Auctions: comic books December 1977

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 175 FN/VF 7.0

"Big Apple Battleground!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. It's a spectacular shootout atop the Statue of Liberty! The inscription at the statue's base calls for the tired, poor, and huddled masses; but tonight lady liberty is instead receiving the homicidal, vengeful, scared, and amazing! In the persons of the Hitman, Punisher, J. Jonah Jameson, and Spider-Man! Three of the men will survive their harrowing encounter. One will not. An outstanding issue! Final appearance of the Hitman. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Captain America 241. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 217.) 32 pages. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 217. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 474 FN- 5.5

1st appearance of Deadshot since 1950 in Batman #59. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Deadshot Ricochet," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; With Penguin's unwilling help, Deadshot escapes from prison and seeks revenge on Batman, but a giant typewriter proves his undoing. Letter to the editor by Dan Tyree. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Ice Age." Rogers/Austin cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-025

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, John Romita, and Alan Weiss (alterations), inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Warrior-- and the Witch-Queen!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Marvel battles Hecate and her Elementals: Magnun, Hellfire, and Hydron; Asp Harper dies. 36 pgs, FC.

NOTE: Featuring the Elementals, villains that appear in the 2019 film Spider-Man: Far from home." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.35.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4366598019

Cover art by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Secret of the Bronze Tiger starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (1st appearance as Bronze Tiger), Lady Shiva, Ojo, and Luke Lewis, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon fights for his life and endeavors to learn the secret of the Bronze Tiger. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4381088002

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 108 VG/FN 5.0

"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.

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

Paper: Off white to white

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.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377861007

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.