Auctions: comic books September 1974

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4182776004

Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Harry Osborn as the new Green Goblin in "The Green Goblin Lives Again," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; After a fulfilling Sunday together, Peter and MJ decide to spend a quiet evening at his and Harrys apartment; But as Peter opens the door, an explosion is set off!; Who has rigged Peters apartment?; And is his secret identity as Spider-Man a secret no longer? The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 95: Mole Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 113. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661981008

"Panic Beneath the Earth!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Buscema, Mike Esposito, and John Romita (touch ups). It's an epic encounter beneath the Carlsbad Caverns as Professor X, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk (in his new costume), Valkyrie, and the Hulk battle the Blob, Lorelei, Mastermind, Unus, and Magneto! Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor and the Vision to recap Magneto's defeat in Avengers #111. (Notes: This story occurred during the 5-year period when the X-men series was in reprint. During this time Magneto battled Marvel's other superhero teams including the Fantastic Four, Inhumans, and Avengers. The Defenders title returns to monthly publication with this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #8 Captain America by John Buscema.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 3 FN 6.0

Most of this issue reprints "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu" (from Strange Tales 126) and "Duel With the Dread Dormammu" (from ST 127) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. There is a page and a half of new material, "Amidst the Madness," with script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Alan Weiss. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #14 (The Living Mummy). Brunner cover. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 20 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4682765015

"Weapon of the Soul!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Assassins rise from the sea to try and murder Shang Chi. After their attempt fails, the Master of Kung Fu intends to find out who sent them, and why. 32 pages. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 24 VF 8.0

"A Night for the Living, a Morning for the Dead!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade the Vampire Slayer returns to help a young starlet plagued by undead. Meanwhile, Frank Drake makes a decision that will change his life forever. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 21 VG+ 4.5

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. One Wolf's Cure... Another's Poison!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; After a battle between three Werewolves, Raymond Coker is cured if his curse and is no longer a Werewolf. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Witching Hour (1969 DC) 46 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4630458010

"The Killer Came Slithering" (script by George Kashdan, art by Lee Elias), "A Ghastly Revenge," and "Burial Insurance" (script by Kashdan). One page E.R. Cruz art. Nick Cardy cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.