Auctions: comic books January 1979

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 231 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385282004

"Prelude!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe. In the middle of the night in Northern California, the Hulk busts into a local tavern! And surprisingly, the Green Goliath makes a new friend -- who helps him escape from the police! Meanwhile, Senator Kligger Stivak and Senator Hawk travel to Gamma Base in New Mexico. The distinguished senators are there to meet with Doc Samson and Dr. Sofen to discuss the Hulk's whereabouts. During their meeting, Jim Wilson enters the room and says the Hulk has been spotted in California. So Senator Stivak (secretly of the Corporation), Moonstone, and Jim board the senator's plane for a west coast rendezvous -- with not only the Hulk -- but the star-spangled avenger too! Story continues in Captain America 230. First appearance of Fred Sloan. Cameo appearance by Clay Quartermain. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4168525004

"If I'm to Live, My Love Must Die!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Ms. Marvel. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Howard Chaykin (breakdowns), Juan Ortiz (finishes), and Jeff Aclin (finishes). Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Al Milgrom. The action is fast and furious as Doctor Strange and Marie Laveau enter the Orb of Agamotto to rescue the lost soul of Clea! While back in the Crescent City, Ms. Marvel and the wall-crawler battle Silver Dagger! Can the Sorcerer Supreme emerge victorious from the Orb? And how will Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel fare against the powerful Silver Dagger? One way or the other, Marie Laveau holds the key to victory! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862010

Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. "Happy Deathday, Mister Grim!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Yancy Street Gang. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Chic Stone. It's Ben Grimm's birthday, and the sinister Machine Smith plans to make it a memorable one. Plus, witness the team-up you never thought you'd see as 'ole Bengy gets a hand from his erstwhile nemesis, the Yancy Street Gang. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4001979008

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2033198005

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4 SS Al Milgrom

Paper: White

Signed & sketch by Al Milgrom on 11/12/20.

Label #3733512004

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4 SS Al Milgrom

Paper: White

Signed & sketch by Al Milgrom on 11/12/20.

Label #3733512003

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #3932925001

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4104311001

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3952381018

1st Printing. "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory" Guest-starring Daredevil. First printing. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. The Amazing Spider-Man is in very bad shape after being injured and blinded by the Masked Marauder during their battle at the Citicorp bank. If the web-slinger is going to have any hope of stopping Big M, he must have help. Maybe the Man Without Fear can lend a hand! Meanwhile, Mary Jane Watson and Betty Brant Leeds stop by Peter's apartment to visit him; however, Peter is not home...but Carrion is! Cameo appearance by the White Tiger. This is the original printing (a 1993 video game promo facsimilie reprint was also made, but the differences between the original and the reprint are easily apparent). 32 pages. NOTE: 1993 JC Penney reprint exists. It can be identified by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box. Cover price $0.35.