Auctions: comic books January 1974

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 VG/FN 5.0

"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 119 FN+ 6.5

"Night of the Collector" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by John Romita. The Avengers' cataclysmic confrontation with Dormammu is over, and now the team is ready for rest and relaxation. To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont! However, an old acquaintance with a penchant for collecting super-heroes is also present in the Green Mountain State on this all hallows eve! The ancient elder's plan gets off to a good start as the golden avenger, shield-slinger, thunder god, and panther fall before his arcane might! But four avengers remain on the loose! And with help from the local townsfolk, the four heroes will attempt to corral the Collector! Cameo appearances by Loki and Tom Fagan. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Iron Man (1st series) 26 and returns in Incredible Hulk 197. The Avengers also attended the Rutland parade in Avengers 83.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Flashback 07: Pep Comics #1 (1940/1970) 7 VG/FN 5.0

The seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Pep Comics # 1 originally published in 1940 by National Periodical Publications. With the SHIELD. Also appearing the COMET by Jack Cole, THE FALCOLN and 5 more. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 07: Pep Comics #1 (1940/1970) 7 VG/FN 5.0

The seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Pep Comics # 1 originally published in 1940 by National Periodical Publications. With the SHIELD. Also appearing the COMET by Jack Cole, THE FALCOLN and 5 more. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Incredible Hulk Book and Record Set (1974 Power Records) PR11-R FN- 5.5

Includes RECORD - PR#11 - 1st printing. Hulk stars in "At Bay!" Written by Steve Englehart and Gerry Conway. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. This story originally appeared in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #171. It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive! Includes a 24-page full color comic only. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 20 pages, full color. Cover price $1.49.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3927201015

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 3, "Malice by Crimson Moonlight," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Malice attacks the palace in an effort to free Venomm; featuring Erik Killmonger, Mendinao (introduction), Kradada (introduction), Black Panther, Zatama, W'kabi, Taku, and Monica Lynn. Four-page back-up feature, "Black Panther Artistry," reprints previous art of the character, including panels by John Buscema/George Klein, Barry Windsor-Smith/Johnny Craig, Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott, Herb Trimpe, and Buckler/Janson. Ad for The Ultimate Fan Club! FOOM! Friends Of Ol' Marvel. Map of the Land of Wakanda by Don McGregor. Central Wakanda's Palace Royal illustration. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723168010

Cover art by John Buscema. "Return to the Savage Land!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Paul Reinman, inks by Mike Royer; The son of an English nobleman, KA-ZAR grew up in the Savage Land alongside his loyal tiger Zabu after the death of his parents; Read his unbelievable origin here! It! Shanna the She-Devil cameo. The Living Colossus house ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. FOOM house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4723168017

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723168015

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4723168016

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4723168018

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723168019

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4719574006

Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird War Tales (1971 DC) 21 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4686880012

Cover art by Luis Dominguez. One Hour to Kill! starring Leonardo Da Vinci, script by Jack Oleck, art by Frank Robbins; set in 1917 during the Battle of the Boot in Italy during World War I, as well as outside Milan in the 15th century. When Death Took a Hand, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Bernard Baily; set in 1944 in the mountains of Cassino during World War II. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030888012

Cover art by Mike Ploog. His Name Is Taboo, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Jack Russell is captured by Taboo and his helper Topaz; Topaz turns on Taboo and helps Jack. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.