Auctions: comic books June 1977

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 160 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4384242002

"The Trial!" Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. One of the classic issues of the Avengers! Since Wonder Man's shocking resurrection several issues ago, it was only a matter of time before a particular scythe-wielding super-villain showed up at Avengers Mansion! And the Grim Reaper does not disappoint! After Eric Williams ambushes the Avengers, the trial of Wonder Man and the Vision begins! A sensational issue! Brief re-telling of the origins of the Vision and Wonder Man. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, Whizzer, and Yellowjacket. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, Executioner, original Human Torch, Space Phantom, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 108. He returns in issue #3 of the first (1982) Vision and Scarlet Witch limited series. This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 37 VF- 7.5

Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. black and white.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 183 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2795CFD-006

"Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Brute (aka Reed Richards of Counter-Earth) storyline! After rescuing the free-falling Invisible Girl; the Impossible Man, Tigra, and Thundra (along with a revived Sue) charge into the Baxter Building to stop the Brute! While at the same time; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Annihilus fly towards the Negative Zone portal to catch the Mad Thinker's monster android! No less than four villains and seven heroes will fight to the finish inside the Baxter Building! Who will win, and perhaps more importantly, who will lose? Notes: Annihilus appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 75. The letters page contains a short essay describing the development of this six-issue storyline. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 13 FN+ 6.5

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st full appearance of KISS in a comic book: Rock, Roll Over, and Writhe!; Rock and roll band Kiss have arrived to give advice to Howard the Duck!; Although are they the real deal or demons from Windas dark place?; And all goes terribly wrong when Howard the Duck becomes the Duck of Satan! Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." Letter to the editor from cartoonist Matt Feazell. Cover price $0.30.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 53 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4400986006

Reprints Master of Kung Fu #20. "Weapon of the Soul!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Paul Gulacy and Al Milgrom. Assassins rise from the sea to try and murder Shang Chi. After their attempt fails, the Master of Kung Fu intends to find out who sent them, and why. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 6 CBCS 6.5

Label #22-2D520EC-060

35 cent variant edition. Marie Severin & Frank Giacoia cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Joe Sinnott art. "..And Grotesk Shall Slay Thee!" Ms. Marvel vs. Grotesk. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 23 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4319229023

"The Amazing Shrinking Spidey!" Story by Jim Salicrup and Kolfax Mingo. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey's arch foe, the Green Goblin, cuts the wall-crawler down to size in this harrowing tale. Includes the 1-page features "Meet the Thing" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey Draws the Queen of Diamonds!" By Janet Gari. Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing take on the Puppet Master in "It's the Real Thing!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #7 Green Goblin. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 260 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-279C6D0-015

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Vicious and the Valiant," script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; On the Phoenix of Freedom, the Recorder attempts to download any information about the Doomsday Star; Back in Asgard, Balder disguises himself to sneak out and try to determine the strength of the enemy army; He sneaks into their encampment and discovers that the suits of armor are empty, brought to life by the Enchantress; As Thor gets ready to leave the Phoenix, he discovers that the Warriors Three have mounted one of the ship's great cannons aboard the Starjammer; Back in Asgard, Balder is discovered by the Enchantress and Executioner; Balder fights the Executioner, but Enchantress secretly lends him sorcerous aid; Now having a map, Thor and the Asgardians come across a vast group of floating statues, one of which raises its hand and strikes. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, the Recorder, and Karnilla. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 105 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4064427022

"Phoenix Unleashed!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Firelord and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton. The sinister Eric the Red makes his move. Charles Xavier is stunned when he is finally confronted with the beauty from his visions. Plus, Phoenix must face the awesome power of Firelord, former Herald of Galactus! Story continues in Uncanny X-Men #107. NOTE: Lilandra's name is revealed for the 1st time. Cover price $0.30.