Auctions: comic books February 1976

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 FN 6.0

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 3 FN 6.0

Giant-size issue. Featuring: 18 page Batgirl & Robin story "Isle of a Thousand Thrills!" Characters: Batgirl; Robin; Frank Gilbert; Senator Thomas Cleary; Major Montana. In this tale, Batgirl and Robin learn each other's secret identities. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. Plus: 10 page Batman reprint story "The Challenge of Batwoman" starring Batman, Robin and Batwoman, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Sheldon Moldoff & Charles Paris; 8 page Batman reprint story "Crimes of the Kite-Man" starring Batman and Robin, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Dick Sprang & Charles Paris; 13 page Batman reprint story "The Year 3000" starring Batman and Robin, written by Joe Greene and drawn by Dick Sprang & Jerry Robinson. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.50.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4595179016

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Cover art by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Origin of Black Goliath in "Black Goliath." Black Goliath, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Bill Foster establishes himself in Los Angeles, leading a research team for Stark Industries; As Black Goliath he investigates a series of radium robberies and finds Atom-Smasher and his gang; Guest appearance by Hank and Janet Pym; Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Luke Cage cameos. Black Goliath's first appearance is in Luke Cage, Power Man 24. The story here continues in issue 25. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Advertisement for the record album "Reflections of a Super-Hero!" narrated by Stan Lee. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921015

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 196 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4264116020

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Abomination Proclamation!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Following the deactivation of a monitoring device inside the Abomination's head, the former Russian spy manages to convince the Hulk to join forces with him to get revenge on the "puny humans", much to the dismay of Doc Samson, General Ross, Clay Quartermain, and Betty Talbot; The Abomination brings the Hulk to a Florida Space Station and the two easily smash through the defenses and take the station under their control; The Abomination ransoms the entire space station for 100 million dollars in uncut diamonds, to be given to him by midnight or he and the Hulk will destroy the base. Marvel Value Stamp #28 series B: Conan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 28 VG- 3.5

The Legion of Monsters - Starring Ghost Rider, Morbius, Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing - "There's a Mountain on Sunset Boulevard!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Gan. The mightiest monsters of the Marvel Universe stand united! But can even their combined macabre might stand up to the supernatural power of the Starseed?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from writer Frank Lovece. Cover price $0.25.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 222 FN+ 6.5

Last 25-cent cover price. Cover by Ernie Chan. "Will the Real Wonder Woman Please... Drop Dead!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Batman observes Wonder Woman's 12th and final mission, as she stops her robot duplicate and puts an end to the schemes of Wade Dazzle; The League unanimously approves her re-admittance to the team. Brief Justice League of America appearance. Phantom Stranger cameo. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.