Auctions: comic books March 1974

Action Comics (1938 DC) 433 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4719573003

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Was Buried on Page 64!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman is abducted by three minions of Noam Sythe, who plans to use the combined unused brainpower of them and the Man of Steel to terraform the moon; But Superman realizes the power will cause the moon to explode. "Affair of the Bouncing Chair!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; The Atom deals with an intelligent insect from a micro-world which is accidentally enlarged in a students experiment. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 130 VG/FN 5.0

"Betrayed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. It's the first appearance of the Spider-Mobile! The web-slinger's new toy to fight crime! But while Spidey speeds around town in his fresh set of wheels; the Jackal, Hammerhead, and Doctor Octopus separately plot his demise! By the time the wall-crawler slows down, he realizes that his dear Aunt May is about to make the biggest mistake of her life...with Doc Ock! The amazing one sends his RSVP next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus both previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 115. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 Hulk by Herb Trimpe. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 107.) 36 pages. 20 cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 121 FN/VF 7.0

"Houses Divided Cannot Stand!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Don Heck (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. At the World Trade Center, the ferocious battle between the Avengers and the Zodiac rages! After the Sentinel of Liberty joins the fight the tide turns in favor of the heroes! But when Aries throws Mantis off one of the 110-story towers, the tide takes a lethal turn! However in spectacular style, the Vision dramatically saves Mantis from certain death! Several hours later Earth's Mightiest Heroes track the Zodiac to Cornelius Van Lunt's New Jersey headquarters. And for the third time in as many days, the Mighty Avengers throw down with the super-villains from the stars! Meanwhile, as she recovers from her injuries, Mantis remains thoroughly impressed with the synthezoid avenger. Is that going to cause problems between her and the Swordsman? Stay tuned! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #84 Dr. Doom. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 19 FN/VF 7.0

Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in "The Coming of Stegron the Dinosaur Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Ka-Zar battle Stegron in the Savage Land. First appearance of Stegron. (The wall-crawler previously visited the Savage Land in Amazing Spider-Man 104. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #90 Hercules.) Note: First appearance of Stegron. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4344886011

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Sub-Mariner, Wundarr, and Namoritaguest star in "Manhunters from the Stars!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. When the stranger named Wundarr falls from the heavens he is discovered by the beautiful Atlantean Namorita, cousin to the Savage Sub-Mariner. A misunderstanding sets the powerful Wundarr against the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Then, when the Monarch of the Seven Seas shows up, things just get worse from there. Includes Marvel Value Stamp sample, #5 (the Hulk). Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 69 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4024669013

Two Worlds and Dark Destiny! Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The Avenging Son rampages through Empire State University! Why? Because hes trying to locate an ESU professor that can save Atlantis and her comatose citizens! But a certain web-slinging student isnt fond of Prince Namor wrecking his favorite campus! Once Spider-Man corrals the Sub-Mariner, he directs the Prince of Atlantis to the right place! And there the Avenging Son learns that he must find and defeat Force (again) to protect his undersea kingdom! Imperious Rex! Last 20¢ issue. Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Namorita, and Tamara. Flashback cameo by Orka. (Notes: Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 211. Force returns in Iron Man 140. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Tales of Voodoo (1968) Vol. 7 #2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Left Side has gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #3831338023

Cover by Bill Alexander. Stories and art by Carl Burgos, Alberto Macagno, Enrique Cristobal, , Ruben Marchionne and Walter Casadei. Legendary publisher Eerie's fondly remembered tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. A murdered ganglord finds Hell to be full of opportunity for a guy like him. A couple discovers a mad scientist's army of giant rats. A elevator operator who hates people awakens to find that everyone has disappeared except him. Vampire; Satan's Demon; Horror With 4 Legs; Nightmare; Pit of Evil; The Bloody Head; The Bats. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468007

Tomb of Dracula/Werewolf by Night Crossover: Part 1 of 2 - "Enter: Werewolf by Night!" Guest-starring Jack Russel (Werewolf by Night). Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. It's the battle for the night as the power of Dracula is pitted against the savage might of the werewolf! Blade cameo. Story continues in Werewolf by Night (1972-1977 1st Series) #15. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #7 (Werewolf by Night). Cover price $0.20.