Auctions: comic books January 1975

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 131 CGC 7.5 SS Englehart

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444122013

"A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers search for clues about Mantis' origin in the streets of Saigon. However, their quest for answers continues to come up empty. Meanwhile in timeless limbo, a strange three-way battle among Kang, Immortus, and Rama-Tut concludes. Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Conqueror emerges victorious! With Immortus' time machine at his disposal, Kang plucks six deceased villains from the time stream to form the unearthly Legion on the Unliving! Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, the Flying Dutchman (aka the Ghost), Midnight, Baron Zemo, and the original (golden age) Human Torch. Wow, an all-star assemblage from the annals of Marvel! And with a spectacular bolt from the blue, Kang interrupts the Avengers' quiet day in Vietnam and transports the heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! Where a blockbuster battle looms next issue…between the quick and the dead! Cameo appearances by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers), Libra, and the Cotati (as the green-hued Swordsman). Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The build-up of suspense between issues 131 and 132 was tremendous, since most of the resurrected villains had not appeared in almost a decade. Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and Immortus previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 9, 15, and 16, respectively. This issue is the third appearance of the original Human Torch in silver age/bronze age continuity. The first is Fantastic Four Annual 4 published in 1966. The second is Avengers 71 published in 1969. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #70 Super Skrull by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 33 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4686560001

New story: Man-Wolf stars in "Deathgame!" Script by David Kraft, co-plot by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Perez, inks by Klaus Janson. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series a # 24 (the Falcon by Sal Buscema). Reprint: "The Stooge" with art by Martin Rose. Gil Kane/Klaus Janson cover? Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4744778009

The Wrecking Crew continues to cause trouble in "Doomball!" Plot by Len Wein, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Power Man guest stars. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A # 98 (the Puppet Master by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 19 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745010005

The Wrecking Crew continues to cause trouble in "Doomball!" Plot by Len Wein, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Power Man guest stars. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A # 98 (the Puppet Master by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3970507004

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 72 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4585264001

"Convention of Fear!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. While on a business trip to Southern California, Tony Stark decides to attend the San Diego Comics Convention...and he goes incognito as Iron Man! However, the Black Lama is lurking in the shadows at the convention and convinces Man-Bull, the Melter, and Whiplash to fight Shell-head. (Notes: Various Marvel bullpen members are depicted in the story including Roy Thomas. Neal Adams is credited with drawing part of the top panel of page 14. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745010013

"Madness in the Mind!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade, Harker and the rest of Dracula's enemies return for a showdown,but nothing will hit the vampire lord harder than the loss of love. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 57 (the Vulture). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 28 VG 4.0

Signed by Marv Wolfman, certification is not included.

"Madness in the Mind!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade, Harker and the rest of Dracula's enemies return for a showdown,but nothing will hit the vampire lord harder than the loss of love. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 57 (the Vulture). Cover price $0.25.

Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction (1975) 1 FN 6.0

Cover by Kelly Freas and John Romita. "Slow Glass." 5 pages. Concept by Bob Shaw. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Tom Palmer. Framing sequence for stories in anthology. "Day of the Triffids." 15 pages. Part 1 of 2. Based on the book by John Wyndham. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Ernie Chua. After a meteor shower blinds almost everyone on Earth, giant mobile plants called Triffids attempt to finish off the human race. "A view from without." 8 pages. Story and art by Neal Adams. Humanitys propensity for war and self destruction is examined by an impartial alien observer. Interview with author Ray Bradbury. 10 pages. "Smash Gordon." 4 pages. Story and art by Frank Brunner. Flash Gordon spoof. "Savage world." 8 pages. Story by Wally Wood. Art by Al Williamson. An atomic bomb test leads to an encounter with a subterranean race. Interview with artist Kelly Freas. 4 pages. "Hey buddy, can you lend me a…." 5 pages. Story and art by Mike Kaluta. The last people on Earths fate rests on… a phone call. "Light of other days." 7 pages. Based on a story by Bob Shaw. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Mike Esposito. A substance called slow glass allows a couple to see the past. But there is no guarantee theyll enjoy what they see. 80 pages. B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Vaughn Bode's Deadbone HC (1975 NCC) The First Testament of Cheech Wizard, the Cartoon Messiah 1-1ST VG

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1st printing. Story and art by Vaughn Bode. Includes prose, sequential art, and character designs for Vaughn Bode's Deadbone Erotica. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers