Auctions: comic books in 'Treasury Sized Editions'

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 FN+ 6.5

Superman and Spider-Man team up again in this special Marvel/DC crossover. "The Heroes and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman and the Hulk. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks (figures) by Joe Sinnott. Inks (backgrounds) by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, Joe Rubinstein, and Bob Wiacek. Plot suggestions by Marv Wolfman. Painted cover by Bob Larkin (with layouts by John Romita). Doctor Doom kicks off his latest campaign for world conquest by sending the Hulk to Metropolis to free the Parasite! However the Green Goliath's massive path of destruction draws the attention of the Man of Steel! And shortly thereafter the clash of the titans erupts! Eventually Superman realizes the Hulk is being controlled from the Latverian embassy and flies to New York to investigate! In the meantime the Daily Bugle sends Peter Parker to Metropolis to get photographs of Superman! But instead of running into Clark Kent's alter ego, the web-slinger encounters Wonder Woman! After a brief skirmish, both heroes deduce that Dr. Doom is causing all the trouble! And a while later all concerned parties converge on the Latverian Monarch's underground complex in Manhattan for the final showdown! The Amazing Spider-Man and Superman vs. Doctor Doom and the Parasite for the freedom of the world! A terrific story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Glory Grant, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Morgan Edge, and Steve Lombard. (Notes: Spider-Man and Superman first met in the 1976 Marvel/DC crossover: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury) #1. The inside front cover illustrates the origins and powers of Superman and the web-slinger. The inside back cover displays an alternate cover for this issue by John Buscema. The back cover depicts Superman battling the Hulk and the wall-crawler clashing with Wonder Woman. This story takes place in an alternative universe known as Earth-7642 in Marvel continuity. This issue was reprinted in 1996 in Superman and Spider-Man (1996 comic-sized) #1. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 VG 4.0

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached.

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

DC Special Series (1977) 27 FN- 5.5

DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #27 features the battle you never thought you'd see, Batman vs. the Incredible Hulk.

"The Monster and the Madman!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Dick Giordano.

The maniacal trickster the Joker has just convinced the Jade Giant that Batman is his enemy. It will take all the Dark Knight's skills and courage to survive his 1st encounter with the Earth's mightiest mortal. Plus, how does the mysterious and cosmically powered Shaper of Worlds fit into all this?

Also included is a feature that shows the evolution of the cover for this special. And: The origins of Batman and the Hulk are presented on the inside front cover, with art by George Pérez and Dick Giordano.

Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-25 VG/FN 5.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints: "The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus" from 1941 (art by Bob Kane); ""The Case Batman Failed to Solve" from 1942 (art by Jerry Robinson); "The Majors of Yonville" from 1944 (art by Dick Sprang); "Hate of the Hooded Hangman" from 1966 (art by Carmine Infantino); "Hot Time in Gotham Town Tonight" from 1970 (art by Irv Novick); and "Ghost of the Killer Skies" from 1970 (art by Neal Adams). Centerspread by Adams. Joker and Penguin pin-ups by Infantino/Murphy Anderson. One-page "How to Draw Batman" by Infantino. Inside back cover contains photos from the 60s Batman TV show: Adam West & Burt Ward, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, Julie Newmar, and Frank Gorshin, plus Lewis Wilson and Douglas Croft from the 1943 Batman serial. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. Adams covers. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-37 VG/FN 5.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints from the 1940s. Jim Aparo cover. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-37 VG 4.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints from the 1940s. Jim Aparo cover. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 VG/FN 5.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-44 VG 4.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints. Neal Adams art. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 60 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-51 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints--the early classic Ra's al Ghul stories all in one volume! "Daughter of the Demon" (art by Neal Adams), "Bruce Wayne--Rest in Peace" (art by Irv Novick), "The Lazarus Pit" (art by Adams), and "The Demon Lives Again" (art by Adams). Reprints from Batman 232 (1st appearance of Ra's), 242-244. The inside back cover contains brief bios and small photos of Denny O'Neil, Adams, Novick, Dick Giordano, and Julie Schwartz. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. New Adams wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (1978) DC Treasury Edition C-56A GD 2.0 DC Edition

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

DC EDITION. All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. Cover art by Neal Adams. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, Rat'Lar demands that Earths greatest champion battle the mightiest Scrubb warrior. Ali and Superman each argue that they should be chosen as champ, with Rat'Lar insisting that the dueling duo fight one another to determine Earths true champion. To make things fair for Earthling Ali, the match takes place on Rat'Lars home planet, Bodace, which has a red sun. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Superman The Movie (1979) DC Treasury Edition C-62 FN/VF 7.0

All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman the Movie. Tells the story of Krypton, The Phantom Zone, Smallville, the Fortress of Solitude, the characters from the film, and more, using photos from the film, which came out in 1978 and starred Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terrence Stamp, Valerie Perrine and Ned Beatty. Two-page Superman pinup. 64 pgs. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.00.