Auctions: comic books August 1968

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 184 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Mario Acquaviva and Marty Epp. Archie considers himself a "dumb, stupid, ignorant, wishy-washy excuse for a man" because of his inability to decide between Betty and Veronica in "Hard Choice"! Plus: The thrilling story of Archie and Reggie's rivalry over Veronica is constantly interrupted by commercials in "Soap Opera"; everyone tries to stop Jughead from picking up a pair of theatre tickets in "Tickets To Trouble"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Down and Out!" by Joe Edwards; and Archie vehemently denies that he lets Veronica treat him "like a pet poodle," but obeys whenever he hears her say "sit," in "Dog Daze"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3798292004

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 2.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0257373019

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 209 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184007

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Clark Kent Monster!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel. The Super-Servant of Crime, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Sikela; When Mark Mulloy, the owner of property from which Superman has been mining gold, returns to claim his rights, Superman agrees to perform six tasks for him as compensation; But Superman interprets Mulloy's requests so literally that Mulloy can't benefit from the deal. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 47 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Warlock Wears Three Faces!, script by Gary Friedrich and Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; Iceman and Beast go with Vera and Zelda to watch Maha Yogi, a magician; Yogi, who is revealed to be Warlock, hypnotizes the crowd and everyone becomes a human bomb. I, the Iceman, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; explanation of Iceman's powers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.