Auctions: comic books in 'Avengers The Korvac Saga', graded by CGC

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 170 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4309965018

The Korvac Saga: Part 3 of 10 - "Though Hell Should Bar the Way!" Plot and Script by Jim Shooter. Plot and Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Janet Pym is tired of having the deactivated Jocasta at her home, so she convinces her husband, Hank Pym, to bring the one-time bride of Ultron to Avengers Mansion. That seems like a good idea, until Jocasta comes to life! Luckily, the Beast, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man are present to help the Wasp and Yellowjacket corral the runaway bride! But the golden avenger and the star-spangled avenger stop their teammates in mid-attack! Why does Iron Man want Jocasta to go free? Could it have something to do with a certain adamantium groom? Meanwhile, another avenger mysteriously disappears...this time it's Quicksilver! Cameo appearances by Crystal, Hawkeye, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 366,970; average paid circulation 168,164. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 173 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4309965021

The Korvac Saga: Part 6 of 10 - "Threshold of Oblivion!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Diverse Hands (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Avengers are vanishing one after another with no end in sight! Is someone collecting super-heroes? In an attempt to replenish the roster, Iron Man brings in the Black Panther, Black Widow, Hercules, and Captain Marvel to help. But to no avail as T'challa, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket all disappear from the mansion next! So the Avengers are down to their final four...Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Is that going to be enough against an elder of the universe? Meanwhile, Michael (aka Korvac) continues his preparations for conquering the cosmos. Cameo appearances by Django Maximoff, Robert Frank (aka the Whizzer), Nick Fury, Charlie-27, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, the Watcher, Odin, Zeus, Mephisto, and Eternity. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 198. The letters page of Avengers 179 lists the inkers for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 174 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4309965022

The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.