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Astonishing 19 Universal
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Aquaman 35 Universal
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Amazing Spider-Man 16 Universal
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Daredevil Red and Yellow goodness.
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The Avenger 4 Universal
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| Radio's Famous Coast to Coast Favorite |
A Date With Judy 2 Universal
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A Date with Judy was originally a Radio Series that ran from 1941 to 1950. The earliest episode I could find was aired August 1, 1944. It was sponsored by Tums. Previous episodes had links, but none worked...at least for me. The radio series was also followed by a TV series between 1951 and 1953. Two versions were broadcast on NBC, a Daytime version (played by Patricia Crowley ran from 6-2-51 to 2-23-52) as well as a Prime Time version (played by Mary Lynn Beller ran from 7-15-52 to 9-30-53) with separate casts. The popularity of the radio comedy spawned the comic book which ran from 1947 (Oct/Nov) to 1960 (Oct/Nov). Ann Gillis, Dellie Ellis, and Louise Erickson all played the role of Judy during the Radio Series. Jane Powell starred as Judy in the MGM movie released in 1948.
Side Note: Ann Gillis also went on to voice Faline in the 1942 Disney film Bambi. Her final Film Role was in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Elizabeth Taylor starred in the movie as Carol Pringle and who knew she had a voice Credit in Captian Planet and the Planteers for one episode.
Paul S. Newman Story
Graham Place Cover & Art
Released Dec 1, 1947(or October 3, 1947)
As of 10-May-2020.
Three are Graded; one of which is a .5
Highest Grade: 9.4
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| U.S Marshal "Trail" Colt |
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Graham Ingels Cover L.B Cole, Ogden Whitney, Dick Ayers & Paul Parker art A-1 #26. Starr Flagg, Undercover Girl Story. Last Issue
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| The Clown and his Masters of Menace |
Amazing Spider-Man 22 Universal
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Spider-Man #22 Published March 1965
This is the second .5 I bought and now my oldest Spider-Man Comic book (as of this writing). The book looks like crap but who cares the price was great. After shipping and handling I paid less than nine dollars for a silver age Spider-Man book. I never read this story. My first spider-man stories were mostly in Marvel Tales, although I had the rare originals that I read over and over...like issue 181.
Plot Description is from CLZ:
J.Jonah Jameson is sponsoring a new art exhibit, and the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime (now without the Ringmaster and Called Masters of Menace) injures JJJ while stealing them. Spider-Man decides to track them down and recover the paintings.
"Preeeeeesenting... the clown, and his Masters of Menace!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist: Steve Ditko
Colorist: Stan Goldberg (?)
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Artist: Steve Ditko
Editor: Stan Lee
As of 10-May-2020
1162 are graded; 6 of which are graded a .5
Highest Grade: 9.8 (4)
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| The Name of the Dame is... Medusa |
Amazing Spider-Man 62 Universal
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This was the first .5 book I bought. This is where the madness begun. and I don't even know why. The cover is simplistic, I am not saying it isn't good, but other than the white background, it is not the type of cover I normally got for. of course now that I have it I am even thinking about going to the other end of the spectrum and look for the 9.8 that I know is out there. The slab got damaged in transit, but the condition makes the slab look good.
I since had the book encapsulated with a new slab. I did this in June of 2019. The cost was only $15 dollars.
Plot Description from CLZ: N/A
Spider-Man #62 Published 7/68
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: John Romita Sr.
Inker: Mike Esposito
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover Artist: John Romita Sr.
Editor: Stan Lee
The slab also states that Don Heck also contributed to the art.
"Didn't they ever tell you not to broadcast your plans? But that's the trouble with women... they just can't keep their mouths shut!"
-- Spider-Man
As of 10-May-2020
1504 are graded; 2 of which are graded a .5
Highest Grade 9.8 (62)
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| This is the Issue you've been waiting for!! The Hulk and Sub-Mariner vs. The Avengers! |
Avengers 3 Universal
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Avengers #3 was the issue I was waiting for, it says so right on the cover. In the sixties, this book had everything. Spider-Man made a Cameo. The Hulk and the Sub-Mariner teamed up for the first time. And I can take lessons for hypnotism, it says so right on the back.
Plot Description from CLZ:
In the fallout of their confrontation with the Space Phantom, the hulk has realized that humans, even his teammates the Avengers, will always fear his strength. Sensing that the Avengers don't trust him, the Hulk leaves the team. Feeling responsible, the Avengers begin trying to locate their former comrade to see that he doesn't cause any harm. But when they finally catch up with the Hulk, he's in a mood to fight. Unable to face the combined might of the Avengers, he escapes into the ocean, where he catches the eye of the Submariner, Namor. With his vendetta against all surface men, Namor Believes... (can you believe that...they ended the plot description with...)
Avengers #3 Published 1/64
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Paul Reinman
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover Penciller: Jack Kirby
Cover Inker: Paul Reinman
Editor: Stan Lee
As of 10-May-2020
1210 are graded; 6 of which are graded a .5
Highest Graded: 9.6
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| An Extraordinary Marvel Epic!! Their Darkest Hour |
Avengers 7 Universal
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It was Their Darkest Hour. This book has been only out for seven issues and they already have their darkest hour? One pot the first story lines I remember reading was when Jarvis got his ass kicked by the Masters of Evil. Now that was their darkest hour. This .5 is complete but with a detached cover... I love it.
Plot Description from CLZ:
It is time for banishments. After ignoring an Avengers priority call (in Tales of Suspense #56) Iron Man is suspended from all Avengers activity for one week. In Asgard, Did exiles the Enchantress and the Executioner to Earth, where they team up with Baron Zemo to learn of Earth's odd cultures. With their combines power, they lure Captain America into a trap, while hypnotizing (they must have read the back of issue 3) Thor into attacking his teammates to keep the rest occupied.
Avengers #7 Published 8/64
"Their Darkest Hour!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Penciller: Jack Kirby
Cover Inker: Chic Stone
Editor: Stan Lee
Purchased for $20.51 on Ebay.
"Gosh, Iron Man -- if you won't level with them, how can the Avengers help?"
-- Rick Jones
As of 10-May-2020
772 are Graded; 2 of which are graded a .5
Highest Graded: 9.8 (1)
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| To Smash a Serpent |
Avengers 33 Universal
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This was to be the limit of my .5 collection and what I mean by limit is what I would allow to be part of my collection. I tend to frown on rusty staples. I don't like them, I don't want them in my collection. I also want covers to be 80% intact. I get purchasing a graded book doesn't matter for the story, after all I can always buy a digital copy. However, I like the covers to be seen in all their decrepit glory. In this case the lower right hand corner. (Fourth wall break... when you start reading about my Giant Size X-men I totally throw this reasoning out).
As of 10-May-2020
228 are graded; 1 of which was graded a.5
Highest Grade: 9.8 (2)
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| "The Armored Batman!" |
Batman 111 Universal
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Batman #111 Published by DC Comics October, 1957
Page 5 Missing, does not affect Story, Cover Detached. Incomplete
Purchased from Comics to Astonish with Fantastic Four Annual #1, also in a .5
My first Batman .5, dare I say there will be a another...dare I say it will be issue #181. And can you believe if you purchased this book originally when it came out for ten cents, there was a coupon worth ten cents for Ice cream. That's better than any investment today. And don't you love when the cover asks you why and your tempted to open up a slab...or is that just me?
"The Gotham City Safari!"
Written Bill Finger
Pencilled by Sheldon Moldoff
Inked by Charles Paris
Lettered by Pat Gordon
"The Other Bruce Wayne"
Written by Bill Finger
Pencilled by Sheldon Moldoff
Inked by Charles Paris
Lettered by Past Gordon
"The Armored Batman"
Written by Edmond Hamilton
Pencilled by Sheldon Moldoff
Inked by Stan Kaye
Lettered by Pat Gordon
As of 10-May-2020
45 are graded: 3 are graded a .5
Highest Grade: 9.0 (1)
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| "Beware of-- Poison Ivy!" |
Batman 181 Universal
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This was a gift to me from my friend Ron. If you want to see an amazing collection, please check his out. you can view his profile RonnyLama for the amazing books that he has. What is more amazing is what a great guy he is. There are days when I get really low and I reach out to him just to lift my spirits. He is a man of Mojo. He got this book for me since he knows I enjoy my .5's, he might nut understand it, but he supports it and for that I am thankful
CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Batman #181
D.C. Comics, 6/66
Centerfold Missing, Affects Story
Incomplete
1st Appearance of Poison Ivy
(Pamela Lillian Isley)
Pin up by Invantino and Anderson
Robert Kanigher and Gardener Fox Stories
Moldoff, Giella, and Greene Art
Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson Cover
.5 Off-White Pages
As of 3-Jun-2020
2016 are graded; The Highest Graded is9.8, and 73 are graded a .5
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| 64 Pages of fun, with the Great Gusto, Minnie Ha-Cha, Mooseface, PigTails, Wahoo's Wonder Horse, Prince Lucky, and Oscar, the Octopus. |
Big Chief Wahoo 1 Universal
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Why Big Chief Wahoo. The cover reminds me of a comic strip I read as a kid...Gasoline Alley... the eyes are so reminiscent of that series. Well, that and Little Orphan Annie. This is almost my oldest Comic Book... or maybe tied with it.
As I am trying to find out more about Big Chief Wahoo I am amazed at the complexity of this strip, not to mention the longevity. And here I thought SuperMan and Batman had a long run. Wahoo was created in 1936. Issue one of Big Chief Wahoo was published in July of 1942 but was eventually changed to Big Chief Wahoo and Steve Roper. Then in 1947 pushed out the main character of the title changing it to Steve Roper. Wahoo was created by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon. People might know Bill Woggon a little bit more. After Bill helped his older brother Elmer with being a letter for Big Chief Wahoo as well drawing the newspaper strip he went on to create Katy Keene (1945).
It's also been discussed that the Indians previous Mascot Chief Wahoo was indeed based off of Big Chief Wahoo. A mascot that began in 1947.
Artist: Elmer Woggon (?)
Writer: Allen Saunders
As of 10-May-2020
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| "The Shadow-Thief of Midway City!" |
Brave and the Bold 36 Universal
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This is the second copy of this comic book I have. And to think, people would tell me my 3.5 copy was a low grade copy. If Fear #8 was the reason why I purchased Journey into Mystery #62 and Tales to Astonish #26, then it was DC Special #8 that made me want to get Brave and the Bold #36. As a kid I did not have a comic shop I could go to on a regular basis. and when I did, I chose books of the dollar rack. I didn't know any better and the teacher said that they were my only choices.
Brave and the Bold #36 (6-7/71)
DC Comics
Cover by Joe Kubert
"Strange Spells of the Sorcerer!"
Writer:Gardner Fox
Penciler: Joe Kubert
Inker: Joe Kubert
Letterer: Gasper Saladino
Editor: Julius Schwartz
"Shadow-Thief of Midway City!"
Writer: Gardner Fox
Penciller: Joe Kubert
Inker: Joe Kubert
Origin and 1st Appearance of the Shadow-Thief
As of 10-May-2020 129 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.4
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| Brave and the Bold Introduces Metamorpho the Element Man |
Brave and the Bold 57 Universal
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the great thing about collecting .5's is that many 1st appearances are able to be added to my collection without much damage to my bank account. I first was introduced to Metamorpho at summer camp with Batman and the Outsiders. I never thought I would ever get this first appearance. this also got me looking at Showcase as well. Thank you to RonnyLama for opening my eyes.
Plot Description by CLZ:
Rex Mason, soldier of fortune, returns from overseas to see his fiancée Sapphire Stagg. Her father, Simon, hires Rex for one last mission worth a million dollars, and sends his Ape-Man servant Java with him. While searching an Egyptian pyramid for the powerful Orb of Ra, Java Traps Rex, hoping to win Sapphire for himself. Rex is exposed to the meteor that the Orb of Ra was made from, and has gained the ability to transform into various elements. Simon agrees to search for a cure, but has no intentions of doing so. Java is upset that he still has competition for Sapphire's attention and decides... (there are those pesky ... again)
Writer: Bob Haney
Penciler: Ramona Fradon
Inker: Charles Paris
Cover Penciler: Ramona Fradon
Cover Inker: Charles Paris
Editor: George Kashdan
As of 10-May-2020 322 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| "4 Teenage Heroes in one Blazing Adventure!" |
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Brave and the Bold #60 (6-7/65)
DC Comics
Cover by Nick Cardy
The Astounding Separated Man
Writer: Bob Haney
Penciller: Bruno Premiani
Inker: Bruno Premiani
Editor: George Kashdan
When I first got my New Mutants book and went back the next day for more I picked up the New Teen Titans I thought I would like them just as much. And although I loved Brother Blood. It didn't give me the right feeling that these were just kids like Chris Claremont did. The first few months of collecting comic books Immediately had me choose sides. The great thing about collecting now is that I never know what point five will rear its ugly head. I am not sure what to get because I do not know it exists...until it exists. This Brave and the Bold was given to me by the ronnylama (you should check out his registry page). And it also becomes the third Brave and the Bold title I won... a series I might never have really found out about if it wasnt for these crappy copies.
As of 10-May-2020:
310 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
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| THRU SPACE! THRU TIME and into the THIRD DIMENSION Leaps Captain 3-D |
Captain 3-D 1 Universal
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The first time I ever saw this cover was on a "wall" at a comic con. This title as well as a few others I passed on simply because I thought they were new. I was young and naive. I picked this up through Comic Link not even thinking they would also be sending me the glasses in a side bag. This became one of my favorite .5's... Dare I dream to get a 1.0?
Plot Description for CLZ: N/A
Writer: Joe Simon
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Simon
Cover Penciler: Jack Kirby
Cover Inker: Joe Simon
Of Curious Note: on the CGC label It has Steve Ditko mentioned, but no mention of Joe Simon. And the Mort Meskin is also credited for Cover Art. Digging deeper, but unfortunately not everything could be validated, Joe credits the creation of Captain 3-D to himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Mort Meskin. This latest is from the Jack Kirby Museum website. The following is written word for word from the same website.
The final breakdown is 12 pages inked by Meskin, 8 pages by Simon, 7 2/3 pages by Ditko, 3 1/3 pages by Kirby, and 1 by an unidentified inker. This is a little misleading because one of the pages attributed to Kirby consists only of two small heads and one of the pages credited to Meskin is an advertisement with only a single figure of Captain 3D.
As of 10-May-2020:
68 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
And looking this up I found out that there is a .5 UK version signed...I am actually envious of that.
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| Classic Hanging Cover used in SOTI |
Crime SuspenStories 20 Universal
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Out of all the EC books, this was one of the ones that originally caught my eye. I purchased this through ComicLink. They had it raw and posted as a 1.0. I turned it over to CGC at the second Keystone Come-on...and I was overjoyed when I picked it up and saw that it was a .5. When I did a little exclamation of happiness the employees were somewhat shocked and got a kick out of my excitement at the .5.
I am not 100% sure on the following. If I am wrong on any of it, please let me know so I can make the changes.
Cover Artist: Johnny Craig
"Fire Trap"
Script: Johnny Craig
Pencilers: Johnny Craig
Inks: Johnny Craig
Colors: Marie Severin (?)
Letters: Jim Wroten
"The Welchers"
Script: Bill Gaines & Al Feldstein
Pencilers: Jack Davis (?)
Inks: Jack Davis (?)
Colors: Marie Severin (?)
Letters: Jim Wroten
"Double Jeopardy" Alex Trebek...Just Kidding
Script: Bill Gaines & Al Feldstein
Pencilers: Jack Karmen
Inks: Jack Karmen
Colors: Marie Severin
Letters: Jim Wroten
"Plane Murder"
Script: Bill Gaines & Al Feldstein
Penciler: Reed Crandall
Inks: Reed Crandall
Colors: Marie Severin
Letters: Jim Wroten
Includes one Page Story called "Rope" by Albert B. Feldstein
As of 10-May-2020:
162 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
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| Marvel's Newest Sensation Trapped by The Owl, Overlord of Crime! |
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Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four had the same creative team for what I would call the solid creation of their characters. Daredevil, not so much. On the CGC label of issue ones Stan Lee for story and Bill Everett for Art. They also give credit to Jack Kirby for the cover along with Bill. Issue two is once again giving Stan Lee credit for writing it, but now Joe Orlando and Vince Colletta are given credit for the art Jack still worked on the cover, this time with Vince. Then there is issue 3 given the same credits of issue 2. I believe that issue 4 is the same and then Wally Wood joins in issue 5.
I already had a high grade of issue 3 when I came across this .5 copy that I found on Ebay. Originally I never wanted to go after a .5 over $50. I did with this one, but not by much.
"The Owl, Ominous Overlord of Crime"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Joe Orlando
Inker: Vince Colletta
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover Artist: Jack Kirby
Cover Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Editor: Stan Lee
First Appearance of the Owl
Origin of the Owl
"You're a far more dangerous foe than I suspected, Daredevil... But I'm still your master! I'm heavier... more powerful... more cunning! And remember... we're fighting on my home grounds!"
-- The Owl
As of 10-May-2020:
1010 are graded; five are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| This Epic Doesn't Need any Hard Sell! It's one of Marvel's Greatest! (1st Copy) |
Daredevil 7 Universal
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There were two silver age comic books that I was drawn to immediately this was one of them. The first time I saw it graded was at the Philadelphia Comic Con. It was a 9.2 for $5200. To be honest I did not know much about graded comic books at the time. I was just starting to stick my toe into the water. I passed for two reasons, my ignorance...and my lack of finances. Sub-Mariner was a character from my childhood so I was drawn to this cover. How could the King of Atlantis fight a blind guy, even if that blind guy was Matt Murdock.
This is my fifth copy of this book, in this grade. I do have a 5.5. And I have one more on the way.
Plot Description from CLZ
Krang goads Namor into returning to the surface world to claim the Atlantean heritage. Unfamiliar with surface customer, Namor decides to hire the first lawyers he can find, which happen to be in the offices of Nelson and Murdock. When they find themselves unable to build a case with no documentation or precedent, Namor leaves, destroying random places and objects to have his day in court. Before that day comes, Krang tries to start a rebellion, forcing Namor to go home early, destroying anything or anyone who gets in his way. Daredevil does what he can to minimize the damage.
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Wally Wood
Inker: Wally Wood
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Artist Wally Wood
Cover Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Editor: Stan Lee
1st Red Costume
Sub-Mariner Battles Daredevil
Incomplete
Ebay Purchase $32.01
As of 10-May-2020:
1589 are graded; 31 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
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| Daredevil Battles Sub-Mariner (2nd Copy) |
Daredevil 7 Universal
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Each of these Daredevil Books have the same information. But I will reiterate what I can. In this case... the cover. Namor tosses Daredevil aside like a wasted piece of paper crumbled to only be thrown into a basket. In this case, the whole Ocean. The dark surroundings also compliments both characters. And isn't there something eye catching about the MMMS wanting me.
Plot Description from CLZ
Krang goads Namor into returning to the surface world to claim the Atlantean heritage. Unfamiliar with surface customer, Namor decides to hire the first lawyers he can find, which happen to be in the offices of Nelson and Murdock. When they find themselves unable to build a case with no documentation or precedent, Namor leaves, destroying random places and objects to have his day in court. Before that day comes, Krang tries to start a rebellion, forcing Namor to go home early, destroying anything or anyone who gets in his way. Daredevil does what he can to minimize the damage.
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Wally Wood
Inker: Wally Wood
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Artist Wally Wood
Cover Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Editor: Stan Lee
1st Red Costume
Sub-Mariner Battles Daredevil
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| The M.M.M.S Wants You (3rd Copy) |
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The Mighty Marvel Marching Society has risen. This particular copy I believed once was owned by John. The cover itself has so many cracks and creases its reminiscent of an old man's hands.
Plot Description from CLZ
Krang goads Namor into returning to the surface world to claim the Atlantean heritage. Unfamiliar with surface customer, Namor decides to hire the first lawyers he can find, which happen to be in the offices of Nelson and Murdock. When they find themselves unable to build a case with no documentation or precedent, Namor leaves, destroying random places and objects to have his day in court. Before that day comes, Krang tries to start a rebellion, forcing Namor to go home early, destroying anything or anyone who gets in his way. Daredevil does what he can to minimize the damage.
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Wally Wood
Inker: Wally Wood
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Artist Wally Wood
Cover Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Editor: Stan Lee
1st Red Costume
Sub-Mariner Battles Daredevil
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| Here Comes Daredevil the Man Without Fear (4th Copy) |
Daredevil 7 Universal
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This is another Super Spectacular in the Mighty Marvel Tradition. Written by the master of the Spoken Word: Stan Lee. Drawn by the master of the Printed Picture: Wally Wood. Lettered by the Monster of the Blurb Balloon : Artie Simek. Well at least that's what it says on the first page. The title "In Mortal Combat with... Sub Mariner! was followed by An encounter Destined to be Hailed as One of the Proudest Accomplishments of this, the New Marvel Age of Comics!
Plot Description from CLZ
Krang goads Namor into returning to the surface world to claim the Atlantean heritage. Unfamiliar with surface customer, Namor decides to hire the first lawyers he can find, which happen to be in the offices of Nelson and Murdock. When they find themselves unable to build a case with no documentation or precedent, Namor leaves, destroying random places and objects to have his day in court. Before that day comes, Krang tries to start a rebellion, forcing Namor to go home early, destroying anything or anyone who gets in his way. Daredevil does what he can to minimize the damage.
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Wally Wood
Inker: Wally Wood
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Artist Wally Wood
Cover Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Editor: Stan Lee
1st Red Costume
Sub-Mariner Battles Daredevil
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Daredevil 7 Universal
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On Page three Namor attempts to seek an Attorney. Of course as he approaches the building of Nelson and Murdock, he can't even figure out the doors and destroys them and vows to pay for them later... well maybe lightly promises.
Plot Description from CLZ
Krang goads Namor into returning to the surface world to claim the Atlantean heritage. Unfamiliar with surface customer, Namor decides to hire the first lawyers he can find, which happen to be in the offices of Nelson and Murdock. When they find themselves unable to build a case with no documentation or precedent, Namor leaves, destroying random places and objects to have his day in court. Before that day comes, Krang tries to start a rebellion, forcing Namor to go home early, destroying anything or anyone who gets in his way. Daredevil does what he can to minimize the damage.
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Wally Wood
Inker: Wally Wood
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Artist Wally Wood
Cover Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Editor: Stan Lee
1st Red Costume
Sub-Mariner Battles Daredevil
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| If This Be Justice! |
Daredevil 14 Universal
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Daredevil was the first series I ever completed...and when I say series, I mean the first volume 1-380. Eventually I hope to get a complete set of this all graded... I just need to figure out how. Will I go for .5's or 9.8's??? This was an eBay purchase and I felt was a no brainer to purchase. John Romita Sr also lends his talents before moving to Spider-Man.
Plot Description from CLZ
Daredevil and Ka-Zar are on the run, trying to escape with Ka-Zar's medallion intact. Unfortunately, they are felled by a grenade before daredevil can get them out of the way. It soon becomes a race wa, with Ka-Zar arrested and accused of murder, Plunderer with his devastating weapons, and Foggy Nelson called in to defend a man in court with no evidence to prove his innocence.
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: John Romita Sr.
Inker: Frank Ray
Letterer: Artie Simek
Cover Artist: John Romita Sr.
Cover Inker: Frank Giacoia
Cover Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Editor: Stan Lee
Editor in Chief: Stan Lee
Easy Purchase: $26.00
As of 10-May-2020:
338 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Walt Disney's Donald Duck and Robert the Robot |
Donald Duck 28 Universal
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I love getting a .5 really cheap. They are even better when the name of the original owner is on the book. And on the back is a lovely one page story that's reminiscent of the Disney stories I remember as a kid.
Plot Description by CLZ: N/A
Dick Moores story and Art
Jack Bradbury art
Carl Barks cover
Ebay: $15... yes $15 shipped
As of 10-May-2020:
8 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.0
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| At Last!!! the Fantastic Four meet The Hulk! A book Length Epic!! Need we say More?!!! |
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| See the Fabulous F.F for the Very First Time, All Fighting "On the Side of..Sub-Mariner" |
Fantastic Four 33 Universal
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Not sure why I started collecting .5 graded copies. But I always like the partial photo covers. It always reminder me if playing with “Colorforms” when I was a kid. Namor the Sub-Mariner was always a favorite since he was one of the first heroes I was ever introduced too. It was issue 38 of his own series that did it, an issue out before I was born but many years after this FF issue. I’m proud to add this to my poor collection of the Fantastic Four. As of 10-May-2020:
547 are graded; 7are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Friend against Friend!!
Brother against Sister!!
If you Always Thought it Could Never Happen, You can't Afford to Miss: "A House Divided!" |
Fantastic Four 34
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I sit possible to get this whole run in a .5. I might just try, with the occasional highly graded 1.8. as you will see with issue 61. But let's face it, this series could get expensive even with every book in a 1.8 or lower.
As of 10-May-2020:
340 are graded; 6 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
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| The Startling Saga of "the Silver Surfer!" |
Fantastic Four 50 Universal
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1st Wyatt Wingfoot... yay baby... seriously, having the third part of this trilogy in a .5 gives me goosebumps.
As of 10-May-2020:
2322 are graded; 11 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| "This Man... This Monster!" |
Fantastic Four 51 Universal
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I first read this in a compiled book. It was so long ago I forgot I read it until I reread it. This made me decide to get this copy graded, which was given to me after I told them I love .5 low grade copies. I turned it over at the Keystone ComicCon in 2019 to have it graded. Very happy it came back the .5 grade I wanted.
As of 10-May-2020:
490 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
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| "The Undersea Legions of Sub-Mariner!" |
Fantastic Four Annual 1 Universal
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Let's face it, it is easy to find most comic books, it's difficult to find the same comic book in the grade you want. I was first introduced to the Fantastic Four in the eighties. It was during this time that the Thing changed places with She-Hulk. And as much as I enjoyed learning about the team, I was soon lost when the series got to issue 300. After getting annuals 2 and 5, I think it would be more simpler to get all the annuals from 1-7 that it will to get the first seven issues.
As of 10-May-2020:
771 are graded; 6 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Featuring A Double-Length Epic, "The Final Victory of Doctor Doom!" |
Fantastic Four Annual 2
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The Annuals should count. I always enjoyed the annuals in the eighties. And although Doctor Doom is predominately on the cover, nothing beets him on the cover of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars issue 10.
Plot Description by CLZ
in the lead story we learn the history of Doctor Doom. His mother was killed when he was but a child, and his father was a gypsy healer. When his father failed to save the life of a Baroness (through no fault of his own) he was killed, leaving Victor an orphan in the care of Boris. Victor then learned his mother was a sorceress, and swore to use all he knew both science and magic to bring the world under his control. He attended state university where he met Reed Richards and Ben Grimm. Ignoring Richards' advice to double check his numbers, he tried a dangerous experiment to contact the...
Contact the what??? Those bastards.
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover penciller: Jack Kirby
Cover Inker: Sol Brodsky
Eitor: Stan Lee
Editor in Chief: Stan Lee
Ebay: $14.50
And then I found More...
Fantastic Four Annual #2 Published 9/64
Cover Artists: Jack Kirby; Sol Brodsky; Stan Goldberg; Artie Simek
"Origin of Doctor Doom!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Editor: Stan Lee
"A Gallery of the Fantastic Four's Greatest Foes!"
"Prisoners of Doctor Doom!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnot
Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Letterer: Artie Simek
Editor: Stan Lee
"Pin Ups"
"The Final Victory of Doctor Doom!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Sam Stone
Editor: Stan Lee
"Time is one of the greatest mysteries in life! Even the great 20th century scientist, Einstein, I believe his name was, could not completely solve the enigma, although he came close with his theory of relativity!"
-- Rama-Tut
As of 10-May-2020:
507 are graded; 5 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Featuring: The Inhumans! The Black Panther! AND A Most Surprising Announcement from Mr. Fantastic. |
Fantastic Four Annual 5
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This issue includes the first appearances of the Psycho-Man, Live Wire (Rance Preston), ShellShock (Gary Buser), and Ivan Karlovich. It also includes two locations never been introduced before, Carribean Sea and Panther Island.
Cover Artist: Jack Kirby; Frank Giacoia; Sam Goldberg
"Divide -- and Conquer"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Editor: Stan Lee
"This is a Plot?"
Writer: Jack Kirby
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Letterer: L.P. Gregory
Editor: Stan Lee
"Pin-Ups"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnot: Frank Giacoia
Letterer: Artie Simek
Editor: Stan Lee
"The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Letterer: Artie Simek
Editor: Stan Lee
"Did you think I wear this armor merely for show? None of your insipid weapons can harm Psycho-Man!"
-- Psycho-Man
Published 11/67
As of 10-May-2020:
549 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Flash vs. Superman in the Super-Speed Rematch You've Been Waiting For! "Race to the End of the Universe!" |
Flash 175 Universal
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My biggest mistake when I was first bidding on this was I thought it was the first Flash/Superman race. Sure I could have read the label on the right hand side, but I was too concerned by what was on the left hand side. Oh and the cover is great too.
the Flash Vol.1 #175 was published in December of 1967
"The Race to the End of the Universe!"
Written by E. Nelson Bridwell
Pencilled by Ross Andru
Inked by Mike Esposito
Edited by Julius Schwartz
Cover by Carmen Infantino; Mike Esposito; Al Plastino(?)
Purchased in ComicLink Auction on Jul. 9, 2019 for $25.
As of 10-May-2020:
550 are graded; only two are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Second Genesis |
Giant-Size X-Men 1 Modern
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I first found this comic book when I only just began reading comic books. It was in my cousins collection in a box located in his closet on the floor. The comics he had at the age he was was simply astounding. He had all those early issues, 94 on up. At that age, at that time I must of thought his parents loved him more than my parents loved me. Of course that wasn't true...
Giant Size X-Men #1 Published Summer 1975
Cover by Gil Kane; Dave Cockrum; Danny Crespi
"Deadly Genesis!"
Written by Len Wein
Pencils by Dave Cockrum
Inks by Dave Cockrum; Peter Iro
Colored by Glynis Wein
Lettered by John Costanza
Edited by Len Wein
"You, my friend, are a mutant -- and I have a need of mutants -- desperate need!"
-- Professor X
"Call him... Cyclops"
Reprinted from X-Men 43
Written by Roy Thomas
Pencilled by Werner Roth
Inked by John Verpoorten
Lettered by Artie Simek
Edited by Stan Lee
With the kind of press the X-Men get, though, the papers'll probably report it was halted by Iron Man's Repulsor Rays!"
--Cyclops
"I, the Iceman"
Reprinted from X-Men 47
Written by Arnold Drake
Penciled by Werner Roth
Inked by John Verpoorten
Lettered by Joe Rosen
Edited by Stan Lee
Sure, it can be cold as a pawnbroker's heart! Frozen as a bill collector's smile! Hard as an algebra end-term! And yet, it has its good points, too! Like, for example, I can cream you with a snowball in July!"
--Iceman
"The Female of the Species"
Reprinted from X-Men 57
Written by Linda Fite
Penciled by Werner Roth
Inked by Stan Grainger
Lettered by Stan Grainger
Edited by Stan Lee
As of 10-May-2020:
9189 are graded; 13 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Curse of the Mist Things |
Ghost Comics 8 Universal
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Traveling through the internet, especially sites that cater to graded comic books I tend to find some beauties. Enter Ghost issue 8 published by Fiction House in the Fall of 1953, the year before the Seduction of the innocent was published by German born American Frederick Wertham. There were a total of five other books I purchased the same time I purchased this one. Three of the others were also pivotal in growing my graded point five collection.
This issue is incomplete, a symptom of most of the point fives I have. Im almost surprised it didn't also get a purple label since the cover was reattached with tape. It's a book I wouldn't even be able to read since it also is missing the first wrap. I dare say I would love to see what that first splash page would have been like. The blonde damsel gracing the cover terrified by the embraced voodoo doll while her savior is shirtless and brandishing a gun.
The cover is so full of vibrant colors even 70 years later. the book was so cheap I was startled when I started looking for these at various conventions. One day I hope to purchase another. I also hope that it will be a book that can be added to my point five collection... now onto some current day CGC info.
Ghost Comics 8
Issue Date:Fall 1953
Issue Year:1953
Publisher: Fiction House
Graded 11/24/2021
Label Text
1st wrap missing, affects story. (Cover re-attached with tape. Tape on cover.) INCOMPLETE
Bill Benulis, Jack Abel, Bill Discount
and John Belcastro art
Maurice Whitman cover
missing 1st wrap affects story
moderate creasing to cover
re-attached with tape cover
tape cover
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| "The Man Who Mastered Magnetism" |
Green Lantern 21 Universal
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Dare I say That Green Lantern was one of the first Comic books I picked up from DC. This does not count the numerous Batman and Superman comics I had from God knows where, but it was Green Lantern #176 That I took of the Magazine rack at the local 7-11. It was the day after I picked up the New Mutants issue 15. I didn't follow the series like I did many others, but Hal Jordan became one of my favorites. I always looked out for a good story. This issue of Green lantern was released a little before X-Men #1 touting the original Man who Mastered magnetism. Poor Magneto doomed to be second best.
Green Lantern Vol. 2 #21
Published 6/63
Cover by Gil Kane; Murphy Anderson
"The Man Who Mastered Magnetism"
Written by John Broome
Pencilled by Gil Kane
Inked by Joe Giella
Lettered by Gasper Saladino
Edited by Julius Schwartz
"Hal Jordan Betrays Green Lantern!"
Written by Gardner Fox
Pencilled by Gil Kane
Inked by Murphy Anderson
Lettered by Gasper Saladino
Edited by Julius Schwartz
Purchased From ComicLink for $23
As of 10-May-2020:
135 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| NOW...In His Own Magazine... Hawkman
Featuring "Master oil the Sky-Weapons!" |
Hawkman 1 Universal
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Hawkman #1 Published 4-5/1964
Cover by Murphy Anderson
Written by Gardner Fox
Art by Murphy Anderson
This particular copy of Hawkman #1 has no back cover. There seems to be stains on the cover which I imagine came from coffee. The shredded look to it is what adds to the desire that I truly anted this DC book. I have always been a Marvel guy. However, I dare admit once I gave the company a chance there are so many great silver age covers. There is not much information on this info that I was able to find, so if you find any please let me know.
I purchased this from Ebay for $56.
As of 10-May-2020:
780 are graded; 5 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Introducing Eclipso |
House of Secrets 61 Universal
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
House of Secrets #61
DC Comics 7-8/63
Coupon Missing from Page 7, does not affect story
Incomplete
Origin and 1st appearance
Of Eclipso (Bruce Gordon)
Jack Miller and Bob Haney Stories
Mort Meskin and Lee Elias Art
Lee Elias Art
.5 Off- White Pages
Publication Information in No Particular Order
Published: July/August 1963
Released: May 16, 1963
Cover Price: .10
Pages: 32
Stories:
"Doctor-7, King of the Supernatural" (11 Pages)
Writer: Jack Miller
Artist: Mort Meskin (Penciller/Inker)
Editor: Murray Boltinoff
"Eclipso, The Genius who Fought Himself" (14 Pages)
Writer: Bob Haney
Artist: Lee Elias (Penciller/Inker)
Editor: Murray Boltinoff
Reprinted in Action Comics #411
Cover Artist: Lee Elias
Personal Notes:
After updating my Information in my Birthday Book set I noticed that Action Comics #411 had a story reprinted from House of Secrets #61 I decided to look for a copy. I saw that eBay had a .5. As luck would have it I sold a book and that gave me the extra money to buy this one. A very happy trade off.
"What's happening to me? I... I'm being transformed... into someone greater, stronger... than that fool Bruce Gordon.!"
- Eclipso
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| Big Premiere Issue! |
Incredible Hulk 102 Universal
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Incredible Hulk #102 Published by Marvel Comics April 1968
Coupon Cut out of Page 15, does not affect Story, Incomplete.
Cover by Marie Severin; Frank Giacoia
Editor in Chief Stan Lee
Written by Gary Friedrich
Pencilled by Marie Severin
Inked by George Tuska; Syd Shores
Lettered by Artie Simek
Edited by Stan Lee
This was it...the Big Premiere issue...starting at issue 102. Marvel goodness....not the crap they do today. Issue 1 after issue 1 with multiple variant covers. I remember passing on this book as a teen when I first really started to collect comic books. I opted to pick up Iron Man #1 thinking I would rather have a first appearance. what can I say, I didn't know any better.
"All is in readiness! With the aid of my enchanting might -- the men of Asgard will stand helpless before the troll hordes! Thus, let the onslaught begin!"
-- Enchantress (Amora)
As of 10-May-2020:
3259 are graded; two are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| The Golden Avenger Battles the Titans of Saturn, and Learns to Beware the Blood Brothers! |
Iron Man 55
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I was meant to have this. Of course that's only because I won, I could have clearly been not meant to have it either but I was looking at the first four numbers and they coincide with my son's birthday. Maybe it is meant to be a gift for him.
As of 10-May-2020:
4256 are graded; 9 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.8
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| Vampire Tale |
Journey Into Mystery 16 Universal
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Journey Into Mystery #16
Published by Atlas Comics in June of 1954
Cover by Harry Anderson andStan Goldberg
"Vampire Tale!"
Written by Stan Lee
Art by Doug Wildey
"The Curse"
"Man Alone"
Art by Al Eadeh
"The Man Who Wasn't:
Art by Bill Walton
"The Vultures"
Art by Mannie Banks
"The Question"
art by Victor Carrabotta
After I purchased this I saw an 8.5 up for Bid. I decided to go after that as well. I did not get it. On elf my first comic books I ever read was Fear #8. That book was a reprint of two older books. That artwork that was reprinted is what made me look at this issue and decided I needed to have it. A younger goal of mine was to get these older Journey into Mystery books along with Tales to Astonish. I felt, at that age anyway, that I was the only one who wanted those books. It was a quest I never went after.
Purchased in auction from Comic Link for $65.(Incomplete)
As of 10-May-2020:
36 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 8.5
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| The Mighty Thor Meets the Most Dramatic Super-Foe of the Year... The Mysterious Mister Hyde! |
Journey Into Mystery 99 Universal
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I have the two issues that book end this. I hope that after I turn them in, they will be both a .5. I think I would rather be disappointed if they came back a 1. Which has happened to me already once. You would think that I would be striving for a 9.8 and received a 9.6.
Journey into Mystery #99
Published 12/63
Cover by Jack Kirby; George Roussos; Stan Goldberg; Artie Simek
Editor in Chief Stan Lee
"The Mysterious Mister Hyde!"
Written by Stan Lee
Pencilled by Don Heck
Inked by Don Heck
Lettered by Artie Simek
"The Thread"
Text Story?
"Stroom's Strange Solution!"
Written by Larry Leiber
Pencilled by Larry Leiber
Inked by Matt Fox
Lettered by Sam Rosen
"Tales of Asgard: Surtur the Fire Demon"
Written by Stan Lee
Pencilled by Jack Kirby
Inked by George Roussos
Colored by Stan Goldberg
Lettered by Artie Simek
"I became what I had wanted to become--I became Mister Hyde!"
-- Calvin Zabo/Mister Hyde
As of 10-May-2020:
322 are graded; only one is graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
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| See: Mighty Thor Battling Against the Legions of Asgard! In Which the Desperate Thunder God Finds... "Every Hand Against Him!" |
Journey Into Mystery 110 Universal
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Which one was a better title, the Mighty Thor or Journey into Mystery with the Mighty Thor? There is such a deep rich history from the Marvel side of Comics. I can't imagine what it was like when Marvel switched their biggest horror titles into their biggest hero titles. In the sixties the universe was growing. It wasn't until the eighties that I was introduced to Their, not from the Norse Mythology, but from a certain Secret War held by the Beyonder.
Journey into Mystery #110
Published by Marvel Comics in November of 1964
Cover By Jack Kirby; Chic Stone
Editor in Chief Stan Lee
"Every Hand Against Him!"
Written By Stan Lee
Pencilled by Jack Kirby
Inked by Chic Stone
Lettered by Artie Simek
Edited by Stan Lee
"Tales of Asgard: The Defeat of Odin!"
Written by Stan Lee
Pencilled by Jack Kirby
Inked by Vince Colletta
Lettered by Artie Simek
Edited by Stan Lee
"Again your forbidden love for that mortal female has caused you to shirk your duty!! This time there is no forgiveness in my heart! This time I order you banished from Asgard!"
-- Odin
Purchased from a Comic Link auction for $27.00
As of 10-May-2020:
260 are graded; 2 are graded a .5; the highest grade is a 9.6
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