Auctions: comic books December 1977

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 175 VF 8.0

"Big Apple Battleground!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. It's a spectacular shootout atop the Statue of Liberty! The inscription at the statue's base calls for the tired, poor, and huddled masses; but tonight, lady liberty is instead receiving the homicidal, vengeful, scared, and amazing! In the persons of the Hitman, Punisher, J. Jonah Jameson, and Spider-Man! Three of the men will survive their harrowing encounter. One will not. An outstanding issue! Final appearance of the Hitman. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Captain America 241. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 217.) 36 pages. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 217. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 27 VF 8.0

First 35c cover-priced issue - "At the Mercy of the Manticore!" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Perlin and Dan Green. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Spirit of Vengeance pits his supernatural powers against the menacing might of the monstrous Manticore! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 5 FN/VF 7.0

"The Isle of Lost Monsters!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Tim Sutton and Klaus Janson. Godzilla is being assaulted from all sides. First, the government task force known as S.H.I.E.L.D. attempts to wrangle in the leviathan. Then, the diabolical Dr. Demonicus sends an army of giant creatures to take down the fire breathing threat to his plan for world domination. It's a showdown on the Isle of Lost Monsters. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Comics Index (1976) 6 VG+ 4.5

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Magazine series devoted to indexing Marvel Comics Series with synopsis of each title, and info (picture of cover, date, story title, art & writing credits, character appearances and other comments) on each issue of the series. Also Includes a list of crossover appearances. THIS ISSUE covers Heroes from Strange Tales. Bill Everett/Dean Motter cover. Synopsis of Doctor Strange. Notes on Strange Tales. Strange Tales # 1,25,74,75,77,79,89,101-188, & Annuals # 1-2. Doctor Strange (1st) # 169-183. (2nd) # 1-27, & annual # 1 & Giant Size # 1. Nick Fury Agent of Shield # 1-18. Shield # 1-5. Warlock # 1-15. Personnel & Major Character cross reference indexes. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3762919017

"If Death Be My Destiny!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Iron Fist is lying near death after falling in battle to the Steel Serpent and also losing his chi to the powerful villain. Now the Amazing Spider-Man, Misty Knight, and Colleen Wing join forces to bring Danny Rand back from the brink! But the first step is to defeat the Steel Serpent in combat! And that's an awfully big first step! Can the web-slinger, Misty, and Colleen get the job done? It's an awesome ending! (Notes: A small plot line from Marvel Team-Up 1 is resolved in this issue. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 197 and 198.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4224233018

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, John Romita, and Alan Weiss (alterations), inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Warrior-- and the Witch-Queen!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Marvel battles Hecate and her Elementals: Magnun, Hellfire, and Hydron; Asp Harper dies. 36 pgs, FC.

NOTE: Featuring the Elementals, villains that appear in the 2019 film Spider-Man: Far from home." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.35.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 48 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4224233024

"Fist of Iron-Heart of Stone!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Luke Cage is not in control and he's here to kill Misty Knight. Well, he'll have to get past Iron Fist, the Living Weapon, first. It's the power of the Iron Fist against the power of diamond-hard skin! Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921007

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"The Coming of Razorback!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Flash Thompson and the web-slinger reluctantly pick up a new ally in their pursuit of Brother Power and Sister Sun: Razorback! He's a big man with a big rig from Texarkana, Arkansas! Is the wall-crawler ready for his new CB-talking partner? 10-4 good buddy! Meanwhile, the brain trust behind Brother Power and Sister Sun is revealed to be the sinister Hate Monger! Razorback, Spidey, and Flash may be in over their heads! First appearance of Razorback (aka Buford Hollis). 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 29 VF+ 8.5

"Blah Sunday!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Story by Jim Salicrup, Kolfax Mingo, and Nick Cuti. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Owen McCarron, and Mike Esposito Cover by Sal Buscema. The Kingpin of Crime is back! But this time the wall-crawler will get a little help from Ms. Marvel. Includes the 1-page features "The Mad, Mad Mole Man" and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Spiders from Mars!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey faces the Fantastic Four villain the Mole Man in "World Below our Feet!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #13 Mole Man. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 6 VF- 7.5

1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 6 of 6. "Is this the Final Chapter?!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin, Rick Hoberg, and Bill Wray. This is it, the explosive conclusion to the biggest space epic of all time! Armed with the secret plans, the Rebel Alliance mounts an all out attack on the evil Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. However, they'll have to break through the monstrous space station's own defenses and dozens of deadly Tie-Fighters to get to its weak point. As the Rebels' time begins to run out, and their fleet of X-Wing Fighters begins to dwindle, it falls upon young Luke Skywalker and the power of the force to save the day. But first he'll have to get past the most dangerous man in the galaxy - Darth Vader! Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 6 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #1990116008

1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 6 of 6. "Is this the Final Chapter?!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin, Rick Hoberg, and Bill Wray. This is it, the explosive conclusion to the biggest space epic of all time! Armed with the secret plans, the Rebel Alliance mounts an all out attack on the evil Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. However, they'll have to break through the monstrous space station's own defenses and dozens of deadly Tie-Fighters to get to its weak point. As the Rebels' time begins to run out, and their fleet of X-Wing Fighters begins to dwindle, it falls upon young Luke Skywalker and the power of the force to save the day. But first he'll have to get past the most dangerous man in the galaxy - Darth Vader! Cover price $0.35.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4641523017

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Don Heck and Bob Smith. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Titan groups join forces to defeat Captain Calamity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.