Auctions: comic books in 'Treasury Sized Editions'

Marvel Special Edition Star Wars (1977 Marvel/Whitman) Treasury 2A FN/VF 7.0 Marvel Ed.

Marvel edition. 56 pages. Published 1978. Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) reprinting Star Wars 4-6. Howard Chaykin art; part Dave Stevens inks. Cover price $1.00.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1995 Reprint) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Comic-sized gold-bordered reprint of 1976 Treasury edition. Cover price $5.95.

DC Special Series (1977) 26 FN+ 6.5

DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #26 features Superman and his Incredible Fortress of Solitude. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Ross Andru and Romeo Tanghal. The alien Dominus threatens to blow up the world. The worst part is that something within Superman's Fortress of Solitude is going to cause the disaster. It's a race against the clock, can even Superman discover the secret before it's too late. Learn the many secrets that reside within the Man of Steel's mysterious home in the North Pole. See the many weapons and trophies he keeps including exhibits for his super-friends Wonder Woman and Batman. Superman also looks back on some of the battles with two of his arch nemesis Lex Luthor and Brainiac. Guest-starring Supergirl. Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) cameo. 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

DC Special Series (1977) 26 FN 6.0

DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #26 features Superman and his Incredible Fortress of Solitude. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Ross Andru and Romeo Tanghal. The alien Dominus threatens to blow up the world. The worst part is that something within Superman's Fortress of Solitude is going to cause the disaster. It's a race against the clock, can even Superman discover the secret before it's too late. Learn the many secrets that reside within the Man of Steel's mysterious home in the North Pole. See the many weapons and trophies he keeps including exhibits for his super-friends Wonder Woman and Batman. Superman also looks back on some of the battles with two of his arch nemesis Lex Luthor and Brainiac. Guest-starring Supergirl. Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) cameo. 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

DC Special Series (1977) 26 VG/FN 5.0

DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #26 features Superman and his Incredible Fortress of Solitude. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Ross Andru and Romeo Tanghal. The alien Dominus threatens to blow up the world. The worst part is that something within Superman's Fortress of Solitude is going to cause the disaster. It's a race against the clock, can even Superman discover the secret before it's too late. Learn the many secrets that reside within the Man of Steel's mysterious home in the North Pole. See the many weapons and trophies he keeps including exhibits for his super-friends Wonder Woman and Batman. Superman also looks back on some of the battles with two of his arch nemesis Lex Luthor and Brainiac. Guest-starring Supergirl. Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) cameo. 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Special Edition Star Wars (1977 Marvel/Whitman) Treasury 1A FN+ 6.5 Marvel Edition

Marvel edition. 56 pages. Published 1977. Howard Chaykin art. Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) reprinting Star Wars 1-3. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Special Edition Star Wars (1977 Marvel/Whitman) Treasury 1W FN/VF 7.0 Whitman Edition Variant

Whitman edition. 56 pages. Published 1977. Howard Chaykin art. Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) reprinting Star Wars 1-3. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 14 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #14 features the Sensational Spider-Man. This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man #100-102 and features a five chapter Spidey epic that includes "The Spider or the Man?," "A Monster called Morbius," Vampire at Large," "The Way it Began," and "The Curse and the Cure!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Featuring the villainy of Dr. Octopus, the Lizard, and Morbius the Living Vampire. Plus, a special reprint of Not Brand Ecch #6 by Gary Friedrich and Marie Severin. 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 21 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Paper loss.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #21 features the Fantastic Four. This issue includes one of the most epic FF tales as they must defend the planet against the World Devouring Galactus and his new herald Air-Walker. Reprints Fantastic Four #120-123. "The Horror that Walks on Air" by Stan Lee, John Buscema, and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. 80 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 15 VG/FN 5.0

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #15 features Conan the Barbarian. This issue features one of the Cimmerian's greatest adventures with Red Sonja the She-Devil with a Sword. All stories by Roy Thomas. Includes "The Song of Red Sonja" art by Barry Windsor Smith, "Night of the Dark God" art by Gil Kane and Neal Adams, and "Black Colossus" art by John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala. Plus, three Red Sonja pin-ups by Frank Thorne, Dick Giordano, and Estaban Maroto. 80 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 19 FN- 5.5

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #19 features Conan the Barbarian. Based on tales by Robert E. Howard. Adapted by Roy Thomas. From the pages of Savage Sword of Conan, this issue reprints some of the Cimmerian's most epic adventures for the first time in color. Includes "Iron Shadows in the Moon" (Reprints Savage Sword of Conan #4) art by John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, and "The People of the Dark" (Reprints Savage Sword of Conan #6) art by Alex Nino. Plus, artists Dave Wenzel and Frank Thorne present their versions of King Kull, Red Sonja, and Cormac Mac Art. 80 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 7 FN+ 6.5

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #7 features the Mighty Avengers. Stories by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema, Vince Colletta, George Klein, M. Esposito, Tom Palmer. This issue features "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes" (Reprints Avengers #52, "Behold the Vision" (Reprints Avengers #57, "...Till Death Do us Part" (Reprints Avengers #60), and "Come on in, the Revolutions Fine" (Reprints Avengers #83). Avenger's role-call: Captain America, Black Panther, Hawkeye, Giant-Man, Wasp, Black Widow, Quicksilver, Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Yellow Jacket. Guest-starring Valkyrie, Medusa, Crystal. Cameos by Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, X-Men, Daredevil, and Black Knight. And, featuring the villainy of the Grim Reaper, Ultron, the Circus of Crime, and the Masters of Evil (Klaw, Living Laser, Radioactive Man, Whirlwind, and the Enchantress). 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 6 FN+ 6.5

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #6 features Doctor Strange the most mystical hero of all! This issue reprints Strange Tales #146-148, Marvel Premier #10, and Doctor Strange #170 and 177. Features "The End at Last" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Ditko, "The Origin of the Ancient One" by Denny O'Neil and Bill Everett, "The End of the Ancient One" by Stan Lee, Marie Severin, and Herb Trimpe, "To Dream, Perchance to Die" by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins, "Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo" by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and "The Cult and the Curse" by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan. 98 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 12 VG 4.0

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #12 features Howard the Duck. Includes the all-new adventure "The Duck and the Defenders" by Steve Gerber, Sal Buscema, and Klaus Janson. Also, reprints Fear #19 and Giant-Size Man-Thing #4-5 featuring "The Way it All Began" by Steve Gerber, Val Mayerik, and Sal Trapani, "Frog Death" by Steve Gerber and Frank Brunner, and "Hellcow" by Steve Gereber, Frank Brunner, and Tom Palmer. Guest-starring the Defenders (Valkyrie, Nighthawk, Dr. Strange, and the Hulk) and the Man-Thing. Plus, a special reprinting of Howard the Duck #1 by Steve Gerber, Frank Brunner, and Steve Leialoha. 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 2 VG+ 4.5

Reprints Fantastic Four 48-50 (first Silver Surfer and Galactus), 6, & 11. Jack Kirby art. New 2-page John Buscema pin-up. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 1 FN 6.0

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #1 features the Spectacular Spider-Man. Special introduction by Stan Lee. This issue features "The Green Goblin" (Reprints 1st app. of GG) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, "Spider-Man Tackles the Torch" (Reprints Strange Tales Annual #2) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, "The Birth of a Super-Hero" (Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #42) by Stan Lee and John Romita, "The Reprehensible Riddle of The Sorcerer" (Reprints Marvel Super Heroes #14) Story by Stan Lee and Ross Andru, and finally "And Death Shall Come" (Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #90) by Stan Lee and Gil Kane. Features the villainy of the Green Goblin, the Enforcers, Rhino, and Dr. Octopus. Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, and John Jameson. Also included is 2-page spread from the Daily Bugle and a pin-up featuring Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, Thing, Hercules, and the Savage Sub-Mariner. 94 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 1 VG+ 4.5

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #1 features the Spectacular Spider-Man. Special introduction by Stan Lee. This issue features "The Green Goblin" (Reprints 1st app. of GG) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, "Spider-Man Tackles the Torch" (Reprints Strange Tales Annual #2) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, "The Birth of a Super-Hero" (Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #42) by Stan Lee and John Romita, "The Reprehensible Riddle of The Sorcerer" (Reprints Marvel Super Heroes #14) Story by Stan Lee and Ross Andru, and finally "And Death Shall Come" (Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #90) by Stan Lee and Gil Kane. Features the villainy of the Green Goblin, the Enforcers, Rhino, and Dr. Octopus. Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, and John Jameson. Also included is 2-page spread from the Daily Bugle and a pin-up featuring Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, Thing, Hercules, and the Savage Sub-Mariner. 94 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 5 FN+ 6.5

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #5 features the Hulk on the Rampage. Read along and witness some of the Hulk's most epic tussles. Watch as the Jade Giant battles Hercules, Sub-Mariner, the Leader, Doc Samson, and the Thing. Features "The Titan and the Torment" (Reprints Tales to Astonish #79) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, "Let there be Battle" (Reprints Tales to Astonish #100) by Stan Lee and Marie Severin, "Many Foes has the Hulk" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #139) by Roy Thomas and Herb Trimpe, "His Name is Samson" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #141) by Roy Thomas and Herb Trimpe, and "Cry Monster" (Reprints Marvel Feature #11) by Len Wein, Jim Starlin, and Joe Sinnott. Also includes a 2-page pin-up featuring many of the Hulk's allies and enemies. 98 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 18A FN/VF 7.0 Marvel Edition

Marvel Edition. Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 features Marvel's TV sensation the Astonishing Spider-Man. This issue features some of Spidey's greatest team-ups including "And then, the X-Men" (Reprints Marvel Team-Up #4) by Gerry Conway, Gil Kane, and Steve Mitchell, "Wolf at Bay" (Reprints Marvel Team-Up #12) by Len Wein, Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, and Don Perlin, "If an Eye Offend thee..." (Reprints Marvel Team-Up #15) by Len Wein, Ross Andru, and Don Perlin, "For a Few Fists More" (Reprints Marvel Team-Up #31) by Gerry Conway, Jim Mooney, and Vince Colletta. Guest-starring the original X-Men, Werewolf by Night, Ghost Rider, and Iron Fist and featuring the villainy of Morbius the Living Vampire and the Orb. 80 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 FN- 5.5

Superman and Spider-Man team up again in this special Marvel/DC crossover. "The Heroes and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman and the Hulk. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks (figures) by Joe Sinnott. Inks (backgrounds) by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, Joe Rubinstein, and Bob Wiacek. Plot suggestions by Marv Wolfman. Painted cover by Bob Larkin (with layouts by John Romita). Doctor Doom kicks off his latest campaign for world conquest by sending the Hulk to Metropolis to free the Parasite! However the Green Goliath's massive path of destruction draws the attention of the Man of Steel! And shortly thereafter the clash of the titans erupts! Eventually Superman realizes the Hulk is being controlled from the Latverian embassy and flies to New York to investigate! In the meantime the Daily Bugle sends Peter Parker to Metropolis to get photographs of Superman! But instead of running into Clark Kent's alter ego, the web-slinger encounters Wonder Woman! After a brief skirmish, both heroes deduce that Dr. Doom is causing all the trouble! And a while later all concerned parties converge on the Latverian Monarch's underground complex in Manhattan for the final showdown! The Amazing Spider-Man and Superman vs. Doctor Doom and the Parasite for the freedom of the world! A terrific story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Glory Grant, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Morgan Edge, and Steve Lombard. (Notes: Spider-Man and Superman first met in the 1976 Marvel/DC crossover: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury) #1. The inside front cover illustrates the origins and powers of Superman and the web-slinger. The inside back cover displays an alternate cover for this issue by John Buscema. The back cover depicts Superman battling the Hulk and the wall-crawler clashing with Wonder Woman. This story takes place in an alternative universe known as Earth-7642 in Marvel continuity. This issue was reprinted in 1996 in Superman and Spider-Man (1996 comic-sized) #1. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 VG+ 4.5

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

DC Special Series (1977) 27 FN/VF 7.0

DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #27 features the battle you never thought you'd see, Batman vs. the Incredible Hulk.

"The Monster and the Madman!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Dick Giordano.

The maniacal trickster the Joker has just convinced the Jade Giant that Batman is his enemy. It will take all the Dark Knight's skills and courage to survive his 1st encounter with the Earth's mightiest mortal. Plus, how does the mysterious and cosmically powered Shaper of Worlds fit into all this?

Also included is a feature that shows the evolution of the cover for this special. And: The origins of Batman and the Hulk are presented on the inside front cover, with art by George Pérez and Dick Giordano.

Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 9 VG 4.0

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #9 features the Giant Superhero Team-Up. This issue features some of the mightiest Marvel team-ups and super-hero battles including "In the Rage of Battle" Thing vs. Sub-Mariner (Reprints Sub-Mariner #8) by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Dan Adkins, "In Combat with Captain America" Daredevil vs. Captain America (Reprints Daredevil #43) by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, "The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk" 'nuff said (Reprints Thor #112) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and "The Surfer and the Spider" Spider-Man vs. Silver Surfer (Reprints Silver Surfer #14) by Stan Lee and John Buscema. Guest-starring the Avengers. 84 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

House of Mystery (1973) DC Treasury Edition C-23 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Limited Collectors' Edition: House of Mystery. Reprints by Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Berni Wrightson, and Alex Toth. "The House of Gargoyles!", script by Jack Oleck, art by Jack Sparling; Gargoyles come to life and take revenge on the man who killed their designer. Cain's Game Room strips by Sergio Aragonés. Board game activity page, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Secret of the Egyptian Cat," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Bernie Wrightson; To the House of Mystery comes Konassos, a sorcerer, with his white cat; Cain one night sees the cat transform into a woman who tells her tale; Isha, Egyptian priestess of the temple of Nu-Ta the Cat-God, is captured and held captive by Konassos; The sorcerer to better control her transforms the priestess into a white cat. "The Widow's Walk," script by Howard Post, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Joe Orlando; Mary Bourne placed a curse on her husband Angus that he may not return to harbor until the day she dies. Roll the Lucky Dice! activity page by Sergio Aragonés. Learn how to draw my House of Mystery activity by Aragonés. Cain and Gregory pinup by Bernie Wrightson. "His Name Is... Kane," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Wally Wood. "The Poster Plague!", script by Steve Skeates, art by Sergio Aragonés. "Nightmare," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Neal Adams and Joe Orlando (page 1: Cain head); A lonely little girl, Judy, seeks a friend and finds it in Pan, an animated statue. "Behind the Scenes at the House of Mystery" article by Joe Orlando (as Cain the Caretaker). Cut-out table-top diorama on back cover by Sergio Aragonés. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-37 VG- 3.5

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints from the 1940s. Jim Aparo cover. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-44 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints. Neal Adams art. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 60 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Batman's Strangest Cases (1978) DC Treasury Edition C-59 FN- 5.5

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman's Strangest Cases. Reprints: "Red Water, Crimson Death" (art by Neal Adams), "Night of the Bat" co-starring Swamp Thing (art by Berni Wrightson), "The Batman Nobody KNows" (art by Dick Giordano), "The Demon of Gothos Mansion" (art by Irv Novick), and "A Vow From the Grave" (art by Adams). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Superman The Movie (1979) DC Treasury Edition C-62 FN/VF 7.0

All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman the Movie. Tells the story of Krypton, The Phantom Zone, Smallville, the Fortress of Solitude, the characters from the film, and more, using photos from the film, which came out in 1978 and starred Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terrence Stamp, Valerie Perrine and Ned Beatty. Two-page Superman pinup. 64 pgs. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Superman The Movie (1979) DC Treasury Edition C-62 FN/VF 7.0

All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman the Movie. Tells the story of Krypton, The Phantom Zone, Smallville, the Fortress of Solitude, the characters from the film, and more, using photos from the film, which came out in 1978 and starred Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terrence Stamp, Valerie Perrine and Ned Beatty. Two-page Superman pinup. 64 pgs. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Superman The Movie (1979) DC Treasury Edition C-62 FN- 5.5

All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman the Movie. Tells the story of Krypton, The Phantom Zone, Smallville, the Fortress of Solitude, the characters from the film, and more, using photos from the film, which came out in 1978 and starred Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terrence Stamp, Valerie Perrine and Ned Beatty. Two-page Superman pinup. 64 pgs. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Famous First Edition All Star Comics (1975 DC Treasury) F-7 FN 6.0

Famous First Edition Limited Collectors' Blue Ribbon Series #F7: All-Star Comics #3. Reprints All-Star Comics #3 (1st Justice Society) including the original ads. NOTE: This almost exact replica edition is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). The original, 1940 first edition is standard comic book size. Cover price $1.00.