Auctions: comic books February 1975

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 182 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569007

"Inferno!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Joe Giella. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). In Seattle, Washington, the Serpent Squad makes its last stand! But the squad is down to just two members...and barricaded in a house that's surrounded by the police! The Cobra is ready to surrender. However the Viper is ready to die for her cause thanks to the Serpent Crown! By the time Nomad busts into the house, it's a raging inferno with bullets flying everywhere! Originally, Nomad was going toapprehend the Serpent Squad, however now he's trying to save their lives! But the Viper may be beyond saving. Meanwhile back in New York, the Falcon begins working with a new Captain America (aka Roscoe Simons). Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and the Red Skull. (Notes: TheViper returns in Marvel Team-Up #83. The Serpent Crown appears next in Marvel Two-in-One #65. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #36 Ancient One by Steve Ditko.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 118 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0308107004

Cover art by John Romita. First appearance of Blackwing in Circus Spelled Sideways is Death!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; DD tries to stop the Circus of Crime from using a televised performance at Shea Stadium as a chance to rob New York blind; Circus of Crime includes the Ringmaster, Princess Python, Luigi and Ernesto Gambonno, and Cannonball. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #28 (Hawkeye by John Buscema). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 155 FN- 5.5

"Battle Royal!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four's afternoon walk through Central Park is interrupted...first, by a gang of thugs, and then by the Silver Surfer! Why is the former herald of Galactus attacking the FF? The surfer reveals in a surprising development that he's located his beloved Shalla Bal in a castle in the Balkans! Two major problems though: the castle is located in Latveria...and the castle is occupied by Doctor Doom! Will the Silver Surfer betray the FF in order to free Shalla Bal? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Peter Gillis. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #16 Shang-Chi by Jim Starlin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Chillers (1975) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4734913001

68-page giant. "The Gravesend Gorgon" (script by Carl Wessler, art by Alfredo Alcala); "The Monster of Hedgewood Moor" (script by Larry Lieber, art by M. Ripoll G); "The Lagoon Creature of Rising Sun"; "The Fountain" (script by Ralph Alphonso, art by Adolfo Buylla); "The Girl Who Couldn't Die" (reprinted from Adventure in Terror 6); "The Borrowed Face" (script by Wessler, art by Dave Gibbons); "From Out of the Past" (reprinted from Astonishing Tales 49); "Gilt-Edged Gnomes" (script by Doug Moench, art by Mike Lombo); and "Next Stop Eternity" (reprinted from Adventure Into Mystery 3). Two framing pages (art by Tom Palmer?). Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 4 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

New John Buscema art; 1st appearance of Madrox in "Madrox the Multiple Man!" Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Story by Len Wein and Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are on their way to a Jets football game when they encounter the mysterious Madrox! First appearance and origin of Madrox. Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 28 (1st series). The FF's first meeting with the X-Men. This issue also contains a 7-page rogues' gallery of famous FF foes. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 the Hulk by Herb Trimpe. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4732655006

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"All That Glitters Is Not Gold!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Falcon. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and the Falcon battle Midas, the Golden Man! Will Midas have the golden touch against the Falcon and the amazing one? (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #89 Hammerhead.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4268918001

"'Vengeance is Mine!' Sayeth the Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. When the Lord of Vampires goes berserk, the world of man trembles! Plus, two main cast members perish!!! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 92 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson. Red Raven, Red Raven, script by Gary Friedrich and Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men are prisoners of the brotherhood; Cyclops tells Angel, who escapes, to go to New York and get help from the Avengers; reprinted from issue 44. The Warning, art by Don Heck; reprinted from Mystery Tales #30. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 26 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030891002

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. A Crusade of Murder, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; the Werewolf gets into a skirmish with the Hangman and DePrayve. Cover price $0.25.