Auctions: comic books in 'DC 100 Page Giant'

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 111 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #4676929001

100-page giant issue. Cover art by Nick Cardy. Balance of Power!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano. Wanted: the Injustice Gang!, script by Martin Pasko, art by Pat Broderick. The Black Star Shines! starring the Seven Soldiers of Victory, script by Mort Weisinger, art by Jon Smalle. Mystery of the Clowning Criminals starring the Shining Knight, art by Jon Smalle. Mystery of the Santa Claus Pirate! starring the Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Mystery of the One-Man Museum starring Green Arrow, script by Mort Weisinger, art by George Papp. Attack of the Star-Bolt Warrior! starring Justice League of America, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. 100 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Superman Family (1974) 168 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4630459025

100-page giant. New Supergirl story, "The Girl With the See-Through Mind" (script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta). Reprints: Jimmy Olsen in "Jimmy's D-Day Adventure" (script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein), Lois Lane in "Lois Lane, Super-Telepath" (script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger), Krypto in "The Fugitive Krypto" (art by George Papp), Mr. Mxyzptlk in "The Infernal Imp" (art by Swan/Klein), Lana Lang in "Lana Lang's Mystic Power" (art by Papp), and Brainiac in "Brainiac's Super-Revenge" (art by Swan/Klein). Also in this issue: two-page "E.S.Peek at Lena Thorul," crossword puzzle by Bob Rozakis, and "Comedy Cover Capers." Nick Cardy cover. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 438 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Back cover missing.

Label #4687374006

100 Page Super Spectacular issues begin. Cover by Mike Kaluta. "A Monster Walks Wayne Manor!", script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to learn the identity of a monster which is stalking the old Wayne mansion, and who has injured Alfred. "World of the Magic Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; reprinted from Atom #19; Biff Barker and his gang are scoping out the security of the Ivy Town National Trust Bank, wondering how they are ever going to break through its security; Much to their surprise, when Biff rests his hand on the front door, his hand somehow passes right through it; featuring Zatanna. "The Men Who Moved the World!" starring Hawkman, script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; reprinted from Brave and the Bold #44. "Gotham Gang Line-Up!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Detective Comics #328. 1972 Shazam Awards: Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World article, art by Ross Andru and Bernie Wrightson. "Chapter Two, The Manhunter File," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 100 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 443 VG/FN 5.0

96 Page Super Spectacular. Batman/Manhunter crossover in "Gotterdammerung" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walt Simonson). Two Simonson pin-ups. Reprints: the Spectre (from More Fun Comics 65; art by Bernard Baily), Golden Age Green Lantern in "The End of Sports" (from All-American Comics 98; art by Alex Toth), the Creeper in "The Coming of the Creeper" (from Showcase 73; script by Don Segall, art by Steve Ditko), and Batman and Robin in "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!" (from Batman 18). Simonson contents page illustration. Jim Aparo cover. 100 pgs. Cover price $0.60.