Auctions: comic books July 1977

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 13 VF- 7.5

"The Astronauts!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only in the awesome era of the space god's return could these shocking events happen. Images once carved on stone by the ancient Incas have come to life, and they've come to Earth! The space gods have returned! A new awareness of the past, present, and future has gripped mankind in the wake of their arrival. While the giant Celestials roam the planet, their monstrous spacecraft orbits the Earth. This is the story of those who were sent to investigate that spacecraft. Note: First appearance of Gilgamesh (the Forgotten One). First appearance One Above All, previously first mentioned in Eternals 7. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 184 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2795CFD-007

"Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4387918004

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 100 FN 6.0

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-033

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Nightmare!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Mooney (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Ms. Marvel finds herself trapped in an underground AIM complex and her suit has been taken to give one of the enemy agents her power; When this doesn't work, Modok tries to control Ms. Marvel's mind but she breaks his conditioning and escapes. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

35Cent Variant

Label #2088552002

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35 Cent Variant, limited distribution. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The ultra powerful Sphinx has crushed Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor. Now, Nova stands alone against this ancient and nigh unstoppable power. And if he loses, Richard Rider shall be "Nova No More!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 45 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-023

"The Day Chicago Died!" Part 5 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias. Bound by unbreakable titanium cables to a cobalt bomb, Luke Cage must find a way to escape and stop his mortal enemy, Mace, or this will truly be the day the city of Chicago dies. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-342363F-023

"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416265016

"Trapped by the Collector!" Guest-starring Thundra. Story by Ralph Macchio and Kolfax Mingo. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Can even Spider-Man and the super-strong amazon Thundra defeat the Elder of the Universe known as the Collector. Includes the 1-page features "Lockjaw the Time Dog" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Humbugged!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Dunsmuir. Plus, Spidey and Lockjaw of the Inhumans must stop Kang the Conqueror before it's too late in "Time Trapped!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #8 Lockjaw. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4341933005

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4361978001

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 6.0 1st Printing

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4349133003

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.