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Comic books November 1968, graded by CBCS

  • Item #61859484
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    • Label #21-40BAE71-007

    "The Madness of Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. The Master of Illusion has been plotting revenge against the web-slinger since his bitter defeat in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. And this time Mysterio (aka Quentin Beck) hatches a plan involving a miniature amusement park with a miniature Spider-Man! The wall-crawler is about to ride a roller coaster -- whether he realizes it or not! Meanwhile, Norman Osborn has become the Green Goblin again! And he will take his shot at revenge against Peter Parker in Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #2 -- also published this month! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Cary Burkett and Tony Isabella, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #49.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61980794
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    • Label #21-218A045-012

    First printing and first appearances of Richard Parker and Mary Parker in an all-new 40-page story "The Parents of Peter Parker!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Consulting by John Romita (layouts). Cover by John Romita. While moving an old trunk in his Aunt's house, Peter finds pictures and newspaper clippings of his deceased parents. Apparently they were considered traitors by the U.S. government before their deaths in a plane crash in Algeria almost two decades ago. After Aunt May provides a few more details, Peter vows to uncover the truth about his parents! To that end the web-slinger links up with the Fantastic Four and flies to North Africa! In the middle of the Kasbah, the Amazing Spider-Man finally comes face-to-face with the man who framed his parents: the sinister Red Skull! Wow, can the wall-crawler exonerate his parents and change his family legacy forever? Or will the spectacular son meet the same fate as his father...at the hands of the Red Skull? A terrific story! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Notes: This story features the second Red Skull (aka Albert Malik). He appears many years later in Solo Avengers 6 and Captain America 347.) First backup feature: "A Day at the Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the Daily Bugle newsroom with J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito. Assists by John Romita. Second backup feature: "Peter Parker, the Super Sports Star!" Two-page illustration of the web-slinger as a baseball player and football player. Third backup feature: "Where It's At" One-page drawing of Spider-Man's usual hangouts. Fourth backup feature: "This is Spidey as We Know Him, But--" Two-page illustration of other publications' characters dressed as Spider-Man. Fifth backup feature: "Here We Go-a-Plotting!" Three-page parody of the Marvel Bullpen starring Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and John Romita. Script and Pencils by Marie Severin. Inks by Frank Giacoia. (Notes: The inside front cover features selected artwork from the story. The issue includes a full-page ad for Spectacular Spider-Man (1968) Magazine 2. A second printing of this issue was published in 1994 and only available through JC Penney stores. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 264 & 265.) 64 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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    Atom (1962) #39 CBCS 8.5
    Published Nov 1968 by DC.
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    • Label #21-40BAE71-054

    Cover by Joe Kubert. "Vengeance of the Silver Vulture!", script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Murphy Anderson and Joe Giella; The Halls and Ray Palmer, on vacation in Mexico City, are told a prophecy that wings will come between them; Shayera goes shopping alone, while Carter and Ray take a helicopter to see Mayan ruins where they rescue a boy from a trained puma; The Atom, Hawkman and Hawkgirl stop Tekla from trying to rebuild the ancient Mayan empire. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #58378472
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature Roy Thomas on 9/18/2021
    • Label #22-0692A42-058
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    "Even An Android Can Cry" Part 2 of 2. Origins of the Vision and Ultron. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. The Vision wants to become an avenger! But before Goliath and the Wasp can add him to the roster, they must consult the old guard first! When Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor arrive at Avengers Mansion; they test the Vision's powers! And the three stalwarts are suitably impressed! But they also want to know the Vision's background story. Where did he come from and how was he created? As the Vision recounts his earliest memories, Hank Pym begins to connect the dots. Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to Hank's suburban lab... where they learn the shocking truth about their newest ally: the Vision; and their newest enemy: Ultron! Does the truth clear the way for the Vision to join the Mighty Avengers? An uplifting story! Second appearance of the silver age Vision. Flashback cameos by the Enchantress, Executioner, Baron Zemo, Wonder Man, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Roy Thomas and John Buscema's creations of the Vision and Ultron set the stage for decades of great Avengers stories. This issue features a full-page panel (page 9) of all the avengers to date plus Spider-Man. This two-part story was reprinted in 1986 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback: Avengers The Origin of The Vision. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #19.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #58281105
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    • Slight amateur restoration
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    • Witnessed Sig: Jim Shooter on 11/11/2017. Amateur Restoration Includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.
    • Label #18-089E087-029
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    "Origin of Captain Action." An archaeological dig results in the discovery of ancient coins, which give Clive Arno the power of the gods and Krellik the power of the evil gods. Guest starring Superman. Based on the dolls (I mean action figures) created by the Ideal Toy Company. Script by Jim Shooter, art by Wally Wood. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Irv Novick. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #57972839
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    • Witnessed Sig: Joe Sinnott on 5/19/2019.
    • Label #19-205C52E-010
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    1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60892297
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    $209.99
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    • Label #21-2AE4B65-020
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    1st appearance of Franklin Richards and 1st appearance of Annihilus - "Let There Be Life!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Franklin Richards is born and Annihilus is introduced! Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #55368226
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    Published Nov 1968 by DC.
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    • Label #21-29661E2-005
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    Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Flash learns about an assassination attempt, prior to a scheduled speaking engagement at a police symposium in Central City; crooks capture Flash in ice. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff, comics writer Mark Evanier, and comics historian Peter Sanderson, Jr. Showcase 78 ad featuring Jonny Double. Justice League of America 67 ad. The New Wonder Woman ad. Brother Power the Geek ad. Back cover Aurora model kit ad featuring UFO (the Invaders), Land of the Giants, The Robot (Lost in Space), and Flying Sub (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61849898
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    • Label #21-40B8A7A-040

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Jailbreak!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Steve Ditko; While on a family vacation, the Halls encounter a group of escaped convicts; Dove defeats the ringleader his own way, without resorting to extreme violence like his brother. Jonny Double ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61849894
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    • Label #21-40B8A7A-041

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Jailbreak!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Steve Ditko; While on a family vacation, the Halls encounter a group of escaped convicts; Dove defeats the ringleader his own way, without resorting to extreme violence like his brother. Jonny Double ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #59666405
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    • Slight amateur restoration
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Sig: Jim Steranko on 10/21/2017. Amateur Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover. Right Edge Trimmed.
    • Label #17-3DEABD1-005
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    Cover by Jim Steranko. "Doom Must Fall!", script by Roy Thomas (plot), Frank Springer (plot), and Archie Goodwin (dialogue), art by Frank Springer; Fury is summoned by a condition red priority alert to the "Observatron" chamber; An asteroid is being drawn off-course directly toward Earth, impact only hours away! Fury & Cliff Randall (SHIELD's top ace pilot) race to the projected impact point, the Central Andes, hoping to find whatever is pulling the asteroid from its normal orbit; There, they find a hidden base built inside a mountain, run by a group of other-dimensional beings called "The Others"; Twenty years earlier, the tyrant of their dimension, facing revolt, set off an "Impact Inducer", which would destroy everything; Survivors escaped in a ship when the force of the destruction opened a dimensional doorway to Earth; Knowing it would take twenty years for the "reverberations" to still, they built a base and sent out "prodigals" to gather intelligence about Earth, whose memories were blanked - and it turns out Randall was one of these all along! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60161278
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    • Label #23-3E84026-006
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    Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #59302634
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Steranko on 6/24/2022.
    • Label #23-0AF5128-051
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    Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61524771
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Steranko on 12/16/2023.
    • Label #24-078697A-026
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    Cover art by Jim Steranko. City of Mutants, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by John Tartaglione; Mesmero captures Lorna Dane and Iceman; Mesmero tells everyone that Lorna Dane is Magneto's daughter. This Boy--This Bombshell!--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; the story of young Hank McCoy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #58947461
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    Published Nov 1968 by DC.
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    • Witnessed Signature: Neal Adams on 3/1/2020.
    • Label #22-1683AAD-063
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    Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman's Perfect Crime! starring Superman and Batman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; without powers, Superman takes on the costumed identity of Nova. The Batmen of All Nations!--Editors' Round Table: Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60196120
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    Published Nov 1968 by DC.
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    • Label #21-1820491-007
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    Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman's Perfect Crime! starring Superman and Batman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; without powers, Superman takes on the costumed identity of Nova. The Batmen of All Nations!--Editors' Round Table: Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.