Auctions: comic books August 1978

Action Comics (1938 DC) 486 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4590972003

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Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. "Superman's Time-Killing Trip!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman travels to the future where he finds the Earth population at war with the Halflings and the sun has turned red, robbing him of his ability to travel home. "Hero for a Day," script by Elizabeth Smith and Thomas E. Smith, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Lex Luthor escapes prison to deliver a birthday present for his nephew. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 174 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4309965022

The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3795297017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Journey to the Center of the Ants!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Moon-Boy wakes to find himself in a glass case, abducted by the Sky Demons; A hellish series of experiments follow; Meanwhile, Devil, White-Hair, and Stone-Hand find themselves in battle with two alien creatures on their way to the Tower of Death. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4708676017

Part 3 of 4 - "Demon's Rage!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. Get ready for the strangest Marvel Team-Up ever, as Doctor Strange assaults the out-of-control Ghost Rider from within his demonic mind, Johnny Blaze through magical means uses the Master of the Art's own body to assault Ghost Rider on the physical plain. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in a Hostess ad, "Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold!" Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 31 VF 8.0

Part 3 of 4 - "Demon's Rage!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. Get ready for the strangest Marvel Team-Up ever, as Doctor Strange assaults the out-of-control Ghost Rider from within his demonic mind, Johnny Blaze through magical means uses the Master of the Art's own body to assault Ghost Rider on the physical plain. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in a Hostess ad, "Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold!" Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 31 VF 8.0

Part 3 of 4 - "Demon's Rage!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. Get ready for the strangest Marvel Team-Up ever, as Doctor Strange assaults the out-of-control Ghost Rider from within his demonic mind, Johnny Blaze through magical means uses the Master of the Art's own body to assault Ghost Rider on the physical plain. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in a Hostess ad, "Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold!" Cover price $0.35.

GI Combat (1952) 209 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3710660016

84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657315006

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The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 2 of 3. "Triax!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Godzilla arrives back on Earth in time to help Red Ronin vanquish the terrible creature known as Triax, the first of three alien monsters sent to soften the planet up for alien invasion. But when Rhiahn and Krollar arrive to bolster Triax's assault, things go from bad to worse. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657315007

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The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 2 of 3. "Triax!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Godzilla arrives back on Earth in time to help Red Ronin vanquish the terrible creature known as Triax, the first of three alien monsters sent to soften the planet up for alien invasion. But when Rhiahn and Krollar arrive to bolster Triax's assault, things go from bad to worse. Cover price $0.35.

Rampage Magazine (1978 UK Magazine) Monthly 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

United Kingdom.

Label #4691150009

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features And Then…The X-Men from The Rampaging Hulk magazine #2, with the Hulk meeting the original X-Men while battling aliens in Paris. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Walt Simonson and Alfredo Alcala. Plus backup stories starring The Defenders and Nova. Painted cover by Ken Barr, also reprinted from RH #2. 52 pages. Cover price 0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Left side edge unsealed, inner well and book unaffected.

Label #0008396-AG-007

"Still Crazy After All These Years" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. The Scorpion (last seen in Ms. Marvel 2) is back, and he's still consumed by hatred for J. Jonah Jameson! This time in his quest for vengeance, Mac Gargan (aka the Scorpion) attacks the Daily Bugle Building in broad daylight! But fortunately for Jonah, Peter Parker happens to be in the building looking for a photo assignment. It's another great Spidey vs. Scorpion showdown! Also in this issue, Mary Jane further explains to Peter why she turned down his marriage proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 183. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1987 as a Marvel Comics Mini Comic.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 112 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4611766014

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 112 CGC 7.5 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233888019

"Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) UK Edition 112UK CGC 6.5 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23 U.K. Price Variant

Label #4233888020

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Magneto Triumphant!" Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Appearance by the Beast. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. George Perez/Bob Layton cover.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0270803001

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.