Auctions: comic books September 1974

Adventures of Robin Hood (1974 Whitman) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736272024

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 114 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Jim Aparo, George Roussos, and Nick Cardy. "Last Jet to Gotham," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Called to Gotham Airport when word that mobster Joe Angel is trying to sneak back into the country, Batman and Commissioner Gordon are at the ready to capture him when he lands; However, the airplane mysteriously crashes into the ocean when it's caught in a water-spout; Batman calls his ally Aquaman for help. Reprint back-up stories: "The Perilous Capers of the Terrible Teen," script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; The Titans fight The Ant, a teenage costume criminal. The Brave and the Bold Rebus puzzle by Bob Rozakis. "Wanted - the Capsule Master!" (reprinted from Brave and the Bold 50), script by Bob Haney, art by George Roussos; Green Arrow, Speedy and the Martian Manhunter must stop Vulkor from re-assembling a weapon that he plans to use to take over Earth and Mars. "The Charge of the Sea Soldiers!", script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney; Aquaman and Aqualad stop Professor Enos Snark who is supplying pirates with technology to help them to rob ships. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4007755002

"Panic Beneath the Earth!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Buscema, Mike Esposito, and John Romita (touch ups). It's an epic encounter beneath the Carlsbad Caverns as Professor X, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk (in his new costume), Valkyrie, and the Hulk battle the Blob, Lorelei, Mastermind, Unus, and Magneto! Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor and the Vision to recap Magneto's defeat in Avengers #111. (Notes: This story occurred during the 5-year period when the X-men series was in reprint. During this time Magneto battled Marvel's other superhero teams including the Fantastic Four, Inhumans, and Avengers. The Defenders title returns to monthly publication with this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #8 Captain America by John Buscema.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 3 FN/VF 7.0

Most of this issue reprints "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu" (from Strange Tales 126) and "Duel With the Dread Dormammu" (from ST 127) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. There is a page and a half of new material, "Amidst the Madness," with script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Alan Weiss. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #14 (The Living Mummy). Brunner cover. Cover price $0.25.

Donald Duck (1971-1980) Whitman Variants 158 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736272023

Whitman edition. Cover by Pete Alvarado. Stories and art by Vic Lockman, Bob Gregory and John Carey. The classic adventures of Disney's Donald Duck, featuring art by Carl Barks and other great Disney artists. Donald and his nephews search for ancient treasure in Mesopotamia. Donald needs the Junior Woodchucks to help him overcome camping challenges. The Ishtar Pillar; The Restless Rester; Sunstruck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 25 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4554815011

"Three Into Two Won't Go!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Daredevil. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Daredevil and Spider-man mix it up with Ape-Man, Bird-Man, and Cat-Man at Coney Island, while the life of a young lady hangs in the balance! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #87 J. Jonah Jameson.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.