Auctions: comic books 1975-1977

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 95 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-020

"Warhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane. In order to stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria from raining nuclear Armageddon down upon the world, the new X-Men must fight their way through the Count's mutated bodyguards - the Ani-Men! Plus, one X-Man makes the ultimate sacrifice! NOTE: Death of Thunderbird I. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4016026023

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3854542014

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4308003008

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CBCS 5.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-010

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 CBCS 4.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-011

"My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-3E83582-004

"My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 98 CBCS 5.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-013

Christmas Issue - "Merry Christmas, X-Men!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Dave Cockrum cover. It's the Holiday Season and the residents of Xavier's School for the Gifted are about to receive a most unexpected surprise...the mutant hunting Sentinels have returned! But why have these robotic giants attacked now, and who is pulling their strings? The answer will leave the X-Men speechless. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 99 CBCS 4.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

Label #23-11ABD88-014

"Deathstar, Rising!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. The new X-Men boldly go where no X-Men have gone before as their battle with the mutant hating Sentinels takes to the edge of space and beyond. But before they can stop the madman Steve Lang, the X-Men will come face-to-face with the last people they expected to see! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 99 VG- 3.5

"Deathstar, Rising!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. The new X-Men boldly go where no X-Men have gone before as their battle with the mutant hating Sentinels takes to the edge of space and beyond. But before they can stop the madman Steve Lang, the X-Men will come face-to-face with the last people they expected to see! Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 102 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-2FFD315-015

"Who will Stop the Juggernaut?!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. This one has it all folks. Banshee faces his sinister cousin Black Tom Cassidy. Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus fight for their lives against the unstoppable might of Juggernaut. Xavier's nightmares continue. Plus, Storm's origin is revealed. NOTE: Lilandra's face is seen for the 1st time. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 104 FN- 5.5

"Magneto!" Starjammers cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. You knew it had to happen sooner or later, the all new X-Men must battle the team's oldest and most dangerous adversary - Magneto, the Master of Magnetism! Plus, who are the Starjammers, and what is Mutant X? NOTE: 1st appearance of the Starjammers - Corsair and Ch'od. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 106 CBCS 7.5 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Newsstand Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/25/2022. Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2E6A667-006

Cover by Dave Cockrum. Dark Shroud of the Past!, script by Chris Claremont and Bill Mantlo, art by Dave Cockrum, Bob Brown, and Tom Sutton; The X-Men are working out in the Danger Room when the evil aspect of Xavier's mind attacks them with versions of the old X-Men. A fill-in issue that Classic X-Men skipped for reprinting. The story that began in Uncanny X-Men #105 continues in Uncanny X-Men #107. Short eulogy of Bob Brown. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 108 CBCS 7.5 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-2258953-005

"Armageddon Now!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Firelord. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. On the far side of the universe alone and cut off from their mentor, the X-Men must face their worst nightmares if they are going stop the mad Emperor D'Ken, from unleashing the unimaginable power of the M'Krann Crystal upon the universe.

NOTE: "This issue marks the first of a long and distinguished run by one of the greatest creative teams ever assembled - Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin. Over the course of the next 36 issues they will go on to tell some of the most prominent X-Men stories. Stories that still resonate to this day." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.35.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0833E94-013

Cover by Jim Starlin. "A Trollish Tale!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), inks by Steve Leialoha (finished art); Pip takes center-stage in this 'Trollish Tale'; Marvel's most dastardly troll runs into trouble at a cabaret, when performer Heater Delight catches his eye; But before love can bloom, Pip must take on Pro-Boscis, Heater's unrelenting, (and entirely cruel), owner; This issue contains the origin of Pip the Troll, though it may not be accurate. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-2333258-011

Cover by Jim Starlin. First appearance of the Star Thief in "Here Dwells the Star Thief!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Steve Leialoha (finished art), inks by Steve Leialoha; In Wildwood Hospital lies young Barry Bauman who was born without any of the five senses; As Warlock decides what to do about the phenomena of the disappearing stars he realizes, that the Soul Gem wants him to investigate; He finds a world frozen because of the disappearance of its sun; With the help of the Soul Gem Warlock discovers, that just one Earth man is responsible for the vanishing stars; Barry Bauman is revealed to be the Star Thief; He wants revenge because nobody cared about his condition and before he turns his attention to Earth he wants to transport all surrounding suns into the endless dimension of his omnipotent brain so that the people know his loneliness before he destroys them. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960-1990 Harvey 1st Series) 88 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4346189010

"Project Save the Bluebirds"; Wendy's aunt Helpful Hannah tries to help Wendy and her fellow Camp Fire Blue Birds with their project to save the bluebirds. Untitled one-page story; Casper's description of what Wendy does at her Blue Bird meetings turns the Witch Sisters' brew sweet, to their disgust. "Helpful Hannah Helps Again"; Helpful Hannah leads the girls to Aunt Twitter's farm to look for bluebirds, but Aunt Twitter hasn't seen any this year. "Magic!"; Helpful Hannah tries to conjure up a bluebird but instead gets a blue dinosaur; The girls go back home and see bluebirds moving into the birdhouse they had built. "You Had to Be There!" text story with Wendy. "Which Witch Laughs Last?"; When the other Blue Birds surprise Wendy by showing up at her house, Wendy's aunts try to play a joke on them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

What If (1977 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. What if Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Pablo Marcos; Spider-Man becomes a member of the FF; Cameos by Killraven, the Squadron Supreme, and Deathlok. Hostess Fruit Pie ad with the Hulk, pencils by Dave Cockrum. Ad for Richochet Racers with Spider-Man and Captain America. Roy Thomas discusses how the title came about. 48 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 224 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4380597014

"Wonder Woman vs. the United States!" Script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Superman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Superman Saves the Earth." Superman also stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children 4." Statement of ownership--average print run 309,000; average paid circulation 148,000. Ernie Chan cover (as "Ernie Chua"). 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 227 CGC 9.4

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Label #4380597013

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta. "My World... in Ashes!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta; Wonder Woman continues her battle with Hephaestus, while Julie Gabriel sings a song that may cause her death in flames. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 229 VG/FN 5.0

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "Tomorrow Belongs to Me!" Script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "That Dirty Beach." The news page contians a sketch of publisher Jenette Kahn by Neal Adams. Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 235 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377861005

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "The Biology Bomb!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Mid-Nite guest stars. Full-page Mr. Miracle ad with art by Marshall Rogers. One-page text feature covers the original Swamp Thing by Len Wein and Berni Wrightson. Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 235 CGC 9.2

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Label #4377861003

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "The Biology Bomb!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Mid-Nite guest stars. Full-page Mr. Miracle ad with art by Marshall Rogers. One-page text feature covers the original Swamp Thing by Len Wein and Berni Wrightson. Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 238 CGC 9.2

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Label #4377861006

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "Assassin of a Thousand Claws." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice Society member Sandman guest stars. DC Profiles # 24: Larry Hama. The Penguin stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cuckoo Cuckoos." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wulf the Barbarian (1975 Atlas) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021.

Label #21-21F13CC-025

"Wulf the Barbarian." Script and pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Klaus Janson. The savage warrior Wulf seeks revenge on the troll who murdered his royal parents and sent him into exile. Part of the short-lived Atlas line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover by Hama and Janson. Cover price $0.25.

Yogi Bear (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4359683013

Yosemite Sam (1970 Gold Key) 28 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4346189011

Number/month on cover: 90263-506, no month listed. Comic starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Yosemite Sam with other cartoon characters, usually Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Issue features "Sail Power," "I Want Revenge," "Seawed Sal," and "Kid-Zapped." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.