Auctions: comic books 1970-1985

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 6 FN- 5.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Bob Larkin. Includes: "The Way of the Tiger." An editorial by Tony Isabella. The Sons of the Tiger star in "the Way of the Jackal!" Story by Jim Dennis. Art by George Perez and Frank Springer. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #4. "Bruce Lee Triple Feature!" Movie reviews on The Chinese Connection, Enter the Dragon, and Fists of Fury by John David Warner. "Karate Foot Attack: Mai Geri (Front Kick)!" A 3-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. "How to Create a Dragon!" An article by Jim Dennis on the creation of Richard Dragon, a new kung fu hero. Plus. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "Lesson of the Locust!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Bob McLeod. Cover price $0.75.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 8 FN- 5.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "A Hatred for All Seasons!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jack Abel. "Swords for Hire!" Movie reviews for Five Fingers of Death, Enter the Dragon, and The Sacred Knives of Vengeance by John David Warner. "Kung Fu in Paperbacks!" An overview of martial arts fiction by David Anthony Kraft. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "A Storm of Vengeance!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Al Milgrom. Black and White. Cover price $0.75.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 9 VF- 7.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "A Contest of Truth!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jack Abel. "Kihon Kumite!" Basic shotokan-style sparring by Frank McLaughlin. "The Hidden Fist of David Brownridge!" An interview with the Midwest martial arts master by Dan Hagen. "Oriental World of Self-Defense!" A special photo feature on a martial arts tournament by Michele Wolfman. Plus, the Sons of the Dragon star in "Slaughter in Central Park!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Mike Esposito. Black and White. Cover price $0.75.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 17 VF 8.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Neal Adams. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. "Editorial at the Heart of the Dragon." An editorial by Don McGregor. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "The Key to the Dragon's Heart!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rudy Nebres. Robert Clouse: In Search of a Legend!" Interview by Walter Cichy. "The Oriental World of Aaron Banks!" An article by Roberto Fuentes with photos by P.K. and Russel Turiak. Plus, the Sons of the Dragon star in "Politics of Death!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Jack Abel. Includes a B&W poster of the Sons of the Tiger. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 18 FN/VF 7.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Nick Cardy. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. "Re-Enter the Editor." An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "Secret of the Dragon!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rudy Nebres. "The Yakuza a Sword to the Mind!" An article by Don McGregor. "Michi: Spirit of the Sword!" A photographed lesson in the use of the sword, text and photos by Valerie Eads. Iron Fist stars in "Fists of Darkness, Fists of Death!" Guest-starring the Sons of the Tiger. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Pat Broderick and Terry Austin. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 19 VG/FN 5.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Bob Larkin. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Iron fist stars in "Shall I Love the Bird of Fire?" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Dragon of the Mind!" An interview with kung fu master Ling Chi by Dan Hagen. "Karate: A History of the Empty Hand!" An article by Steve Clement. "World's Deadliest Fighting Secrets NOT Revealed!" An article by Val Eads. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "An Ending!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Jack Abel. Includes a B&W poster of Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, by Jim Starlin. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 20 FN/VF 7.0

Two center wraps detached (manufacturing).

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special Chuck Norris issue. Cover by Ken Barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Iron fist stars in "Soulslayer!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "You Set Your Goals and Pursue Them!" An exclusive interview with legendary martial artist Chuck Norris by Jim Whitmore. "The I.K.L.: The Revolution of Full Contact Karate!" A follow up interview with Chuck Norris by Jim Whitmore. "Killers Elite!" A movie review by Martin Sands. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "A Beginning!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Jack Abel. Includes a B&W poster by Ken Barr featuring Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 22 VG/FN 5.0

1st appearance by Jack of Hearts. Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Ken barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Iron fist stars in "To Storm the Walls of Hell!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Birth of the Dragon: The Beginnings of Kung Fu!" An article by Steve Clement. "Kung Fu: Cinema of Vengeance!" A book review by David Anthony Kraft. "Fighting Woman: The Myth and Reality!" An article about woman in martial arts by Val Eads. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "Who is the White Tiger?" Introducing the newest martial arts hero the White Tiger. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts (1st app.). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Giffen and Rico Rival. Includes a B&W poster by George Perez featuring the Sons of the Tiger and the White Tiger. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 8 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-4021A26-006

"If Atlantis Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. With Hawkeye, Valkyrie, and the Sub-Mariner as their mind-slaves, the Red Ghost and Attuma begin their quest to conquer Atlantis! The two super-villains' assault on the underwater citadel is progressing as planned until Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer get wind of the attack! The key to victory is knocking out the Red Ghost! But how can the Master of the Mystic Arts and the cosmic sky-rider do that? Simple, just block all the cosmic rays from outer space from entering the Earth's atmosphere! Wow, it's a good thing these two defenders are among the most powerful heroes on the planet! Cameo appearances by Clea and Wong. Flashback cameo by the Unicorn. Second story: "Deception!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 2 of 8. Story continues from Avengers 115. Dr. Strange has a new plan for turning the Black Knight (from a stone statue) back into his normal self. The Master of the Mystic Arts magically contacts Dane Whitman's soul floating in the dark realm. The stranded Black Knight responds to Dr. Strange's message, but the knight's reply is intercepted and transposed by the Dread Dormammu and his new ally, Loki! What is the fateful message that eventually reaches the Defenders?: "Go find the Evil Eye." Story continues in Avengers 116. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Note: The Red Ghost returns in Iron Man 82.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 33 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4481170009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Webbed Hands, Warm Heart!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; The Defenders fight the Headmen and manage to rescue Kyle Richmond's brain, only to have it fall into the hands of Nebulon. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 41 (the Hulk). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4481170008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts), inks by Klaus Janson (finished art); Chondo's brain is transferred back into his body only to find that the other Headmen had "improved" his body for him; Red Guardian comes to America to help transfer Kyle Richmond's brain back into his body. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4481170007

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. Love, Anarchy and, Oh Yes... The Assassin!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The charges agains Valkyrie are dismissed thanks to some help from Matt Murdock. Valkyrie gets a new gold costume that is given to her by Clea; Red Guardian is attacked by an anti-communist organization. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4481170006

The battle against the Emissaries of Evil continues in "This World is Mine!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson. Spider-Man and Captain America star in a one-page Ricochet Raders ad, "Ricochet to Freedom!" Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Energy Crisis." Jack Kirby cover pencils, Al Milgrom cover inks. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 44 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4481170005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Milgrom. Rage of the Rajah!, script by Gerry Conway (Plot), Roger Slifer (Dialogue), and David Kraft (Dialogue), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The Red Rajah captures the Hulk, Power Man and Nighthawk; Hellcat comes to the Defenders for help. Spider-Man and Captain America star in a one-page Ricochet Racers ad, Ricochet to Freedom! Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Energy Crisis. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 45 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4481170004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations). We Must Free the Defenders!, script by Gerry Conway (plot), David Kraft (dialogue), and Roger Slifer (dialogue), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; With Clea's help, Red Guardian, Hellcat and Valkyrie free Dr. Strange from the Star of Capistan, thus defeating the Red Rajah and freeing the other Defenders. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Champ. Full-page ad for the King Kong movie featuring the movie poster art of Kong standing atop the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center! 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 46 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4481170003

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Who Remembers Scorpio?, script by Roger Slifer and David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; When Dr. Strange, Power Man and Red Guardian all quit the Defenders, Nighthawk and the remaining Defenders move to their country "headquarters," where they discover that Scorpio is there waiting for them. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Champ. Full-page ad for the King Kong movie featuring the movie poster art of Kong's standing atop the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center! 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4481170002

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4481170001

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and Marie Severin (alterations). Who Remembers Scorpio? Part One Sinister Savior!, script by David Kraft and Don McGregor (script assist), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Scorpio captures Jack Norriss and asks the Defenders for $500,000 in ransom; The ransom is delivered by Nighthawk, whom Scorpio captures. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 51 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4481170025

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Pablo Marcos. A Round with the Ringer!, script by David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson; Valkyrie goes back to college; Nighthawk battles The Ringer who is trying to steal money from one of Kyle Richmond's safes; Nick Fury guest appearance. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4481170024

First 35-cent cover price issue. The Power Principle Part One The Prince and The Presence!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Dave Cockrum (pg 1), Keith Giffen (pp 2,3,10,11,15,17,18), and Mike Golden (pp 6,7,14,16), inks by Terry Austin; Defenders travel to Atlantis to determine the source of radiation that is killing the Atlanteans. Clea, the Mystic Maiden!, script by Naomi Basner, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Tony Salmons; Nicodemus disguises himself as a mugger to get the jump on Clea. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 58 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4481170023

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Klaus Janson. Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 1 Agents of Fortune, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-3) and Dan Green (pages 6-31); The Eye of Agamotto is stolen from Dr. Strange by a cult of demon worshippers; Valkyrie and Hulk encounter Devil-Slayer and a fight begins. One-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Spoils a Snatch, pencils by Ross Andru. One-page Star Wars products ad with art by Neal Adams. Letter to the editor from comics writer Christy Marx. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 59 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4481170022

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 2 Tyranny and Mutation, script by David Anthony Kraft and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dan Green (finisher); Nighthawk test out his new jetpack; Dr. Strange is trapped in a demon dimension by the Harvester of Eyes cult. One-page Hostess ad, Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4481170021

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Alan Weiss. The Revenge of Vera Gemini! Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 3, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Ed Hannigan (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Defenders defeat Vera Gemeni and stop the Xenogenesis and the demon invasion. One-page Hostess ad, Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4481170020

Cover pencils by Ed Hanniga, inks by Ernie Chan. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Lunatik!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Ed Hannigan (breakdowns) and Bob Lubbers (finished art), inks by Bob Lubbers; Defenders try to lure Lunatik into a trap by using a Spider-Man statue. One-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4481170019

Cover inks by Frank Giacoia. D-Day!, script by David Kraft, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finished art), inks by Don Perlin; The Defenders, with the help of several prospective Defenders, stop the rampaging villains who are posing as Defenders and looting New York City; Guest appearances by Hellcat, Iron Fist, Hercules, Black Goliath, Havoc, Batroc, the Beetle, the Son of Satan, Nova, the Shocker, the Blob, the Prowler, Boomerang, the Falcon, Jack of Hearts, and others. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4481170018

Cover pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Terry Austin. Of Ambitions and Giant Amoebas, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Bruce D. Patterson, inks by Patterson; The Red Guardian and The Presence join forces to stop a giant radioactive amoeba; Valkyrie's madness deepens. Thor stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Good Overcomes Evil!, inks by Joe Sinnott. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 67 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4481170017

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe. Val in Valhalla Part Two We, The Unliving..., script by David Anthony Kraft (plot) and Ed Hannigan (plot, script), pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Bruce Patterson; Valkyrie escapes from Ollerus the Unmerciful, but the other Defenders are captured by Ollerus. One-page Hostess ad, Captain Marvel Meets the Dreadnought, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bob McLeod. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 35 GD/VG 3.0

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Steve Gerber script, Sal Buscema art. Gil Kane cover. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.30.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 5 VF 8.0

A fiendish witch has summoned forth Merlin and the Demon in an attempt to destroy them once and for all. "Merlin's Word, Demon's Wrath!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Kirby/Royer cover. Cover price $0.20.

Destroyer Duck (1982) 1 FN+ 6.5

"Special Lawsuit Benefit Edition." At the height of their legal battles with Marvel, Steve Gerber and Jack Kirby teamed up for this benefit comic, in which a gun-slinging duck seeks revenge against an evil megacorporation. Art and stories donated by Mark Evanier, Dan Spiegle, Scott Shaw!, Alfredo Alcala, Steve Leialoha, Shary Flenniken, Martin Pasko, and Joe Staton. All this plus the first-ever appearance of Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer. Full color; 36 pages. Cover by Kirby and Neal Adams! Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 400 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover loose at one staple. Cover tearing.

Cover by Neal Adams. Milestone issue featuring 1st appearance of Man-Bat in "Challenge of the Man-Bat!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract; Elsewhere in the city, a group of thieves known as the Blackout Gang break into a vault; Back at the museum, Kirk Langstrom is pleased with his progress and decides to test his new formula upon himself; he mutates into Man-Bat. "A Burial for Batgirl!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allen Poe festival; She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer; Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 405 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #0008517-AB-007

Cover by Neal Adams. "The First of the Assassins!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman is called upon to protect a shipping magnate, his fiancee, and his employee from an assassin on a supposedly deserted island. "The Living Statue!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl has been investigating the murder of X-rated film director Billy Warlock, whom her friend Jason Bard has been framed for; Her searches brough her to Warlock's studio where she was captured by one of Warlock's actresses Veda who masterminded the whole scheme and is now preparing to trap Batgirl in plaster. Reprint back-up story, "The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!," art by Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 405 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by Neal Adams. "The First of the Assassins!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman is called upon to protect a shipping magnate, his fiancee, and his employee from an assassin on a supposedly deserted island. "The Living Statue!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl has been investigating the murder of X-rated film director Billy Warlock, whom her friend Jason Bard has been framed for; Her searches brough her to Warlock's studio where she was captured by one of Warlock's actresses Veda who masterminded the whole scheme and is now preparing to trap Batgirl in plaster. Reprint back-up story, "The Sleuth in the Iron Mask!," art by Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 417 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4438196003

52-page giant issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Batman for a Night," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; A writers attempt to play Batman for a day becomes serious when his sister is murdered by a bank robber. "A Bullet for Gordon!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; James Gordon reveals that he knows Batgirl's identity. "Alfred, Armchair Detective!", art by Jerry Robinson, reprinted from Batman #31. "The Mystery that Edgar Allan Poe Solved," pencils by John Prentice, inks by John Prentice, reprinted from Gang Busters #49. Letters to the editor from Guy H. Lillian III and Jay Zilber. Neal Adams cover. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 462 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4478358001

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Kill Batman - In Triplicate," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last two issues, Captain Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured two; This issue begins with Robin, having received an anonymous tip about the HQ of a Hudson University drug operation, goes through the snow to a cabin; As he approaches, an avalanche of snow lands on him; Early the next morning, Batman gets a call from Commissioner Gordon saying that a block of ice, in which Robin is embedded, is sitting on police HQ's doorstep; Batman arrives as do three criminals who attempt to steal the block of ice. "Clue of the Talking Orchid!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Union Studio, inks by Vince Colletta; Ralph and Sue attend the New York Film Festival and are approached by an old woman calling herself Orchid Annie who wants to steal Sue an Orchid Corsage which Ralph buys; During the film, Ralph and Sue hear a voice from the corsage mentioning a kidnapping; Ralph changes to Elongated Man and goes looking for Orchid Annie and discovers her to be a man in disguise. Justice For All Includes Children 6 public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 FN- 5.5

This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impresive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 532 VF/NM 9.0

Last 60c cover-priced issue. "Laugh, Killer, Laugh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Vicki Vale is tied to the train tracks of Joker's amusement park from hell. Can the Caped Crusader free himself in time to save the woman he loves from a horrible fate? Plus, Green Arrow's arms caper concludes in "Soft Target!" Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jerome Moore, Adrian Gonzales, and Sal Trapani. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

REPRINT.

Label #1618534087

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

REPRINT.

Label #4252133001

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4023276005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Deep in the Valley of the Flame, Moon-Boy reveals the origins of Devil Dinosaur; Is the red-skinned and red-eyed Dino as menacing as the town-folk believe? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Deep in the Valley of the Flame, Moon-Boy reveals the origins of Devil Dinosaur; Is the red-skinned and red-eyed Dino as menacing as the town-folk believe? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Devilina (1975) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Satans Domain, The Lost Tomb of Nefertiri, Lay of the Sea, Midnight Muse, Merchants of Evil, plus an adaptation of Shakespeares The Tempest. Also, an article about the vampires of cinema. Stories and art by Ric Estrada, Gabe Levy, Pablo Marcos, Ralph Reese, John Albano, Jack Sparling and Martin Pasko. Part of the short-lived Atlas line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman.Magazine format. Black and white; 64 pages. Cover by Alberto Pujolar was later reused for Vampirella #111. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first three wraps detached at one staple.

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 13 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Planet Earth is No More!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enters Dimension of Dreams, defeats Nightmare, & releases Eternity. Nightmare had caused Eternity to dream the end of the Earth; The Ancient One intervenes, & Eternity recreates Earth. Appearance by Clea. Story continues in Tomb of Dracula 44. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #72 (Thor by Jack Kirby). Cover price $0.25.

Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 135 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4434351015

Cover by Tony Strobl. Stories by Carl Barks, Mike Royer and unknown. Art by Carl Barks, Kay Wright, Tony Strobl, Mike Royer and Larry Mayer. Carl Barks reprint tales: Donald Duck in "Knight in Shining Armor" (from Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) #198); Gyro Gearloose in "The Firefly Tracker" (from Uncle Scrooge (1954 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) #27); Uncle Scrooge in "His Handy Andy" (from Uncle Scrooge (1954 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) #27); and Donald Duck 1-pager "Crafty Corner" (from Four Color (1942 Series 2) #422). Donald also stars in "The Ivy Burglar"! Plus: 1-page Big Bad Wolf text story "The Wish"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Daisy Duck, Mrs. Van Snootley, Reggie De Pyster, Gyro Gearloose, Gyro's Helper, Uncle Scrooge, Cornwell Mushmore, Colonel Rawcuss Yellowpress, Commodore Leadpipe J. Cinch, Lord Taffrail, Big Bad Wolf, Li'l Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Dynomutt (1977) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Paul Norris. Written by Mark Evanier. Art by Paul Norris and Dan Spiegle. Blue Falcon is trapped in ice, while Dynomutt is all wound up in his work in "Little Miss Goody Twoshoes" by Mark Evanier and Paul Norris. Plus: Dynomutt and Blue Falcon in "Repulsive Finster" by Evanier and Norris. And: Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma in the back-up story "Close Call: Part 1" by Evanier and Dan Spiegle. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 26 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Double Cover.

Label #4427786003

Bill Sienkiewicz cover art. Final Deliverance (Chapter VII) featuring The Sacred & The Profane, script by Dean Motter, art by Ken Steacy. Apocrypha, script and art by John Lakey and Laura Lakey. Indecision, script and art by Rick Geary. The Gardener, script and art by Michael Kaluta. His First Fifth starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard. The Shattered Stars (Chapter One)--The Last Galactus Story, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Heart of Fire (Chapter II) starring Toadswart, script and art by Tim Conrad. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. Landed, script and art by Keiichi Koike. 100 pgs. Oct, 1984. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2CF024C-002

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.