Auctions: comic books 1978 w/ month not specified

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 8 VF 8.0

"Spectrums of Deceit!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel and Thundra. Script by Roger Slifer. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Like a loving husband would, Hank Pym finds a wonderful birthday gift for his wife Janet! It's a beautiful sparkling gem! Dr. Pym isn't concerned that the rare gem once belonged to another doctor...an evil doctor. But he should be! Through an unfortunate sequence of events, Doctor Spectrum (via the body of Janet Pym) walks the Earth again! The rejuvenated Dr. Spectrum swiftly knocks out Quicksilver, Wonder Man, and Iron Man; but the remaining avengers subdue him with ultraviolet radiation! The Avengers think the crisis is over; however, the wicked gem stays grafted to the Wasp's hand. After consulting the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Mightiest Heroes learn that they must locate the former members of the Squadron Sinister to save their teammate! Tracking down Hyperion, the Whizzer, and the prior Dr. Spectrum...is that really a good idea? Let the blockbuster battles begin! First, Ms. Marvel, T'challa, and the Vision vs. Hyperion and Thundra! Then Cap, Wanda, and Hawkeye vs. the Whizzer! And finally Shell-Head and the thunder god vs. Dr. Spectrum! An outstanding annual! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Clea, and Wong. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: The Squadron Sinister (not to be confused with the Squadron Supreme) previously appeared in Giant-Size Defenders 4. The Whizzer returns in Amazing Spider-Man 222 as the Speed Demon. Hyperion appears next in Thor 280. This story is essentially the final appearance of the Squadron Sinister as a group.) 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Chicago Comicon Program Book (1975) 1978 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Ernie Chan. Souvenir program from the 1978 Chicago Comicon.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 13 VF- 7.5

"Nightlife!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Steve Leialoha. People and statues are mysteriously disappearing from the streets of New York City! Who's behind this rash of nighttime abductions? The Mole Man and his Subterraneans! When the FF's long-time foe targets Alicia Masters' sculptures, the fabulous foursome gets involved! But surprisingly the resilient Mole Man defeats the FF and not only steals Alicia's statues, but also absconds with Alicia too! Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny journey deep into the catacombs beneath the subway system to find the blind sculptress! And what they discover underneath Manhattan's bedrock will shock everyone! Cameo appearance by Daredevil. (Notes: This story takes place after Fantastic Four 200. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Ms. Marvel series featuring her new costume by Dave Cockrum.) 52 pages Cover price $0.60.

Fantasy Quarterly featuring Elfquest (1978) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4656959012

1st appearance of Elfquest in "Fire and Flight." Script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. Also in this issue, "Doorway to the Gods." Script by T. Casey Brennan, art by Dave Sim. Pini cover. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 7 VF 8.0

The Evil That Is Cast... - Written by Roger Stern & John Byrne. Art and Cover by John Byrne & Bob Layton. It's all-out war on the edge of space! Featuring Angel and Iceman! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (1978) DC Treasury Edition C-56A FN 6.0 DC Edition

DC EDITION. All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. Cover art by Neal Adams. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, Rat'Lar demands that Earths greatest champion battle the mightiest Scrubb warrior. Ali and Superman each argue that they should be chosen as champ, with Rat'Lar insisting that the dueling duo fight one another to determine Earths true champion. To make things fair for Earthling Ali, the match takes place on Rat'Lars home planet, Bodace, which has a red sun. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.