Auctions: comic books May 1975

Action Comics (1938 DC) 447 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4646743001

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Man Who Created Superman!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; An island hermit with second sight helps Superman defuse a deadly solar energy bomb. "The Girl With The 24-Karat Dreams!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Enrichetta Negrini finds she has the apparent power to turn whatever or whoever she dreams of into solid gold, including her fiancé, and the Atom takes a hand... only to find that his hand has also turned into gold. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4598463010

First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity, the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 144 FN+ 6.5

First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity, the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 144 FN 6.0

First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity, the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 135 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

"The Torch is Passed!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Jim Starlin and John Romita Sr. (vignettes). In the Mad Thinker's deserted laboratory, the Vision witnesses how Ultron-5 transformed the original Human Torch's body into his own synthetic body. Sadly, the synthezoid avenger also observes the tragic death of his creator and his first valiant fight against Ultron. However, the past is in the past; and knowing the truth, the Vision is ready to move forward and reunite with Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Meanwhile in present day Vietnam, Moondragon joins Mantis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, Libra, and the Cotati to uncover the secrets of the Celestial Madonna. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Moondragon. Death of Dr. Phineas T. Horton. Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cameo appearance by Immortus. Flashback cameos by the Wasp, Henry Pym, Dr. Phineas T. Horton, Quasimodo, Silver Surfer, Thanos, Mentor, and the Mad Thinker. (Notes: This issue fills in the details of what took place between Fantastic Four Annual 4 and the Vision's first appearance in Avengers 57. Elements of the story in Doctor Strange (2nd series) 7 continue in Giant-Size Avengers 4.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,917; average paid circulation 188,084. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 263 CGC 8.5 Double Cover

Paper: White

Double Cover: 1st cover 7, interior cover 8.5.

Label #4259039002

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First 25-cent cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "Riddler on the Move!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is on the trail of a criminal organization that provides criminal services for other criminals in the underworld; When he is about to take down their leader, Batman is challenged by the Riddler to solve one of his infamous riddles; In doing so, Batman is lured directly into a trap inside a museum, where the Riddler has prepared a whole chamber with loaded crossbows aimed at Batman; The Dark Knight has to solve yet another riddle to save his life and in the meantime, the Riddler moves on and takes over the criminal organization Batman was trying to dismantle. Statement of ownership; average # of copies sold previous year: 193,223. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4689896019

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-1657F1A-032

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Kull and the Barbarians (1975) 1 VF+ 8.5

2 pages new Neal Adams art (text illos): King Kull, Bran Mak Morn, Solomon Kane, and Red Sonja. The rest are reprints: "A King Comes Riding" from Kull the Conqueror 1 (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Wally Wood; adapted from stories by Robert E. Howard), "The Shadow Kingdom" from Kull the Conqueror 2 (script by Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Severin), and "The Valley of the Worm" from Supernatural Thrillers 3 (pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan). New Michael Whelan cover painting. Cover price $1.00.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0780188006

"A Book Burns in Citrusville!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Jim Mooney. Richard finds himself swept up in a war of intolerance and the Man-Thing may be powerless to help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4689896013

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sandman (1974 DC) 2 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4595144011

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The Night of the Spider, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Mike Royer; Jed Walker is kidnapped by the evil Dr. Spider, who hopes to use his angst-filled dreams to create nightmares which he will animate. Editorial explaining the strong sales of the one-shot Simon-Kirby Sandman and the new creative team, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Superman Family (1974) 170 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4608748010

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Batman and The Mummy Hostess Twinkee ad. The Kid Who Adopted Jimmy Olsen, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A small child is left in Jimmy's care; This child has magical powers that help Jimmy capture the Rip-Off Gang. Both Feet in the Grave starring Jimmy Olsen, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Green Sun Supergirl!, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. The "Superman-Lois" Hit Record!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein and Kurt Schaffenberger (Lois figures). The Invulnerable Imp! starring Mr. Mxyzptlk, script by Edmond Hamilton and Cary Bates (idea), art by George Papp. Cover price $0.50.

Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction (1975) 3 VF 8.0

Cover by Mike Whelan. The Star Magi 6 pages. Story by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Framing sequence for stories in anthology. Occupation force. Adapted from the story by Frank Herbert. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Klaus Janson. A gigantic space ship arrives on Earth with some stunning news about humanitys origin. Not long before the end. 15 pages. Adapted from the story by Larry Niven. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Vincente Alcazar. An aging wizard must continually renew the source of his magic. What happens when he finds out magic may be vanishing from the world altogether? Interview with author Frank Herbert. 7 pages. Gestation 7 pages. Story and art by Bruce Jones. An exploration team lands on a distant planet only to find the planet has a strange effect on them all. Article on the Science Fiction Writers of America. 4 pages. Repent Harlequin, said the Ticktockman. 17 pages. Adapted from the story by Harlan Ellison. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Alex Nino. Can a free spirit survive in the ultimate structured society? And can he make it a little more like him. 80 pages. B & W. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 230 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Includes COA from The Tongie Farm Collection.

Label #4669658002

68-page giant. Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Girl Whom Time Forgot starring Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; To keep them occupied, Superman and Batman send the super-sons on an expedition to a newly-discovered Mayan city in the Yucatan with Prof. Hanson and his son; There they meet the two inhabitants of the city and learn of their connection to the professor. The Sorcerer of the Sea! starring Aquaman, script by George Kashdan, art by Ramona Fradon. To Call a Deadman starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Dennis O'Neil, art by George Tuska (1-16) and Neal Adams (17-23). Statement of ownership--average print run 471,248; average paid circulation 242,726. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.