Auctions: comic books in 'Hercules', graded by CGC

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921014

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921015

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727283019

NOTE: To see the final fate of the Champions see The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #17-18.

Final Issue. "Death Drone!" Guest-starring Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and John Byrne. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Champions are challenged by the mutant hunting Sentinel robots. And if that wasn't bad enough, the Vanisher and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants wait in the shadows to destroy which ever side wins. Cover price $0.35.

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2 JSA Layton

Paper: White

Bob Layton Authenticated Autograph on Page 1.

Label #4574623001

Direct Edition. "What Fools these Immortals Be!" Story and art by Bob Layton. The Lion of Olympus has returned home. However, the lord of the Olympian gods has decreed a day of silence and peace throughout Mount Olympus. Well, Hercules was never one to sit idly by, and his signature brand of merriment and revelry soon echo throughout the halls. Enraged by his son's arrogance, Zeus banishes him to the one place that might teach even an immortal humility. Too long has Hercules dwelled among mortals so Zeus sends him out into the void of space. Out here among the countless stars he hopes Hercules will learn the lessons he himself could not teach. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0501983003

Cover art by Ken Barr; Thor illos by Jim Starlin, Virgilio Redondo, and Rudy D. Nebres; Thor the Mighty! story by Len Wein, pencils by Starlin, inks by Tony DeZunga; Star-Lord promo ad Rick Bryant; and The Isle of Fear Hercules story by Bill Mantlo, art by Val Mayerik. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 79 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4708227002

Cover by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett. When Rises the Behemoth, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Bill Everett; Little realizing that he is under the control of the Puppet Master, the Army tries to capture Namor for robbing a bank; After being shot in the arm, Namor seeks the healing power of water and winds up in the Hudson River; There he encounters Lady Dorma who has come to the surface world to retrieve him as the Behemoth has awakened and is menacing Atlantis. The Titan and the Torment, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett; Zaxon tries to sap the power of the Hulk for his own nefarious ends but ends up getting himself killed in the process; Free once again, the Hulk rips up some train tracks to throw at pesky fighter jets and wouldn't you know that Hercules just happens to be riding in the oncoming locomotive; Hulk and Herc battle to a standstill before the jade giant leaps off to fight another day. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 125 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4213318012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "When Meet the Immortals!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor grapples with "The Demon" to recover the Norn Stone, while Hercules blunders about the world of Man, crossing paths with Jane Foster. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Queen Commands," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor's plans for a peaceful parlay with the Flying Trolls is dashed when Loki unleashes a poison gas on them! Ad for Hulk Sweat Shirt, Spider-Man Pin-Up, Super-Hero Stationery Kit, and Thor T-Shirt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 126 CGC 6.5 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 3/17/08.

Label #0900955007

Title becomes Thor; previously Journey Into Mystery. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and Hercules fight over Jane Foster; Odin, still angry because Thor revealed his identity to Jane, removes half Thor's powers by giving 'Odin Power' to Seidring. Hercules defeats Thor. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Summons!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Argonauts are called home to Asgard by Odin. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. The letters page contains a statement of ownership, management and circulation: average print run 377,663; average paid circulation 232,644. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.