Auctions: comic books October 1973

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 116 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4736272019

"Betrayal!" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 3 of 8. Guest-starring the Defenders. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Story continues from Defenders 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes visit Dr. Strange's townhouse in Greenwich Village and request permission to enter, but Wong slams the door in their faces! After an angry Thor breaks down the door, the Avengers storm inside, but a mystic spell sweeps them back out onto the street! Meanwhile gathered around the Orb of Agamotto, the Defenders put together a plan to find the six pieces of the Evil Eye. However, in the dark realm, Loki has grown suspicious of his dreadful ally! And contacts the Avengers to tell them about the Defenders' search for the ancient instrument from Avalon! So the die is cast! And the blockbuster battles are about to begin! Flashback cameos by Prester John, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Human Torch to recap the history of the Evil Eye. Next Chapter: "The Silver Surfer vs. the Vision and the Scarlet Witch" The Avengers-Defenders Clash kicks into high gear as members of both teams span the globe to searching for the Evil Eye! And the first showdown features two of the most popular Marvel super-heroes of the 1970's! The Silver Surfer arrives in French Polynesia and plunges into the island's indigenous volcano to look for the Evil Eye. But the cosmic sky-rider's probing triggers a volcanic eruption! The fiery blast knocks a passing quinjet out of the sky and nearly kills the Scarlet Witch! Needless to say, this act enrages the synthezoid avenger! And in the heart of the raging volcano, the Vision and the Silver Surfer fight for the Evil Eye! Story continues in Defenders 9. (Notes: The Evil Eye previously appeared in Fantastic Four 54. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. A reprint edition exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Daffy Duck (1956 Dell/Gold Key) 84 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4736273002

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "Safari so good," "Hair raiser," "Movie groovy" and "Pigeon cooped"! Starring Daffy Duck, Beep Beep the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig and Yosemite Sam! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 168 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4494020002

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Hate of the Harpy!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; M.O.D.O.K. exposes Betty to a heavy dose of gamma radiation and turns her into the Harpy; Lashing out at the jade giant for having a hand in her husband's death, the Harpy takes down the Hulk by playing on his sympathies and then blasting him; Meanwhile, officials at the Pentagon relieve Thunderbolt Ross of his duties and place Colonel Armbruster in charge of Project Greenskin. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Pink Panther (1971 Gold Key) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736272003

Written by unknown. Art by Phil De Lara and unknown. Comic book version of the famous cartoon character. Cover says "The Pink Panther and the Inspector." Issue features the Pink Panther in: "Pink-notized"; "Pink Policy"; and "Pink Panic." Issue also has the Inspector in "Invisible Means." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Pink Panther (1971 Gold Key) 15 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4736272002

Written by unknown. Art by Phil De Lara and unknown. Comic book version of the famous cartoon character. Cover says "The Pink Panther and the Inspector." Issue features the Pink Panther in: "Pink-notized"; "Pink Policy"; and "Pink Panic." Issue also has the Inspector in "Invisible Means." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 14 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0260389006

"Retribution!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Steve Englehart and Billy Graham. Art by Billy Graham. Luke Cage pits his super-human strength against the man-mountain known as Big Ben. Plus, Claire learns the truth about Luke's past. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 198 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0035619002

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!--Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; At a carnival in his own time period, Superboy faces the Fatal Five. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 7 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Sinister Snowman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Zatanna teams with Supergirl. Article about the city of Metropolis, Illinois setting up a Superman recreation center and producing a special magazine entitled "The Amazing World of Superman--Metropolis Edition." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723167024

"To Kill a Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The slayers have finally tracked Dracula back to his layer, but can even this fierce team of vampire hunters destroy the most powerful vampire to ever stalk the earth? Plus, the origin of Blade! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-0AA2422-008

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Confrontation!", script by Mike Friedrich, art by Bob Brown; President Rex Carpenter continues to terrorize Warlock, despite his public approval of the hero. Followers of Warlock meet a tragic end following a demon attack; High Evolutionary guest appearance; Counter-Earth origin retold; Cameo by Counter-Earth's Victor Von Doom; The story continues in Incredible Hulk vol.1 issue 176. (Warlock 9 will not appear for another two years, in 1975.) 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4723169006

Cover art by Tom Sutton. The Sinister Secret Of Sarnak!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Tom Sutton; Jack Russell stops Sarnak, Master Of Sound, and his scheme. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Yosemite Sam (1970 Gold Key) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4736273009

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. In this issue: Yosemite Sam and Bugs Bunny star in "On the Road Again!", "H-A-R-V-E-Y Spells Trouble!" and "Earl Slick"! Plus: The Road Runner in "Rapid Delivery"! Number on cover: 90263-310. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.