Auctions: comic books October 1972

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 154 FN+ 6.5

First (full) appearance of Jack Monroe (as Bucky) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Bucky are back! But how is this possible? That's what the Falcon is wondering as he trades blows with the costumed pair on the streets of Harlem. Eventually, the Falcon falls in battle, but the local residents drive off his red, white, and blue attackers. After catching his breath, Sam Wilson rushes to Avengers Mansion to find transportation to the Bahamas -- in order to warn his partner. But the Falcon is too late! The new Cap and Bucky are already on their way south to waylay the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, Brian Muldoon, Jarvis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 154 FN- 5.5

First (full) appearance of Jack Monroe (as Bucky) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Bucky are back! But how is this possible? That's what the Falcon is wondering as he trades blows with the costumed pair on the streets of Harlem. Eventually, the Falcon falls in battle, but the local residents drive off his red, white, and blue attackers. After catching his breath, Sam Wilson rushes to Avengers Mansion to find transportation to the Bahamas -- in order to warn his partner. But the Falcon is too late! The new Cap and Bucky are already on their way south to waylay the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, Brian Muldoon, Jarvis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4634242012

Jason is summoned by Merlin's spirit to stop the eternal evil Morgaine Le Fey from utilizing his ancient and powerful magic. "My Tomb in Castle Branek!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 10 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697724017

Cover art by Gray Morrow. "Man-Thing!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Gray Morrow; The Man-Thing discovers an infant being abandoned in the swamp, prompting it to seek retribution for the heinous act. "The Spell of the Sea Witch!" starring Iron Man, Thor and Captain America, script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Jack Katz (as "Jay Hawk"), inks by Bill Everett (as "Black Bill"). "There Is Something Strange About Mister Jones!", art by Don Heck; A thug hears a man say that he has a fortune in his locker. He attacks him and tries to make him lead him there. His victim is Davy Jones, and he shows the thief his locker by drowning him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 10 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Gray Morrow. "Man-Thing!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Gray Morrow; The Man-Thing discovers an infant being abandoned in the swamp, prompting it to seek retribution for the heinous act. "The Spell of the Sea Witch!" starring Iron Man, Thor and Captain America, script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Jack Katz (as "Jay Hawk"), inks by Bill Everett (as "Black Bill"). "There Is Something Strange About Mister Jones!", art by Don Heck; A thug hears a man say that he has a fortune in his locker. He attacks him and tries to make him lead him there. His victim is Davy Jones, and he shows the thief his locker by drowning him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4575299001

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Space Man (1962-1972 Dell) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #4458474015

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# on cover: 04727 Oct. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 78 VF/NM 9.0

Cover pencils by George Tuska. The Menace of Merlin!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men battle Warlock, who reveals that he used to be Merlin the Magician;Thor cameo; reprinted from issue 30. Cover reprint, pencils by Jack Kirby. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 187 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation with chipping.

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Cover by Nick Cardy. Stories by unknown. Art by Win Mortimer?, Vince Colletta and unknown. Penny has a reputation for being shy and demure, but she plots to get Pete's attention with a very different attitude in "Sweet and Simple"! Plus: Jane believes what her mother has always told her, that she is plain and will never attract a man, so she is frightened when any man shows an interest in her in "Please Don't Kiss Me!" Also: Doug and Bobbie are paired to compete in a game show, and he surprises her by knowing things she never expected him to know, which enables them to win in "Diamond in the Rough"! And: "Get Your Man" contest recipes; 1-page "Secret Garden of Love Poetry"; 1-page article "When You're Between Boyfriends"; 1-page text story "My Sacrifice"; and Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.