Auctions: comic books June 1978

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4532644013

"Flashback!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger's epic confrontation with the third Green Goblin is over. And now it's time for a walk down memory lane as the wondrous wall-crawler visits the grave of his departed Uncle Ben. Retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and many other friends and foes. (Notes: This issue provides a comprehensive summary of the first 180 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series. A few months earlier a similar story was published in Fantastic Four 190 to summarize the FF's adventures to date.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 172 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964018

The Korvac Saga: Part 5 of 10 - "Holocaust in New York Harbor!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. There's good news and bad news for the Avengers! First, the good: Ultron has been defeated! But the bad: teammates continue to disappear left and right, and Korvac remains unaccounted for! When the Avengers return to their mansion, the situation just gets worse! A furious Peter Gyrich revokes the team's national priority status! And Tyrak is tearing up the New York harbor! What a mess! Shell-head dispatches Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Wonder Man to stop Tyrak; while the other avengers work on the bizarre disappearances! It's 100% crisis management for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, Crystal, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, Two-Gun Kid, Ultron, and the Collector. (Notes: Tyrak previously appeared in Avengers 156. This issue briefly crosses over with Marvel Team-Up 69 and 70.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 222 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667964003

"Monumental Menace!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ernie Chan. The Living Legend begins his day under assault by a Volkswagen Beetle! Oh my! However auspiciously, the Corporation's remote-controlled car fails in its attempt to run over the star-spangled avenger. Undeterred by the rough start to his morning, Steve Rogers hops on a train to the Pentagon to research his origins. But the answers remain elusive. So, Cap makes a late night visit to the Lincoln Memorial to meditate. Where (as dramatically shown on the cover) the statue of President Lincoln attacks him! Wow, what is happening in our nation's capital? First appearance of Animus. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Veda, Nick Fury, and Dum Dum Dugan. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 4 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

The Idol. A cursed gem puts Death itself on Cerebuss tail, and soon, even worse than that: Elrod, the recurring Elric spoof who talks like Foghorn Leghorn. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 195 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2130375003

"Beware the Ravaging Retrievers!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Lights, Camera, Action! Susan Richards makes her acting debut in a movie being produced by the Sub-Mariner's film studio. Prince Namor joins the Invisible Girl on the set in an effort to get away from his troubles in Atlantis. However, with the cameras rolling, the Retrievers of Atlantis crash the set and grab the Avenging Son! The Invisible Girl and the Sub-Mariner join forces to escape the Retrievers! Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4613197002

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 FN/VF 7.0

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615939005

Part 2 of 4 - "The Mage and the Monster!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Dread Dormammu has turned the macabre power of the Ghost Rider against his hated foe, Doctor Strange! can the Master of the Mystic Arts find a way to save Blaze's soul, or will he be forced to destroy the Spirit of Vengeance?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4656960008

1st full appearance of Mystique.

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4665985017

1st full appearance of Mystique.

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 VF- 7.5

1st full appearance of Mystique.

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 FN 6.0

1st full appearance of Mystique.

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 111 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659542011

"Mindgames!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The bouncing -blue-Beast takes time off from the Avengers to attend the Circus. What he finds shocks him to his very core...the main attractions are none other than the X-Men! How did Xavier's team of heroes wind up in this position and who is responsible. This all sets up a last page that will make your blood run cold. NOTE: 1st appearance of Mesmero. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 111 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4632048019

"Mindgames!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The bouncing -blue-Beast takes time off from the Avengers to attend the Circus. What he finds shocks him to his very core...the main attractions are none other than the X-Men! How did Xavier's team of heroes wind up in this position and who is responsible. This all sets up a last page that will make your blood run cold. NOTE: 1st appearance of Mesmero. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 111 FN- 5.5

"Mindgames!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The bouncing -blue-Beast takes time off from the Avengers to attend the Circus. What he finds shocks him to his very core...the main attractions are none other than the X-Men! How did Xavier's team of heroes wind up in this position and who is responsible. This all sets up a last page that will make your blood run cold. NOTE: 1st appearance of Mesmero. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.