Auctions: comic books in 'Avengers: The Private War of Dr. Doom', graded by CGC

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 152 CGC 6.5 SS Englehart

Paper: White

Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444123015

"Nightmare in New Orleans!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. In a shocking development, Wonder Man has returned from the dead! How is this possible when the Avengers themselves witnessed Simon Williams' death several years ago? Earth's Mightiest Heroes travel south to the Crescent City to learn the secret of Wonder Man's resurrection! In the Louisiana swamps, the Scarlet Witch leads her teammates into battle against zombies, black magic, and the Black Talon! Will the Avengers find answers to their questions...or just more questions without answers? First appearance of the Black Talon. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Wonder Man's apparent death took place in Avengers (1st series) 9. The splash page credits Steve Englehart for this issue's plot.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 154 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4619141011

"When Strikes Attuma?" Part 1 of 4. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Following the Avengers' awesome battle against the Living Laser in Avengers Annual 6, the Vision drops the Serpent Crown into the Pacific Ocean to dispose of the crown forever. However, on his way back to the mainland, the synthezoid avenger is ambushed by the henchmen of Attuma! Why is Prince Namor's long-time foe attacking the Vision? Meanwhile back at Avengers Mansion, the Scarlet Witch and Jarvis wage a desperate battle for survival against another agent of Attuma...the powerful Tyrak! Will Cap, Shell-head, and the Beast get back to the mansion in time to save their faithful butler and Wanda? The situation does not look good for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Story (part 2) continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 9. First appearance of Tyrak. Cameo appearance by the Whizzer. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Note: Attuma previously appeared in Super-Villain Team-Up 3.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.