Auctions: comic books 1975

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 439 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4371268024

Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Voice That Doomed... the Spectre, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Jim Aparo; After the Spectre concludes a grim case involving terrorists, his alter-ego has a long discussion with Gwen, and, that evening, Jim prays that his mission as the Spectre be ended and he be granted life again; The next day he discovers, when confronting some criminals, that his wish has been granted......and it nearly costs him his life! Father Time's Inn! starring Green Arrow and Speedy, script by Joe Samachson, art by Lee Elias. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 FN 6.0

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 147 FN- 5.5

"The Tarantula is a Very Deadly Beast!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita Sr. Following his adventure in the Everglades (in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5), the wondrous wall-crawler returns to New York City! However everything is just as chaotic as when he left, thanks to the Gwen Stacy clone...and the Tarantula! The South American super-villain ambushes the spectacular one on the streets of Manhattan! And after a short skirmish, the Tarantula throws the web-slinger into a city bus! But this is no ordinary bus! For the driver is the Jackal...and the only passenger is Gwen Stacy! As for the bus' destination? Try the Brooklyn Bridge! Oh no, are the sins of the past coming back to haunt your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: The Tarantula previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 135. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 124.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 147 VG 4.0

"The Tarantula is a Very Deadly Beast!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita Sr. Following his adventure in the Everglades (in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5), the wondrous wall-crawler returns to New York City! However everything is just as chaotic as when he left, thanks to the Gwen Stacy clone...and the Tarantula! The South American super-villain ambushes the spectacular one on the streets of Manhattan! And after a short skirmish, the Tarantula throws the web-slinger into a city bus! But this is no ordinary bus! For the driver is the Jackal...and the only passenger is Gwen Stacy! As for the bus' destination? Try the Brooklyn Bridge! Oh no, are the sins of the past coming back to haunt your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: The Tarantula previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 135. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #42 Man-Wolf by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 124.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 148 FN/VF 7.0

"Jackal, Jackal...Who's Got the Jackal?" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. As shown on the fateful cover, the Tarantula throws the shackled web-slinger off the top of the Brooklyn Bridge! Can the amazing one stop his freefall before slamming into the East River? If not, poor Spidey will sleep with the fishes and never learn the truth behind Gwen's return. Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Ned Leeds finally connects the dots about the Gwen Stacy clone! Apparently, Gwen once donated cell tissue samples in Professor Miles Warren's biology class at Empire State University! Hmmm, has the good professor been playing god in his spare time? All will be revealed next issue! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Eclipse comics publisher Dean Mullaney. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 125.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4693767002

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 150 VG+ 4.5

"Spider-Man...or Spider-Clone?" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The senses-shattering saga of the Jackal is over. But one gigantic question remains for Peter Parker: Am I the Spider-Man or the Spider-Clone? To find the answer, the web-slinger enlists the aid of his friend Dr. Curt Connors! However, during the tests; the Vulture, Sandman, and Kingpin attack! Oh no, where did they come from? The laboratory of Dr. Spencer Smythe that's where! Once the wall-crawler defeats the trio of robots, he turns to face his true foe: the Spider Slayer! During the desperate battle, Peter's final thoughts turn toward Mary Jane. Will the amazing one find the answer about his own life...while he staves off his own death...at the hands of the Spider Slayer? A sensational issue! (Notes: Dr. Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 107. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer John Ostrander. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 127.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 131 CGC 7.5 SS Englehart

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444122013

"A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers search for clues about Mantis' origin in the streets of Saigon. However, their quest for answers continues to come up empty. Meanwhile in timeless limbo, a strange three-way battle among Kang, Immortus, and Rama-Tut concludes. Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Conqueror emerges victorious! With Immortus' time machine at his disposal, Kang plucks six deceased villains from the time stream to form the unearthly Legion on the Unliving! Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, the Flying Dutchman (aka the Ghost), Midnight, Baron Zemo, and the original (golden age) Human Torch. Wow, an all-star assemblage from the annals of Marvel! And with a spectacular bolt from the blue, Kang interrupts the Avengers' quiet day in Vietnam and transports the heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! Where a blockbuster battle looms next issue…between the quick and the dead! Cameo appearances by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers), Libra, and the Cotati (as the green-hued Swordsman). Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The build-up of suspense between issues 131 and 132 was tremendous, since most of the resurrected villains had not appeared in almost a decade. Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and Immortus previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 9, 15, and 16, respectively. This issue is the third appearance of the original Human Torch in silver age/bronze age continuity. The first is Fantastic Four Annual 4 published in 1966. The second is Avengers 71 published in 1969. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #70 Super Skrull by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 139 VF 8.0

"Prescription: Violence!!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Janet Pym still lies comatose in the hospital after being wounded in battle vs. the Toad two issues ago. While a stressed out Hank Pym and his fellow Avengers stand guard at her bedside, the Wasp receives a visitor! Is it an old friend? No, it's an old foe...the Whirlwind! The Pym's long-time adversary quickly flees, but during the brief battle Yellowjacket finally realizes the Whirlwind's secret identity! And when Yellowjacket confronts his former limo driver, the action begins! Can the Beast and a super-sized Hank Pym reign in the Whirlwind? Meanwhile, Iron Man and Moondragon fly to Latveria looking for Hawkeye. Cameo appearances by Patsy Walker, the Toad, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The Whirlwind previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 9. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 2 FN+ 6.5

Giant-size issue. Cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. All reprints. Batman, Batgirl, and Robin star in "Batgirl Breaks Up the Dynamic Duo!" (script by Gardner, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene); Batman and Robin star in "The Dynamic Trio"; Batman and Robin star in "The Cluemaster's Topsy-Turvy Crimes!" (script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene); Batman and Robin star in "Alfred's Mystery Menu!" (script by Fox, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Joe Giella). Batman Family portrait by Kane. Two-page CBS Saturday morning cartoon ad with art by Neal Adams. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 182 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569007

"Inferno!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Joe Giella. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). In Seattle, Washington, the Serpent Squad makes its last stand! But the squad is down to just two members...and barricaded in a house that's surrounded by the police! The Cobra is ready to surrender. However the Viper is ready to die for her cause thanks to the Serpent Crown! By the time Nomad busts into the house, it's a raging inferno with bullets flying everywhere! Originally, Nomad was going toapprehend the Serpent Squad, however now he's trying to save their lives! But the Viper may be beyond saving. Meanwhile back in New York, the Falcon begins working with a new Captain America (aka Roscoe Simons). Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and the Red Skull. (Notes: TheViper returns in Marvel Team-Up #83. The Serpent Crown appears next in Marvel Two-in-One #65. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #36 Ancient One by Steve Ditko.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 183 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569022

"Nomad: No More!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Nomad returns to New York City, and he's frantically searching for the Falcon! However, Steve Rogers can't find him anywhere until he bumps into Redwing! The Falcon's faithful bird guides Nomad to a nearby rooftop...where the Living Legend makes a grisly discovery. The fill-in Captain America, Roscoe Simons, has been murdered -- and the Falcon seriously injured! Steve Rogers is despondent and begins to reconsider his Nomad identity. Is the red, white, and blue avenger on the way back? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Gabe Jones, Peggy Carter, Gamecock, and the Beast. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 184 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569006

"Cap's Back!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). Great news! Captain America is back! And right on time because the Red Skull is too! The Third Reich's terror mastermind survived his fall in Captain America 148, and now he returns with a new scheme to destroy America! But the skull isn't planning to use military force or a great weapon of some kind. He plans to decimate the country economically by killing the members of the Federal Open Market Committee -- the group that sets U.S. economic policy. In Washington D.C., the Red Skull claims his first victim via his infamous dust of death! The sinister skull is so confident he brags to Cap about his next target. Thus, Cap and the Falcon rush to the home of the next committee member! And along with Peggy Carter and Gabe Jones, they set up a defensive perimeter. But then they hear Chopin's Funeral March playing...and chills run down their spines! Death is on the way for someone! Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Sharon Carter, and Dave Cox. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #94 Electro by Steve Ditko.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 185 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569005

"Scream the Scarlet Skull!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins and Sal Buscema (pp. 1-2). Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito (pp. 1-2). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Red Skull is picking off members of the federal economic committee one by one despite the best efforts of the Living Legend and the Falcon. However the skull -- at his ranting and raving best -- decides to take on a side project during his conquest of America! He wants to break up the burgeoning relationship between Gabe Jones and Peggy Carter. So his henchmen kidnapthe pair during the attack on the next committee member! But that turns out to be a big mistake as their abduction leads Cap and his partner right to the Red Skull's secret base! And now the skull must play his ace in thehole: Sam Wilson! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and Hugh Jones. (Notes: Hugh Jones appears next in Avengers 141. The letters page includes a letter fromcomics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 335,417; average paid circulation 183,344.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 186 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569004

"Mind Cage!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Steve Englehart (pp 3-11) and John Warner (pp 1-2 and 12-18). Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). Just when the Red Skull appears on the verge of defeat, he activates his sleeper agent: the Falcon! What? Apparently, years ago on the Island of the Exiles, the skull used the cosmic cube to transform the criminal known as Snap Wilson into Sam Wilson -- the social worker and future flying Falcon! So now the Third Reich's master of terror pits the Falcon vs. Captain America! It's a fight Cap doesn't want to fight, but one he has to win -- to stop the Red Skull. Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter and Dave Cox. Flashback cameo by the Red Skull to recap the events of Captain America 117 & 118 and to amend the Falcon's origin. (Notes: The Red Skull appears next in Super-Villain Team-Up #10. This issue completes Steve Englehart's outstanding 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series -- highlighted by the Secret Empire storyline; the co-creations of Nomad and Nightshade; and the returns of the 1950s Captain America and Madame Hydra (as the new Viper). 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 187 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569003

"The Madness Maze!" Part 1 of 2. Script by John Warner. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The battle vs. the Red Skull is over. But before Captain America can check on his friends, he is abducted by a strange spacecraft! And minutes later the Sentinel of Liberty is dropped into the middle of a bizarre maze -- based upon geometric progressions of mystic symbols! Cap is completely confused! And that's just how the Druid wantshim. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, and the Alchemoid. (Notes: The Druid previously appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 144 & 145. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisherDean Mullaney. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 188 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

From The Collection of Mike Ploog.

Label #4464529006

"Druid-War" Part 2 of 2. Script by John Warner. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Trapped in a maze in the middle of nowhere, the Living Legend battles the awesome Alchemoid at the bidding of the Druid! The self-styled Celtic priest wants to destroy SHIELD, and his first step is eliminating Captain America! But plotting to defeat the Sentinel of Liberty and then actually doing it...are two very different things. Once Cap bests the Alchemoid, he sets his sights on the demented Druid -- and finally solvingthe maze! Cameo appearances by Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, Leila Davis, Eric Koeing, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, and the Falcon. (Note: The Druid returns in Captain America 256.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 189 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569002

"Arena for a Fallen Hero!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Sam Wilson has been in a comatose state since the end of the battle vs. the Red Skull. Fortunately, SHIELD has a plan -- albeit an unusual one -- to help the Falcon recover. The temporary SHIELD director (in Nick Fury's absence) wants Captain America to attack the Falcon as a form of shock therapy. However, Cap thinks the idea is crazy! But before he can protest further, Cap begins seeing illusions on his greatest foes! And SHIELD gets the fight it wanted all along. Has SHIELD lost its collective minds? Cameo appearances by Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Eric Koeing, and Nightshade. (Notes: The letters page includes a farewell essay from Steve Englehart. The letters page also contains a lengthy letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 190 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569020

"Nightshade is Deadlier the Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. In a shock to everyone present, Nightshade is revealed as the architect of the craziness occurring at the SHIELD medical facility! She's not going to turn all the men into werewolves this time, but she has mind-controlled every male agent -- in order to take over the entire SHIELD organization! Thankfully, Sam Wilson regains his wits andremembers his heroic persona. So he helps Captain America knock out the "Wild Bill" robot! And then Cap, Falcon, Redwing, and Contessa Valentina Allegra make their final attempt to uproot Deadly Nightshade! Cameo appearance by Eric Koeing. Flashback cameo by Nick Fury to recap the events of Captain America 164. (Notes: Nightshade returns in Power Man and Iron Fist (1972) #51. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 191 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569009

"The Trial of the Falcon!" Plot by Tony Isabella. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Falcon voluntarily returns to Los Angeles County to stand trial for his past crimes as Snap Wilson. Captain America is in the courtroom and by his friend's side hoping Sam will be acquitted. But before the judge can announce the verdict, the Stilt-Man attacks! Daredevil's long-time foe has been hired -- by former gang associations of Snap Wilson-- to kill the Falcon! And unless Cap and his besieged partner can take the Stilt-Man down, Sam Wilson will meet his judge, jury, and executioner on the same day! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, Leila Davis, Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Ghost Rider, and the Trapster. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569008

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So, he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence, he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 73 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1255347003

Stories in this issue include: Playpen of a God! by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; The Argo Standing By! by Budd Lewis and Paul Neary; A Beast Within! by Budd Lewis and John Severin; Unprovoked Attack on a Hilton Hotel by Jim Stenstrum and Richard Corben; Purge! by Bruce Bezaire and Jose Ortiz; and Last Light of the Universe by Budd Lewis and Esteban Maroto. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 118 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0308107004

Cover art by John Romita. First appearance of Blackwing in Circus Spelled Sideways is Death!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; DD tries to stop the Circus of Crime from using a televised performance at Shea Stadium as a chance to rob New York blind; Circus of Crime includes the Ringmaster, Princess Python, Luigi and Ernesto Gambonno, and Cannonball. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #28 (Hawkeye by John Buscema). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 127 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. You Killed That Man, Torpedo--And Now You're Going To Pay!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Klaus Janson; While the new Torpedo tries to carry out his mission of making sure that the deadly costume he wears doesn't fall into evil hands, DD simply tries to take him out, thinking he is a villain; When their battle wrecks a quiet suburban home, DD and Torpedo are both horrified by their actions and cease hostilities. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #80 (the Ghost Rider). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4007755003

Daredevil, Luke Cage Power Man, and the Son of Satan join the Defenders in battling the Sons of the Serpent in "In the Jaws of the Serpent!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, Bob McLeod inks. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4332325005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. The Guardians of the Galaxy guest-star (this appearance predates Marvel Presents # 3) in Savage Time!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; The Defenders travel to the future while helping the Guardians of the Galaxy return to their time; Retelling of the events between the current time and the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Letter to the editor from comics writer Jo Duffy. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Big Bang! 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 9 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Consummation, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Dormammu emerges in Arizona, & Umar steals his strength; Strange transfers power to Clea, who frees Mother Earth; Mother Earth bonds the power of all creatures of Earth (including you, the reader) against Dormammu; Umar origin; Umar is revealed to by Clea's mother. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and comics historian Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 10 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Baron Mordo is back in Alone Against Eternity!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Mordo awakens into madness; The Aged Genghis' mind is completely gone; Nightmare haunts their mad dreams; Eternity appears, & announces the End of the World. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.25.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 69 VF 8.0

This 1975 Eerie Annual features the Hunter by Rich Margopoulos, Budd Lewis, Bill DuBay, and Paul Neary. Includes Hunter pin-up by Neary. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $1.25.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 120 VG/FN 5.0

1/2" spine split.

Features in this issue include: Paul Clemens sketches from The Exorcist; report on Fantasy Filmcon of 1975; obituary of Fredric March; preview and filmbook of The Devil's Rain; and more. Cover painting by Harry Roland is of The Creature from the Black Lagoon. Cover price $1.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 158 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4311803004

"Invasion from the 5th (Count It, 5th!) Dimension" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. A quiet Friday night at the Baxter Building is disrupted by Quicksilver! And after a brief skirmish with the Human Torch, the mutant speedster tells the FF that Attilan has been overrun by Xemu, the Master of the Fifth Dimension! Xemu plans to destroy the Earth with the Thunder Horn! Will Reed, Ben, Johnny, Medusa, and Pietro get back to the Hidden Land in time? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Thor to recap the events of Fantastic Four 150. (Notes: Xemu previously appeared in Strange Tales 103. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,583; average paid circulation 218,330.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 159 FN+ 6.5

"Havoc in the Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. One of the best Fantastic Four covers of the bronze age as the FF storm into the Great Refuge to free the royal family! Can the fabulous foursome accomplish their mission before Xemu forces Black Bolt to speak into the Thunder Horn? An invisible stowaway on the flight to the Hidden Land holds the key to victory! (Notes: In this issue Medusa returns to the Inhumans and the Invisible Girl rejoins the FF. Also, the Human Torch switches back to his traditional blue FF uniform. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #84 Doctor Doom.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 28 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4736308001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Doorway Screaming Into Hell!", script by Doug Moench, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Vince Colletta; Morbius enters a mystic portal in an old haunted house that takes him to an aspect of Hell ruled by a many-eyed monster. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 18 FN 6.0

Cover pencils Val Mayerik, inks by Bernie Wrightson. Lady of the House!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Val Mayerik and Dan Adkins (pgs. 9, 11 and 15); Frankenstein's Monster and Berserker are attacked by Victoria Von Frankenstein's "children"; Berserker is killed. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 FN- 5.5

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Chillers (1975) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4734913001

68-page giant. "The Gravesend Gorgon" (script by Carl Wessler, art by Alfredo Alcala); "The Monster of Hedgewood Moor" (script by Larry Lieber, art by M. Ripoll G); "The Lagoon Creature of Rising Sun"; "The Fountain" (script by Ralph Alphonso, art by Adolfo Buylla); "The Girl Who Couldn't Die" (reprinted from Adventure in Terror 6); "The Borrowed Face" (script by Wessler, art by Dave Gibbons); "From Out of the Past" (reprinted from Astonishing Tales 49); "Gilt-Edged Gnomes" (script by Doug Moench, art by Mike Lombo); and "Next Stop Eternity" (reprinted from Adventure Into Mystery 3). Two framing pages (art by Tom Palmer?). Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 6 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4319017004

Reprint of Fantastic Four Annual #6. As Reed, Johnny, and Ben venture into the Negative Zone to face off with the ever dangerous Annihilus, Sue gives birth to her and Reed's son (Franklin). "Let There be Life!" Guest-starring Crystal of the Inhumans. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. 64 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 3 FN/VF 7.0

"The Yesterday Connection!" Guest-starring Doc Savage. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The legendary crime fighter from the 1930's, Doc Savage, teams up with the web-slinging super hero of the 1970's to battle a strange alien from a parallel dimension to Earth. The bronze hero from the Great Depression battles the treacherous Desinna in 1934, while the Spectacular Spider-Man fights her in 1974! How can the duo team up 40 years apart? Back up story: "Duel with Daredevil!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The Ringmaster hypnotizes Spider-Man and directs him to fight Daredevil. Reprinted from Amazing Spiderman 16. (Note: Daredevil's original red and yellow costume is colored completely red in the reprinted version.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4534271010

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"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1163535001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2021062002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 5th Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

5th Page Only.

Label #4134401006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Gjdrkzlxcbwq Comics (1975) Basil Wolverton 1975 FN- 5.5

Gjdrkzlxcbwq Comics (1975), 36 pages of pure Basil Wolverton's bizarre pinups of Plop-like freaks, mutants and general weirdos. 5 1/4" x 7 1/4"; color cover with black-and-white interior. Publisher: Glenn Bray. Cover price $0.50.

High Times (1974 Trans-High Corporation) Magazine 6 VF- 7.5

Issue 6 - October/November, 1975. Photo cover by Frank Delia. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: The Dalai Lama" by Robert Singer, "In the Land of Yage" by Andrew Weil, "The Deep Dark Secrets of Chocolate" by Robert Lemmo, "Dope Behind Bars" by Albert Goldman and Chic Eder, "Black Opium" by Claude Farrere, "The Rastafarians" by J.B. Alexander, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 114 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 189 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0361083004

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Cover art by Herb Trimpe. "None Are So Blind...!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton; In the rubble that once was Bitterfrost, the Hulk pulls himself free, having survived the blast; His memories of his battle against the Gremlin and Droog fleeting, he begins to wonder where he is and begins making a trek back home; He gets lost in the Russian wilderness and comes across a blind girl; named Katrina; When some of the nearby villagers spot the Hulk, they initially attack him until Katerina convinces them to stop; Sergi, Katerina's doctor invites the Hulk into their town and asks them to help him stop the "dark ones," creatures that come and raid their village in the night. Guest starring Mole Man. Hostess Twinkies ad, Captain Marvel In The Big Bang!! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4558456007

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4165317002

"A Duel of Iron!" Guest-starring Iron Man and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Al Williams. Story continued from Marvel Premiere #25. Daniel Rand was reborn in the fires of a dragon's heart in the mystical land of K'un Lun. Now, he is the living weapon known as Iron Fist, finally in his own series. Hot on the trail of Colleen Wing's kidnappers, Iron Fist has come to Stark International seeking answers. Wanted by the police for a murder he did not commit, Danny comes face-to-face with the Invincible Iron Man, and Shell Head is in no mood to give a wanted man the benefit of the doubt. It's the Golden Avenger vs. the Living Weapon. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.