Auctions: comic books March 1978

Batman (1940) 297 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman and Mera. "The Mad Hatter Goes Straight!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta; The Mad Hatter, sad that crime isn't fun anymore, reminisces about his youth, when he would fantasize about being a white-hatted sheriff or a plume-hatted cavalier, or wearing the hat of a Foreign Legionnaire; Since his fantasies were always about fighting as a good guy, he decides to give up crime and go straight; Hatter begins by mimicking a sheriff on horseback and stops two muggers from robbing Bruce Wayne and his date. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A Word About the Fight of the Century article by publisher Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 476 VF+ 8.5

Signed by penciler Marshall Rogers (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity.

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "Sign of the Joker!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange takes his revenge on Rupert Thorne, Silver St. Cloud makes a decision about her future, and Batman puts an end to the Joker's latest scheme. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Article by Jenette Kahn about the comic "Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali." Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4717756013

"Titan Times Two!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe. The mighty Godzilla has made his way to a Nuclear Missile Installation and the only thing standing in his way and a potential holocaust-sized disaster is the giant robot Red Ronin, piloted by 12 year old Rob Takiguchi. Cover price $0.35.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 10 VF 8.0

"Violence at Veracruz" is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Characters: Jonah Hex; El Papagayo; General Rumolo; Lt. Lopez; Edtrellita; Pedro; Sergio; Col. Sanchez. Cover by Gray Morrow. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 15 VF 8.0

John Buscema and Joe Sinnott cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Tony DeZuniga art. "The Shark Is A Very Deadly Beast!" Ms. Marvel and Namorita vs. Tiger-Shark. Appearance Wundarr. Cover price $0.35.