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Astonishing Tales 11 Universal
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9.4
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Astonishing Tales #11
4/72
Marvel Comics
9.4
OFF-WHITE TO WHITE
03/24/2023
Universal
Roy Thomas story
Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia art
Gil Kane and John Romita cover
Ka-Zar.
Origin of Ka-Zar and Zabu.
Barbara Morse appearance.
light cover tanning
very light spine stress lines to cover
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Sinister House of Secret Love 4 Universal
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All Star Western 11 Universal
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Action Comics 411 Universal
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9.6
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order:
Action Comics #411
D.C. Comics, 4/72
Supergirl Appearance
Leo Dorfman Story, Nick Cardy Cover
Curt Swan, John Calnan
and Murphy Anderson Art
9.6 White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order:
Published: April, 1972
Released: February 29, 1972
Cover Price: .25
Pages: 48
Stories:
"The Day They Sold Superman's Fortress" (16 Pages)
Writers
Leo Dorfman
Pencilers
Curt Swan
Inkers
Murphy Anderson
"Eclipso, the Genius Who Fought Himself" (14 Pages)
Reprinted from House Of Secrets #61
Writer
Bob Haney
Artist
Lee Elias
"The Girl Who Worshipped Clark Kent" (7 Pages)
Writers
Leo Dorfman
Pencilers
John Calnan
Inkers
Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Editor
Murray Boltinoff
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Amazing Spider-Man 107 Universal
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8.5
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order:
Amazing Spider-Man #107
Marvel Comics, 4/72
Professor Spencer Smythe and
Spider-Slayer Appearance
Bondage Cover
Stan Lee Story
John Romita and Frank Giacoia art
John Romita Cover
8.5 Off-White to White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order:
Published: April, 1972
Released: January 11, 1972
Cover Price: .20
Pages:21
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #86 (1977)
Stories:
"Spider Smashed Thru" (21 Pages)
Writer
Stan Lee
Penciller
John Romita
Inker
Frank Giacoia
Letterer
Artie Simek
Cover Artist
John Romita
Editor
Stan Lee
Original Thoughts:
I thought I had already added this but I was wrong. This is one of the books that was given to me by RonnyLama. A gesture I appreciate to this day.
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Astonishing Tales 11 Universal
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9.6
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order:
Astonishing Tales #11
Marvel Comics, 4/72
Ka-Zar
Origin of Ka-Zar and Zabu.
Barbara Morse Appearance.
Roy Thomas Story
Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia art
Gil Kane and John Romita Cover
9.6 Off-White To White Pages
TWIN CITIES
Publishing Information in No Particular Order:
Published: April, 1972
Released: January 25, 1972
Cover Price: .20
Pages: 32
Story:
"A Day of Tigers" (21 Pages)
Reprinted in Savage Tales Featuring Ka-Zar #12 (1975)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Penciller
Gil Kane
Inker
Frank Giacoia
Letterer
Sam Rosen
Editor
Stan Lee
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
John Romita
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Avengers 98
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9.8
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Avengers #98
Marvel Comics, 4/72
Goliath Resumes Hawkeye Identity
Hercules ReturnsAres Appearance
Roy Thomas Story
Barry Windsor-Smith & Sal Buscema Art
John Buscema & Barry Windsor-Smith Cover
9.8 Off-White to White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order:
Published: April, 1972
Released: January 11, 1972
Cover Price: .20
Pages: 32
Story:
"Let Slip the Dogs of War" (21 Pages)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Penciller
Barry Windsor Smith
Inker
Sal Buscema
Letterer
Sam Rosen
Editor
Stan Lee
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Barry Windsor-Smith
Original notations:
This is the first book from the books I am dubbing my birthday books that I purchased raw and had returned a 9.8. I purchased the book at the New York Special Edition to take with me to get the onsite service from CGC and CCS. I chose 4 comic books from the convention, but this was the only one I purchased from Greg Reece. He also dropped the asking price a bit which always has me going back to any dealer. I did go to him at Wizard World in Philadelphia after grading was completed to share my good fortune.
I did not expect the grade it got, figuring in my wildest dreams I'd be happy with a 9.4.
I have decided that I will not crack this, but if I try for a signature series to start from scratch, but I think instead of spending more money on the same book, I'll do my best to get all the books from April of 72' pressed and graded. This was one of four I picked up at the special edition, but only one of three that went to CGC.
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Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love 4 Universal
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9.4
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love #4
D.C. Comics, 3-4,72
Dorothy Manning Story, Nick Cardy Cover
Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta Art
9.4 Off-White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Offer
Published: March/April, 1972
Released: January 11, 1972
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
Cover price: .25
Pages: 48
Story:
"The Grey Lady of Coburn Manor" (Pages 36)
Writer
Dorothy Manning
Penciller
Ernie Chan
Inker
Vince Colletta
Editor
Dorothy Woolfolk
Ethan C Mordden
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
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Falling in Love 131 Universal
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9.4
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Falling in Love #131
D.C. Comics, 4/72
9.4 Off-White to White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order:
"My Mother, the Mantrap" (12 Pages)
Penciller
Mike Sekowsky
Inker
Dick Giordano
"Mean to Me" (8 Pages)
N/A
"The Boy I Couldn't Forget" (6 Pages)
N/A
"Don't Steal My Love" (9 Pages)
N/A
This was graded on site at ECCC 2018. The book was pressed. These are not easy to find in a high grade, let alone any grade. Searching for this one had me search for others.
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Fantastic Four 121 Universal
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9.6
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Fantastic Four #121
Marvel Comics, 4/72
Silver Surfer Appearance
Galactus Cameo on Last Page
Stan Lee Story
John Buscema and Joe Sinnott
Cover and Art
9.6 off-White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order
Published: April, 1972
Released: January 25, 1972
Cover Price: .20
Pages: 32
Reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition Featuring the Fantastic Four #21 (1979)
Story:
"The Mysterious Mind Blowing Secret of Gabriel" (21 Pages)
Writer
Stan Lee
Penciller
John Buscema
Inker
Joe Sinnott
Letterer
Sam Rosen
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Geronimo Jones 5 Signature
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9.8
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Geronimo Jones #5
Charlton Comics, 4/72
Signed by Jose Delbo on 9/28/18
9.8 Off-White Pages
SAVANNAH
Publishing Information in No Particular Order
Published: April, 1972
Released: February 1, 1972
Cover Price: .20
Pages: 32
Story Title
N/A
Writer
Tony Tallarico
Penciller
Jose Delbo
Inker
Tony Tallarico
Cover Artist
Jose Delbo
Special Notation...Currently the Only one Graded by CGC on the Census
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Mister Miracle 7
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9.6
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Mister Miracle #7
D.C. Comics 3-4/72
Bondage Cover
Jack Kirby Story
Jack Kirby and Mike Royer Cover and Art
9.6 White Pages
Publication Information in No Particular Order
Published April, 1972
Released January 13, 1972
Cover Price .25
Pages 48
Frequency Bi-Monthly
Stories
"Apokolips Trap!" (22 Pages)
Writer
Jack Kirby
Penciller
Jack Kirby
Inker
Mike M. Royer
"Young Scott Free" (4 Pages)
Writer
Jack Kirby
Artist
Jack Kirby
"The Return of Agent Axis" (11 pages)
Reprinted from Boy Commandos #3 (1943)
Penciller
Jack Kirby
Inker
Joe Simon
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Editor
Jack Kirby
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Strange Adventures 235 Universal
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9.4
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Strange Adventures #235
D.C Comics, 3-4/72
Bondage Cover
Carmine Infantino and Neal Adams Cover
9.4 Off-White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order
Published: March/April, 1972
Released: January 25, 1972
Cover Price: .25
Pages: 48
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
Circulation: 135265
Stories:
"The Planet That Came to a Standstill" (25 Pages)
Reprinted From Mystery in Space #75 (1962)
Writer
Gardner F. Fox
Penciller
Carmine Infantino
Inker
Murphy Anderson
"The Time-Wise Thief" (Pages 4)
Reprinted From Strange Adventures #72 (1956)
Writer
Sid Gerson
Artist
John Giunta
"Raiders of the Giant World" (9 Pages)
Reprinted Strange Adventures #119 (1960)
Writer
Gardner F. Fox
Artist
Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantine
Neal Adams
Editor: Julius Schwartz
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Sub-Mariner 48 Universal
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8.5
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Sub-Mariner #48
Marvel Comics 4/72
Doctor Doom and M.O.D.O.K. Appearance
Gerry Conway Story
Gene Colan and Mike Esposito Art
Gil Kane and Bill Everett Cover
8.5 Cream to Off-White Pages
SAVANNAH
Publishing Information in No Particular Order
Published April, 1972
Released January 11, 1972
Cover Price .20
Pages 32
Story
"Twilight of the Hunted" (21 Pages)
Writer
Gerry Conway
Penciller
Gene Colan
Inker
Mike Esposito
Letterer
Artie Simek
Cover Artist
Gil Kane; Bill Everett
Editor
Stan Lee
Editor in Chief
Roy Thomas
Previous Personal Notes
I was told that this would not grade any higher than an 8.5, but the reason I went and did it anyway is because it was a Savannah pedigree. I’ll replace it later.
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Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane 121 Universal
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9.6
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #121
D.C. Comics 4/72
Rose and the Thorn Backup story
Cary Batesstory, Bob Oskner cover
Werner Roth, Rich Buckler,
Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson Art
9.6 White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order
Published April, 1972
Released February 22, 1972
Date Stamp "FEB 21 1979"
Cover Price .25
Pages 48
Stories
"Everything you wanted to Know About Lois Lane" (24 Pages)
Writer
Cary Bates
Penciller
Werner Roth
Inker
Vince Colletta
"Master Plan" (3 Pages)
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Penciller
Rich F. Buckler
Inker
Mike Esposito
"The Amazing Brain Machine"
Reprinted from Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #35 (1962)
Artist
Kurt Schaffenberg
Cover Artist
Robert Oksner
Editor
Dorothy Woolfolk
Personal Notes:
At the time when I first started searching for my Birthday Books I had a few guidelines. One of those were that if the book was already graded, it had to be at least a 9.4. However, also if it was already graded I wanted to do the best I could to go after a 9.8 on certain books. However when I saw this one at World Wide Comics I was pulled in simply because of the Date Stamp. Between the price and that little extra, it was worth it. I will still look for that 9.8, but until then, let's be honest, this is a beautiful 9.6
I did have to turn it in for a new case. It seems the 52 "Pagers" don't hold up well in the older slabs.
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 148 Signature
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9.6
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #148
D.C. Comics, 4/72
Signed by Neal Adams 6/22/14
Last Kirby issue.
Jack Kirby Story, Neal Adams cover
Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta and
Murphy Anderson art
9.6 White Pages
Publication Information in No Particular order
Published April, 1972
Released February 17, 1972
Cover Price .25
Pages 48
Stories
"Monarch of all He Subdues" (22 Pages)
Writer
Jack Kirby
Penciller
Jack Kirby
Inker
Vince Colletta
Murphy Anderson
Letterer
John Costanza
"Genetic Criminal" (2 Pages)
Writer
Jack Kirby
Penciller
Jack Kirby
Inker
Mike W. Royer
Letterer
Mike W. Royer
"The Meanest man on Earth"
Reprinted from Star Spangled Comics 14
Writer
Joe Simon
Penciller
Jack Kirby
Inker
Joe Simon
Letterer
Howard Ferguson
Cover Artist
Neal Adams; Gasper Saladino
Editor
Jack Kirby
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Tarzan 207 Universal
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9.4
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Tarzan #207
D.C. Comics 4/72
1st DC issue. Origin of Tartzan
Adapts Burroughs "Tarzan of the Apes."
Origin of John Carter of Mars
Joe Kubert and Marv Wolfman Story
Joe Kubert and Murphy Anderson art
Joe Kubert Cover
9.4 Off White to White Pages
Publishing Information in No Particular Order
Published April, 1972
Released February 29,1972
Cover Price .25
Pages 48
Stories
"The Origin of the Ape-Man" (26 Pages)
Writers
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Joe Kubert
Penciler
Joe Kubert
Inker
Joe Kubert
Colorist
Tatjana Wood
Letterer
Joe Kubert
"Tarzan's First Christmas" (3 Pages)
Writer
Harold Rudolph Foster
Penciler
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Tomahawk 139 Universal
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9.8
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Tomakawj #139
D.C. Comics 3-4/72
Son of Tomahawk
Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney Stories
Frank Thorne and Fred Ray Art
Joe Kubert Cover
9.8 White Pages
Publication Information in No Particular Order
Published April, 1972
Released January 6, 1972
Cover Price: .25
Pages: 48
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
Stories
"Death Council" (14 Pages)
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Penciller/Inker
Frank Thorne
"The Lost Battle" (8 Pages)
Writer
Bob Haney
Penciler/Inker
Fred Ray
"Four-Legged Sheriff"
Reprinted from Hopalong Cassidy #133 (1959)
Writer
John Broome
Penciller/Inker
Gil Kane
"The Black Cougar"
Reprinted From Star Spangled Comics #113 (1951)
Penciller/Inker
Frank Frazetta
Editor
Joe Kubert
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
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Tomb of Dracula 1 Signature
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9.6
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Tomb of Dracula #1
Marvel Comics 4/72
Signed by Neal Adams on 3/29/15
1st Appearance of Dracula,
Frank Drake and Clifton Graves
Gerry Conway Story
Gene Colan Art
Neal Adams Cover
9.6 White Pages
Publication Information in No Particular Order
Published April 1972
Released November 16, 1971 (Approximate)
Cover Price .20
Pages 32
Story
"Dracula"
Reprinted in Savage Return of Dracula (1993)
Writer
Gerry Conway
Penciler
Gene Colan
Inker
Gene Colan
Letterer
John Costanza
Editor
Stan Lee
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Editor in Chief
Stan Lee
"You've sealed your end, my friend -- for, whoever strikes Dracula -- strikes Death!"
-- Dracula
Side Note :
Suspense Stories #7 (1951) had a story called "Dracula Lives"
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Wonder Woman 199
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9.4
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CGC Notations in No Particular Order
Wonder Woman #199
DC Comics 3-4/72
Jonny Double appearance
Bondage Cover
Grey Tone Cover
Denny O'Neil Story
Don Heck and Dick Girodano Art
Jeffery Jones Cover
9.4 Off-White Pages
Publication Information in No Particular Order
Published March/April/1972
Released January 4th, 1972
Cover Price .25
Pages 48
Stories
"Tribunal of Fear" (25 Pages)
Writer
Dennis J. O'Neil
Penciller
Don Heck
Inker
Dick Giordano
"Battle of there Merman" (11 Pages)
Reprinted from Wonder Woman #111
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Penciller
Ross Andru
Inker
Mike Esposito
Personal Notes
Originally Graded a Qualified 7.0
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Young Love 94 Universal
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8.0
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Between this and Young Romance 181 I started to search more and more for some romance comic books. My goal is to have a minimum grade of 9.4 so I’ll have to keep looking.
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