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Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 171)

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Ms. Marvel #16 CGC 9.8/1st Mystique

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 171)

1st appearance of Mystique in cameo. CGC graded 9.8. White Pages.

Journey into Mystery #107/Key

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 171)

1st appearance of Grey Gargoyle. 1st appearance of Karnilla, a powerful Asgardian sorceress. GD+/VG- condition.

Batman #189/1st Scarecrow

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 171)

1st appearance of the Scarecrow in the Silver Age and 3rd appearance overall. VG-/Vg condition.

Machine Man #1-3

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 171)

1st solo series titled Machine Man. Introduction of Machine Man into Marvel continuity. #1 & #3 are NM, #2 is VG- with moisture damage.

Ms. Marvel #2/3/4 1977 Origin

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 171)

#2 is the 2nd appearance and origin of Ms. Marvel. NM-/NM condition overall.

Batman #183/2nd Poison Ivy

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 171)

2nd appearance of Poison Ivy. VG- condition with loose centerfold.

Nova #1 (1976)/Marvel

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 171)

1st appearance and origin of Nova, Richard Rider. VF condition.

ROM Spaceknight #1 + #2

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 171)

1st appearance and origin of ROM. #1 is NM-, #2 is NM.

Captain Canuck #1/2/3/5/6/7 (1975)

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 171)

#1 is the 1st appearance of Captain Canuck. This was the 1st Canadian published comic book distributed on the mass market throughout the United States. VF+ to NM condition.

Battlestar Galactica #1 CGC 9.4/1979

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 171)

First issue. Based on the 1970s TV show. CGC 9.4 with white pages.

Sgt. Fury/Howling Commandos Lot

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 171)

9 comics. Includes #90,97,99,102,120,128,131,136 and 143. VG-/VG to VF range.

Adventure Comics #324/334/335 1st Duplicate Boy

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 171)

#324 is the 1st appearance of Duplicate Boy. #335 is the 1st appearance of Starfinger. GD+/VG- condition overall.

Shogun Warriors #1-3 (1979) Marvel

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 171)

1st team appearance of the Shogun Warriors, humans piloting giant robot protectors. NM condition overall.

Spectacular Spider-Man #1-6

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 171)

Second ongoing Spider-Man series. #3 is the 1st appearance of Lightmaster. #4-5 is the 1st cameo and full appearance of Hitman. NM condition.

The Atom #11/12/13/15 DC Silver Age

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 171)

4 comics featuring the World's Smallest Super-Hero. VG-/VG condition.

Spider-Woman #1-2

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 171)

#1 is a new costume for and the origin of Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew. #2 is the 1st appearance of Morgan le Fay post Golden Age, in a flashback. NM-/NM condition.

Spider-Woman #1 CGC 9.2/1978 1st Issue

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 171)

New costume and origin of Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew. CGC graded 9.2 with white pages.

Free Comic Book Day Comic Lot

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 171)

9 comics from various series. The Amazing Spider-Man/Venom #1 is the 2nd appearance of Virus. VF+/NM condition.

Star Wars #1 1977/Marvel

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 171)

This is the first part of the A New Hope adaptation. 1st appearance of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2 and more. FN- condition with some moisture damage and rusty staples. Shows NM-.

Star Wars #2 1977/Marvel

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 171)

This is the second part of the A New Hope adaptation. 1st appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi, in story, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and more. VF+ condition with slight moisture damage.

Harvey/Fawcett/King/DC Kid's Comics Lot

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 171)

13 comics. Most are Silver Age. You get all pictured. GD+/VG condition overall. 3D Hits #1 is missing its 3D glasses.

Star Wars #3 1977/Marvel

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 171)

This is the third part of the A New Hope adaptation. FN- condition with moisture damage.

Tales to Astonish #84 Namor/Hulk

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 171)

1966. Gene Colan cover and interiors with Stan Lee stories. FN- condition.

DC Silver Age Comic Lot

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 171)

14 comics from various series. You get all pictured. Fair to GD- overall.

Sub-Mariner #4/Attuma Cover

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 171)

1968. John Buscema cover and interiors with Roy Thomas story. VF+ condition.

Spider-Woman #2 CGC 5.5/1978

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 171)

1st appearance of Morgan le Fay post Golden Age, in a flashback. CGC graded 5.5 with white pages.

Adventure Comics #344/345/346/347 Key

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 171)

#346 is the first written work by Jim Shooter in the comic industry. 1st appearance of Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, as well as Warlord Garlak and Nemesis Kid (non-Legionnaires). #344 is VG, #345 is GD+, #346 is GD+, and #347 is VG-.

Tales of Suspense #98/Black Panther

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 171)

First battle of Captain America vs Black Panther. 1st full appearance of Whitney Frost, identity not revealed, later known as Madame Masque. VF/VF condition.

Tales of Suspense #95/Iron Man Cover

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 171)

Grey Gargoyle appearance. VG+/FN- condition.

Adventure Comics #348/349 1st Dr. Regulus

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 171)

#348 is the 1st appearance of Dr. Regulus, a villain who can manipulate solar energy and origin of Sunboy. #349 is the 1st appearance of Universo and Rond Vidar. #348 is VG-, #349 is Fair with moisture damage.

Tarzan #1-3 + Annual #2/Marvel

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 171)

From the 1977series by Marvel comics. NM-/NM condition.

Thor #132/1st Ego Living Planet Cameo

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 171)

1st cameo appearance of Ego the Living Planet. GD/GD+ condition.

Superboy #129/133 Mon-El Origin

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 171)

#129 is an 80 page giant and the origin of Mon-El. GD/GD+ condition.

Thor #190/191 1st Durok the Demolisher

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 171)

#191 is the 1st appearance of Durok the Demolisher. #190 is FN- with moisture damage. #191 is VG+ with moisture damage.

Logan's Run #1 CGC 7.5 1977

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 171)

Movie adaptation comic. CGC graded 7.5 with white pages.

Superman #55/1955

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 171)

Bill Finger Story and Al Plastino cover and interior art. Filler copy.

Thor #217/227 1st Krista (Valkyrie)

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 171)

#217 is the 1st appearance of Krista, a Valkyrie. #217 is VF, #227 is VG.

Thor #239/240/241 1st Helopians

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 171)

#239 is the 1st team appearance of the Heliopians, ancient Egyptian gods: Horus, Osiris and Isis. #240 is the 1st appearance of Seth in the Modern Age. #241 is VG-, #239 is VG/VG+, and #240 is FN+.

Superman #254/266/289/293

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 171)

Nick Cardy, Curt Swan and Bob Oksner covers. #254 is VG, #266 is FN, #289 is GD-, and #293 is GD.

Thor #242/247/270/273 1st Red Norvell

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 171)

#273 is the 1st appearance of Roger "Red" Norvell, later becomes Thor. #242 is VG-, #247 is VF, #270 shows NM- but has hidden moisture damage that reduces it to FN-/FN, and #273 is FN/FN+.

2001: A Space Odyssey #1-6 (1976)

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 171)

First 6 issues of the 1976 series by Marvel. Overall NM-/NM. #4 is VG with moisture damage.

Superman #304-309 + #318

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 171)

#308 was the first use of the iconic 'bullet' DC logo on a Superman cover. Overall FN+ to VF+, a couple as low as VG.

What If? #1 (1977) Fantastic Four

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 171)

Premiere issue. What if…Spider-Man Joined The Fantastic Four? NM-/NM condition.

Thor #300/Odin Origin CGC 9.6

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 171)

Origin of Odin and the Destroyer. Asgard is destroyed. CGC graded 9.6 with white pages.

Lois Lane/Jimmy Olsen Lot

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 171)

Lois Lane #61 and 124 as well as Jimmy Olsen #87 and 93. Jimmy Olsen #87 features the Anti-Superman Gang. Overall GD to GD+, Lois Lane #124 is VG-.

What If? #2 (1977) Hulk

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 171)

What if…Hulk had the Brain of Bruce Banner? VF+/NM- condition.

What If? #3 (1977) Avengers

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 171)

What if…The Avengers had Never Been? NM condition.

Action Comics #340/1st Parasite w/Pin-Up

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 171)

1st appearance of Parasite. Includes a double-page pin-up of Superman. Fair condition with moisture damage.

What If? #4 (1977) Invaders

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 171)

What if… The Invaders has Stayed Together After World War Two? Origin & death of Spirit of '76, as Captain America. NM-/NM condition.

Amazing Spider-Man #132/150

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 171)

Appearances by Molten Man, Kingpin, Vulture, Sandman and more. #132 is GD+ with offset printing & rusty staple, #150 is FN.

Action Comics #326/335/341/342

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 171)

4 Silver Age issues. Curt Swan covers. #326 is Fair, #335 is a Filler copy with clipped coupons, #342 is VG, and #341 is GD+.

Amazing Spider-Man #155/156 1st Mirage

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 171)

#156 is the 1st appearance of Mirage, a villain who uses technology to create illusions. #155 is VG with moisture damage and creases. #156 is FN-/FN.

Machine Man #1 CGC 7.5

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 171)

1st solo series titled Machine Man. Introduction of Machine Man into Marvel continuity. CGC graded 7.5 with white pages.

Metal Men Silver Age Group of (15) #3-36

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 171)

Lot includes #3,6,9,11,14,17,18,20-22,24-27 and 36. Filler to VG range.

Amazing Spider-Man #167/170 1st WOTW

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 171)

#167 is the 1st appearance of Will-O'-The-Wisp. #167 is NM-, #170 is NM.

Amazing Spider-Man #185/186

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 171)

Peter Graduates and an appearance by the Chameleon. #185 is VF+, #186 is VF.

Firestorm #1 (x2) (1978) Key/1st Firestorm

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 171)

1st appearance of Firestorm, high school student Ronnie Raymond and physicist Martin Stein merged together after a nuclear accident. One copy is VF, the other is NM.

Amazing Spider-Man #200 Anniversary Issue

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 171)

Death of Uncle Ben's killer. Origin of Spider-Man retold. NM condition.

Amazing Spider-Man #211/212 1st Hydro-Man

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 171)

#212 is the 1st appearance and origin of Hydro-Man. Both are NM-.

DC Silver Age Comic Lot

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 171)

14 comics from various series. You get all pictured. Filler to VG condition.

Amazing Spider-Man #213/214/215

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 171)

Frightful Four and Namor appearances. #213 is NM, #214 is NM, and #215 is VF+/NM-.

Man-Thing #1 CGC 5.0 1979

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 171)

Origin of the Man-Thing retold. CGC graded 5.0 with white pages.

G.I. Combat/Haunted Tank Lot

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 171)

Includes #107,108,109,113,175 and 196. Four are Fair to GD, two are FN- to VF-.

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4/1967

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 171)

3rd appearance of Mysterio in costume, disguised in The Amazing Spider-Man #2 and #24. GD+/VG- condition.

Battlestar Galactica #1-3

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 171)

First 3 issues based on the sci-fi TV show. #1 is FN+/VF- with moisture damage, #2 is NM, and #3 is VF+ with small corner off of cover.

Archie and Related Comic Lot

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 171)

12 comics. Titles include: Betty and Me, Life with Archie, Reggie and Me as well as Archie Annual #20. Filler to VG range.

Captain America #104 (1968)

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 171)

Red Skull appearance. GD-/GD condition with moisture damage.

Combat Kelly #1-9 Full Run 1972/Marvel

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 171)

Combat Kelly and the Deadly Dozen. Full run. All 9 issues! VG to VF- condition.

Bomba the Jungle Boy #1 + #3

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 171)

#1 is the 1st appearance of Bomba. #1 is VG-, #3 is FN-.

Conan #78/82/92/97/100 Death of Belit

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 171)

#100 is the death of Belit. Overall NM-/NM, #97 is VF- with severely rusted staples.

Hulk #182/Wolverine 2nd appearance CGC 8.0

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 171)

2nd appearance of Wolverine. Many sources cite this as a cameo appearance of Wolverine and Giant-Size X-Men #1 as a 2nd full appearance. CGC graded 8.0 with white pages.

Archie Related Comic Lot

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 171)

14 comics. Titles includes: Powerful/Captain Pureheart, Archie and Me, Archie's Joke Book and Laugh. One comic is VG, the rest are Fair to GD.

Marvel Bronze Age Lot with Keys

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 171)

21 comics. Various titles. Includes some key issues. You get all pictured. Filler copies with moisture damage and rusty staples.

Daredevil #24/1967

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 171)

Ka-Zar appearance. GD+ condition with moisture damage.

Isis #1/2/4 DC (1976) TV Show

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 171)

#1 is the premiere issue that was adapted from the 1975 live-action Saturday morning TV series. #1 is FN+, #2 is VG-, and #4 is FN-/FN.

Daredevil #120/128/147 1st El Jaguar

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 171)

#120 is the 1st appearance of El Jaguar. #120 is VG-, #128 is FN, and #147 is NM-.

Daredevil #158/1st Frank Miller

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 171)

First artwork on the Daredevil title series by Frank Miller. VG- with moisture damage (shows FN+).

Ken Stuart #1 (1949) Sea Adventures

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 171)

Cover by Frank Borth. Stories and art by Frank Borth and Frank Beck. Reprints of the short-lived comic strip about sailor-for-hire Ken Stuart and his seagoing adventures. Ken encounters modern-day pirates in a battle to the finish. In a more educational strip, Ken reveals how to harpoon a swordfish. Plus reprints of Frank Beck's dog strip "Bo." Meet Ken Stuart; Bo. 32 pages. GD+ condition.

Daredevil #155/159 Frank Miller/Bullseye

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 171)

#159 is has classic cover art by Frank Miller featuring Bullseye, not in costume.#155 is VF, #159 is VF+.

2001: A Space Odyssey #1 CGC 9.4 (1976)

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 171)

Series based on the popular science fiction movie by Stanley Kubrick. CGC graded 9.4 with white pages.

Herbie The Fat Fury Silver Age Lot

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 171)

Lot includes #12,17,18,20, and 21. ACG (American Comics Group). Fair to VG- range.

Daredevil #160/161/162 Frank Miller/Bullseye

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 171)

#160 and #161 both have cover art by Frank Miller featuring Bullseye and Black Widow. #160 is VF/VF+, #161 is VG, and #162 is NM.

Doctor Strange #172 (1968) Dormammu

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 171)

Dormammu cover art by Gene Colan. VG-/VG condition.

Archie Related Comic Lot

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 171)

14 comics. Titles include: Archies Pals 'N' Gals, Jughead's Brand New Jokes, and Jughead. Filler to GD+ range.

Doctor Strange #181 (1969) Nightmare

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 171)

Appearance by Nightmare. Cover by Gene Colan. VG-/VG condition.

Doctor Strange #28/30/31/35 1970s.

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 171)

#30 is the 1st appearance of the Dweller In Darkness, a cosmic entity who instills great fear in humans. #28 is GD+ with moisture damage, #30 is NM-, #31 is VF, and #35 is VF-.

Archie's Mad House #50-60 + #62

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 171)

12 Silver Age Archie comics. Filler to VG range.

Eternals #2/1st Ajak

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 171)

1st appearance of Ajak and Arishem. NM- condition.

Rom #1 CGC 6.5 1st ROM Spaceknight

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 171)

CGC graded 6.5 with white pages.

Archie Comics Silver Age Group (10) #129-182

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 171)

10 comics in the #129-182 range. Filler to GD+ range.

Eternals #3/1st Sersi

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 171)

1st appearance of Sersi. 1st cover appearance of Ikaris in costume. NM- condition.

Eternals #4/5/6

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 171)

#4 is the 1st appearance of Gammenon the Gatherer, a celestial. #5 is the 1st appearance of Makkari, Domo, Thena and Zuras. NM-/NM condition.

Richie Rich Silver Age Lot

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 171)

12 Comics. Titles include: Richie Rich, Dollars and Cents, Millions and Success Stories. Filler to GD+ range.

Eternals #7 + #9/1st Sprite/More

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 171)

#7 is the 1st appearance and cover of Tefral the Surveyor, Jemiah the Analyzer. 1st cameo appearance of Eson the Searcher and Nezarr the Calculator. #9 is the 1st appearance of Sprite as well as the first full appearances of Eson and Nezarr. NM-/NM condition.

Eternals #10 + #13/1st Gilgamesh

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 171)

#13 is the 1st cameo appearance of the One Above All. 1st appearance of the Forgotten One, later called Gilgamesh. NM-/NM condition.

Mystery in Space #103/110 1st Ultra

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 171)

1st appearance of Ultra the Multi-Alien. #103 is GD+, #110 is VG-.

Godzilla #1-3 Marvel 1977

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 171)

First ongoing Godzilla series published for the US market. #1-2 are NM, #3 is GD/GD+ with notable moisture damage.

Eternals #1 CGC 9.0 1976/1st Eternals

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 171)

Origin and first appearance of the Eternals. CGC graded 9.0 with white pages.

Our Army At War/Sgt. Rock Lot

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 171)

Includes #149,154,166,268,282 and 299. Filler to VG- range.

Howard the Duck Comic Lot (1976)

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 171)

8 issues from the 1976 series. Includes #2,5,7,9,20,22,29 and 30. Overall NM-/NM. #7 is FN/FN+.

Howard the Duck #1 (1976)

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 171)

First solo title featuring Howard the Duck. 1st appearance of Beverly Switzler. 1st appearance of Pro-Rata, a magician who used his accounting knowledge to wield magic. VF+ condition.

Showcase #45/Sgt. Rock/Origin 1963

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 171)

Origin of Sgt. Rock retold. Filler copy with ad coupon cut out (story unaffected).

John Carter, Warlord of Mars Lot

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 171)

7 comics. Includes #1,2,3,8,24,25 and Annual #2. NM-/NM condition.

Hulk #197/Bernie Wrightson Cover

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 171)

Cover art featuring the Hulk vs. Man-Thing by Bernie Wrightson. NM- condition.

Showcase #53/G.I. Joe 1964

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 171)

G.I. Joe story. Filer copy with story panels cut out.

Hulk #166/194/198 1st Zzzax

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 171)

#166 is the 1st appearance of Zzzax. #166 is FN, #194 is NM, and #198 is VF.

Ms. Marvel #1 CGC 9.0/Key 1977

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 171)

First appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms. Marvel. CGC graded 9.0 with white pages.

Tales of the Unexpected #90 + #91/1st Automan

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 171)

1st appearance of Automan.#90 is Filler, #91 is GD.

Hulk #203/204/219/226/229

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 171)

5 issues. Appearances by Doc Samson, Kronus and more. Overall NM. #229 is VF+.

Fantasy Masterpieces #1/Silver Surfer #1

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 171)

Reprint of The Silver Surfer #1 (1968). NM condition.

World's Finest Silver Age Lot

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 171)

Includes #158,159,162 and 185. Filler to GD.

Fantastic Four #182/190/196/197/200

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 171)

#200 is the Anniversary of issue #200 celebrating 17 years of the Fantastic Four. NM condition overall.

Fantastic Four #70 + #85

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 171)

Appearances by Doctor Doom, Mad Thinker and more. #70 is GD+/VG- condition with a clipped coupon back cover, #85 is VG+.

Dracula #2 (#1) 1966 Dell

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 171)

First print. 1st appearance and origin of Dracula as a superhero. A number 1 issue was never printed for this title. VG- condition.

Fantastic Four #59/Doom/Silver Surfer

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 171)

Dr. Doom steals Silver Surfer's powers. Classic cover art by Jack Kirby. GD+ condition.

Star Wars #1 CGC 6.5 1977/Marvel

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 171)

First part of the A New Hope adaptation. 1st appearance of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2 and more. CGC graded 6.5 with white pages.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century #1 1964

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 171)

1st appearance of Buck Rogers in the Silver Age. Comic stories based off of the newspaper strips. GD/GD+ condition.

Fantastic Four #44/1st Gorgon (Inhumans)

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 171)

1st appearance of Gorgon, Black Bolt's cousin and bodyguard. GD- condition.

Marvel Bronze Age Lot

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 171)

10 comics from various series. Includes the Human Fly #1, a couple of FF Annuals and more! Overall VF+/NM. 2001 #2 is VG+ with moisture damage.

DC Bronze Age Comic Lot

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 171)

15 comics from various series. Justice League #100 (VG-) is the 1st appearance of Nebula Man and the 1st meeting of the Golden Age Wonder Woman & the Silver Age Wonder Woman. Overall VG to VF+ range.

Avengers #167/171/176 GOTG

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 171)

#167 is the 1st meeting of the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy and the 1st appearance of Carina Tivan, daughter of the Collector. #167 is NM, #171 is VF with slight humidity damage, and #176 is FN+/VF- condition.

Marvel Super Action Lot

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 171)

14 comics. Includes #1-9,11,12, and 14-16. NM-/NM condition.

Batman #182/184/185

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 171)

3 Silver Age Batman comics. #182 and #185 are 80 page giant issues. #182 is GD, #184 is VG-, #18 is GD+.

Marvel Super-Heroes Hulk Lot

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 171)

5 issues. Includes #43,52,57,59 and 65. Overall NM-/NM. #43 & #52 are FN+.

Devil Dinosaur #1-9 Full Run (1978)

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 171)

All 9 issues in the run. First appearance of Devil Dinosaur and Moon Boy. Overall NM-/NM, #5 is Filler (moisture damage).

The Atom #14/15/16/30 DC Silver Age

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 171)

4 comics featuring the World's Smallest Super-Hero. Filler to GD range.

Astonishing Tales #31-36 (Deathlok)

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 171)

#33 is the 1st appearance of Hellinger. #36 is the 1st appearance of Godwulf and the final issue of the series. VG to NM- range.

Astonishing Tales #26-28 + #30 (Deathlok)

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 171)

5 comics. Early Deathlok appearances and 1st appearance of War-Wolf. Includes 2 copies of #30. VG to FN+ range.

Silver to Modern Age Comic Lot

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 171)

27 comics. Most are Silver Age. Most are coverless. Highlights include: Batman #209, JLA #30, The Marvel Family #36 (1949) and more. Filler copies overall.

Astonishing Tales #29/1st GOTG

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 171)

First reprint of the first team appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. FN condition with faded cover.

Marvel Bronze Age Lot

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 171)

10 comics. Includes Amazing Adventures #1, Tales to Astonish #1 and more. Overall NM-/NM, one as low as FN.

War Comics Silver to Bronze Age Lot

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 171)

17 comics from various series. You get all pictured. Overall Filler to GD+.

Marvel Collectors' Item Classics Lot

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 171)

7 issues. Includes #12,15-19 and 22. #17 is the first reprint of Hawkeye's first appearance from Tales of Suspense #57. VG+ to NM- overall.

Marvel Tales #15/26/38/77

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 171)

Bronze Age lot. Reprinting classic Spider-Man tales. #15 and #26 are FN+, #38 is VG, and #77 is NM-/NM.

Dell/Gold Key TV Photo Cover Comics

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 171)

11 comics. Includes I, Spy #1, Beverly Hillbillies, Mission Impossible, Petticoat Junction and more! Overall Filler to GD+, a few closer to VG/VG+.

Ghost Rider #1 Marvel Western (1967)

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 171)

1st appearance and origin of The Ghost Rider, Carter Slade, renamed Phantom Rider in later reprints. VG- condition with moisture damage.

Ghost Rider #2/3/4 Marvel Western

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 171)

#2 is the 2nd appearance of the Western Ghost Rider, Carter Slade. #2 is FN-/FN, #3 is VF+, and #4 is FN-.

War Comics Silver Age Charlton Lot

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 171)

7 comics. Various titles. You get all pictured. Filler to VG- range.

Ghost Rider #5/6/7 Marvel Western

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 171)

#5 is NM-, #6 is NM-, and #7 is VF.

Marvel Collectors' Item Classics Lot

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 171)

7 issues. Includes #3,5-7 and 9-11. Reprinting classic Marvel Silver Age stories. All have moisture damage. Call them GD+ to FN.

Sci-Fi Horror Silver to Bronze Comic Lot

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 171)

7 comics. Various titles. ACG and Charlton Comics. Fair- to GD range.

Marvel Tales #4/5/9/15 Key

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 171)

#9 is the 1st reprint of Amazing Spider-Man #14, the first appearance of Green Goblin. GD- to VG range.

Avengers #151/157/161/165

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 171)

Beast joins the Avengers in issue #151. #161 is the debut of new Wonder Man costume. #165 is the 1st appearance of Henry Gyrich. VF to NM overall.

Silver Age Kid's Comics Lot Dell/Gold Key

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 171)

19 comics. Includes the 1965 Flintstones at the New York World's Fair, Looney Tunes, other Hanna-Barbera and more! Filler copies.

Avengers #102/139/149/150

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 171)

#150 is an Anniversary issue with a classic cover. #102 is FN+, #139 is VG, #179 is VG- with moisture damage, and #150 is NM-.

Avengers #69/1st Grandmaster

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 171)

1st appearance of Grandmaster. 1st cameo team appearance of Squadron Sinister: Hyperion, Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Whizzer. VG- condition.

Magnus/Solar/Turok Silver Age Gold Key Lot

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 171)

13 comics. You get all pictured. Filler to VG- range.

Marvel Bronze Age Lot with Keys

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 171)

21 comics. Various titles. Includes some key issues. You get all pictured. Filler to GD+ range overall, a couple as high as FN.

Battlestar Galactica #1 CGC 9.4/1979

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 171)

First issue. Based on the 1970s TV show. CGC 9.4 with white pages.

Star Trek #1 + #49/50 1967 Gold Key

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 171)

Key 1st issue based on the 1966 TV series. #1 is GD. #49 is VG, and #50 is FN.

Avengers #54/2nd Black Knight

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 171)

1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl. New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man. 2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight. VG-/VG condition.

Avengers #41 + #43/1st Red Guardian

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 171)

#43 is the 1st appearance of the Red Guardian, Alexi Shostakov- husband of Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow. #41 is VG, #43 is GD/GD+.

Action/Adventure/Western More Comic Lot

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 171)

23 Silver to Bronze Age comics. Various genres and titles. You get all pictured. Filler to VG-/VG range.

Avengers #32+#33 1st Bill Foster (Black Goliath)

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 171)

#32 is the 1st appearance of Bill Foster, later becomes Black Goliath. 1st team appearance of Sons of the Serpent. #32 is VG-, #133 is FN-/FN.

Machine Man #1 CGC 8.0

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 171)

1st solo series titled Machine Man. Introduction of Machine Man into Marvel continuity. CGC graded 8.0 with white pages.

Batman #243/1st Lazarus Pit

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 171)

Introduction of the Lazarus Pit, the method by which Ra's al Ghul regenerates. FN condition.

X-Men #96 CGC 4.5/1st Moira MacTaggert

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 171)

1st appearance of Moira MacTaggert. CGC graded 4.5 with off-white to white pages.

X-Men #100 CGC 7.5 New Vs. Old X-Men

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 171)

Classic battle of the original X-Men vs the new X-Men. CGC graded 7.5 with white pages.

Savage She-Hulk #1 CGC 9.4 1980/Key

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 171)

1st appearance and origin of She-Hulk. CGC graded 9.4 with white pages.

Amazing Spider-Man #200 Anniversary

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 171)

Uncle Ben's killer dies and Spidey's origin is retold. NM condition.

Amazing Spider-Man #91/120/152/160/190

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 171)

#120 is a Classic battle of Spider-Man vs the Hulk. Filler copies with moisture damage.

Amazing Spider-Man #25/31/51/53/55

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 171)

#25 is the 1st cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson, face is obscured by a tree. #31 is the 1st appearance of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn. #51 is the 2nd full appearance and 1st cover of Kingpin. Filler copies.

Amazing Spider-Man #42/44/52/54

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 171)

#42 is the 1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel. #44 is the 2nd appearance of Curt Connors as the Lizard. #52 is the 3rd appearance of Kingpin. Filler copies.

Amazing Spider-Man #57/58/75

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 171)

#57 is the first meeting of Spider-Man and Ka-Zar. #75 has classic cover art by John Romita Sr. #75 is VG- with a piece out of the front cover, #57-58 are Filler copies.

Fantastic Four Silver to Bronze Lot

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 171)

Lot includes #31 (1st Dr. Franklin Storm),117-119 and 135. #118 is VG, the rest are Filler copies.

Avengers #15 Death of Zemo

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 171)

Death of Baron Heinrich Zemo. GD+ thanks to some spine damage and poor staple placement. Shows closer to VG+.

Captain America Group of (15) #102-178

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 171)

Lot includes #102,119,134,166,167, and 169-178. Filler copies.

Conan the Barbarian #100 Lot of (3)

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 171)

Death of Belit. 3 copies. NM-/NM condition.

Daredevil Bronze Age Reader Lot

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 171)

9 issues between #91 and 140. You get all pictured. Filler copies with moisture damage and rusty staples.

Amazing Spider-Man #210/CGC 9.0 Key

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 171)

1st appearance of Madame Web.


High-Grade Comics Auction, Pt. 1: The Teaser
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High-Grade Comics Auction, Pt. 1: The Teaser
by Back To The Past Collectibles Event Begins: Friday, May 6, 4:00 PM Eastern First lots ends Thursday, May 19, 6:00 PM Eastern Last lot ends Thursday, May 19, 7:26:10 PM Eastern THE EVENT OF THE SEASON IS HERE! Fantastic single-owner collection spanning a lifetime of collecting from the early 1960s through the 1980s. A veritable time capsule including hundreds of high-grade comics, slabbed and raw alike, from the early Silver Age up through the Bronze Age. If you like key books, kindly put your peepers on these three killer days: Two timed sessions lead up to the main event, a live in-room and online session set for Saturday the 21st! SESSION ONE (ONLINE ONLY): Consider its 170+ lots a little amuse-bouche for the cool stuff to come. Highlights include Savage She-Hulk #1 (CGC 9.4 1st appearance of She-Hulk), Ms. Marvel #1 (CGC 9.0 1st appearance of Carol Danvers as a super-hero), Star Wars #1 (CGC 6.5), Action Comics #340 (1st Parasite), Batman #243 (Debut of the Lazarus Pit), Avengers #69 (1st Grandmaster), Dracula #2 (1st super-heroic Dracula), and much more! For local online bidders, lots may be picked up starting at 12pm noon on Monday, May 23, 2022. For everyone else, shipping costs will be assessed and shipments will start going out later that day. Special early-bird pick-up of lots from all three sessions will be available for in-person bidders immediately after the live auction ends on the 21st.