Auctions: comic books June 1973

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 121 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-356E081-001

The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416308023

"The Ghost That Wouldn't Die" (art by Buddy Gernale), "A Phantom in the Alamo," "Who Dares Cheat the Dead?" (art by Alfredo Alcala), and "Hand From the Grave" (art by Rico Rival). Cover price $0.20.