Auctions: comic books August 1972

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 111 VG- 3.5

"To Stalk a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. Sometimes a comment made in passing can have dire consequences. When Spider-Man brushed off the Gibbon's plan to become a superhero, he didn't know -- that the novice Gibbon would fall into the hands of Kraven the Hunter! And after imbibing on Kraven's jungle potions, the Gibbon is ready to kill the web-slinger! Rest assured...the wall-crawler will take the Gibbon very serious during their next encounter! In the meantime, Aunt May has seemingly disappeared from New York City after having a tiff with Gwen Stacy. Where did she go? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Gwen Stacy. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue begins Gerry Conway's 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #90.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 243 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple and loose at the other. Staple rust.

Batman follows a lead that takes half-way around the world on the trail of "The Lazarus Pit!" Talia appearance. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4708739001

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4710029001

"Vengeance is Mine!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. When Luke Cage's actions cause a decline in business for a local drug dealer, he is forced to pit his diamond-hard fists against the deadly assassin known as Diamondback. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 2 FN- 5.5

"Vengeance is Mine!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. When Luke Cage's actions cause a decline in business for a local drug dealer, he is forced to pit his diamond-hard fists against the deadly assassin known as Diamondback. Cover price $0.20.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First Appearance of the Soul Gem in "The Day of the Prophet!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton; The hero of Counter-Earth vs. the Man-Beast!; The High Evolutionary saves Counter-Earth from destruction following his promise to Warlock; Warlock and his band of teenage followers encounter the Prophet, a faithful man claiming that Counter-Earths savior will return; Who is this savior the Prophet speaks of? The story continues from Marvel Premiere 2. Letters to the editor from comics writers Marc DeMatteis and Steven Grant, plus Richard Pini (Elfquest). 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.