Auctions: comic books March 1973

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 25 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4728554016

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Captain Marvel battles the Super-Skrull (in the guise of Ronan, Megaton, Yon-Rogg, the Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner) in "A Taste of Madness!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jim Starlin (first work on the series), inks by Chic Stone; In an elaborate scheme of the Skrulls and their mysterious Masterlord, Super-Skrull and Kl'rt, Rick Jones is framed for the murder of Dr. Benjamin Savannah and brought to a run-down police precinct; Using Super-Skrulls invisibility as well as other Skrull technology, Mar-Vell and Rick are led to believe that many of his long-time friends and foes have returned and are attacking him; Rick and Mar-Vell identify the ruse, and Mar-Vell attacks the Skrulls; The building collapses in the battle and the Skrulls escape. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4608916018

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letter's column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Infinity (1970-1976 Adam Malin & Gary Berman) Fanzine 2 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

Issue #2. Front cover by Frank Brunner, back cover by Jeff Jones. Primarily an artzine with contributions from Roy Krenkel, Robert Kline, Gray Morrow, Jim Steranko, Berni Wrightson, Steve Hickman, Dave Berg, Mike Kaluta, Ed Emshwiller and John Fantuccio. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 46 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 7 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723167018

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Shadows of the Starstone!, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and David Hunt; Henry Gordon inherits a Witch House in England and discovers his uncle's occult library; He finds sunken Kalumesh, and is attacked by the demon Dagoth; The Starstone comes to life, from which writhes evil matter. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 7 FN/VF 7.0

"A Hitch in Time!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Thor. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker stops an attempted mugging in a back alley...and afterwards bumps into the Prince of Asgard! Talk about a chance encounter! As Thor converses with Aunt May's nephew, a bright light begins shining in the sky...and suddenly the whole world turns inside out! Seconds later Kryllk and his armed minions attack! In order to defeat the Asgardian troll, Thor will travel to an asteroid near Jupiter, while Spider-Man journeys to majestic Asgard! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, Fandral, and the Watcher. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 168 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4206775013

Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Glory Hound starring the Unknown Soldier, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jack Sparling. The Last Raid, script and art by Tom Sutton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Sword of Sorcery (1973) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3930464001

Cover art by Michael Kaluta. The Price of Pain Ease starring Fafhrd the Barbarian and the Gray Mouser, script by Fritz Leiber (story) and Denny O'Neil (script), pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by "The Crusty Bunkers" (Neal Adams); Our heroes obtain a magical mask for wizardly patrons, Sheelba and Ningauble. Cover price $0.20.