Auctions: comic books September 1972

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 112 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745258001

"Spidey Cops Out!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker is desperately searching for his dear Aunt May! She has been missing for several days now, and her web-slinging nephew is worried sick. In fact, Spider-Man passes on a few crime-busting activities in order to find her. Unfortunately, the Daily Bugle gets wind of the wall-crawler's newfound indifference, and JJJ pounces! But Peter doesn't care as he continues his search. On the Lower East Side, the web-slinger's spider-sense goes off! Has Spider-Man found his aunt? Not unless May Parker has suddenly added four mechanical arms! Cameo appearances by the Gibbon, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Octopus. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #91.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 103 FN+ 6.5

"The Sentinels Are Alive and Well!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and Frank Giacoia (touch-ups). In shocking fashion last issue, Sentinel #5 abducted the Scarlet Witch in Central Park! And took her where?!? That's what the Avengers must discover! Frustration grows inside Avengers Mansion as Earth's Mightiest Heroes struggle to locate the Sentinels' hideout. Meanwhile, Pietro has his own plan for finding his sister! And it starts by making a beeline to the home of Judge Chalmers and Larry Trask! After getting a tip from Starcore, the Avengers (minus Quicksilver) fly to Australia to confront the (Mark II) Sentinels! And atop a giant anthill in the Australian Outback; the golden avenger, the shield-slinger, the synthezoid avenger, the thunder god, and the ace archer battle the Sentinels...to save the planet from solar annihilation! Cameo appearances by Dr. Peter Corbeau, Nick Fury, and Rick Jones. Flashback cameos by the Blob, Mastermind, Toad, and Vanisher to recap the events of Uncanny X-Men 59 and 60. Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini (née Fletcher). 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 103 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745258002

"The Sentinels Are Alive and Well!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and Frank Giacoia (touch-ups). In shocking fashion last issue, Sentinel #5 abducted the Scarlet Witch in Central Park! And took her where?!? That's what the Avengers must discover! Frustration grows inside Avengers Mansion as Earth's Mightiest Heroes struggle to locate the Sentinels' hideout. Meanwhile, Pietro has his own plan for finding his sister! And it starts by making a beeline to the home of Judge Chalmers and Larry Trask! After getting a tip from Starcore, the Avengers (minus Quicksilver) fly to Australia to confront the (Mark II) Sentinels! And atop a giant anthill in the Australian Outback; the golden avenger, the shield-slinger, the synthezoid avenger, the thunder god, and the ace archer battle the Sentinels...to save the planet from solar annihilation! Cameo appearances by Dr. Peter Corbeau, Nick Fury, and Rick Jones. Flashback cameos by the Blob, Mastermind, Toad, and Vanisher to recap the events of Uncanny X-Men 59 and 60. Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini (née Fletcher). 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 244 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4414106014

Ra's Al Ghul is back, and with a vengeance. Can Batman defeat the Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death? "The Demon Lives Again!" Talia appearance. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the solo adventure "Teen-Age Trap!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 244 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Ra's Al Ghul is back, and with a vengeance. Can Batman defeat the Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death? "The Demon Lives Again!" Talia appearance. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the solo adventure "Teen-Age Trap!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 153 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4742165002

First (cameo) appearance of Jack Monroe in "Captain America -- Hero or Hoax?" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. A new era for the star-spangled avenger opens with an epic fight between the Sentinel of Liberty and the Director of SHIELD! Oh my, what are the two icons from World War II fighting about? Actually, it's who: La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Once the no-holds-barred conflict ends, changes are made. Agent 13 quits SHIELD, and Steve and Sharon fly to the Bahamas for vacation. In the meantime in Harlem, the Falcon is shocked to see Captain America beating up a local resident. He knows Steve Rogers is out of the country. So who is this person? And why is his accomplice dressed like Bucky Barnes? First appearance of William Burnside in the silver or bronze age. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. (Notes: Several years later Jack Monroe will become the second Nomad. This issue begins Steve Englehart's classic 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Chilling Adventures in Sorcery (1972) 1 FN- 5.5

Behold the Beast, script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Tommy, a freakish boy with four arms, is kept chained up in his parents' attic; When he escapes, an angry mob pursues him into the swamp, where he meets and falls in love with a blind girl who isn't afraid of him. The Boy Who Cried Vampire, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina tells another terrifying tale: at a party, a boy named Stanley meets his uncle Bruce, who grows fangs, hypnotizes him and leaves him with two marks on his neck. Assignment in Fear, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Curiosity Kills, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 7 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4536339003

Cover by Michael Kaluta. Stories by Leo Dorfman. Art by Jack Sparling, Art Saaf and John Calnan. If you don't believe in ghosts...we challenge you to read true tales of the weird and supernatural! In this issue: "Death's Finger Points" with art by Jack Sparling; "Touch Not My Tomb!" with art by Art Saaf; "The Sweet Smile of Death" with art by John Calnan; and 1-page text story "Ghostly Vengeance from the Gallows" (writer unknown). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 50 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4316962015

"Deathplay!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. During a news media interview, Tony Stark is seized by Princess Python's pet snake! Tony breaks free and now Princess Python must face Iron Man! Shell-head and the pet python engage in a death duel over a vat of acid! Which one is going to take the fatal plunge? Meanwhile, Marianne is continuing to have terrifying visions of a being called the Cyborg-Sinister. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 203 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745255009

Cover by John Buscema. "They Walk Like Gods!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin's plan comes to fruition, as the power of Ego-Prime is sacrificed to transform three people into Young Gods; But Thor is upset about being a piece in Odin's game, believing that he did not care if pieces were sacrificed. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, Karnilla, Hildegarde, and Heimdall. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Mystery Tales (1972) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742311022

"Toxl the World Killer." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. "Titanic." Script and pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Jack Abel. 2-page UFO text article. Cover price $0.20.