Auctions: comic books December 1975

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 2 FN+ 6.5

Giant-size issue. Cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. All reprints. Batman, Batgirl, and Robin star in "Batgirl Breaks Up the Dynamic Duo!" (script by Gardner, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene); Batman and Robin star in "The Dynamic Trio"; Batman and Robin star in "The Cluemaster's Topsy-Turvy Crimes!" (script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene); Batman and Robin star in "Alfred's Mystery Menu!" (script by Fox, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Joe Giella). Batman Family portrait by Kane. Two-page CBS Saturday morning cartoon ad with art by Neal Adams. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737569008

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So, he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence, he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

First Issue Special (1975) 9 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4198495007

"Dr. Fate" Dr. Fate battles a living mummy. Includes recap of Fate's origin. Text page contains a Pasko bio plus Simonson self-portrait. Tarzan stars in a two-page Pom Poms candy ad with art by Joe Kubert. Batman and Robin star in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Script by Martin Pasko, pencils and inks by Walt Simonson, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 27 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4465321006

"Deathsong" Chris Claremont script. Art by The Tribe and Janice Cohen. First full-color solo story featuring Satana. While traveling through California, Satana encounters a young woman who's being chased by a mob claiming she's a witch. However, Satana gets more than she bargained for after she has the woman freed. Also included is a back-up reprint story of Satana's first appearance from Vampire Tales #2. 32 pgs. Full color. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 27 FN- 5.5

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"Deathsong" Chris Claremont script. Art by The Tribe and Janice Cohen. First full-color solo story featuring Satana. While traveling through California, Satana encounters a young woman who's being chased by a mob claiming she's a witch. However, Satana gets more than she bargained for after she has the woman freed. Also included is a back-up reprint story of Satana's first appearance from Vampire Tales #2. 32 pgs. Full color. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 27 VG- 3.5

"Deathsong" Chris Claremont script. Art by The Tribe and Janice Cohen. First full-color solo story featuring Satana. While traveling through California, Satana encounters a young woman who's being chased by a mob claiming she's a witch. However, Satana gets more than she bargained for after she has the woman freed. Also included is a back-up reprint story of Satana's first appearance from Vampire Tales #2. 32 pgs. Full color. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 VG+ 4.5

"Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.