Auctions: comic books November 1972

Action Comics (1938 DC) 418 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745257001

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Attack of the Phantom Super-Foes!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman signs a peace accord with his four foes, not knowing the three phantom Supermen have secretly been created by the Marauder; Lex Luthor believes that all four of them are tricking Superman into a trap, not knowing the other three have plans for him, as well. "The Fountain of Death!", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Simon Stagg fakes his own death in order to cause Metamorpho, thru a clause in Staggs will, to bring back a rare element which he thinks will restore his lost youth. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5

1st appearance and origin of Greer Grant Nelson (later Tigra). Beware the Claws of...the Cat! - Written by Linda Fite (script and co-plot) and Roy Thomas (co-plot). Art and Cover by Marie Severin and Wally Wood. She stalks by night! Introducing Marvel's newest action bombshell! How did a beautiful girl gain the uncanny powers of a killer beast? Don't miss this amazing origin issue! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 VG+ 4.5

1st appearance and origin of Greer Grant Nelson (later Tigra). Beware the Claws of...the Cat! - Written by Linda Fite (script and co-plot) and Roy Thomas (co-plot). Art and Cover by Marie Severin and Wally Wood. She stalks by night! Introducing Marvel's newest action bombshell! How did a beautiful girl gain the uncanny powers of a killer beast? Don't miss this amazing origin issue! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Chamber of Chills (1972 Marvel) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. New stories: Moon of Madness, Moon of Fear!, script by George Alec Effinger, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Dan Adkins; Travelers encounter a strange were-man, who appears human at night but becomes a vicious wolf in the morning. Delusion for a Dragon Slayer!, script by Gerry Conway (adaptation) and Harlan Ellison (original story), art by Syd Shores; A construction accident kills a man passing by but before he dies he dreams of performing heroic deeds in a fantasy world. Reprint: They Wait in Their... Dungeon!, script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath; After an execution in the gas chamber, a sadistic warden faces a revolt by the inmates and attempts to flee downstairs. Ad for Tomb of Dracula #5 and Werewolf by Night #2, art by Gil Kane, Mike Ploog, and Tom Palmer. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745257008

Written by George Alec Effinger. Art by Gray Morrow. Cover by Gil Kane. New story: What Price Victory? featuring Gullivar Jones, Warrior of Mars. Art by Don Heck. Reprint: Only One Is Human!; A human unit on Mars realises that a disguised martian is in their midst, they cannot tell the imposter and the real human apart, until a false piece of bad news makes the real human weep, uncovering the Martian. Art by Steve Ditko. For Whom the Drum Beats! featuring Max Kole and Grimm. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 429 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4710924008

Cover pencils by Mike Kaluta, inks by Nick Cardy. "Man-Bat Over Vegas!", script and art by Frank Robbins; An underground nuclear test in New Mexico sends shockwaves as far as Nevada, disrupting warrens occupied by swarms of vampire bats; The panic-stricken animals take to the air and descend atop Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas strip; Outside of a Vegas casino, a man is found dead in an alley; His skin is pale and he has two puncture wounds on his neck; In Gotham City, Bruce Wayne and Alfred monitor televised recordings of the bat phenomena and learn that Doctor Kirk Langstrom and his wife Francine have been called in to analyze the situation; Batman conspires with a show girl named Debbie, former girlfriend of the "vampire" victim, Jim; Debbie agrees to act as bait for the Man-Bat. "Case of the Loaded Case!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella; Jason Bard is hired to guard, for 24 hours, a valise full of $100,000 - in counterfeit money. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4742164004

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4742164025

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4742164005

1st appearance and origin of Kamandi. "The Last Boy on Earth." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. A series that borrows many concepts from Planet of the Apes, Kamandi takes place in an alternate future where animals have mutated into bipedal beings of intelligence and where humans are treated like savage beasts. Kamandi avenges the death of his grandfather, who was killed by wolves, but is then captured by a tiger named Caesar, who turns him over to dog-scientist Dr. Canus. Canus proceeds to help Kamandi, and this is where the so-called last boy on earth hooks up with Ben Boxer, a mutated human who can turn to living metal. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4739176006

Cover art by Bill Everett. "The Abominable Snow-King," script and art by Bill Everett; The mysterious destruction of a cargo vessel draws the Sub-Mariner's attention; He witnesses a strange assortment of sea creatures recovering the cargo, guided by some unseen hand; He follows them and uncovers the mastermind, Torg the Abominable Snow-King; Namor keeps Torg busy long enough for the survivors of the wreck to be rescued; He then leads Torg into a trap and forever dooms the monstrous creature. Letter to the editor from Two Man Horse graphic artist Eric Kimball. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Signed by writer Len Wein and artist Berni Wrightson (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity. Cover detached at one staple.

"Dark Genesis." While working on a restorative formula (that can make forests out of deserts) in the Louisiana swamps, scientist Alec Holland is killed by a bomb set off by Mr. E., who wants the formula. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant being rises from the swamp, created from the body of Holland, the chemicals in the formula, and the strange forces in the swamp. 1st appearance of Alec and Linda Holland. 1st appearance of Matt Cable. (Swamp Thing himself first appeared in House of Secrets 92). Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Includes brief bios of Wein and Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 1 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Spine split seal.

"Dark Genesis." While working on a restorative formula (that can make forests out of deserts) in the Louisiana swamps, scientist Alec Holland is killed by a bomb set off by Mr. E., who wants the formula. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant being rises from the swamp, created from the body of Holland, the chemicals in the formula, and the strange forces in the swamp. 1st appearance of Alec and Linda Holland. 1st appearance of Matt Cable. (Swamp Thing himself first appeared in House of Secrets 92). Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Includes brief bios of Wein and Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

Weird War Tales (1971 DC) 8 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. Guide to No-Man's Land, art by Tony DeZuñiga. The Avenging Grave, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Tony DeZuniga; set during World War II in France. Thou Shalt Not Kill!, pencils by Steve Harper, inks by Neal Adams; Set in January 1943, Prague.. Duel of the Dead, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Tony DeZuñiga. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 2 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Hunter---and the Hunted!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Jack is captured by Mark Cephalos, who wants to capture the energy released by the werewolf transformation. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.