Auctions: comic books April 1967

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716661008

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from top. Cover oxidation.

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 47 GD- 1.8

Heavy water damage.

Cover by John Romita Sr. "In the Hands of the Hunter," script by Stan Lee, art and cover by John Romita Sr.; Kraven the Hunter wants cash from Norman Osborn for attacking Spider-Man; since Norman is out of town, Kraven kidnaps Norman's son, Harry, at a party; Spider-Man appears, and he and Kraven fight, but when Norman shows up he can't remember who Kraven is, so doesn't pay him the money; Kraven escapes while Spidey saves Norman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 33 and 187. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 32 VG 4.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Tryton the Terrible starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Ocean Master, and Tryton the Terrible, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; a giant hand grabs Aquaman; Mera creates a giant water hand to try and save him; Aquaman disarms a missile. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0182546003

"The Torment...and the Triumph!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by Don Heck and George Roussos. After last issue's battle, the Lord of Olympus exiled Hercules to Earth for one year. So, the Avengers have a new associate or new teammate for the next 12 months! In the meantime, Hawkeye learns distressing news about the Black Widow. And he decides to go for a walk through the Lower East Side to clear his head. But the ace archer inadvertently walks right into a trap...set by the Mad Thinker! And it's only the beginning as the Mad Thinker sends Hammerhead, Piledriver, and Thunderboot to subdue Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The criminal genius' detailed plan works perfectly...until he encounters Olympus' mightiest hero! With his awesome strength, the Prince of Power disrupts the Mad Thinker's precise calculations -- and gives the Avengers a chance to rally and win! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Jasper Sitwell. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #31.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 27 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in "Mike Murdock Must Die!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Marauder kidnaps Foggy, Karen and Matt to force them to reveal DD's secret ID; While a blazing battle takes place aboard the Marauder's helicopter, Spidey runs up against Stilt-Man. Letter to the editor from comics letterer Tom Orzechowski. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 27 GD 2.0

1 3/4" tear on back cover. Water damage. Residue.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in "Mike Murdock Must Die!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Marauder kidnaps Foggy, Karen and Matt to force them to reveal DD's secret ID; While a blazing battle takes place aboard the Marauder's helicopter, Spidey runs up against Stilt-Man. Letter to the editor from comics letterer Tom Orzechowski. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 139 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "To Die Like a God!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is taken by Sif to Trollheim to recover his hammer; He fights Ulik, releases Orikal, and wins the troll war. Appearances by Odin, Sif, and Ulik. "Tales of Asgard: "The Secret of the Mystic Mountain," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions find the Mystic Mountain of Mogul. Statement of ownership: average print run 488,526; average paid circulation 296,251. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Wham-O Giant Comics (1967) 1 FN 6.0

Extra staple holes.

By far the largest comic ever made: 14x21 newspaper size/wraparound cover (bound with six staples). Radian & Goody Bumpkin by Wally Wood. 1,500 individual comic panels in the issue. Art by John Stanley, Lou Fine, George Tufts.

Wham-O-Giant Comics #1 (original cover price 98c). Back in 1967, you could get a LOT of comic for 98c including this, the largest comic ever made--14-in. x 21-in.--with over 1,500 story panels. With a Wally Wood Radian story kicking off this, the only issue, but with still more Wood inside (a Goody Bumpkin story) along with a number of other great adventure strips, this is one cool comic by any standard. NOTE: Irregular stapling: 4 staples off-set from spine onto front cover is normal. Cover price $0.98.