Auctions: comic books March 1976

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4748996020

First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 43 FN/VF 7.0

"A Past Gone Mad!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. If the Dark Rider can beat Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch, does Spider-man have a chance? Flashback cameo by Reed Richards. (Note: This issue includes a brief retelling of Doctor Doom's origin, as well as a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko (and guest-starring Mary Jane Watson). The letters page contains a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney, and Marvel Value Stamp Series B #46 Captain America.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751845017

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There's a new Kung Fu master in town--Shen Kuei, a.k.a. "Cat." Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 40 (Stan Lee). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 42 FN/VF 7.0

Blade the Vampire Slayer and Doctor Sun guest star in "A Final Battle Waged!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letters to the editor from writer Frank Lovece and comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 43 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.