Auctions: comic books April 1977

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 167 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2792F2F-001

"Stalked by the Spider-Slayer!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Will-O'-the-Wisp. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. With Dr. Marla Madison's new and improved spider-slayer, J. Jonah Jameson takes another run at capturing the wondrous wall-crawler! But in typical fashion, JJJ stumbles and bumbles in his attempt to subdue Spidey! In the meantime though, a new villain has come to New York City: Will-O'-the-Wisp! And the Wisp has unearthly electromagnetic powers! The spider-slayer is just the undercard for the amazing one! Will-O'-the-Wisp is the main event! First appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton (aka the third Green Goblin). Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 555,709; average paid circulation 282,159.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4323359003

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Jack Abel. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Emperor of the North Pole; The Freedom Fighters travel to the New York Christmastime attraction SANTALAND, where they find themselves face to face with the evil ELF, and face off against his weapons of choice-deadly doll recreations of the Justice League of America, including Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Robin and Wonder Woman! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 FN+ 6.5

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4384510018

"Vengence for a Fallen Gladiator!" written by Michael Fleisher with art and inks by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. Cover price $0.30.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 51 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4400986008

Golden Dagger: Epilogue. "Brass and Blackness (A Death Move)!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and Pablo Marcus. It's the explosive conclusion to the biggest Master of Kung Fu epic to date. In the aftermath of his latest adventure, Shang Chi must bury a friend. Plus, a new beginning in the life of the Master of Kung Fu. Cover price $0.30.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4394792001

Written by E. Nelson Bridwell . Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Bob Brown and Tex Blaisdell. Teams of Twins under Two-Face take on the Titans. Hostess ad with Batman, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. Message from publisher Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 104 CGC 9.6 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 02/24/2021.

Label #2574767009

"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) 104 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384441009

"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.