Auctions: comic books November 1975

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 150 VG+ 4.5

"Spider-Man...or Spider-Clone?" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The senses-shattering saga of the Jackal is over. But one gigantic question remains for Peter Parker: Am I the Spider-Man or the Spider-Clone? To find the answer, the web-slinger enlists the aid of his friend Dr. Curt Connors! However, during the tests; the Vulture, Sandman, and Kingpin attack! Oh no, where did they come from? The laboratory of Dr. Spencer Smythe that's where! Once the wall-crawler defeats the trio of robots, he turns to face his true foe: the Spider Slayer! During the desperate battle, Peter's final thoughts turn toward Mary Jane. Will the amazing one find the answer about his own life...while he staves off his own death...at the hands of the Spider Slayer? A sensational issue! (Notes: Dr. Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 107. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer John Ostrander. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 127.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 191 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569009

"The Trial of the Falcon!" Plot by Tony Isabella. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Falcon voluntarily returns to Los Angeles County to stand trial for his past crimes as Snap Wilson. Captain America is in the courtroom and by his friend's side hoping Sam will be acquitted. But before the judge can announce the verdict, the Stilt-Man attacks! Daredevil's long-time foe has been hired -- by former gang associations of Snap Wilson-- to kill the Falcon! And unless Cap and his besieged partner can take the Stilt-Man down, Sam Wilson will meet his judge, jury, and executioner on the same day! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, Leila Davis, Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Ghost Rider, and the Trapster. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

High Times (1974 Trans-High Corporation) Magazine 6 VF- 7.5

Issue 6 - October/November, 1975. Photo cover by Frank Delia. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: The Dalai Lama" by Robert Singer, "In the Land of Yage" by Andrew Weil, "The Deep Dark Secrets of Chocolate" by Robert Lemmo, "Dope Behind Bars" by Albert Goldman and Chic Eder, "Black Opium" by Claude Farrere, "The Rastafarians" by J.B. Alexander, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 114 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.50.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

"A Duel of Iron!" Guest-starring Iron Man and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Al Williams. Story continued from Marvel Premiere #25. Daniel Rand was reborn in the fires of a dragon's heart in the mystical land of K'un Lun. Now, he is the living weapon known as Iron Fist, finally in his own series. Hot on the trail of Colleen Wing's kidnappers, Iron Fist has come to Stark International seeking answers. Wanted by the police for a murder he did not commit, Danny comes face-to-face with the Invincible Iron Man, and Shell Head is in no mood to give a wanted man the benefit of the doubt. It's the Golden Avenger vs. the Living Weapon. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 124 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Ernie Chan. Avenging Ghosts of the Justice Society!, script by Elliot S! Maggin and Cary Bates, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; As the JLA battle both Cary Bates (as a villain brainwashed by the Wizard) and the Injustice Society (IJS), they are slowly defeated due to the subconscious memories of the JLA defeating the JSA earlier (disguised as IJS members); The Spectre saves the day, however when he asks God to restore the JSA to life using his ring of life's powers, which is granted, as well as Maggin egging Bates on to defeat verbally. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410605014

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410605015

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 FN- 5.5

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached (manufacturing error).

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.