Auctions: comic books March 1968

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 58 FN+ 6.5

"To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 50 VF- 7.5

Interior tearing.

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"To Tame a Titan!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. Typhon rules Olympus! And the vengeful titan now has his sights set on conquering the land of mortals! Where is Hercules? Unfortunately, he was exiled last issue to the Land of Shades with his fellow Olympians! However since Hercules is half-mortal, Zeus is able to send him back to Earth! When Hercules returns, he sees his brave friends fighting Typhon! But Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp don't have the raw power to beat Typhon! Does the Lion of Olympus? In an incredible display of strength and skill, the Prince of Power vanquishes the terrible titan! And Olympus lives again! Cameo appearances by Ares, Bia, and Kratos. (Notes: Hercules elects to stay in Olympus after the battle. Typhon returns in Avengers 163. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #42. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 454,496; average paid circulation 269,139.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 38 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432012

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Living Prison!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; After a few battles and not a few episodes of identity confusion, Daredevil and Doctor Doom are reverted back to their original bodies, but the Fantastic Four doesn't know that; story continued in Fantastic Four #73. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 177 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4639938017

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Swell-Headed Super-Hero, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; A strangely conceited Flash gets the big head, the result of a Trickster weapon. 80 pg. Giant Action Comics ad. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson, Jr. Showcase ad featuring the Creeper. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 GD+ 2.5

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 166 CGC 5.0 JSA Steranko

Paper: White

Jim Steranko authenticated autograph.

Label #4576478018

Cover art by Dan Adkins. "Nothing Can Halt... Voltorg!", script by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins (co-plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Dan Adkins; A running battle ensues between Strange and the lightning-hurling Voltorg, which nearly destroys Yandroth's lab before Strange finally takes it out. Yandroth grabs Victoria and uses a "Teleportation" machine to instantly send the two of them to a far-distant world; Strange tries to alter the destination setting so they'll end up on Earth, then follows, winding up in Stonehenge, the very place where his mentor apparently met his demise. Nick Fury stars in "If Death Be My Destiny!", script and pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Using a H.A.W.K. Harness Fury pursues the Claw's escaping airship and discovers his underwater hideout in New York Harbor; The Heli-Carrier's vortex beam holds The Sky Dragon stationary while SHIELD mops up The Claw's men; Fury uses a Pyro-Band to burn into The Claw's lair finding himself in a complex maze. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 101 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #2097200001

Cover by Marie Severin, Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia, and Syd Shores. Where Walk the Immortals!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia; Loki pulls the Hulk to Asgard to fight his father's forces; The Hulk battles the Warriors Three but in a moment of rare clarity, they discover that the jade giant is not really their enemy and refuse Loki's invitation to finish him off; Angered by his failure, Loki casts the Hulk into a bottomless pit. And Evil Shall Beckon, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Gene Colan and Dan Adkins; The Atlanteans abandon the second Atlantis; Namor goes to the Antarctic and finds Destiny hidden below the ice. 36 pgs., full color. The Hulk's solo adventures continue in the pages of Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #102. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist. Cover price $0.12.