Auctions: comic books July 1970

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 6 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1269209003

Stories in this issue include: "The Centaur"; "The Curse of Circe"; "The Brothers Death"; "Dakworth"; "New Girl in Town"; "Victim of the Vampire"; "One Way Trip"; and "The Wolfman." Includes "Vampi's Flames" fan club page. Written by Gardner Fox, Vern Bennett, Larry Herndon (the late owner of Remember When comic book store); Buddy Saunders (owner of Lone Star Comics!), and others. Art by Jerry Grandenetti, Mike Royer, Frank Bolle, and others. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $0.50.