Auctions: comic books April 1973

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4599139005

"The Gentleman's Name is...Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Incredible Hulk! Wow! But how did the two combatants meet in Canada of all places? A few days ago, a mysterious telegram arrived from Montreal for May Parker. At first Peter was going to show it to his aunt, however he changed his mind upon realizing the telegram could beconnected to Dr. Octopus! The web-slinger wants to go to Quebec to investigate, but he needs money for airfare. Luckily, Peter convinces J. Jonah Jameson to send him north of the border to photograph the Hulk (in a peaceful manner). But thanks to Thunderbolt Ross and the Canadian military, the Hulk is already on a rampage! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to stop him! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Spider-Man and the Hulk previously battled in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4728555007

"The Gentleman's Name is...Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Incredible Hulk! Wow! But how did the two combatants meet in Canada of all places? A few days ago, a mysterious telegram arrived from Montreal for May Parker. At first Peter was going to show it to his aunt, however he changed his mind upon realizing the telegram could beconnected to Dr. Octopus! The web-slinger wants to go to Quebec to investigate, but he needs money for airfare. Luckily, Peter convinces J. Jonah Jameson to send him north of the border to photograph the Hulk (in a peaceful manner). But thanks to Thunderbolt Ross and the Canadian military, the Hulk is already on a rampage! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to stop him! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Spider-Man and the Hulk previously battled in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 119 VG+ 4.5

"The Gentleman's Name is...Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Incredible Hulk! Wow! But how did the two combatants meet in Canada of all places? A few days ago, a mysterious telegram arrived from Montreal for May Parker. At first Peter was going to show it to his aunt, however he changed his mind upon realizing the telegram could beconnected to Dr. Octopus! The web-slinger wants to go to Quebec to investigate, but he needs money for airfare. Luckily, Peter convinces J. Jonah Jameson to send him north of the border to photograph the Hulk (in a peaceful manner). But thanks to Thunderbolt Ross and the Canadian military, the Hulk is already on a rampage! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to stop him! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Spider-Man and the Hulk previously battled in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Daffy Duck (1956 Dell/Gold Key) 81 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4736272006

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "Monkey wrenched," "Ventrilo-jest" and "Corn cobber robbers"! Starring Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Porky Pig, Petunia Pig and Beep Beep the Road Runner! Plus: three 1-page reprint gag strips (including "Tall Drink"), and the 1-page Tweety and Sylvester text story "Just Deserts"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 162 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani. Spawn of the Flesh-Eater!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; Hulk is lost in the Canadian woods when he runs across a distressed young woman who is looking for her missing brother; Hulk rescues a man from the Wendigo whom he thinks to be her brother but Marie tells him that it is her brother's friend, Georges; When Georges regains consciousness, he tells a chilling tale of an act of cannibalism that turned Paul Cartier into the Wendigo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Infinity (1970-1976 Adam Malin & Gary Berman) Fanzine 3A FN 6.0

Includes supplement. Staple rust.

Issue #3 was released in two volumes with a supplement; this is volume 1 (see individual item notes re: presence of supplement). Front cover by Frank Brunner, back cover by Robert Klein. Includes art by Mike Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Jones, Virgil Finlay, Brunner. Cover price $3.00.

Infinity (1970-1976 Adam Malin & Gary Berman) Fanzine 3B FN 6.0

No supplement. Staple rust.

Issue #3 was released in two volumes with a supplement; this is volume 2 (see individual item notes re: presence of supplement). Front cover by Jeff Jones, back cover by Bernie Wrightson. Includes art by Mike Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Jones, Virgil Finlay, Brunner. Cover price $3.00.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 57 CGC 9.6

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4714805011

As the workers of Stark International protest and go on strike, Iron Man must confront his arch nemesis the sinister Mandarin. "Strike!" Story by Steve Gerber. Art by George Tuska, Esposito, and Giacoia. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3721345014

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Snakes Crawl At Night, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Chic Stone; everyone believes Johnny Blaze is dead when he falls down Copperhead Canyon; Sam Silvercloud kidnaps Roxanne. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Monsters on the Prowl (1971) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4577160014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. When the Monster Strikes!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An inventor builds a robot, but finds his neighbors terrified by its monstrous appearance. The Wax People!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The mannequins in a store come to life in a creepy atmosphere as it closes. Less Than Human, art by Don Heck; A strident anti-robot activist is convinced of the worth of robots when his son is saved by his robotic playmate. Trapped in the Room of Shadows, art by Steve Ditko; A kind millionaire finds the first of two magical wishing stones with which he hopes to help all humanity; His greedy guide steals the stones and leaves him trapped. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4206775014

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Destroy The Devil's Broomstick starring the Unknown Soldier, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jack Sparling.; Schwein sabotages a Nazi sub. Mine Eyes Have Seen... starring John Howell, script by John Warner, art by Ken Barr. The Little Big Horn Battle Album, script and art by Gil Kane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 130 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4732291009

Cover by John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta. Written by Cary Bates and Robert Kanigher. Art by John Rosenberger, Don Heck and Vince Colletta. A female crime boss hires a psychic to uncover Superman's secret identity and Lois begins having strange inexplicable dreams of killing Clark Kent in "The Mental Murder" by Cary Bates, John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta. Starring Lois Lane, Superman (Clark Kent), Jane Vixon, Boss-Lady Larue, Julie Spence, Kristen Cutler and Marsha Mallow. Plus: One of the men who killed Rose's father confesses to the crime in the last Rose and Thorn back-up story "Nightmare Alley!" by Robert Kanigher and Don Heck. Starring Thorn (Rose Forrest) and Detective Danny Stone. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 210 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714816007

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Hammer and the Hellfire!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layout) and Don Perlin (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; In the caves of Geirrodur, he and Ulik look on with anger at Thor, who is in Korea; Thor finds a deserted cliff and falls asleep. While so, Trolls steal him back to their caverns, but before they get very far, Thor wakes up; But before he can do anything, Ulik strikes; During the battle, other Trolls bring up a large chunk of magnetized Uru ore, which pulls Mjolnir free from Thor, and holds it tight while the Trolls carry it off; Thor races after them, but before his eyes, they hurl it all into the flaming foundry; But before he changes back to Blake, Thor lunges into the foundry after it. Cameos by Sif, Hildegarde, Karnilla, Balder, and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 205 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1445081015

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Target Wonder Woman!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bob Oksner; A terrorist named Dr. Domino tries to force U.N. troubleshooter Morgan Tracy to spill the knowledge of a deadly weapon by tying Wonder Woman to a missile and launching it. Half-page text describes the magic lasso, the robot plane, Wonder Woman's bracelets, and the tiara. "The Mystery of Nubia," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vinnie Colletta; On the floating island where she reigns, Nubia stops a fight between two rivals for her hand by offering to fight one of them herself. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.