Auctions: comic books August 1973

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 114 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3970505025

"Night of the Swordsman" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. and John Costanza. Still upset over the events of last issue, the Scarlet Witch takes a walk through Manhattan to unwind. But along the way Wanda runs into trouble with some construction workers! However, a brand new heroine arrives on the scene to help her! Who is Mantis and where did she come from? When Wanda and her new friend return to the mansion, another surprise guest shows up! The Swordsman! Wow, the Avengers' long-time foe and former member of the Lethal Legion wants to join the Avengers! Captain America immediately squashes that notion, but surprisingly the remaining members of the team agree to give the Swordsman a chance! And several days later when the Lion God returns, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are glad they did! Cameo appearances by the Hulk, Hawkeye, and Zzzax. Flashback cameos by Crystal, Quicksilver, and Goliath (aka Hank Pym). Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Mantis, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Baby Snoots (1970 Gold Key) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4736272013

Featuring: 13 page Baby Snoots story "The Mighty Mammoth"; 6 page Baby Snoots story "It Pays to Remember"; 6 page Uptite Mouse story "Bop Goes the Weasel." Cover price $0.20.

Daffy Duck (1956 Dell/Gold Key) 83 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4736272008

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "High and flighty," "Ego-tripped," "Dough nuts" and "Stamp scamp"! Starring Daffy Duck, Beep Beep the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester Cat, Tweety Bird, Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Porky Pig and Petunia Pig! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629410004

"A Woman Possessed!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Tom Sutton and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. This issue picks up after the events in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #11. Johnny Blaze races against the clock to save a woman from a fate worse than death. Featuring the evil of Mephisto (as Satan). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 5 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723167007

First appearance of The Living Mummy! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Living Mummy comes to life and seeks out a descendant of the man that cursed him 3000 years ago. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 5 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723167010

First appearance of The Living Mummy! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Living Mummy comes to life and seeks out a descendant of the man that cursed him 3000 years ago. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.