Auctions: comic books April 1972

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3967993023

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Monsters on the Prowl (1971) 16 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4337996025

Cover art by John Severin. The Forbidden Swamp, script by Roy Thomas, art by John Severin; Kull and Brule enter a temple to the Valusian snake-god which is guarded by a giant undersea beast. There he meets Thulsa Doom for the first time; she pretends to be an ally and asks to return with them to the City of Wonders; continued from Kull the Conqueror #2. Where Walks the Ghost, art by Steve Ditko; An escaped convict looks to buy a house that has the reputation of being haunted so people will steer clear of him. Mister Morgan's Monster, art by Jack Kirby; Humanoid robots are banned, but their inventor keeps one in secret, and aliens try to turn it against humanity. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sinister House of Secret Love (1971) 4 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4421226005

Cover art by Tony DeZuniga. Kiss of the Serpent, script by Mary DeZuniga (plot) and Mike Fleisher (dialogue), art by Tony DeZuniga; When Michelle Harlinson's parents die, her uncle sets her up with a job in India with a friend; She unknowingly enters a family feud and is nearly killed before things are settled in favor of the man she loves. Letter from Marvels Duffy Vohland. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.