Auctions: comic books July 1978

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 173 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4309965021

The Korvac Saga: Part 6 of 10 - "Threshold of Oblivion!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Diverse Hands (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Avengers are vanishing one after another with no end in sight! Is someone collecting super-heroes? In an attempt to replenish the roster, Iron Man brings in the Black Panther, Black Widow, Hercules, and Captain Marvel to help. But to no avail as T'challa, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket all disappear from the mansion next! So the Avengers are down to their final four...Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Is that going to be enough against an elder of the universe? Meanwhile, Michael (aka Korvac) continues his preparations for conquering the cosmos. Cameo appearances by Django Maximoff, Robert Frank (aka the Whizzer), Nick Fury, Charlie-27, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, the Watcher, Odin, Zeus, Mephisto, and Eternity. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 198. The letters page of Avengers 179 lists the inkers for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1568489008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Object from the Sky, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; After a prophetic dream about Sky Demons, Moon-Boy discovers that his nightmare has become a reality; Who are these strange robot creatures falling from the skies?; And what plans do they have for Devil? Hostess Fruit Pies with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4660067012

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The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 1 of 3. "The Beta-Beast!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. A strange ray of light transports the mighty Godzilla to the surface of the moon where he is confronted by a strange creature from beyond the stars. The great beast soon learns that he is now caught in the middle of a war that has raged between two alien races for centuries. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 12 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657315005

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The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 1 of 3. "The Beta-Beast!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. A strange ray of light transports the mighty Godzilla to the surface of the moon where he is confronted by a strange creature from beyond the stars. The great beast soon learns that he is now caught in the middle of a war that has raged between two alien races for centuries. Cover price $0.35.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 106 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4675912004

"Panic in High Places and Low." Guest-starring Black Canary, & Air Wave. While Green Lantern remains in jail in Modora for bringing back Sonar and violating airspace, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and Air Wave face Itty (GL's former pal, who has mutated) in the Arctic. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.35.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 10 VF- 7.5

"Red Lace" (part 1). Script by Roy Thomas and Clair Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker." Cover price $0.35.

Showcase (1956-1978) UK Edition 102UK CGC 9.4

Paper: White

U.K. Edition.

Label #1341169003

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Joe Kubert. "Strange Adventures," script by Jack Harris, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Murphy Anderson; Adam Strange, Hawkman, and Hawkwoman in Hawkmans ship have arrived at Rann; The planet is under siege by the Thanagarians; Hawkmans ship is hit in the space battle, and the ship crash lands on Rann; As the three survivors assess their situation, and deal with the escape of the Shadow Thief, a group of Rannians discover them; These Rannians, calling themselves the Undergrounders, are bring led by Stranges friend Sardath; The Undergrounders are fighting against the races that have conquered Rann, and the trio joins them; The Undergrounders are attacked by the Kirri, one of the races holding Rann; The Undergrounders hold off the Kirri, and manage to escape via Zeta-Flare to their underground base on Crater Island; There, Sardath begins repairs of the Hawks starship; Strange finds out that his wife, Alanna, has been captured by the High Deleon, the leader of all of these races; Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash (Barry Allen), and Wonder Woman appear in flashback. 36 Pages, Full Color.