Mini comic. Full color 16 pages, 4" x 7 1/2". Art by Todd McFarlane, Jason Pearson, & Karl Story

Doctor Solar (1962 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

First original Gold Key character. Origin and first appearance of Dr. Solar. First indication of "mystery villain." Two Dr. Solar stories, "Solar's Secret!" and "An Atomic Inferno!" Painted front and back covers. Number on cover 10000-210. Cover price $0.12.

Flash Gordon (1965 Gold Key) 1 VF- 7.5

Flash and Dale are marooned on a strange planet in the adventure story "The Eyes of Opto." Cover price $0.12.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4514324003

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1BAEEBF-004

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross). The Great Fonzarelli; Richie convinces Fonzie to perform a magic act for a Consolidated Charities fundraiser. An Offer You Can't Refuse; Bikers arrive at Arnold's and try to extort protection money from Al. Masquerade; Marion and Howard drive their kids crazy trying to decide what to wear to the Elk's masquerade ball; With Fonzie's help, they decide to go as Ann Sheridan, the Oomph Girl, escorted by President Teddy Roosevelt. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Richie Rich. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk's Smashing Puzzlers (1978 Grosset & Dunlap) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4309031007

A puzzle book featuring The Incredible Hulk. Cinnamon House Imprint. Cover price $0.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Moby Duck (1967 Gold Key) 2-12C CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1096685009

12¢ edition Cover price $0.12.

Moby Duck (1967 Gold Key) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0780302003

Phantom (1962 Gold Key/King/Charlton) 60 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4162262002

Cover by Jim Aparo. Stories and art by Giovanni Fiorentini and Mario Pedrazzi. Charlton presents the comic-book adventures of the seemingly immortal crime-fighter called The Phantom. This issue features translated Phantom stories from Italy's Avventure Americane-L'Uomo Mascherato. Modern-day pirate Strangol and his beautiful blonde sidekick Linda plot an assault on Skull Cave and the Phantom's treasure. The legend of the Phantom is recounted for new readers. Assault on the Phantoms Treasure; Monkey Mail. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3814812003

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, & George Takei. Photo of U.S.S. Enterprise inside front cover. Note: There is ONLY one version of this issue. It has a photo of William Shatner on the back cover. There is no version of this issue with an ad on the back. "The Planet of No Return," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; An expedition team discovers its secret too late... K-G, Planet of Death!; The planet K-G is a plant dominated planet that sends out spores that change mammals into plants; They also eat mammals; The crew beams down five crewmen and you never know who will make it because no one wears red. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Weird Mysteries (1952 Gillmore) 3 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by Charles Stern, Tony Mortellaro and Ross Andru. Pre-Code tales of horror from Stanley Morse Publications. A surgeon's lifelong rival beats him to a prestigious position, so he cuts off his hand, in a story by future Marvel artist Ross Andru (and possibly his longtime inker Mike Esposito). Paul inherits his uncle's castle, and also his family legacy of monster-making. A subway worker discovers giant ants beneath the city. While the Iron Was Hot; Hand of Fate; Your Name on It; The Disbeliever; The Castle of Fear. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Weird Mysteries (1952 Gillmore) 4 GD- 1.8

4" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Hy Fleishman, Edd Smalle and Ross Andru. Pre-Code tales of horror from Stanley Morse Publications. A businessman tests a magician's abilities by handcuffing him to a coffin, in a story by future Marvel artist Ross Andru. Witches seem to predict that a man will succeed in his revenge plan against his unfaithful wife. A wealthy man who never smiles confronts a greedy man in a cave, in a story by comics legend Basil Wolverton. Devils Disciple!; The Twin Coffins!; Chain Reaction; Choker; The Black Board; The Witches Tale; The Man Who Never Smiled. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Weird Mysteries (1952 Gillmore) 11 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by John Romita, Les Zakarin and Eugene E. Hughes. Pre-Code tales of horror from Stanley Morse Publications. A woman seeks revenge after her husband kills her father with voodoo. A serial husband-killer makes a pact with the devil that he will free her if she will live with the man he chooses, but that man turns out to be Jack the Ripper. A man makes a deal with the devil and thinks he's come out with the upper hand, in a story by future Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. Voodoo Dolls; Live With a Man; Life Insurance; The Door; Rat-Trap; Cremation. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.