Auctions: comic books December 1978

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 187 VF 8.0

"The Power of Electro!" Guest-starring Captain America. Plot by Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin. Script by Marv Wolfman. Brilliant art by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard. It's an overstuffed tale featuring the star-spangled avenger, web-slinger, SHIELD, Electro, and the bubonic plague! When the Daily Bugle receives a tip that authorities have cordoned off the neighborhoods surrounding the Indian Point Power Station, Jonah sends his ace photographer to investigate! The web-slinger easily slips past the SHIELD agents but runs into a problem after bumping into the Sentinel of Liberty! Cap wants the wall-crawler to leave the area ASAP! But Cap would think differently if he knew that an electrifying encounter awaits! The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America vs. Electro! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This is one of only three issues Jim Starlin drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 113, 114, and 187. More of Jim Starlin's artwork featuring Spider-Man can be seen in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. The web-slinger and Electro previously battled in Marvel Team-Up 56.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4533837002

Kiss stars in "The Land of Khyscz!" Plot by Ralph Macchio and Alan Weiss, script by Macchio, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Tony DeZuniga. Pull-out poster by George Bush (not the president). Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $1.50.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 54 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #17-29FE3F8-040

"Heroes for Hire!" Story by Ed Hannigan. Art by Lee Elias and R. Villamonte. Luke Cage and his new partner, Iron Fist, must confront the fiery menace of the Incinerator. Will this be the end of the newly formed Heroes for Hire duo? 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 330 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4662996007

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Master Mesmerizer of Metropolis!, script by Al Schroeder II and Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Spellbinder threatens to control the citizenry of Metropolis, spurring Superman to super-hypnotize them to keep them safe. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 116 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298007

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"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 116 FN 6.0

"To Save the Savage Land!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men team-up with Ka-Zar and his mighty sabertooth Zabu to save the Savage Land from terrible fate. But, can even their combined efforts hope to defeat the mysterious creature Garokk the Petrified Man? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

What If (1977 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-346C49F-075

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. What if Rick Jones had Become the Hulk? Script by Don Glut, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bill Black; Rick Jones pushes Banner in the trench, and becomes the Hulk. Hostess Twinkies ad with Daredevil, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.