Auctions: comic books July 1973

Action Comics (1938 DC) 425 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668894003

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Last Moa on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The hunter Jon Halaway shoots the last of the moa birds and is guilt-ridden by this; Eventually he finds a moa egg and returns to Metropolis; The moa hatches and has gained super-powers. "13 Old Men Who Run the World!" starring the Atom, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia (as Phil Zupa); Jean Loring is defending Dr. Selzheim in a case where he is framed by a mafia boss for stealing gold bullion. "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Human Target is hired by his servant Luigi to pose as Luigi's cousin Antonio; He is a circus artist, and his act has been sabotaged a couple of times. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0155985007

Death of the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn) in "The Goblin's Last Stand!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In unfathomable fashion atop the Brooklyn Bridge, Gwen Stacy perished at the hands of the Green Goblin. Spider-Man is devastated. And he furiously lashes out at the goblin, but the purple and green-clad killer gets away! However, a while later, the wall-crawler receives a tip from Joe Robertson about Norman Osborn's whereabouts. And in an abandoned and decrepit warehouse, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the final time! At the end of their epic battle, Peter Parker painfully realizes that revenge is bittersweet. The passing of the goblin won't bring back Gwen. He must find a way to move forward with his life. Perhaps Mary Jane Watson will help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The stunning death scene of the Green Goblin inspired a similar moment in the2002 Spider-Man movie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #99 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4282390003

Death of the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn) in "The Goblin's Last Stand!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In unfathomable fashion atop the Brooklyn Bridge, Gwen Stacy perished at the hands of the Green Goblin. Spider-Man is devastated. And he furiously lashes out at the goblin, but the purple and green-clad killer gets away! However, a while later, the wall-crawler receives a tip from Joe Robertson about Norman Osborn's whereabouts. And in an abandoned and decrepit warehouse, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the final time! At the end of their epic battle, Peter Parker painfully realizes that revenge is bittersweet. The passing of the goblin won't bring back Gwen. He must find a way to move forward with his life. Perhaps Mary Jane Watson will help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The stunning death scene of the Green Goblin inspired a similar moment in the2002 Spider-Man movie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #99 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 27 FN+ 6.5

The Super-Skrull continues to pester Captain Marvel in "Trapped on Titan!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Pablo Marcos. Meanwhile, Thanos seeks out the Cosmic Cube. Cameos by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther), and Drax the Destroyer. This issue also contains a map of Titan. Cover price $0.20.

Dennis the Menace (1953 Standard/Pines/Haliden/Fawcett) 127 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687375022

Stories and art by Ed Nofziger and Hank Ketcham. Five-year-old Dennis is a concern to his parents, a crisis to his teachers, and a menace to grumpy neighbor Mr. Wilson. Dennis and Joey spend a day at the movies. Dennis and his friends plan for a day's hiking. But the preparations themselves prove to take up most of the day. 1 for the Money; 2 for the Show; 3 to Get Ready; and 4 to Go!; On Your Mark(et); The Customers Always Riot; Bungle Island. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 10 FN+ 6.5

"Ant-Man No More!"  Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Wasp.  Script by Mike Friedrich.  Pencils by Craig Russell.  Inks by Frank Chiaramonte.  Cover by Craig Russell and Frank Giacoia.  Hank Pym has a brand new nemesis! Doctor Nemesis! After the good doctor saved Ant-Man and the Wasp from the ferocious feline last issue, it appeared that he might be a friend! But unfortunately he is definitely a foe! And now Dr. Nemesis wants Ant-Man to join him in a raid on Avengers Mansion! Or he will kill Janet! Left with no other options, Hank Pym infiltrates his old stomping ground with his devious blackmailer in tow! Is Doctor Nemesis setting a trap for the Avengers? Or is Ant-Man actually setting a trap for Doctor Nemesis? Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Vision. Flashback cameos by Egghead and Whirlwind. First reprinted story: "The Itch" Art by Al Hartley. Originally published in Mystic 35 in 1955. Second reprinted story: "Hiding Place" Art by Tony DiPreta. Originally published in Mystic 14 in 1952. (Notes:  This issue completes the seven-issue run in the Marvel Feature title featuring Hank Pym as the Astonishing Ant-Man. The Wasp and Ant-Man appear next in Captain Marvel 35 & 37. They return to Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 137.)  32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Monsters Unleashed (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5

1st appearance Solomon Kane (Reese art) Cover price $0.75.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 11 FN 6.0

"Where there's Life...!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by George Tuska and Billy Graham. Senor Suerte (Mr. Luck) has left Luke Cage in the flooding tunnels to die. Even though his skin maybe unbreakable, Cage still needs to breathe. Can he escape before he completely runs out of air or is this the end of the Hero for Hire? Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4615934002

"His Name is Blade!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Half-human, half-vampire, all attitude! His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4134501002

"His Name is Blade!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Half-human, half-vampire, all attitude! His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3791666002

"His Name is Blade!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Half-human, half-vampire, all attitude! His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697725013

"His Name is Blade!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Half-human, half-vampire, all attitude! His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 10 GD 2.0

Water damage.

"His Name is Blade!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Half-human, half-vampire, all attitude! His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Cover price $0.20.