Auctions: comic books February 1975

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4753234007

"Ghost Rider!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Mike Ploog. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Ghost Rider's origin tale from the pages of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) #5. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Hulk appears on the cover but is not inside this issue. Next issue contains a note from Marvel explaining that the cover for this fill-in issue went to press before they realized the planned story was not ready yet. The Hulk does appear in Ghost Rider #11. Cover price $0.25.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4686560003

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover art by Frank Brunner. The Asp's Big Score!, script by Tony Isabella and Val Mayerik, art by Val Mayerik; Zephyr finds the Mummy and restores him to health. The two then seek out the Asp and Miles Olddan for the scarlet scarab. Contact!, script and art by Tom Sutton. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 232 CGC 8.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Marvel Value Stamp missing from Page 19. Universal Grade 3.5.

Label #4715500001

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Tom Palmer. "Lo, The Raging Battle!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Dick Giordano (finished art), and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); On Earth, Firelord discovers a mysterious cube; When he enters, he is confronted by a gigantic ominous being; Hercules and Sif go on a quest for the Runestaff of Kamo Tharnn; Later, Firelord attacks Thor, but during the battle Firelord comes to his senses and tells him of Loki's attack on him. Appearances by Iron Man, Hildegarde, and Jane Foster. Letter to the editor from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #85 (Lilith, Dracula's Daughter by John Romita Sr.). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Time for Love (1967) 40 VG/FN 5.0

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Cover by Demetrio. Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "If You Love Him - Let Him Go"; "He Will Be Mine"; and "My Lonely Heart"! Plus: Find-a-Word activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 29 VG 4.0

Signed by Marv Wolfman, certification is not included.

"'Vengeance is Mine!' Sayeth the Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. When the Lord of Vampires goes berserk, the world of man trembles! Plus, two main cast members perish!!! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 92 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson. Red Raven, Red Raven, script by Gary Friedrich and Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men are prisoners of the brotherhood; Cyclops tells Angel, who escapes, to go to New York and get help from the Avengers; reprinted from issue 44. The Warning, art by Don Heck; reprinted from Mystery Tales #30. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.