Auctions: comic books October 1978

Batman (1940) 304 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4709180004

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom (layout) and Jim Aparo (signed), inks by Jim Aparo (signed). "To Hell with Batman--And Back!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; The Dark Knight has been kidnapped and drugged by the Spook, who attempts to convince the hero that he has been killed. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Green Lantern and Mirror Master, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Amazing Secret of Dr. Dundee" featuring the Public Life of Bruce Wayne, script by David Vern as (David V. Reed), pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Bruce Wayne reveals his secret identity to Douglas William Dundee, the surgeon that, with Thomas Wayne's help, aided Martha Wayne in giving birth to Bruce; He also hires him as Batman's personal doctor; While Bruce is getting a checkup, crooks break in to Dundee's office. Biography of DC publisher Jenette Kahn. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2112364012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Leialoha. Demon-Tree!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; After discovering Prime Computer and the three New Folk, Devil Dinosaur finds himself imprisoned with Stone-Hand and Eev; But why is Devil such a threat to Prime Computer?; This issue is a re-telling of the Garden of Eden fable, set in Valley of the Flame! 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 15 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4657315009

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"Roam on the Range!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. In the aftermath of last issue's epic battle with the Mega-Monsters from Beyond, Godzilla is weary and seeks a place where he can rest. However, he soon learns, King of the Monsters or not, he is not welcome on John Hawk's Ranch. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 15 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4660067015

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"Roam on the Range!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. In the aftermath of last issue's epic battle with the Mega-Monsters from Beyond, Godzilla is weary and seeks a place where he can rest. However, he soon learns, King of the Monsters or not, he is not welcome on John Hawk's Ranch. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek cover and art. Chris Claremont script. "The All-New Ms. Marvel" Ms. Marvel gets a new costume and battles the Lizard People. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 114 VF 8.0

"Desolation!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Beast and an unconscious Phoenix fight to stay alive in the unrelenting cold and barren wasteland of the Arctic. Meanwhile, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, Banshee, and Wolverine find themselves lost in the land that time forgot. Can even the X-Men survive in one of the most dangerous places in all the Marvel Universe? Can they survive the Savage Land?! Note this is the issue where Colossus meets a native girl, Nereel. Who, unbeknownst to him, bears their son. They show up again later in Uncanny X-Men Annual #12. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 114 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

"Desolation!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Beast and an unconscious Phoenix fight to stay alive in the unrelenting cold and barren wasteland of the Arctic. Meanwhile, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, Banshee, and Wolverine find themselves lost in the land that time forgot. Can even the X-Men survive in one of the most dangerous places in all the Marvel Universe? Can they survive the Savage Land?! Note this is the issue where Colossus meets a native girl, Nereel. Who, unbeknownst to him, bears their son. They show up again later in Uncanny X-Men Annual #12. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.