Auctions: comic books July 1975

Barbarian Women Comics (1972-1995 California Comics) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4619891001

Cover by Nestor Redondo. Stories and art by Hae Han, Larry Sidebottom, Barney Steel, Trina Robbins, Ron Harris, and Ed A. Watson. 36 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 52 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4374718019

Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Tom Palmer and John Romita (alterations). The Altar and the Scorpion, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: Belverus & Plain of Shamu; Conan fights a bull and a giant scorpion; First appearance of Tara of Hanumar; Conan obtains his cloak & mail-shirt; Kull cameo. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Bang!" 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Kid Colt (1975) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4752206002

New Kid Colt story: "Death Duel With Dack Derringer~" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta. Kid Colt reprints: "The Wolf Pack" (from issue 65 and later 140), "The Promise" (from issue 65 and later 140; art by Reed Crandall), "Fury at Farrow Gap" (also from issue 140; script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Colletta), "Dead on His Feet" (from issue 142; art by Jack Keller), and "Showdown in Smoke Mesa" (from issue 140; art by Keller). Also in this issue: "Rustler" (from issue 142; art by Joe Maneely). New Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 5 FN/VF 7.0

"Beware the Path of the Monster!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane. Peter Parker travels to Florida for a photo story on the mysterious Man-Thing. Before departing on his trip though, Peter calls his long-time friend and current sunshine state resident, Dr. Curt Connors, and asks for his assistance in locating the powerful swamp creature. Later on when the web-slinger arrives in Florida, he finds a creature of the swamp all right; but it's not the Man-Thing ? it's the Lizard! The three-way battle among the Lizard, Man-Thing, and the Amazing Spider-Man is awesome! Also in this issue, Peter consoles the confused clone of Gwen Stacy. (Note: This story takes place between Amazing Spider-Man issues 146 and 147.) Back up story: "Where Flies the Beetle!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The wall-crawler and the torch join forces to battle the Beetle! Reprinted from Amazing Spiderman 21. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4651651023

1st printing. "Blood Church!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Human Torch, and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. Unless Dr. Strange and the Human Torch defeat the demonic hordes of the deranged, self-styled prophet Jeremiah, Valkyrie will die! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts and old Hot-Head free Valkyrie in time? Cameo appearance by Clea. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 36 pages. Note: Hasbro reprinted this issue with Marvel Greatest Battles Comic Packs: included in the Spider-Man and Captain Britain pack. Cover price $0.25.