Auctions: comic books November 1970

Abyss (1970 Fanzine) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

Berni Wrightson cover. Michael Kaluta back cover. Fanzine released in November 1970 by Bernie Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, Bruce Jones, and Jeff Jones. Two 4-page stories: "The Hunter and the Hunted" & "Apprenticeship" by Michael Kaluta, 8-page story "Specimen" by Bruce Jones, 8 page story "Union" by Jeff Jones, and 8 page story "Wrightson's Revolting Rhymes" by Bernie Wrightson. Mature readers; 32 pages; b&w; 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $2.00.

All Star Western (1970) 2 GD+ 2.5

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Cover art by Neal Adams. "Draw Death," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Tony DeZuniga; Rick Wilson dreamed all his life to become a Texas Ranger like his father; He is tricked into a life of crime by the Fenton Gang and is now pursued by his father. "The Devil Has Two Faces!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gray Morrow; El Diablo stops some highway men from robbing a stagecoach but then learns that a pregnant woman inside is giving birth. "Now Comes the Winter's Wind" text story by Gerry Conway. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 90 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727469014

Death of Captain Stacy in "And Death Shall Come!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. It's the third and final showdown between Doctor Octopus and the Amazing Spider-Man...in just as many days! However this time thewall-crawler has a special surprise for Doc Ock -- that might foul up his control of his mechanical arms! When the web-slinger and Dr. Octopus meet again in a rooftop clash, a crowd gathers below. Tragically, Doc Ock knocks the chimney off the roof...and it falls toward a young boy! However inheroic fashion, Captain Stacy saves the boy, but at a terrible cost to himself. Spider-Man rushes to help Gwen's father, but Captain Stacy's fate has been sealed. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by GwenStacy and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This Lee-Kane-Romita masterpiece was reprinted in Marvel Tales #71. The Spider-Man Death & Destiny (2000) limited series (by Lee Weeks) expands upon the aftermath of Captain Stacy's death.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Reality (1970 Robert Gerstenhaber) Fanzine 1 FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

Horror oriented comic fanzine created by Robert Gerstenhaber. Cover by Jeff Jones. Features stories by Steve Hickman, Mike Lakuta, and Frank Brunner. Interview with Jeff Jones.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4428698002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.