Auctions: comic books December 1972

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 115 FN 6.0

"The Last Battle!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. It's a wild shootout in Westchester as the gang war between Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus reaches its conclusion! And amidst the raging gun battle, Spider-Man finds Aunt May! But shockingly, Aunt May has thrown in with Doc Ock! So while dodging Doctor Octopus' arms and Hammerhead's bullets, the web-slinger has to make sure -- he doesn't get clipped by his dear aunt! In the meantime, the Daily Bugle learns about the firefight in Westchester; andJoe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and Gwen Stacy drive to the scene! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man defeat two super-villains -- and save his Aunt May -- in one fell swoop? What a finish! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant. (Notes: John Romita is credited as aco-plotter. Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus return in Amazing Spider-Man 130. This issue is reprinted in Marvel Tales #94.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 129 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4218325023

"The Frightful Four...Plus One!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Medusa and Thundra (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten. The Fantastic Four have returned to the Baxter Building after finishing their adventure with the Mole Man last issue. But things don't remain quiet for long as Johnny surprisingly announces his intention to go to the Great Refuge! And in a flash the Human Torch departs for the Hidden Land to see Crystal! Moments later another bombshell drops when Agatha Harkness informs Reed and Sue that she can no longer take care of young Franklin. After all the outbursts, Ben decides to go for a walk across town to clear his head. However, he walks right into a battle between the past and present members of the Frightful Four! At an abandoned construction site, Ben Grimm and Medusa fight for their lives against the Sandman, Trapster, Wizard, and Thundra! First appearance of Thundra. Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 11 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "Night of the Nether-Spawn!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jim Mooney; Man-Thing battles Thog the Nether-Spawn, who makes his first appearance; Jennifer Kale also makes her first appearance; Steve Gerber's first full story as a professional writer. "The Spider Waits," art by Fred Kida; Sven's childhood fear of spiders turns to enjoyment as he kills them indiscriminately at his factory cleaning job; He meets a woman who is actually a human spider who lures him into her web, literally. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4609593008

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Die, Die, My Daughter, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Curly, the leader of the biker gang Satans Saints, tries to sacrifice Roxanne to Satan; cops chase Ghost Rider, who stops to rest in a graveyard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646437021

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Die, Die, My Daughter, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Curly, the leader of the biker gang Satans Saints, tries to sacrifice Roxanne to Satan; cops chase Ghost Rider, who stops to rest in a graveyard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Outlaw Kid (1970 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1005431003

New story: "The Last Rebel!" Script by Gary Friedrich (misspelled "Garry"), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Jack Abel. Cover price $0.20.