Auctions: comic books March 1970

Bunny (1966-1976 Harvey) 14 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4665091004

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68-page giant. "The Swinging Happening" (with Esmy). Honey in "The Exotic Caribbean Cruise." Esmeralda in "Man Catching." Archimedes Gold in "Strange Vibrations!" Fruitman in "Saving the Date." 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 62 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores. Quoth the Nighthawk, "Nevermore!" starring Daredevil, Nighthawk (Origin), Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, Jo-Jo, and Weepin' Willie, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Syd Shores; Daredevil is upstaged by the new hero in town who is only in the game for the glory; cameo flashback with Captain America, Namor, the Sub-Mariner, and Grand Master. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 418,160; average paid circulation 245,422. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 97 VG/FN 5.0

"The Monster from the Lost Lagoon!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. At the request of the U.S. Navy, the Fantastic Four investigate mysterious disappearances of ships off the Florida coast! A local legend says that a sea creature patrols the waters wreaking havoc! Could that be true? With help from a skilled aquarium worker, Reed, Ben, and Johnny explore the deep waters of the lagoon! But near the floor of the lagoon, the aquarium worker turns traitor! And then turns into the Monster from the Lost Lagoon! What a revoltin' development! After Mister Fantastic and the Human Torch succumb to the crushing water pressure, the ever-lovin' Thing tackles the monster one-on-one! Can Ben Grimm maneuver past the monster and solve the mystery of the lost lagoon? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Notes: The Monster from the Lost Lagoon encounters the FF again in Fantastic Four 124. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 546,820; average paid circulation 340,363.) 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 125 VG 4.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And Now, the Absorbing Man!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Banner mans a rocket to blow up a dangerous comet and Absorbing Man hitches a ride back to Earth; The Hulk and Creel collide. Letter from Alan Brennert. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1638114003

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 7 VG 4.0

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy, DeForrest Kelly, and William Shatner. "The Voodoo Planet," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Kirk and Spock beam down to an exact replica of Earth; How did it come to be... and why? Gold Key Comics Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.