Auctions: comic books December 1973

Action Comics (1938 DC) 430 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4719573002

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Bus-Ride to Nowhere!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman is warned about a lizard-being from the 420th Century, the Quakerer, who has the power to change his own appearance or that of other beings or objects, and who has come back to the 20th Century to find a weapon that will destroy the humans of the future; The Quakerer is disguised as one of Clarks neighbors, but he does not know who. "Up Pops The Atom" starring Atom, Hawkman, Batman, the Flash, and Green Lantern, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; While taking Jeans nephew to an amusement park, Ray Palmer has to become the Atom to trap two spies. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 127 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475326005

"The Dark Wings of Death!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the third Vulture. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. Outside her apartment window, Mary Jane Watson witnesses a murder! And she thinks the killer is the Vulture! However MJ is reluctant to go to the police in fear of retaliation -- despite Peter's recommendation to do so. The next day at Empire State University, Mary Jane's worst fear is realized...when the Vulture grabs her! But the ESU campus is the stomping ground of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. And the next great fight between the web-slinger and the Vulture begins! First appearance of Dr. Clifton Shallot. Cameo appearances by the Human Torch, Professor Miles Warren, Flash Thompson, and Harry Osborn. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 104.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 127 FN+ 6.5

"The Dark Wings of Death!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the third Vulture. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. Outside her apartment window, Mary Jane Watson witnesses a murder! And she thinks the killer is the Vulture! However MJ is reluctant to go to the police in fear of retaliation -- despite Peter's recommendation to do so. The next day at Empire State University, Mary Jane's worst fear is realized...when the Vulture grabs her! But the ESU campus is the stomping ground of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. And the next great fight between the web-slinger and the Vulture begins! First appearance of Dr. Clifton Shallot. Cameo appearances by the Human Torch, Professor Miles Warren, Flash Thompson, and Harry Osborn. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 104.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 141 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4710924011

"The End of the Fantastic Four!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The situation looks grim indeed as Reed, Sue, Ben, Johnny, Medusa, Franklin, Wyatt Wingfoot, and Agatha Harkness are all prisoners of Annihilus in the Negative Zone! What is the master of the Negative Zone planning for the helpless Fantastic Four? After connecting Franklin to his gene transmuter, Annihilus siphons the young boy's power to recharge his cosmic control rod! Can anyone stop the power transfer and save Franklin's life? Or will disaster strike the Fantastic Four? (Note: Annihilus appears next in Captain Marvel 35.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 16 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735165010

"Shake Hands with Stiletto!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Billy Graham and Frank McLaughlin. In his quest to clear Claire's name, Luke Cage crosses paths with the deadly assassin known as Stiletto. NOTE: Last issue to be titled Luke Cage, Hero for Hire. Cover price $0.20.

Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 9 FN 6.0

Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Super-Amazon!, script by Cary Bates, art by Art Saaf; Supergirl is fed up with men, so she becomes an Amazon for a day. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 218 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714739009

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Where Pass the Black Stars, There Also Passes... Death!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Odin has commanded that Thor go to Rigel, and with him shall go Balder, Sif, Tana Nile, and Silas Grant; Meanwhile, Krista finds a glowing stone and seems to be possessed by it; The Asgardians arrive on Rigel, only to find it abandoned; The Colonizers have all fled before the arrival of the Black Stars; Only the mutant class remains, and they attack; The Asgardians defeat the mutants, and upon hearing their tale, take them all aboard their ship; Just then, the Black Stars arrive, and destroy Rigel; The Asgardians catch up to the Colonizer fleet where they learn the origin of the Black Stars. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 15 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735165013

"Fear is the Name of the Game!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. In the wake of his last death, Dracula tells looks back on other times in his past when he has faced the cold touch of death only to rise once again to plague mankind. Blade cameo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 153 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714816012

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Murder By Madness, script by George Kashdan, art by Don Perlin. The Horrible Harrow Formula, script by Carl Wessler, art by Gerry Talaoc. The Stalking Shadow's Prey!, script by Carl Wessler, art by Frank Redondo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3890636002

Cover pencils by John Romita. Cry Werewolf!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Don Perlin; the Werewolf defeats the Hangman and all the Hangman's captives are released. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Yosemite Sam (1970 Gold Key) 18 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4736273008