Auctions: comic books in 'Spider-Man/Nova Crossover'

Nova (1976 1st Series) 12 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4267686007

"Who is the Man Called Photon?" Part 1 of 2 (Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 171. Guest-starring Spider-Man). Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia (with touch-ups by John Romita). It's the first meeting between the Human Rocket and the Amazing Spider-Man! Unfortunately though the two heroes meet under tragic circumstances as Nova's uncle, Dr. Ralph Rider, is discovered dead in his home. But at least there isn't a shortage of suspects! Who could be the one masquerading as the cold-blooded killer called Photon? The police, Nova, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will endeavor to find out! Cameo appearance by Charles Rider. (Note: A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 171 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4701837010

"Photon is Another Name for...?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nova. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Nova 12 (1st series). The web-slinger and the Human Rocket chase Photon to the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse in hopes of catching and unmasking Dr. Ralph Rider's killer! But upon their arrival the duo runs into a horde of Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.) agents! And once Photon appears Nova and the wall-crawler go down to defeat! Oh no! Is a watery grave awaiting both Spidey and Nova at the bottom of Long Island Sound? The dramatic cover doesn't lie! The first team-up of Nova and the web-slinger may be the last! Cameo appearances by Charles Rider, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, and the Molten Man. (Note: A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.