Auctions: comic books October 1975

Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 FN- 5.5

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 VG/FN 5.0

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4578005023

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"The World Still needs the Champions!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. Courage made them heroes - Fate made them Champions! Can a former super-spy, two mutants, a demi-god, and a demon carry on in the tradition of the mighty Avengers and Fantastic Four? Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, Hercules, and Ghost Rider must unite to defend the Olympic goddess, Venus, from the evil machinations of Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, Ares, God of War, and Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506012

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506011

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4632155008

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4665985006

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4632122024

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 452 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4613197020

Cover by Ernie Chan. "Crackdown on the Crime Exchange," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Mike Royer; Batman responds to a police radio transmission and accompanies two officers into the Tower Building; Guards reported strange hammering sounds on the 25th floor; As an auction of valuable coins will soon occur on the 30th floor, Batman investigates the roof and finds a torn access door. "The Curse of the Ancient Weapons!," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Carter Hall is at the airport picking up some artifacts for his museum when a wizard and his raven appear; Carter changes to Hawkman and attacks with a flail but the wizard casts a spell causing the flail to swing towards Hawkman instead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Shazam and Minerva Menace. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4640504018

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 79 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4641523005

"Midnite on Murder Mountain!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. While flying over Western Pennsylvania during a powerful thunderstorm, Iron Man stops to rescue two people involved in a night time car accident. Now the couple and Tony Stark need a motel to stay in overnight. They decide upon one called Murder Mountain Lodge. Is that a good idea? 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 39 VF/NM 9.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Death Calls Twice for a Deadman," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Sensei teleports Cleveland Brand, Tiny and Lorna to his sanctuary in an attempt to kill Deadman, who he has mistaken for Cleveland rather than his brother Boston. "Minerva Menace!" Hostess ad with Shazam. "The Legion of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; Ronnie Kuhn, an admirer of the Black Orchid, is invited to join a league of women who claim collectively to be her; Ronnie accepts, not knowing the Black Orchid Legion is a fraud. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phoenix (1975 Atlas) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641523012

Ed Tyler is prepared to sacrifice himself to save Earth, but he encounters yet another alien race, which provides him with yet another costume and set of powers. Final issue of the series; the character and title were revived by Ardden in 2010. Written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Ric Estrada and Frank Giacoia. 32 pages. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.25.

Sherlock Holmes (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4553458010

Adapted from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Can the world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes defeat his arch nemesis Doctor Moriarty in "The Final Problem?" Story by Dennis O'Neil. Art by ER Cruz. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2103421023

"In the Midst of Life!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Fred Kida (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Sub-Mariner is in trouble times three as he falls captive to Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! But help is on the way from across the globe in the form of one Victor Von Doom! The Latverian monarch begins his clandestine rescue mission to Hydro-Base by picking up a golden age ally, Betty Prentiss! The brave duo penetrates Attuma's underground fortress and finds Prince Namor! However, the Avenging Son is surrounded by three guards…Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! Can Doctor Doom triumph over the three super-villains before tragedy strikes? That may be a tall order for the even the greatest of super-villains! Death of Betty Prentiss. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2103421024

"In the Midst of Life!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Fred Kida (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Sub-Mariner is in trouble times three as he falls captive to Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! But help is on the way from across the globe in the form of one Victor Von Doom! The Latverian monarch begins his clandestine rescue mission to Hydro-Base by picking up a golden age ally, Betty Prentiss! The brave duo penetrates Attuma's underground fortress and finds Prince Namor! However, the Avenging Son is surrounded by three guards…Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! Can Doctor Doom triumph over the three super-villains before tragedy strikes? That may be a tall order for the even the greatest of super-villains! Death of Betty Prentiss. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 95 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4613177006

"Warhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane. In order to stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria from raining nuclear Armageddon down upon the world, the new X-Men must fight their way through the Count's mutated bodyguards - the Ani-Men! Plus, one X-Man makes the ultimate sacrifice! NOTE: Death of Thunderbird I. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.