Auctions: comic books January 1976

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 152 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4210711004

"Shattered by the Shocker!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After his harrowing escape from the sewer system, the Spectacular Spider-Man itches for a rematch with the Shocker! And just a few days later the web-slinger gets his wish at the Con Ed power plant in Queens! The Shocker wants to black out the city! The wall-crawler wants to keep the lights burning! In grand fashion Spider-Man and the Shocker throw down the gauntlet (in more ways than one) until only the victor remains! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The bottom right panel on page 14 is a subtle indication that Dave Hunt inked the backgrounds. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #6 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 129.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4730458014

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"Whom the Gods would Join...!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and John Tartag. The newly formed Champions - Hercules, Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, and Ghost Rider - venture to Mount Olympus to face the might of Pluto, Ares, and Hypolyta! Can even the combined might of these heroes defeat such an alliance of Olympic might, especially when Zeus, king of the Olympic gods, is powerless to help them? Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 58 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. First full appearance of Belit (she appearaed in a flashback cameo in Giant-Size Conan 1) in Queen of the Black Coast, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress; First appearance of Belit; Odongo kills Tito; Conan becomes Belit's lover; adapted from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4747892017

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Nighthawk's Brain!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Nighthawk is captured by the Headmen and Chondu places his brain in Nighthawk's body. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 12 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Dick Tracy (1976) DC Treasury Edition C-40 FN- 5.5

This treasury edition is a large format reprint of the Dick Tracy comic strip that was published by the Chicago Tribune and New York News Syndicate from 12-21-1943 to 05-17-1944. The same series of comic strips was also reprinted in Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) issues 25-27. Script and art by Chester Gould. During World War II, Dick Tracy pursues one of the black market's top hitmen: Flattop! And what a wild and crazy pursuit it is with many twists and turns! Appearances by Tess Trueheart, Pat Patton, and Vitamin Flintheart. First special feature: "Dick Tracy's Rogues' Gallery" 2-page spread of 24 villains. Second special feature: "Dick Tracy Talks to Uncle Sam" Third special feature: "Crimestoppers Textbook" (Notes: The inside front cover illustrates Dick Tracy's history from 1931 to 1954. The inside back cover features an essay on Chester Gould's career. The back cover shows Dick Tracy and seven of his friends. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 166 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745010006

"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 166 VF 8.0

"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0275839026

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4744917006

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4700966021

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Of Magic and Madness!", script by Bill Mantlo, art by John Byrne (page 1) and Sonny Trinidad; Mordred witnesses the progress that 1100 years has done to London; Not understanding what he sees, he lashes out with his mystical might, bringing the police; After he's hit by a bullet, Mordred is grabbed by Janet Lyton and Grant Whittacker, and they escape in a van; After Janet and Grant treat Mordred's wound, they are all stopped when a bright sphere of energy appears in the middle of the road; It is the Other, the creature that powered the book of Darkhold; The mystical being has come to collect Mordred's soul, but Mordred put ups a fight. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4700966022

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Of Magic and Madness!", script by Bill Mantlo, art by John Byrne (page 1) and Sonny Trinidad; Mordred witnesses the progress that 1100 years has done to London; Not understanding what he sees, he lashes out with his mystical might, bringing the police; After he's hit by a bullet, Mordred is grabbed by Janet Lyton and Grant Whittacker, and they escape in a van; After Janet and Grant treat Mordred's wound, they are all stopped when a bright sphere of energy appears in the middle of the road; It is the Other, the creature that powered the book of Darkhold; The mystical being has come to collect Mordred's soul, but Mordred put ups a fight. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4700966020

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Of Magic and Madness!", script by Bill Mantlo, art by John Byrne (page 1) and Sonny Trinidad; Mordred witnesses the progress that 1100 years has done to London; Not understanding what he sees, he lashes out with his mystical might, bringing the police; After he's hit by a bullet, Mordred is grabbed by Janet Lyton and Grant Whittacker, and they escape in a van; After Janet and Grant treat Mordred's wound, they are all stopped when a bright sphere of energy appears in the middle of the road; It is the Other, the creature that powered the book of Darkhold; The mystical being has come to collect Mordred's soul, but Mordred put ups a fight. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4737553011

Cover art by Frank Thorne and John Romita (alterations). "Blood of the Hunter," script by Bruce Jones, art by Frank Thorne; After robbing the brigand Rejak, Sonja is tracked by Rejack who wants revenge and kills everyone in his way. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 4 VG+ 4.5

1st app. and origin Star-Lord. Cover art by Gray Morrow; Star-Lord illo by Bernie Wrightson; I Say It's Space Opera and I Say to Hell with It article by Archie Goodwin, pencils by John Fuller, inks by Rick Bryant; The Star-Lord article by Steve Englehart, art by Steve Gan; Star-Lord First House: Earth! written by Englehart, art by Steve Gan and Bob McLeod; Introduction…Sword in the Star article written by Edward S. Barkan and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by McLeod; The Sword in the Star! Stave 1: Alas the Seeds of Man! written by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by P. Craig Russell and Rick Bryant; and Sherlock Holmes promo ad with art by Frank Thorne. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 243 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Turmoil in the Time Stream!", script by Len Wein, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott; Zarrko tells Thor and the Asgardians about the Time Twisters, beings traveling back through time from the 80th Century; And every time they appear on Earth, it is destroyed; They agree to go with Zarrko, but once in the time stream, they are assaulted by dinosaurs, Mongol warriors, and soldiers from the future. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Jane Foster, and Odin. The letters page contains a Marvel Value Stamp series B #7 (Thor). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.