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Avengers 3 |
| Item: |
Avengers 3 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
0269016001
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Owner Comments
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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| Slot: |
Avengers 7 |
| Item: |
Avengers 7 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1250226001
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Owner Comments
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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| Slot: |
Avengers 33 |
| Item: |
Avengers 33 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1026549023
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Owner Comments
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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| Slot: |
Avengers 98 |
| Item: |
Avengers 98 |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
1201010002
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Owner Comments
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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