Auctions: comic books August 1970

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 87 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"Unmasked at Last!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days...and he thinks he's losing his spider-powers. So Aunt May's nephew makes a very rash decision -- to reveal his secretidentity at Gwen's birthday party! Captain Stacy, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Gwen are stunned by Peter's confession! But Harry recalls that his best friend did something like this once before (way back in Amazing Spider-Man #12). The following day Peter realizes that he's committed a huge blunder. And he enlists the aid of Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) to convince his friends -- that he's not really Spider-Man. Will Peter's risky gamble payoff? (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Doug Moench and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #68.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 52 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Traders' Trap, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; a tribe of cave dwellers attack Aquaman and his female companion. Never Underestimate a Deadman, script and art by Neal Adams; Deadman possesses Ocean Master's body; Aquaman guest-stars. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 79 FN+ 6.5

"Lo! The Lethal Legion!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema. The Grim Reaper is back with a new scheme to destroy the Avengers! And this time Eric Williams has brought along some super-powered helpers: the Swordsman, Living Laser, Power Man, and the Man-Ape! Truly a Lethal Legion! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have responded by summoning the golden avenger and the thunder god to their ranks! After the Black Panther momentarily escapes and warns his teammates about the reaper's plan, the colossal clash begins! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Lethal Legion in the heart of Avengers Mansion! While the battle rages the Grim Reaper's gang appears to seize the upper hand, but looks can be deceiving! As the Vision will prove! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in Avengers 102. The Swordsman appears next in Avengers 100. The Grim Reaper discovers the connection between Wonder Man (aka Simon Williams) and the Vision in this issue. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Outlaw Kid (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3700805005

All reprints. New John Severin cover. "Hostage," art by Doug Wildey; At the Temple ranch just outside of Caliber City, Zane Temple and his young son Lance are hard at work when riders from town come to warn Zane that Link Cado—an outlaw whom Zane sent to prison back in his days as a US Marshal is on the loose and looking to settle the score with him. "Breakthrough," art by Doug Wildey; Lance Temple is working on his fathers ranch when he spots Nate Marshal arrive; Nate warns his father Zane that a local band of Sioux have been raiding the various ranches in the area and that the cavalry has been cornered in Horseshoe Canyon. "The Silver Holster," script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Orlando. "Showdown," art by Doug Wildey. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Western Gunfighters (1970 Marvel) 1 VG- 3.5

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Giant-size issue; mix of new and reprint stories. "The Coming of Gunhawk." Script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sal Buscema. "Tales of Fort Rango!" Script by Gary Friedrich, art by Syd Shores. "Call Them Renegades." Script by Roy Thomas and Mike Friedrich, art by Tom Sutton. The original Ghost Rider in "Return of the Tarantula!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Sutton. Reprints: "The Outlaw!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Ayers. "There's a Shoot-Out Comin'" Script by Lee, art by Sol Brodsky. Herb Trimpe cover? Cover price $0.20.