Auctions: comic books 1974-1976

Superman (1939 1st Series) 276 FN 6.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Make Way for Captain Thunder!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Willie Fawcett finds himself lost in Superman's universe and that whenever he changes into his super-powered alter ego of Captain Thunder he becomes evil; Superman helps him figure out the way to return to his universe and shake the evil influence of the Monster League of Evil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2121493005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. A Separate War, script by Tony Isabella (plot, script) and Val Mayerik (plot), pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Dan Green; The war becomes worse when Ron--an anthropologist--begins to take on a warrior's demeanor, and Hydron lords over the people of Cairo; But The Mummy, Ron, The Asp, Olddan, and Zephyr combine their skills to escape from the ancient Lord of Waters. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 14 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. All These Great Pawns, script by Val Mayerik (plot) and John Warner (plot, script), pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Al McWilliams; The war reaches an apex when Dr. Skarab makes contact with Dann the Warrior and Nephrus via the scarlet scarab, leading to a showdown with the Elementals. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 11 VF- 7.5

"The Conqueror Worms." Swamp Thing rescues Abby and Matt Cable from Zachary Nail and encounters mutant worms. Script by Len Wein, art by Nestor Redondo. Cover by Luis Dominquez. Cover price $0.20.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 14 FN+ 6.5

"The Tomorrow Children." Swamp Thing protects a telekinetic child from an attack by townspeople. Script by David Michelinie, art by Nestor Redondo. Cover by Redondo. Cover price $0.25.

Tales of Evil (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4328445015

Cover pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spawn of the Devil!, script by Russ Jones, art by Jerry Grandenetti; A demon is raised and placed inside a doll, which a young girl then finds. A Matter of Breeding!, script by Russ Jones, art by Mike Sekowsky; An attempt to find a formula to help grow hair on bald men turns Chester into a werewolf. Stake Out!, script by Russ Jones [as Jack Younger], art by Jerry Grandenetti; Stan challenges Phil to spend the night in the cemetery to prove that there is no vampire living there. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDCA-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 43 FN- 5.5

Brief Blade appearance in "Paul Butterworth--the Night-Stalker!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Marvel Value Stamp series B # 64 (Fantastic Four by Jack Kirby). Berni Wrightson cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tor (1975 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0986921014

Written by Joe Kubert. Art and cover by Joe Kubert. While hunting, an adult Tor remembers a valuable lesson he learned as a child. Dinosaurs for Reel article about dinosaur films by Joe Kubert. Montage of early TOR pages by Joe Kubert. Tor: The Eternal Hero article by Allan Asherman. The Mummy Hostess ad, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 36 pages, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 95 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-020

"Warhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane. In order to stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria from raining nuclear Armageddon down upon the world, the new X-Men must fight their way through the Count's mutated bodyguards - the Ani-Men! Plus, one X-Man makes the ultimate sacrifice! NOTE: Death of Thunderbird I. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4016026023

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3854542014

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 FN+ 6.5

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CBCS 5.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-010

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

"My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 CBCS 4.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-011

"My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-3E83582-004

"My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 98 CBCS 5.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-013

Christmas Issue - "Merry Christmas, X-Men!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Dave Cockrum cover. It's the Holiday Season and the residents of Xavier's School for the Gifted are about to receive a most unexpected surprise...the mutant hunting Sentinels have returned! But why have these robotic giants attacked now, and who is pulling their strings? The answer will leave the X-Men speechless. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 99 CBCS 4.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-014

"Deathstar, Rising!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. The new X-Men boldly go where no X-Men have gone before as their battle with the mutant hating Sentinels takes to the edge of space and beyond. But before they can stop the madman Steve Lang, the X-Men will come face-to-face with the last people they expected to see! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 100 FN 6.0

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389559001

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appearance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 102 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-2FFD315-015

"Who will Stop the Juggernaut?!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. This one has it all folks. Banshee faces his sinister cousin Black Tom Cassidy. Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus fight for their lives against the unstoppable might of Juggernaut. Xavier's nightmares continue. Plus, Storm's origin is revealed. NOTE: Lilandra's face is seen for the 1st time. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 98MJ FN 6.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.25.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 30 VG 4.0

Oxidation.

Stories in this issue include: "The God of Blood"; "Pantha: Rebirth"; "As Though Were Living" (in full color); "Memoirs of a Killer"; and "Captain Death." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Bill DuBay, Fernando Fernandez, Flaxman Loew, Steve Skeates, and Carl Wessler. Art by Auraleon, Richard Corben, Bill DuBay, Fernando Fernandez, Jose Gonzalez, and Munes. Includes piece on the history of vampires. Cover art by Enrich Torres. Back cover has a Neal Adams tracing of Frank Frazetta's forthcoming cover. Cover price $0.75.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 45 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1396870003

Stories in this Special Summer Giant issue include: "Vampirella: Blood Wager"; "Glastonbury Tor"; "Janis" (in full color); "A Hero Born of Wishes"; "Winter of Discontent"; and "There are No Children." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Budd Lewis, and Len Wein. Art by Luis Garcia, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo, Isidro Mones, Jose Ortiz, and Ramon Torrents. Includes letter by future comic book writer Bob Rodi and ad for 1975 Famous Monsters convention. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian, Enrich Torres, and Jose Gonzalez. Cover price $1.25.

War Is Hell (1973 Marvel) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2099905016

Chris Claremont script. Gil Kane cover. For doing nothing to prevent the invasion of Poland, Death punishes solider John Kowalski to suffer through a number of lives and deaths in host bodies. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "How Strange My Destiny!" (part 1), script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; Thanos helps Adam Warlock and Gamora to defeat Magus's army; Thanos tries to convince Warlock that the only way to stop Magus is to kill himself; Guest starring Pip the Troll; First appearance of the In-Betweener; Captain Marvel appearance; Cameos by Eros, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, the Magus, Thanos, and the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0833E94-013

Cover by Jim Starlin. "A Trollish Tale!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), inks by Steve Leialoha (finished art); Pip takes center-stage in this 'Trollish Tale'; Marvel's most dastardly troll runs into trouble at a cabaret, when performer Heater Delight catches his eye; But before love can bloom, Pip must take on Pro-Boscis, Heater's unrelenting, (and entirely cruel), owner; This issue contains the origin of Pip the Troll, though it may not be accurate. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-2333258-011

Cover by Jim Starlin. First appearance of the Star Thief in "Here Dwells the Star Thief!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Steve Leialoha (finished art), inks by Steve Leialoha; In Wildwood Hospital lies young Barry Bauman who was born without any of the five senses; As Warlock decides what to do about the phenomena of the disappearing stars he realizes, that the Soul Gem wants him to investigate; He finds a world frozen because of the disappearance of its sun; With the help of the Soul Gem Warlock discovers, that just one Earth man is responsible for the vanishing stars; Barry Bauman is revealed to be the Star Thief; He wants revenge because nobody cared about his condition and before he turns his attention to Earth he wants to transport all surrounding suns into the endless dimension of his omnipotent brain so that the people know his loneliness before he destroys them. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960-1990 Harvey 1st Series) 88 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4346189010

"Project Save the Bluebirds"; Wendy's aunt Helpful Hannah tries to help Wendy and her fellow Camp Fire Blue Birds with their project to save the bluebirds. Untitled one-page story; Casper's description of what Wendy does at her Blue Bird meetings turns the Witch Sisters' brew sweet, to their disgust. "Helpful Hannah Helps Again"; Helpful Hannah leads the girls to Aunt Twitter's farm to look for bluebirds, but Aunt Twitter hasn't seen any this year. "Magic!"; Helpful Hannah tries to conjure up a bluebird but instead gets a blue dinosaur; The girls go back home and see bluebirds moving into the birdhouse they had built. "You Had to Be There!" text story with Wendy. "Which Witch Laughs Last?"; When the other Blue Birds surprise Wendy by showing up at her house, Wendy's aunts try to play a joke on them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4006900006

Cover art by Mike Ploog. His Name Is Taboo, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Jack Russell is captured by Taboo and his helper Topaz; Topaz turns on Taboo and helps Jack. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 15 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2E62824-018

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Death Of A Monster!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flashback reveals how Baron Russoff became a Werewolf and began the curse on his family; In the present, Dracula attacks Jack and Topaz to retrieve a book that belonged to the Baron. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 37 FN- 5.5

"Final Ending!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Don Perlin. Can even the werewolf survive the combined assault of his three deadliest foes - Moon Knight, the Hangman, and Dr. Glitternight?! This is it! Everything the past 36 issues of Werewolf by Night have been building up to comes to a head! Don't miss the stunning, soul-chilling conclusion! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 41 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4384813007

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"...And Death Shall be the Change!" Guest-starring Brother Voodoo. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Don Perlin. It's the final phase of the werewolf's big change, and the first chapter of the new, revitalized Werewolf by Night series, as Jack Russell faces the power of the Man with the Gaze of Doom! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) UK Edition 32UK CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

9p U.K. Price Variant.

Label #19-2B0F004-020

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "The stalker called Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane. Just as Jack Russell plunges into the horror of killing his best friend, the second night strikes and with it comes the stalker called MOON KNIGHT! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Moon Knight.

Witching Hour (1969 DC) 43 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4416321017

Featuring: 1 page The Witching Hour introductory story starring Cynthia, Mildred and Mordred, drawn by E.R. Cruz; 7 page story "Village of the Vile" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Alfredo Alcala; 7 page story "The Gun That Couldn't Stop Killing" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Ruben Yandoc; 5 page story "When Time Went Mad" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti. Cover by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Witching Hour (1969 DC) 48 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4416321016

"There's a Skeleton in My Closet!" (script by Carl Wessler, art by Rubeny), "Tragedy in Lab 13," and "Curse of the Chinese Charm" (script by Wessler, art by Fred Carrillo). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

World's Finest (1941) 222 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-1d88571-083

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Evil in Paradise starring Super Sons of Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Vince Colletta; The super-sons accompany two scientists with opposing views on the essential nature of man - good or evil - to a newly discovered civilization between South America and Antarctica; But when the experiment doesn't go the way one scientist expects, he interferes in it with deadly results. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Wulf the Barbarian (1975 Atlas) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021.

Label #21-21F13CC-025

"Wulf the Barbarian." Script and pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Klaus Janson. The savage warrior Wulf seeks revenge on the troll who murdered his royal parents and sent him into exile. Part of the short-lived Atlas line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover by Hama and Janson. Cover price $0.25.

Yosemite Sam (1970 Gold Key) 28 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4346189011

Number/month on cover: 90263-506, no month listed. Comic starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Yosemite Sam with other cartoon characters, usually Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Issue features "Sail Power," "I Want Revenge," "Seawed Sal," and "Kid-Zapped." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.