Auctions: comic books January 1976

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 152 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4114880001

"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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4501670024

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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 7.5 JSA Brunner

Paper: White

Frank Brunner Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4660971001

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 VG/FN 5.0

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 Comics Index (1976) 1 FN+ 6.5

Magazine series devoted to indexing Marvel Comics Series with synopsis of each title, and info (picture of cover, date, story title, art & writing credits, character appearances and other comments) on each issue of the series. Also Includes a list of crossover appearances. THIS ISSUE covers Spider-Man. Ronn Sutton cover. Synopsis of Spider-Man. Notes on Amazing Fantasy. Amazing Adventures # 1-6, Amazing Adult Fantasy # 7-14, & Amazing Fantasy # 15. Amazing Spider-Man # 1-151, Annuals # 1-9. Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine # 1-2. Amazing Spider-Man Mini Comic (Eye Magazine promo). Giant Size Super-Heroes # 1. Giant Size Spider-Man # 1-6. Spidey Super Stories # 1-14. Personnel & Major Character cross reference indexes. Golden Age cover gallery. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Super Action (1976 Magazine) 1 VF- 7.5

Dominic Fortune origin (Chaykin) 1st Weirdworld (Moench/Ploog); Punisher Cover price $1.00.

Space 1999 (1975) 2 VF/NM 9.0

Based on the classic television series. Painted cover art by Joe Staton. "Survival," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Joe Staton; Koenig, Bergman and pilot Tom investigate a large starship; Tom is killed, Koenig is wounded, and the ship gets damaged by enemy fire; the aliens crash-dive the ship on the surface of a planet. "The Stars," script and art by Nicola Cuti. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 40 FN/VF 7.0

Dracula's battle against Doctor Sun continues in "Nightmares of a Living Deadman!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 8 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). Colan cover. Cover price $0.25.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 221 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Ernie Chan. "The Fiend with the Face of Glass!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta; Hawkman observes Wonder Woman's 11th mission (although it was going on at the same time as her 10th mission, as Batman will explain in the following issue), as Diana faces off against Dr. Cyber. Justice League of America cameo. Batman and Robin star in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.