Auctions: comic books 1972-1974

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 6 FN- 5.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Bob Larkin. Includes: "The Way of the Tiger." An editorial by Tony Isabella. The Sons of the Tiger star in "the Way of the Jackal!" Story by Jim Dennis. Art by George Perez and Frank Springer. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #4. "Bruce Lee Triple Feature!" Movie reviews on The Chinese Connection, Enter the Dragon, and Fists of Fury by John David Warner. "Karate Foot Attack: Mai Geri (Front Kick)!" A 3-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. "How to Create a Dragon!" An article by Jim Dennis on the creation of Richard Dragon, a new kung fu hero. Plus. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "Lesson of the Locust!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Bob McLeod. Cover price $0.75.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 8 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-4021A26-006

"If Atlantis Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. With Hawkeye, Valkyrie, and the Sub-Mariner as their mind-slaves, the Red Ghost and Attuma begin their quest to conquer Atlantis! The two super-villains' assault on the underwater citadel is progressing as planned until Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer get wind of the attack! The key to victory is knocking out the Red Ghost! But how can the Master of the Mystic Arts and the cosmic sky-rider do that? Simple, just block all the cosmic rays from outer space from entering the Earth's atmosphere! Wow, it's a good thing these two defenders are among the most powerful heroes on the planet! Cameo appearances by Clea and Wong. Flashback cameo by the Unicorn. Second story: "Deception!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 2 of 8. Story continues from Avengers 115. Dr. Strange has a new plan for turning the Black Knight (from a stone statue) back into his normal self. The Master of the Mystic Arts magically contacts Dane Whitman's soul floating in the dark realm. The stranded Black Knight responds to Dr. Strange's message, but the knight's reply is intercepted and transposed by the Dread Dormammu and his new ally, Loki! What is the fateful message that eventually reaches the Defenders?: "Go find the Evil Eye." Story continues in Avengers 116. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Note: The Red Ghost returns in Iron Man 82.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 5 VF 8.0

A fiendish witch has summoned forth Merlin and the Demon in an attempt to destroy them once and for all. "Merlin's Word, Demon's Wrath!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Kirby/Royer cover. Cover price $0.20.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first three wraps detached at one staple.

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 129 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

"The Frightful Four...Plus One!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Medusa and Thundra (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four have returned to the Baxter Building after finishing their adventure with the Mole Man last issue. But things don't remain quiet for long as Johnny surprisingly announces his intention to go to the Great Refuge! And in a flash the Human Torch departs for the Hidden Land to see Crystal! Moments later another bombshell drops when Agatha Harkness informs Reed and Sue that she can no longer take care of young Franklin. After all the outbursts, Ben decides to go for a walk across town to clear his head. However, he walks right into a battle between the past and present members of the Frightful Four! At an abandoned construction site, Ben Grimm and Medusa fight for their lives against the Sandman, Trapster, Wizard, and Thundra! First appearance of Thundra. Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1996306019

First 25-cent cover price. "Zodiac II!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani. A mentally disturbed man threatens Roxanne's life and tries to force Johnny Blaze to track down the Zodiac. However, the Ghost Rider has other plans... 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 74 (the Stranger by Gil Kane). Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VG 4.0

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 87 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2094738008

Giant-size issue. Cover by Neal Adams. First appearance of John Stewart in Beware My Power, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When Guy Gardner is injured, the Guardians of the Universe instruct Hal Jordan to train another back-up, but John Stewart has different ideas about how to be a Lantern; When an attempt is seemingly made on the life of racist politician Jeremiah Clutcher, John Stewart figures out that the attack was faked and part of a cynical plot to get Clutcher elected president. What Can One Man Do?, script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; After Green Arrow witnesses the death of a young boy in a riot, he decides that he might be able to do more for his city as its mayor. Reprint back-up story: Earth's First Green Lantern!, (from Green Lantern 16), script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Hal Jordan explains to Pieface why Abin Sur came to Earth in a spaceship when all Green Lanterns can travel thru space unaided. The Flash ad. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Haunt of Horror (1973 Digest) 2 VF+ 8.5

August 1973. Cover by Kelly Freas. Horror Stories: "Devil Night" by Dennis O'Neil, "Pelican's Claws" by Arthur Byron Cover, "Finders Keepers" by Anne McCaffrey, "Kilbride" by Ron Goulart, "Mono No Aware" by Howard Waldrop, "The Jewel in the Ash" by John K. Diomede, and "Conjure Wife" (Part 2 of 2) by Fritz Leiber. Softcover Pulp, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Haunt of Horror (1974 Magazine) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Earl Norem. Stories by Doug Moench and Gerry Conway. Art by Billy Graham, Gene Colan & Frank Chiaramonte, Pablo Marcos and Enrique Romero. Once, they called him Father and Priest. Until the day of his possession -- the day he lost a piece of his soul. But now he is free in the untitled Gabriel: Devil-Hunter story! Plus: Grandma was good to him -- she gave him things, made him feel better when he was sad. Then, she died...and the horror began in "Gran'ma Died Last Year"! Also: A cool night on Sunset Strip. The lingering fragrance of exotic perfume. And then, a scream! Satana is hunting this night, hunting those who exiled her on this dustbowl world, Earth! Read..."A Fire in Hell"! And: Her name is Satana, the Devil's Daughter. And she has come to the cave of the Winds to find her way home to Hell. To find, instead, treachery and, perhaps, death in "Bloody is the Path to Hell!" Plus: 2-page Satana and Gabriel: Devil Hunter illo by Pablo Marcos; 5-page article "Something Wicked!" by Chris Claremont on "The Exorcist Tapes" later on in this issue; 1-page article "The Hint of Horror" (artwork by Alfredo Alcala); and Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Carla Joseph, Don McGregor, Sandy McGregor, Glynis Wein, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Michele Wolfman discuss the movie The Exorcist in the 13-page text piece "The Exorcist Tapes" (continued next issue). 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 199 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Sno' Fun!", script by Sergio Aragonés, art by Wally Wood; Dr. Wallace B. Peterson wants the fame of the discovery of a lost civilization in Antarctica for himself and so kills his colleague Professor Strauss; On the exploratory mission he is then captured and kept prisoner by that lost race of monstrous men who want to know everything about the outside world; A long time later he manages to escape but returning to civilization he doesn't feel well and goes to relax at the House of Mystery. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "He Doomed The World!", art by Jack Kirby; Frank Cable sends four explorers to place special metal rods at the highest, lowest, hottest and coldest parts of the Earth. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "Snow Beast," script by Lynn Marron, art by Rich Buckler; Alaskan miners are being attacked by someone; is it the Su-Ka-Tae or something else? "The Whole Ball of Tin," script by Len Wein and Gerry Conway, art by Bob Oksner; After killing a man, Willie goes to his estranged father for help evading the police. "The Haunting Wind!", script by Jack Miller, art by John Giunta; After stealing a ruby ring in Tibet, Dan Russell is cursed to die by a vengeful wind. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 224 VG/FN 5.0

100-page giant. Featuring: 1 page Cain introduction drawn by Joe Orlando; 9 page story "Night Stalker in Slim City" written by David Michelinie and drawn by Frank Robbins; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler; 6 page reprint story "The House of Endless Years" written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Bill Draut; 8 page story "The Deadman's Lucky Scarf" written by David Izzo & Michael Fleisher and drawn by Alfredo Alcala; 7 page reprint story "The Reluctant Sorcerer" drawn by Howard Purcell; 8 page The Spectre reprint story "Abraca-Doom!" written by Denny O'Neil and drawn by Berni Wrightson; 5 page reprint story "The One and Only, Fully Guaranteed, Super-Permanent, 100%?" written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by Dick Dillin & Neal Adams; 7 page reprint story "The Gift That Wiped Out Time" drawn by Mort Meskin & George Roussos; 7 page story "Sheer Fear!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Gerry Talaoc; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Sergio Aragones; 8 page story "The Claws of Death!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Alex Nino; 6 page Phantom Stranger reprint story "Mystery in Miniature!" drawn by Frank Giacoia; 3 page story "Photo Finish!" written by Steve Skeates and pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Sergio Aragones. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 226 FN- 5.5

100-page giant. Featuring: 1 page preface drawn by Pat Broderick; 9 page story "Garden of Evil" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alfredo Alcala; 3 page story "Teddy Doesn't Seem To Smile Anymore!" written by Martin Pasko and drawn by Frank Robbins; 5 page reprint story "The Devil's Chessboard" drawn by Leonard Starr; 7 page Phantom Stranger reprint story "The Living Nightmare!" written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Bernard Sachs; 9 page story "Monster in the House" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Nestor Redondo; 3 page reprint story "Scared to Life" written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by Berni Wrightson; 6 page reprint story "The School For Sorcerers" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Perfect Mate" written by Robert Kanigher & M.J. Pellowski (idea) and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 7 page reprint story "The Wishes of Doom!" drawn by Curt Swan & George Klein; 6 page reprint story "The Haunted Melody" drawn by Bill Ely; 3 page story "Do You Dare Enter The House of Mystery?" starring Cain, Paul Levitz, Tex Blaisdell, Sergio Aragones, Michael Fleisher, Jack Oleck, David Michelinie, Dave Manak and Gregory the Gargoyle, written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Pat Broderick (p. 1) & Sergio Aragones? (pp. 2-3); 9 page story "Out of This World" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Gerry Talaoc; 1 page Room 13 activity (cut-out coffin) drawn by Sergio Aragones; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Sergio Aragones; 1 page Cain's Gargoyles filler; 1 page activity "Hidden in the House!" by Bob Rozakis (puzzle construction). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 172 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4459238008

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And Canst Thou Slay... the Juggernaut?, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Tony Isabella (script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk has been captured and put in a holding cell at Hulkbuster base; As he is quickly dismantling the walls of his prison, Armbruster calls on Peter Corbeau who brings a ray to teleport the Hulk to another dimension; Hulk is blasted away but the Hulkbusters find themselves facing the Juggernaut in his place; When they try to use the ray again, the Hulk returns as well and the two powerhouses quickly bust out and get away; Hulk quickly finds he does not like his new ally and the two battle; The X-Men show up to capture Juggernaut but allow the Hulk to escape. Appearances by the X-Men (Professor X, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl in a crossover with Avengers 111), plus cameos by Doctor Strange, the Angel, the Beast, and Iceman. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 46 FN- 5.5

"Menace at Large!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and John Verpoorten. Cover by Gil Kane and Ralph Reese. Tension is building everywhere at the Stark Industries' Long Island factory! In the dark of night, student protesters begin storming the SI manufacturing plant and the Guardsman (aka Kevin O'Brien) is preparing to use deadly force to stop them. The crisis evolves into an epic battle between Iron Man and the unstable Guardsman...with tragic results. (Notes: The events in this issue will lead Michael O'Brien to seek revenge against Tony Stark beginning in Iron Man 82. Additionally, the cover of Iron Man 46 was widely considered one of Gil Kane's best for Marvel.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 48 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4461664009

"The Fury and the Inferno!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. The battle is still raging between Tony Stark and Simon Gilbert for control of Stark Industries! Tony fires the entire board of directors, but the chairman of the board, Simon Gilbert, is not going quietly. He arranges for an old enemy of Iron Man to attack the munitions plant. It's another great showdown: Iron Man vs. Firebrand! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4467775001

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 FN- 5.5

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 136 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Come To the Fair," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; When a carnival barker announces that the Riverdale bankers will be coming to judge the beauty contest at the fair, Archie and Jughead suspect that it may be a plot to empty out the bank so it can be robbed; Betty, Veronica and Reggie think they've seen too many movies and TV shows. "Archie's Restaurant," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and his friends go to the grand opening of the first Archie's Restaurant in Joliet, Illinois, where they enlist the help of the Mayor to keep Jughead out of the way. "Heavy Problem" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Message," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie gets a lecture from his dad after saying he's "too tired" to clean his room. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4092304010

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 2 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Hounds of Helios," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins; Warlock lands on the High Evolutionary's Counter-Earth with his memory lost but recalls being called Warlock, so Ellie Roberts gives him a first name, Adam. Untitled Yellow Claw story, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby; 4 page reprint starring S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jimmy Woo, Suwan and the dread Yellow Claw; Reprinted from Yellow Claw #2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 3 VG- 3.5

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia. While the World Spins Mad!, script by Barry Smith (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Sensing evil, Strange is so focused on seeking it out he's almost hit by a truck; He calls upon The Ancient One, who warns him of the nature of the evil, but is still mystified; Then he finds himself confronted by someone (or something) who takes his own form, and tells him he's "already defeated"; Only when he discovers his oldest enemy is at the bottom of it does he also realize he was hit by the truck--and has been in a hospital bed ever since!; On recovering, he erases the memory of the night's events from the doctor's mind, as "Many things there are that mankind must not know..." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4448693004

52-page giant. Origin and first appearance of Werewolf By Night. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer. First Night, script by Roy Thomas (plot); Jean Thomas (plot), and Gerry Conway (script), art by Mike Ploog; Jack learns of the family curse on his eighteenth birthday from his mother on her deathbead; Jack begins to believe that his step-father had his mother killed. House ad for Venus, art by Bill Everett. Where Gargoyles Dwell! starring Venus, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3778135001

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4458279001

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 7 FN 6.0

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Die, Die, My Daughter, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Curly, the leader of the biker gang Satans Saints, tries to sacrifice Roxanne to Satan; cops chase Ghost Rider, who stops to rest in a graveyard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 8 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Hordes of Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider and Crash are transported to Hell to fight one another; Satan sends demons to help Crash. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Snakes Crawl At Night, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Chic Stone; everyone believes Johnny Blaze is dead when he falls down Copperhead Canyon; Sam Silvercloud kidnaps Roxanne. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 10 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Coming of Witch-Woman, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider takes Roxanne to the hospital to treat Copperhead bites; the Apache tribe that used to worship Snake Dance intend to hang him; the cops chase Johnny Blaze. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4276639001

"The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3932496014

Spider-Man and Ghost Rider in "If An Eye Offend Thee." Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita. Spider-Man and Ghost Rider battle the Orb. First meeting between Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Origin and first appearance of the Orb. The Orb appears next in Ghost Rider (1st series) 14. This issue was first reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 18 and Marvel Tales 254. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 1 VG- 3.5

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.

Master of Kung Fu (1974) Mark Jewelers 17MJ CGC 7.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Marvel Value Stamp missing. ("Mark Jewelers" insert.)

Label #4463087001

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Shang Chi must survive an encounter with Blackjack, the man not even Kung Fu can smash. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. #1-16 were Special Marvel Edition. Cover price $0.20.

Mickey Rat (1972) 2 FN 6.0

Kitchen Sink takes over publishing the misadventures of the misanthropic rodent, created by writer Chester Crill and artist Robert Armstrong as a spoof of you-know-who. The Rat runs afoul of theme-park police when he tries to open his own unauthorized park ride. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Armstrong. Cover price $0.50.

Monsters of the Movies (1974 Magazine) 2 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.00.

Monsters Unleashed (1973) 1 VG 4.0

Cover detached at one staple and glued to first wrap.

1st appearance Solomon Kane (Reese art) Cover price $0.75.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Glory Boat!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Lightray and Orion battle the Deep Six while Farley and Richard Sheridan learn more about each other's views. Beware of Mr. Meek!, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. The Rocket Lanes of Tomorrow, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4308518003

"Out of Hell--a Hero!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. NOTE: Roy Thomas and John Romita are credited for their "considerable creative contributions." When Lucas, an innocent man, is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit, he decides he has nothing left to loose. Subjecting himself to unorthodox experiments, this inmate is endowed with great physical strength and nigh-unbreakable skin. No walls and bars on Earth can hold him. Now, as Luke Cage, he is known as the Hero for Hire, and he's here to clean up the "Mean Streets," one criminal at a time. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4463584019

"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 1 VF/NM 9.0

"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 1 VF+ 8.5

"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 2 VF 8.0

"Freak Show Murders." The Shadow and Margo Lane go undercover with a traveling carnival. Adapted from a Shadow pulp story. Includes letters by artist Alan Kupperberg and writer Mike Uslan. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 3 VF+ 8.5

"Kingdom of the Cobra." The Shadow, Margo Lane, and Harry Vincent go to Ainsley Prison to thwart crime kingpin King Cobra and his underworld empire. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Michael Kaluta, inks by Bernie Wrightson. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4470084001

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 58 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. "Hands Across the Water, Hands Across the Skies," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin and Bill Everett, inks by Bill Everett; Namor returns to Atlantis and defeats a roaming Haab monster; He meets with Vashti and is introduced to Tamara and her cause; The Atlanteans help repair her space ship and send her on her way; Unfortunately, she turns her ship's weapons on Atlantis forcing a confrontation with Namor; Namor subdues her and destroys her ship; Tamara throws herself at the mercy of Vashti and is put in the guardianship of Namor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4461664018

Cover inks by Bill Everett and Marie Severin (alterations). "Thunder Over the Seas," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by John Tartaglione; A pompous and arrogant Atlantean soldier, Lorvex, makes a pass at Tamara who rebukes his advances; She's later caught in a fishing net and eventually brought to New York city; Namor learns of her capture and makes his way there only to be challenged by Thor; Namor engages Thor and quickly learns the full power of the Thunder God; Namor returns home to ponder a full-scale invasion of the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 69 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4461664019

Two Worlds and Dark Destiny! Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The Avenging Son rampages through Empire State University! Why? Because hes trying to locate an ESU professor that can save Atlantis and her comatose citizens! But a certain web-slinging student isnt fond of Prince Namor wrecking his favorite campus! Once Spider-Man corrals the Sub-Mariner, he directs the Prince of Atlantis to the right place! And there the Avenging Son learns that he must find and defeat Force (again) to protect his undersea kingdom! Imperious Rex! Last 20¢ issue. Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Namorita, and Tamara. Flashback cameo by Orka. (Notes: Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 211. Force returns in Iron Man 140. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 252 FN+ 6.5

A great Neal Adams wrap-around classic cover featuring 21 super heroes in dynamic flight gets this beautiful 100-page giant off to a soaring start (see inside back cover for cover key/diagram and cool info about each hero). The lead off story, "Powerstone!" is a Superman reprint from Action #47 (April, 1942) with none other than Luthor as Superman's challenger. Luthor pops up again and faces death in the electric char in "When Titans Clash!" from Superman #17 (July-Aug. 1942). Next up is a great Doctor Fate reprint from More Fun Comics #57 (July, 1940), with Howard Sherman art. Other Golden Age reprints include Hawkman from Flash Comics #24 (Dec. 1942) with art by Sheldon Moldoff; a great Black Condor story from Crack Comics #18 (Nov., 1941) with Lou Fine's top-notch art; a Spectre reprint illustrated by Bernard Baily; a Starman story, "The Menace of the Invisible Raiders!" from Adventure #67 (Oct., 1941) by Jack Burnley; another great Lou Fine illustrated story, this time the Ray from Smash Comics #17 (Dec., 1940); then Superman wraps up the issue in "Superman's Greatest Feats!" from Superman #146 (July, 1961) with art by Al Plastino. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.