Auctions: comic books 1970-1985

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 87 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4367053002

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.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 87 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4290048004

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.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 87 VG- 3.5

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.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 108 NM- 9.2

"The Third Identity of Replikon." Guest-starring Black Canary. Replikon comes to Earth, assumes the powers of Flash, Batman and Wonder Woman, and attacks Green Lantern. Black Canary guest stars. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bruce Patterson. Includes a Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) back-up story. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 116 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4367423016

1st app. Guy Gardner as Green Lantern (#59 was imaginary story). "My Ring, My Enemy." Green Arrow teams with Guy Gardner against Professor Ojo. Meanwhile, Green Lantern goes to Oa to check his defective ring. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.40.

Grendel (1983 Comico) 1 FN- 5.5

Never the Norns Surrender - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Hunter Rose origin, starts take over of underworld (story told as flashback). Characters: Grendel; Hunter Rose [Eddie]; Jocasta Rose; Argent; Tildon. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Grendel (1983 Comico) 3 FN 6.0

First Acquaintance - Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner and Reggie Byers. Lieutenant Atkins solves a murder? Grendel and Argent battle, Stacy is kidnapped (story told as flashback). Characters: Grendel; Hunter Rose; Argent; Stacy Palumbo. 32 pages, B&W. (Note: for the complete story, see the Grendel "Devil by the Deed" back-up stories in Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) #6-14.) Cover price $1.50.

Hansi, the Girl Who Loved the Swastika (1973-1976) 1976-39C CBCS 9.0 39c Cover Price Variant

Paper: White

Label #23-121A85C-006

Al Hartley cover. Pencils and script by Hartley. Based loosely on the book of the same name, about the true story of Maria Hirschmann, a Czechoslovakian girl who became a Nazi during WWII, got forced into a Russian labor camp, and eventually found her way to America and the Christian faith. There are three editions of this comic -- a 1973 39 cent edition, a 1976 39 cent edition, and a 1976 49 cent edition. 36 pages. Cover price $0.39.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1BAEEBF-005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross). The Great Fonzarelli; Richie convinces Fonzie to perform a magic act for a Consolidated Charities fundraiser. An Offer You Can't Refuse; Bikers arrive at Arnold's and try to extort protection money from Al. Masquerade; Marion and Howard drive their kids crazy trying to decide what to wear to the Elk's masquerade ball; With Fonzie's help, they decide to go as Ann Sheridan, the Oomph Girl, escorted by President Teddy Roosevelt. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Richie Rich. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-2386FFA-004

Photo cover featuring Charles "Chachi" Arcola (Scott Baio); Warren "Potsie" Weber (Anson Williams); Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); and Ralph Malph (Don Most). Male Fraud, art by Bill Williams; Chachi starts a chain letter campaign which promises a date with Fonzie for every girl who keeps the chain going. Framed!, art by Bill Williams; A trouble-maker named Dick Fixx steals a number of valuables and frames Fonzie for the crimes. Matinee Idol, art by Bill Williams; Ralph falls for a girl named Marcie, and becomes convinced he looks like Humphrey Bogart. Star Trek the Motion Picture ad. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Haunted Love (1973 Charlton) 5 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3989802002

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti and Joe Gill. Charlton's combination of romance and ghost comics featured art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton and other reliable talents. A woman mourning her lover who was lost at sea rescues a sailor who has no memory of his past, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. The men in the Byrnwyre family are cursed to become werewolves, in a story by E-Man creators Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton. Mothers-in-law can be troublesome, and even worse if they're already dead but still interfering, in a story with art (and cover) by horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Until We Again; Curse of the Byrnwyres; Waller Hippman vs. the Devil; Mothers Boy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. "Listen to the Mockingbird" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding. At last the Avengers' ace archer has his own limited series! And at the moment life is great for Clint Barton with a new job, new rocket-sled, and new girlfriend! But a late night encounter with a mysterious woman called Mockingbird turns Hawkeye's dream world upside down! The ex-SHIELD agent tells the bow-slinger that his employer, Cross Technological Enterprises, is involved in criminal activities! But Hawkeye doesn't believe her! However he will... after he's double-crossed by Cross! Retelling of Hawkeye's origin. Flashback cameos by Barney Barton, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Swordsman. (Notes: Mockingbird previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 95. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 1988 in the trade paperback: Hawkeye; and again in 2009 in the trade paperback: Avengers Hawkeye.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 3 #7 VF+ 8.5

Joe Jusko cover, Rich Corben and Howard Chaykin art, plus 2 pgs by Moebius November 1979, issue 32. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 32nd issue includes the following stories: Rowlf by Richard Corben; Egg-Stained Wine by Phil Trumbo; Moon Flight by Voss; Barlowe's Guidebook to Extraterrestrials by Wayne Barlow and Ian Summers; Zooks by Vaughn and Mark Bodé; Homer's Idyll by Charles Vess; Galactic Geography by Karl Kofoed; Shelter by Chantal Montellier; Elric by Michael Moorcock and Frank Brunner; The Airtight Garage by Moebius; Jim by Luc Cornillon; and The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester and Howard Chaykin. Cover art by Joe Jusko. Cover price $1.50.

Hercules Unbound (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265001

"Hercules Unbound." In the wake of World War III, Hercules breaks his chains, escaping the trap set for him by Ares, God of War. He then adopts (in a manner of speaking) a blind boy and his dog and sets off after Ares. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Ernie Chua and Wood. Cover price $0.25.

Heritage Flash Gordon TPB (1972 Bruce Hershenson) 1B-1ST FN+ 6.5

Features an original sketch by William Stout on the first page personalized to Dave Stevens. Includes a certificate from the Dave Stevens Estate (#0772) signed by Carolyn A. Stevens.

Volume 1B - 1st printing. Edited by Doug Murray and Richard Garrison. Art by Bernie Wrightson, Carlos Garzon, and Al Williamson. Cover by Al Williamson. Back Cover by Wally Wood. 1-Part art book, 1-part graphic novel this authorized fanzine celebrates the greatest sci-fi hero of all time - Flash Gordon! Featuring amazing art of beautiful women and exotic, alien locales. Includes original King Features comic strips and more! This is a marvelous piece of comics history. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men (1985) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0903836036

Direct Edition. The X-Men face an entity that feeds on psychic misery in this 'jam' book originally published to benefit famine relief in Africa. Story by Chris Claremont, Ann Nocenti, Bernie Wrightson, Jim Starlin & Jim Shooter. Script by Stan Lee (4 pages), Ed Bryant (3 pages), Louise Simonson (3 pages), Stephen King (3 pages), Bill Mantlo (2 pages), Alan Moore (3 pages), Ann Nocenti (3 pages), Harlan Ellison (3 pages), Chris Claremont (2 pages), Jo Duffy (2 pages), Mike Baron (2 pages), Denny O'Neil (2 pages), George R.R. Martin (3 pages), Bruce Jones (2 pages), Steve Englehart (2 pages), Jim Shooter (2 pages), Mike Grell (3 pages) & Archie Goodwin (4 pages). Art by John Romita, Jr. & Al Gordon (2 pages), John Buscema & Klaus Janson (2 pages), Brent Anderson & Joe Sinnott (1 page), John Byrne & Terry Austin (3 pages), Brent Anderson & Dan Green (1 page), Bernie Wrightson & Jeff Jones (3 pages), Charles Vess & Jay Muth (2 pages), Brent Anderson & Tom Palmer (1 page), Richard Corben (3 pages), Mike Kaluta & Al Milgrom (3 pages), Frank Miller & Bill Sienkiewicz (3 pages), Brian Bolland & Craig Russell (2 pages), John Bolton (2 pages), Steve Rude & Carl Potts (2 pages), Bret Blevins & Al Williamson (2 pages), Herb Trimpe & Sal Buscema (3 pages), Gray Morrow (2 pages), Paul Gulacy & Bob Layton (2 pages), Alan Weiss & Joe Rubinstein (2 pages), Jackson Guice & Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Howard Chaykin & Walt Simonson (4 pages). Front cover by Arthur Adams. Back cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $1.50.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 92 VG- 3.5

Water spotting. Residue on interior pages.

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Swamp Thing," script by Len Wein, art by Berni Wrightson; Sometime in the last century, Alex Olsen and Damien Ridge had been best friends; However, they both vied for the affections of a woman named Linda. Linda eventually married Alex and Damien had to endure his heartache in the form of the supportive friend; But his desire for Linda overrode the bonds of friendship and he conspired to eliminate Alex; He sabotaged the equipment in Alex's lab causing an explosion that killed him; Keeping the knowledge hidden from Linda, Damien buried Alex's body in the swamp; Damien eventually married the widow Olsen and they lived together in an old Victorian plantation house; But Linda never recovered from Alex's death; As months passed, Damien began to suspect that Linda might soon learn the truth, so he prepared to kill her; But Alex had been resurrected as a swamp thing and broke into the house and killed Damien. "After I Die!", script by Jack Kirby and Mark Evanier, art by Bill Draut; A wealthy man named Maxwell James is obsessed with what happens after death; his obsession only grows stronger when he arrives at his wife's deathbed, and realizes that she sees something utterly horrifying in her final moments. "It's Better to Give," script by Mary Skrenes (as "Virgil North"), pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Tony DeZuniga; A homeless man encounters a crying baby warlock in the town dump who is upset that he has broken his balloon. "Trick or Treat" two-page story, art by Dick Dillin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 103 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Waiting... Waiting... Waiting...", script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Rico Rival; A gambler who gets involved with a scientific project to recreate Earth history in simulation hopes to view the winner of the next atomic war, but the lab is destroyed before he can learn of the victor. "No Bed of Roses," script by John Albano, art by Jack Sparling; A man frames another man so that he can marry his wife when he is sent to prison; In prison, the convicted man hangs himself and leaves a note that he hopes to reincarnate in order to seek revenge and get his wife back; He reincarnates into a gorilla and escapes the zoo to tear apart the man who married his wife. "The Village on the Edge of Forever," script by Steve Skeates, art by Alex Niño; After the radiation of a future war has destroyed humanity, a sole survivor builds lifelike robots for company; One of the machines, believing itself to be human, seeks out other humans and finds a girl under attack by mutants; He tries to save her and during the fight his arm is damaged and he realizes that he is a robot. Cain & Abel cartoon page by Sergio Aragonés. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Houstoncon Program Book (1967) 1973 FN/VF 7.0

Staple rust. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Don Newton. Includes schedule of events, brief bios of several actors and artists (Frank Coghlan, Al Williamson, Kirk Alyn, Jim Harmon, etc), plus reviews/photos/posters of the many vintage films and serials showing at the con (Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Captain Marvel, Dr. Jeckyl & Mr. Hyde, etc). 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2in., 60 pages, black and white.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4448056002

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of KISS (cameo) in a comic book: Mind-Mush!; Howard wakes up in a jail cell and is set for a day in court?; What crime are they accusing Howard of committing? Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 NM- 9.2

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 VF+ 8.5

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Huey Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks (1966 Gold Key) 52 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4435025011

# on cover: 90183-809. Cover price $0.35.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #20-3746B77-007

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

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

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389543007

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

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

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4400965012

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

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

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 5 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. The Return of the Wizard!, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In prison, The Wizard becomes a model prisoner--just so he can become a trustee, work in the hospital, have access to chemicals... and break jail!; The police soon have him surrounded in his house, but can't get in because of its defenses; He challenges the Torch to a battle to decide who is the better man. In Korea! starring The Original Human Torch [Jim Hammond], pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; The Torch and Toro fight Communists in North Korea to rescue a US General & his daughter and prevent the secret of an "atomic cannon" from falling into Red hands. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 130 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4463442016

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. If I Kill You, I Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Bruce Banner reunites with an old classmate in gamma studies and the two cobble together a machine to end the menace of the Hulk; When Raoul uses the gammatron, it separates Bruce and the Hulk into two individual beings; Banner runs to Ross with the Hulk in hot pursuit and he decides that the only way to contain him is to merge once again with the jade giant. Continued from Captain Marvel #21. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 133 CBCS 2.5 SS Roy Thomas

Paper: Off white

Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/13/2024.

Label #24-272C7A5-001

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Bill Everett. Day of Thunder--Night of Death!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Hulk tries to help a dying Jim but turns the boy over to Ross in the hopes that his friend can be saved; Hulk mails himself to the country of Morvania where he comes into conflict with the brutal dictator Draxon. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 137 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4463442015

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Stars Mine Enemy!, script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Mike Esposito; Hulk finds himself aboard a spaceship where he is pressed into service; Hulk settles into this new life with alien comrades, even though the first mate of the ship is the Abomination, one of his most hated enemies; After the Abomination tries to kill him, Hulk is brought before the ship's half-human and half-robot captain, Cybor, who explains the cause of his quest to track down and kill the monstrous Klaatu; As the ship's crew has a final confrontation with Klaatu, Abomination starts a fight with the Hulk and both of them battle as they fall back into Earth's atmosphere. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 144 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4463442014

Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Madman!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin; General Ross, Betty, Glenn and Samson think the Hulk is dead which is exactly how Dr. Doom wants it; Having made Bruce his willing servant using the awesome power of suggestion, Doom has him construct a gamma bomb with which he plans on subjugating a neighboring nation; Love, alas, brings Doom's well laid plans low as Valeria interferes in Bruce's subliminal programming to save the lives of thousands; The Hulk, not too happy about being controlled, comes close to crushing Doom like a tin can before he leaps off into the sunset; Iron Man cameo. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 144 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Madman!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin; General Ross, Betty, Glenn and Samson think the Hulk is dead which is exactly how Dr. Doom wants it; Having made Bruce his willing servant using the awesome power of suggestion, Doom has him construct a gamma bomb with which he plans on subjugating a neighboring nation; Love, alas, brings Doom's well laid plans low as Valeria interferes in Bruce's subliminal programming to save the lives of thousands; The Hulk, not too happy about being controlled, comes close to crushing Doom like a tin can before he leaps off into the sunset; Iron Man cameo. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 149 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4463442013

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. And Who Shall Claim This Earth His Own? The Inheritor, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Project Greenskin proves to be a success as it is able to contain the Hulk until he once again reverts to Bruce Banner; Bruce uses the state-of-the-art labs housed within the complex to begin work on a new cure for his monstrous condition but his scientific studies are interrupted by a highly evolved cockroach bent on world domination; High Evolutionary cameo; first appearance of The Inheritor. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 151 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4463442010

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. When Monsters Meet!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Bruce heads to Washington D.C. to try and enlist Hank Pym's help in shrinking him small enough to reach Jarella's subatomic world; Enraged when he can't track down Ant-Man, Bruce turns into the Hulk and has to fend off a toxic glob that used to be a U.S. senator who was using Hulk's gamma irradiated blood to try and cure his cancer (which obviously turned out to be a bad idea). Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 367,427. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 152 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4463442009

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. But Who Will Judge the Hulk?, script by Gary Friedrich and Steve Englehart (uncredited), pencils by Herb Trimpe and Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia; fter his recent rampage in Washington D.C., the president sends Nick Fury and Cap to help Ross capture the Hulk; They are successful and prepare to transport Bruce to New York to stand trial; During the plane ride, Bruce's lawyer, Matt Murdock, finds him so heavily sedated that he is only able to wallow in guilt and prepare for death; Matt invokes Bruce's civil rights and demands that Ross give him a stimulant so he can talk to his client coherently; Ross reluctantly complies and Bruce quickly turns into the Hulk; Hulk bursts from the plane to find the FF waiting for him on the tarmac of JFK; Guest starring Nick Fury, Captain America, and Matt Murdock (Daredevil), cameos by J. Jonah Jameson, Peter Parker (Spider-Man), the Black Widow, Richard Nixon, and Spiro Agnew. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 161 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

6 1/2" crack to left edge of slab.

Label #4437604013

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani. Beyond the Border Lurks Death!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; The Hulk stumbles across a remote cabin in Canada where Hank McCoy is trying to cure the Mimic of a condition which is making his powers go out of control. The heroes fight, and Mimic temporarily absorbs the gamma radiation out of the Hulk, turning him back to Banner, but killing Mimic in the process. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 180 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4064278001

First appearance of Wolverine (cameo last panel). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And the Wind Howls...Wendigo!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is in Canada looking for some peace and quiet when he is mysteriously drawn to a cave inhabited by the sister of the man who became the Wendigo; Marie and Georges plan on transferring the power of the Wendigo to the Hulk, thus restorin Paul Cartier to his normal life; Marie's magic isn't strong enough, however, and just as Wendigo shows up, the Hulk wakes up from his magical slumber and the two battle; The Canadian government gets involved and sends in their own agent to take care of a recent Hulk sighting, the mutant known as Wolverine. Marvel Value Stamp Series A (Cyclops). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 181 CGC 7.0 Qualified

Paper: Cream to off white

"Marvel Value Stamp" Missing From 10th Page, Does Not Affect Story. INCOMPLETE.

Label #1350244001

First full Wolverine story (cameo appearance in previous issue). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And Now...The Wolverine!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Canadian super-agent Wolverine teams up with the Hulk to battle Wendigo; Once the monster is felled, however, Wolvie turns on the Hulk and the two battle; Marie goes ahead with her plans of trying to transfer the power of the Wendigo into the Hulk but when the guilt becomes too much for best friend Georges who feels responsible for Paul's monstrous condition, he works the change on himself; Paul Cartier is returned to human form and Georges becomes the Wendigo. Wendigos story continues in Monsters Unleashed 9.Marvel Value Stamp #54 (Shanna). Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3757659002

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 228 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4426146022

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen as Moonstone in "Bad Moon on the Rise!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern and Peter Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. At Gamma Base in the Desert Southwest, Doc Samson continues his work to find a way to cure the Hulk. And during a break in his research, he receives a phone call from a fellow psychiatrist named Dr. Karla Sofen. She would like to come to Gamma Base and assist with treating the Hulk. Oh, how nice! Doc Samson welcomes her with open arms, but he's not aware of her true intentions. Dr. Sofen is actually there to steal components of the Gammavator for the criminal enterprise known as the Corporation. Once Karla completes her evening heist, she thinks she's home free! But on her way out of the storage vault, she runs into the Green Goliath! And then and there, the new Moonstone faces off with her first superhero -- none other than the Incredible Hulk! Cameo appearances by Betty Ross, Kropotkin, Clay Quartermain, General Thunderbolt Ross, and Jim Wilson. (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen first appeared in Captain America 192. She is the second Moonstone after stealing the alien gemstone from the first Moonstone aka Lloyd Bloch.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 228 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen as Moonstone in "Bad Moon on the Rise!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern and Peter Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. At Gamma Base in the Desert Southwest, Doc Samson continues his work to find a way to cure the Hulk. And during a break in his research, he receives a phone call from a fellow psychiatrist named Dr. Karla Sofen. She would like to come to Gamma Base and assist with treating the Hulk. Oh, how nice! Doc Samson welcomes her with open arms, but he's not aware of her true intentions. Dr. Sofen is actually there to steal components of the Gammavator for the criminal enterprise known as the Corporation. Once Karla completes her evening heist, she thinks she's home free! But on her way out of the storage vault, she runs into the Green Goliath! And then and there, the new Moonstone faces off with her first superhero -- none other than the Incredible Hulk! Cameo appearances by Betty Ross, Kropotkin, Clay Quartermain, General Thunderbolt Ross, and Jim Wilson. (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen first appeared in Captain America 192. She is the second Moonstone after stealing the alien gemstone from the first Moonstone aka Lloyd Bloch.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 256D VG/FN 5.0

Direct Edition. 1st full appearance of Sabra. "Power in the Promise Land!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The government decides to cut the funding for Gamma Base, siting it as a National Liability. Meanwhile, the Hulk arrives in Israel and soon does what the Hulk does. But, he will learn that America is not the only country with super-heroes, as the green goliath must now face Sabra super heroine of the state of Israel! 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 265 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4448821009

"You can't Always get What you Want...!" Guest-starring the Rangers (Red Wolf, Firebird, Texas Tornado, Shooting Star, and Night Rider). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Under the mind control of the terrible Corruptor the Hulk is forced to battle the best in the West, the Rangers! The Rangers' story continues in Avengers West Coast (1985) #8. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3734978013

"And Six shall Crush the Hulk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Incredible Hulk comes face-to-face with some of the most fearsome monsters in Marvel's pantheon: Groot, Master of Plants, Xemu, the Living Titan, Blip, the Electrifying Terror, Diablo, Monster from Dimension X, Taboo, the Terrible, and the Creature called Goom! If anyone or anthing can stop the Hulk, these are the baddies who can do it! In the days before the advent of Marvel's pantheon of super heroes, there was another Marvel pantheon, a pantheon of terrors, some fifty tons and two stories tall like the mud monster Taboo (who apperared twice in Strange Tales), and others like Blip, a creature of light and energy and scintillating menace. Can even the Hulk stand up to such a collection of nightmares from the collective imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko? 52 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Incredible Hulk PB (1978 Pocket Books) Marvel Comics Series 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1-6. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Featuring the Jade Giant's incredible first appearance and his earliest adventures. This is a definite Hulk fan must have!! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572019

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573019

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573011

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4094822008

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4207494001

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.