Auctions: comic books February 1977

2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 1B CGC 6.5 Bonus Not Included

Paper: Off white to white

United Kingdom.

Label #4630103001

Does not contain bonus Space Spinner. Cover by Kevin O'Neill. February 26, 1977. Prog: 01 Featuring Invasion "The Resistance" (Part 1 of 5), written by Pat Mills, art by Jesus Blasco; The Volgan Republic of Asia attacks Britain, conquering it in The Eight Hour War. Bill Savage returns home to find his house destroyed, and his family killed. Dan Dare (Part 1 of 11), written by Ken Armstrong, art by Massimo Belardinelli; Dan Dare's space freighter Sirius is destroyed and he spots something "alien" in the red spot of Jupiter; Facing court martial for losing his ship, he escapes onto the Odyssey, which will be passing Jupiter before entering star drive. Flesh: Book 1 (Part 1 of 19), written by Pat Mills, art by Boix; Earl Reagan and The Rangers of the Trans-Time Corporation herd ten ton styracosaurs while fending off lurking tyrannosaurs. Harlem Heroes (Part 1 of 27), written by Tom Tully, art by Dave Gibbons; The Harlem Heroes win the first round of the Aeroball world championship only to have their hover-powered "road-liner" crash, killing nearly the entire team. M.A.C.H.1 "Vulcan" (Part 1 of 2), written by Pat Mills, art by Enio; John Probe becomes the first "man to be Activated by Compu-Puncture Hyperpower" and stops a group of terrorists who attacked R.A.F. Base Cottesdale. 28 Pgs., B&W. 0.08 GBP.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 34 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4682732018

Solomon Kane stars in "Fangs of the Gorilla God!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by Howard Chaykin. Adapted from the Robert E. Howard story "Red Shadows." Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from bottom.

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #1287251011

"And There Was Lightmaster!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom. At last the mastermind behind the ESU kidnappings and the city hall attacks stands revealed! It's a new villain...Lightmaster! Who is he? And what is his connection to Empire State University? Spider-Man will have to find out in order to turn off the Lightmaster! Cameo appearance by the Tarantula. (Note: The issue includes a half-page ad for What If issue 1: "What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?") 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

What If (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4649141017

Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. What if Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four? Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Pablo Marcos; Spider-Man becomes a member of the FF; Cameos by Killraven, the Squadron Supreme, and Deathlok. Hostess Fruit Pie ad with the Hulk, pencils by Dave Cockrum. Ad for Richochet Racers with Spider-Man and Captain America. Roy Thomas discusses how the title came about. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.50.