Auctions: comic books in 'Airplane', graded by CGC

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 9A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3844135003

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Spider-Man plummets into action with the star of this month's hottest new comic: the all new CAPTAIN MARVEL! 50,000 feet up and only on one of them can fly ... Is the World's Greatest Super Hero Ready for a ride with Earth's Mightiest Hero? Cover price $3.99.

Captain America (2018 9th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #4659185025

Winter in America: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Alex Ross. IT IS WINTER IN AMERICA. For over 70 years, he has stood in stalwart defense of our country and its people. But in the aftermath of Hydra's takeover of the nation, Captain America is a figure of controversy, carrying a tarnished shield…and a new enemy is rising! Who are the Power Elite? And how do they intend to co-opt and corrupt the symbol that is Captain America? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659185002

An innocent-looking archaeological dig turns into a trap! See Indy at the mercy of the man called Busby--and try to guess who betrayed him! "Deadly Rock!" is written by David Michelinie and Archie Goodwin, with art by Ricardo Villamonte and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Bret Blevins. Cover price $0.60.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4659186018

Is it for real--or is it a fake? The search for the Arnheim Ring leads Indy and Marion to Cuba--and the answer will reveal whether Marcus Brody is a good man--or a crook! Exotic adventure and suspense in "The Cuban Connection!" Written by David Michelinie and James Owsley, with art by Luke McDonnell and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $0.60.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 28 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659186019

The world's most famous archaeologist embarks on his most dangerous adventure yet when he searches for the mysterious Tower of Tears. Are they real, or simply a diabolical hoax? One man, a self-proclaimed sorcerer, believes in them and plans to use the Tower of Tears' power to destroy the world! "Tower of Tears" is written by Linda Grant, with art by Steve Ditko and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. First 65c issue. Cover price $0.65.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1289435001

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Nukla (1965-1966 Dell) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4140980019

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani. "The U-2," pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Information about the U-2 plane. "The Origin of Nukla," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; CIA agent Matthew Gibbs is transformed into Nukla when he is obliterated by an atomic blast while on mission over China. "The Power of Nukla," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Matthew Gibbs reports to his CIA chief, Jim Clarke, and is given a first assignment for his new persona as Nukla. "Nukla Meets the Evil Prince," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Matthew Gibbs assumes the name of Laszlo Von Haarte to visit Luis De Mal and learn his plans, but is poisoned and imprisoned before he can inform anyone. "Doomsday...minus 2 Minutes," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; As Nukla, Matthew Gibbs destroys all the instruments of De Mal's plot to detonate a nuclear bomb in a small country's harbor, including De Mal. Ad for the World's Biggest Life-Size Poster of The Beatles. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Real Ghostbusters (1988 Now) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609507007

Wild in the Streets, Part 2. Story by James Van Hise. Art by Mark Braun. Cover by Mark Braun. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. Resuming the story from issue #20: With the Ghostbusters trapped at the Earths core, Nurtog rampages across New York, with no one but Janine and the Crime Patrol to stop him. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Rocketeer Special Edition (1984 Eclipse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685377009

Cover, story and art by Dave Stevens. "Chapter 5" 20 pages. Part 5 of 8. Story continues from Pacific Presents #2. Cliff Secord teams up with the inventor of his jet pack to stop enemy agents from stealing "The Locust", an experimental plane. If he survives, he will still have to escape the inventor and his agents if he wants to prevent Betty from flying to Europe with slimy photographer Marco. Story continues in Rocketeer Adventure Magazine #1. Issue includes pin ups by Gray Morrow, Doug Wildey, Murphy Anderson, George Freeman, William Stout, Russ Heath, Al Williamson, Bruce Jones and Mike Kaluta. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436012

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Spy Smasher (1941 Fawcett) 11 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4649717002

Stories and art by Tom McNamara and others. One of Fawcett's most popular superheroes, Spy Smasher fights saboteurs, fifth columnists, Quislings and collaborators during WWII. In South America, Spy Smasher realizes that Vasquez has been kidnapped and replaced by an Axis imposter. Spy Smasher investigates "haunted" defense plants, where he sees strange ghostly shapes and machines moving of their own accord. A mysterious soldier of fortune with no homeland begins to work for the Axis, in a story that features a Nazi-punching two-page opening spread. The Phantom Machines!; Menace over South America!; The Demlins; The Man Without a Flag!; Dead Mans Vengeance; The Battle-Scarred Cloak! Final issue of the series; Spy Smasher's adventures continued in Whiz Comics, where he became Crime Smasher after the war, and had a one-issue series under that title. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.