Auctions: comic books October 1972

Batman (1940) 245 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano (pp. 1-2) and Neal Adams (pp. 3-15); Batman stops a crooked political group for framing another political group for the murder of Bruce Wayne. "Who Stole the Gift from Nowhere!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Luke Graham is accused of stealing $50,000 in cash that was sent anonymously to the Hudson University Library. Letter to the editor from comic writer David Michelinie. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 51 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4745073003

"Now Stalks the Cyborg-Sinister!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. The Cyborg-Sinister attacks Stark Industries in Long Island! Iron Man quickly arrives on the scene for a one-on-one fight to the death! Will Marianne's frightening vision come true? Meanwhile, Tony and Marianne have a big argument and call off their engagement. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 21 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4753254014

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Resurrection of Johnny Glory!", script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; After Johnny Glory is sent to the electric chair for his crimes, his body is later picked up by minions of Cerebus, a member of the Dark Circle who uses his magic powers to resurrect Glory; He sends Glory to kill Chandu Gamal, the leader of a small mid-eastern country, who is in America on a good-will mission with his daughter Indiria; However, attempts to assassinate Chandu attract the attention of the Phantom Stranger, who comes to the rescue after Indiria is captured by Glory. "Woman of Stone," script by Len Wein, art by Tony DeZuniga; When Marie Thirteen witnesses what appears to be a real live Medusa, Dr. Thirteen goes to work to determine the truth of the situation; After much investigation, Dr. Thirteen solves the mystery, revealing it all to be part of an elaborate plan by the local doctor and his wife, using a convincing Medusa costume and a pistol that fires a stone-like spray. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.