Auctions: comic books January 1974

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4099053006

"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 VG+ 4.5

"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 438 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Back cover missing.

Label #4687374006

100 Page Super Spectacular issues begin. Cover by Mike Kaluta. "A Monster Walks Wayne Manor!", script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to learn the identity of a monster which is stalking the old Wayne mansion, and who has injured Alfred. "World of the Magic Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; reprinted from Atom #19; Biff Barker and his gang are scoping out the security of the Ivy Town National Trust Bank, wondering how they are ever going to break through its security; Much to their surprise, when Biff rests his hand on the front door, his hand somehow passes right through it; featuring Zatanna. "The Men Who Moved the World!" starring Hawkman, script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; reprinted from Brave and the Bold #44. "Gotham Gang Line-Up!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Detective Comics #328. 1972 Shazam Awards: Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World article, art by Ross Andru and Bernie Wrightson. "Chapter Two, The Manhunter File," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 100 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Flashback 06: All Star Comics #4 (1940/1970) 6 VF 8.0

Beginnings of staple rust.

The sixth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents ALL STAR #4 originally published in 1941. Cover art by Everett E. Hibbard. "For America and Democracy!", script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard (pages 1-10, 55-58), Martin Nodell (pages 11-17), Bernard Baily (pages 18-30), Howard Sherman (pages 31-36), Craig Flessel (pages 37-42), Sheldon Moldoff (pages 43-49), and Ben Flinton (pages 50-54); The JSA closes in on Fritz Klaver, who threatens to blow up everyone rather than be captured; But the JSA overpowers the Grey Shirts while Dr. Fate's occult powers halt Klaver in his tracks; Later, the JSA reports to the FBI Chief that their assignments have been successfully completed. "A Fortune Teller's Fortune" text story starring Johnny Thunder, art by Sheldon Meyer. Ad for The Flash. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 07: Pep Comics #1 (1940/1970) 7 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4685285001

The seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Pep Comics # 1 originally published in 1940 by National Periodical Publications. With the SHIELD. Also appearing the COMET by Jack Cole, THE FALCOLN and 5 more. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 171 FN 6.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Revenge!, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Gerry Conway (script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Betty returns to Hulkbuster Base with the Hulk secretly in tow and Betty has a tearful reconciliation with her father; Their moment of serenity is short lived, however, as Rhino and Abomination show up to take out the jade giant; Jim and Talia, who have driven two thousand miles just to say "Hi" to their friends, find the base locked down and under siege; As Hulk takes care of the villains, Jim defuses a Gamma bomb set off to destroy the base; With the situation well in hand, Armbruster takes advantage of an unguarded moment to trap the Hulk. NOTE: This issue was also reprinted in Book & Record format where voice actors and sound effects brought your favorite characters to life. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk Book and Record Set (1974 Power Records) PR11-R VG+ 4.5

Includes RECORD - PR#11 - 1st printing. Hulk stars in "At Bay!" Written by Steve Englehart and Gerry Conway. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. This story originally appeared in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #171. It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive! Includes a 24-page full color comic only. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 20 pages, full color. Cover price $1.49.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3927201015

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 3, "Malice by Crimson Moonlight," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Malice attacks the palace in an effort to free Venomm; featuring Erik Killmonger, Mendinao (introduction), Kradada (introduction), Black Panther, Zatama, W'kabi, Taku, and Monica Lynn. Four-page back-up feature, "Black Panther Artistry," reprints previous art of the character, including panels by John Buscema/George Klein, Barry Windsor-Smith/Johnny Craig, Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott, Herb Trimpe, and Buckler/Janson. Ad for The Ultimate Fan Club! FOOM! Friends Of Ol' Marvel. Map of the Land of Wakanda by Don McGregor. Central Wakanda's Palace Royal illustration. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1097791014

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. "Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Hulk, and Iron Man cameos. It's monster vs. monster as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing battles the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, the malevolent Molecule Man shows up to make things even worse for our rocky hero. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. "Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Hulk, and Iron Man cameos. It's monster vs. monster as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing battles the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, the malevolent Molecule Man shows up to make things even worse for our rocky hero. Cover price $0.20.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 17 VF- 7.5

"Murder Lodge." Mister Miracle and company check into the Murder Lodge and engage in battle with Mad Merkin, Della the Dinosaur, and Little Bullets. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover price $0.20.

Monsters Unleashed (1973) 4 FN- 5.5

1st Appearance of Satanna. Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by Frank Brunner. The Classic Monster!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by John Buscema, Syd Shores, and Win Mortimer; Derek removes the brain from the Frankenstein Monster and replaces it with the brain from Dr. Wallach. The Hands!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan. Our Martian Heritage text story by Chris Claremont. A Monster Reborn!, script by Steve Gerber, art by Pablo Marcos. The Killers, art by Bernie Krigstein. To Love, Honor, Cherish... ...'Til Death!, script by Chris Claremont, art by Don Perlin. 76 pgs., color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 200 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger--A New Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes Featuring Superboy, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel both lose their powers and decide to marry. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Tales of the Zombie (1973) Magazine 3 FN- 5.5

Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In "When the Gods Crave Flesh," the zombie has to intervene when a movie maker tries to film a voodoo cult. Script by Steve Gerber and art by Pablo Marcos. Issue also has "With the Dawn Comes…Death" (Story by Chris Claremont), "Net Result" (Story and art credits unknown), "Warrior's Burden" (Script by Tony Isabella and art by Vicente Alcazar), an article on the movie "Night of the Living Dead," "I Won't Stay Dead" (Art by Bill Walton), and "Jilimbi's Word" (Script by Doug Moench and art by Enrique Badia). All stories are in black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 16 FN 6.0

"Return From the Grave!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The Lord of Vampires will soon learn that he is not the only creature of the night to return from the grave... Plus, who is Doctor Sun ans why will he go on to become one of Dracula's greatest adversaries? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Doctor Sun. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 13 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Mike Ploog. His Name Is Taboo, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Jack Russell is captured by Taboo and his helper Topaz; Topaz turns on Taboo and helps Jack. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.