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

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 4N CBCS 3.5 Verified Sig Rosa

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Sam De La Rosa. Newsstand Edition.

Label #24-069B1B7-001

Newsstand Edition. "Not Just another Galactus Story!" Story and Art by Bob Layton. Hercules lands on the planet Ciegrim-7 and is greeted with a heroes welcome. However, the revelry is cut short when he realizes that the God of Vengeance the Brotherhood worshiped is none other than the space god Galactus, perhaps the single most powerful entity in the known universe. The Lion of Olympus intends to take the fight to the World Devourer's own ship, but first he'll have to get past the newest Herald of Galactus, Nova (Frankie Ray). Hercules vs. Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 130 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-137B14E-059

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Thunder in the Netherworld!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor does so much damage to Hades that Pluto gives in and releases Hercules from the contract; Tana sends Jane away wandering. Appearance by Jane Foster. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "The Fateful Change!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor defeats Harokin and discovers they are nearly identical in appearance; The Warriors Three free Asgard's defenders from Harokin's dungeons. Ad for Thing Sweat Shirt and Hulk Sweat Shirt. Ad for Marvel Comics Group Official Swingin' Stationery, Thor T-Shirt, and Spider-Man Poster. The M.M.M.S. Still Wants You! ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.