Auctions: comic books October 1972

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 113 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4014888007

First appearance of Hammerhead in "They Call the Doctor...Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns), John Romita (finishes), and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. What a shocking turn of events! The web-slinger was looking for his Aunt May...but he found Doc Ock instead! As expected, a free-for-all quickly commences between the long-time adversaries. But due to sharp pains in his stomach, Spider-Man has to retreat. However not before Dr. Octopus rips off his mask! When Peter returns to his apartment, his roommate calls for a doctor. And to everybody's surprise, Peter is diagnosed with an ulcer! Meanwhile, Otto Octavius resumes his plan to take over the New York underworld. But there's a new crime boss in town who also wants to run New York's rackets! And his name is Hammerhead! Cameo appearances by Randy Robertson, Martha Robertson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #92.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 113 FN+ 6.5

Cover oxidation.

First appearance of Hammerhead in "They Call the Doctor...Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns), John Romita (finishes), and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. What a shocking turn of events! The web-slinger was looking for his Aunt May...but he found Doc Ock instead! As expected, a free-for-all quickly commences between the long-time adversaries. But due to sharp pains in his stomach, Spider-Man has to retreat. However not before Dr. Octopus rips off his mask! When Peter returns to his apartment, his roommate calls for a doctor. And to everybody's surprise, Peter is diagnosed with an ulcer! Meanwhile, Otto Octavius resumes his plan to take over the New York underworld. But there's a new crime boss in town who also wants to run New York's rackets! And his name is Hammerhead! Cameo appearances by Randy Robertson, Martha Robertson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #92.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 257 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Superman Battles the War-Horn!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Greatest Green Lantern of All!--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Neal Adams (idea and Elliot S! Maggin (script), pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; The Guardians of the Universe explain to Green Lantern Tomar-Re that his failure to prevent the destruction of Krypton might not truly be considered a failure, even though the Guardians once thought to make Kal-El the leader of the Green Lantern Corps, because the destruction of Krypton allowed Superman to fulfill his destiny as the universe's greatest champion. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Wyatt Earp (1955 Atlas/Marvel) 30 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2077784007

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Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by Dick Ayers and Jack Abel. Stories by Stan Lee, Dick Ayers, and Al Williamson. Action-packed Western tales, including the sensationalized adventures of the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.