Auctions: comic books September 1975, graded by CGC

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 139 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3892981005

"Prescription: Violence!!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Janet Pym still lies comatose in the hospital after being wounded in battle vs. the Toad two issues ago. While a stressed out Hank Pym and his fellow Avengers stand guard at her bedside, the Wasp receives a visitor! Is it an old friend? No, it's an old foe...the Whirlwind! The Pym's long-time adversary quickly flees, but during the brief battle Yellowjacket finally realizes the Whirlwind's secret identity! And when Yellowjacket confronts his former limo driver, the action begins! Can the Beast and a super-sized Hank Pym reign in the Whirlwind? Meanwhile, Iron Man and Moondragon fly to Latveria looking for Hawkeye. Cameo appearances by Patsy Walker, the Toad, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The Whirlwind previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 9. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 45 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1396870003

Stories in this Special Summer Giant issue include: "Vampirella: Blood Wager"; "Glastonbury Tor"; "Janis" (in full color); "A Hero Born of Wishes"; "Winter of Discontent"; and "There are No Children." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Budd Lewis, and Len Wein. Art by Luis Garcia, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo, Isidro Mones, Jose Ortiz, and Ramon Torrents. Includes letter by future comic book writer Bob Rodi and ad for 1975 Famous Monsters convention. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian, Enrich Torres, and Jose Gonzalez. Cover price $1.25.