Auctions: comic books October 1976

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 152 CGC 6.5 SS Englehart

Paper: White

Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444123015

"Nightmare in New Orleans!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. In a shocking development, Wonder Man has returned from the dead! How is this possible when the Avengers themselves witnessed Simon Williams' death several years ago? Earth's Mightiest Heroes travel south to the Crescent City to learn the secret of Wonder Man's resurrection! In the Louisiana swamps, the Scarlet Witch leads her teammates into battle against zombies, black magic, and the Black Talon! Will the Avengers find answers to their questions...or just more questions without answers? First appearance of the Black Talon. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Wonder Man's apparent death took place in Avengers (1st series) 9. The splash page credits Steve Englehart for this issue's plot.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 7 FN/VF 7.0

Giant-size issue. Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Batgirl and Robin star in "13 Points to a Dead End!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Batman and Robin star in "The Amazing Dr. Double X!" (from Detective 261) and "The Broken Batman Trophies" with art by Dick Sprang (from Batman 103). Cover price $0.50.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. Cover and 13 interior pages in full color, rest black and white.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. Cover and 13 interior pages in full color, rest black and white.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3946534005

"The Night of the Demons!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. Vampires, werewolves, devils and demons...! What if they were real? They are! The creatures and monsters of myth and legend are known as Deviants, a demonic race sworn to the destruction of the Eternals and their cousins, man. Can even the combined might of Ikaris and Sersi save New York City from the most incredible and monstrous invasion of all? Note: 1st appearance the Celestial Gammenon the Gatherer. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3946281016

"The Night of the Demons!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. Vampires, werewolves, devils and demons...! What if they were real? They are! The creatures and monsters of myth and legend are known as Deviants, a demonic race sworn to the destruction of the Eternals and their cousins, man. Can even the combined might of Ikaris and Sersi save New York City from the most incredible and monstrous invasion of all? Note: 1st appearance the Celestial Gammenon the Gatherer. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3922129005

"The Night of the Demons!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. Vampires, werewolves, devils and demons...! What if they were real? They are! The creatures and monsters of myth and legend are known as Deviants, a demonic race sworn to the destruction of the Eternals and their cousins, man. Can even the combined might of Ikaris and Sersi save New York City from the most incredible and monstrous invasion of all? Note: 1st appearance the Celestial Gammenon the Gatherer. Cover price $0.30.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 19 FN 6.0

"Deadly is the Doctor called Doom!" Story by Jim Salicrup and Larry Lieber. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey must face the wrath of the diabolical Doctor Doom. Includes the 1-page features "More about Dr. Doom" and "Surfing the Milky Way with the Silver Surfer." Includes the back-up tale "The Spider meets the Surfer!" Based on the story by Stan Lee. Plus, "Spidey finds the Prankster!" By Pat Thackray. Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #3 Dr. Doom. Cover price $0.35.