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 #4640921018

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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.

Deadpool Team-Up (2024 Marvel) 5A CGC 9.8 SS Liefeld

Paper: White

Signed twice and "256/300" by Rob Liefeld on 2/13/25.

Label #4590758001

Note : Copies of this issue contain a printing defect in the form of crinkles near spine

Written by Rob Liefeld. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. THE END. Deadpool is down. The Dragon's eggs are in jeopardy. Will the ultimate team-up end in…the ultimate sacrifice? Rob Liefeld's FINAL issue of his FINAL Deadpool storyline is here. Don't miss this historic conclusion! 28 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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.

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3890014013

Direct Edition. "For the Love of the Gods!" Story and art by Bob Layton. Art assists by Luke McDonnell. Banished from Mount Olympus, Hercules is finding it difficult to follow the rules of the strange worlds and beings he is encountering among the stars. But, one thing he is familiar with is when a damsel is in trouble, the Lion of Olympus will be the first one to help. Layana Sweetwater has been kidnaped, but after Hercules storms the castle and rescues the fair maiden he soon learns there is more to her story than meets the eye. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3890014016

Direct Edition. "Whom the Gods would Destroy!" Galactus cameo. Story and Art by Bob Layton. Hercules and his friend Recorder are set upon buy a star-cruiser. When the Captain of the vessel explains the dire situation at hand, the man-god finds himself in the middle of a intergalactic civil war. Can Hercules prevent the worshipers of the God of Vengeance from destroying a world to appease their deity? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 223 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1052656018

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Hellfire Across the World!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; Thor and Hercules enter Hades and are attacked by demon-bats, and snake women; They fight their way past, only to find that Pluto has fled with Krista; They go to Asgard, where Odin reveals that Pluto has gone to Manhattan; Thor and Hercules follow him there; Thor defeats Pluto and drives him away; He then discovers that Krista is dying, and only Don Blake can save her. Appearances by Sif and Hildegarde. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #12 (Daredevil by Jack Kirby), plus a statement of ownership: average print run 405,894; average paid circulation 195,239. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 225 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #2108393004

Cover by John Buscema. First appearance of Firelord in "The Coming of the Firelord!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor commands Mjolnir to return to him, and so it must; Hercules returns with the body of Holmes, and in drawing close, the spirit returns to his body; While Thor changes back to Blake to check on Krista, Firelord arrives on Earth, and at the selfsame hospital; Hercules and Firelord begin to battle, and Blake's cane is knocked out a window; Blake races to the ground and changes to Thor, and then he stops the battle, realizing who Firelord is - herald to Galactus; Firelord then summons Galactus, and Galactus plans to feast this day. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt by Jack Kirby). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 229 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #3851423002

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Mike Esposito. "Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Chic Stone; Both Thor and Hercules have returned to Earth, but while Thor flies overhead, Hercules hears a cry for help; He rushes to it, only to see an old man attacked by a robber; Hercules chases him down, only to return just in time to see the old man kill himself; A police detective tells Thor and Hercules about how several people have gone insane lately and killed themselves; Hercules storms off by himself, but is captured by a mysterious shadowy figure; He later manages to barely return to Thor, only to collapse in front of him. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #80 (Ghost Rider), and also an ad for Wolverine's debut in Incredible Hulk #181. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3982746006

72 page giant. First appearance of Hercules in "When Titans Clash!" Cover by Jack Kirby. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Loki appearance. This issue also includes a diagram of Asgard and Thor reprints: "Trapped by Loki, the God of Mischief" (from Journey Into Mystery 85); "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man" (JIM 93); "The Demon Duplicators" (JIM 95); and "The Mighty Thor Battles the Lava Man" (JIM 97). Kirby cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.