Auctions: comic books August 1976

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Giant-size issue. Batgirl stars in "Valley of the Copper Moon!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Robin stars in "The Joker's Daughter!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin (1st appearance). Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "In the Soup!" with art by Jerry Robinson (from Batman 32); Batman and Robin star in "The New Crimes of the Mad Hatter" (from Batman 161). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2092389025

"A Hanging for a Hero!" Written by Marv Wolfman Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Jester continues to manipulate the media by faking a newscast by the president where he tells the public to kill all super heroes. Jester captures DD and holds a mock trial. Cameos by John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Gerald Ford. Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #5 (Stan Lee). Last 25-cent cover price. This is the 25-cent cover price edition. There also exists a 30-cent cover price edition which had limited distribution (for market testing). Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2032914005

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 19 VF- 7.5

Last 25c cover-priced issue - Part 3 of 5 - "Resurrection!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and Stunt Master. Story by Tony Isabella and Jim Shooter. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Can it be true?! Ghost Rider defeated and Johnny Blaze's soul forfeit? Plus, why has Stunt master betrayed Karen Page? The plot thickens in another macabre chapter of Ghost Rider! Story continues in Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 100 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.