Auctions: comic books June 1977

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4232557004

John Romita Sr. issue. Illustrations by Romita, Jim Starlin, Gil Kane, George Perez, Gene Colan/Tom Palmer, and Walt Simonson. Romita interview (with some rare photos). The news section contains photos of Klaus Janson, Jim Starlin, Herb Trimpe, Don Perlin, John Romita Jr., Gil Kane, and Walt Simonson. There's also a photo of Wendy Pini (Elfquest) dressed in a Red Sonja costume! Romita Sr. cover.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810023

Part 2 of 6 - "The Making of Warrior Woman, 1942!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders are at the mercy of Adolf Hitler and his super powered enforcer, Master man. Plus, the Nazis introduce our heroes to the power of Warrior Woman! 1st appearance of Warrior Woman. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 99 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4657810020

"At the Mercy of the Mandarin!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Tony must don his old armor to save his life and to confront the solar samurai, Sunfire. Plus, witness the triumphant return of Shell Head's arch enemy, the terrible Mandarin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657810013

"...and the Sphinx shall inherit the Earth!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. First, Richard Rider must snuff out the fiery menace of the Firefly. Then, it's the throw-down you've been waiting for. It's Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor vs. the might of the Sphinx and Nova is caught in the middle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 260 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4648761017

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Vicious and the Valiant," script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; On the Phoenix of Freedom, the Recorder attempts to download any information about the Doomsday Star; Back in Asgard, Balder disguises himself to sneak out and try to determine the strength of the enemy army; He sneaks into their encampment and discovers that the suits of armor are empty, brought to life by the Enchantress; As Thor gets ready to leave the Phoenix, he discovers that the Warriors Three have mounted one of the ship's great cannons aboard the Starjammer; Back in Asgard, Balder is discovered by the Enchantress and Executioner; Balder fights the Executioner, but Enchantress secretly lends him sorcerous aid; Now having a map, Thor and the Asgardians come across a vast group of floating statues, one of which raises its hand and strikes. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.