Auctions: comic books March 1976

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 154 FN/VF 7.0

"The Sandman Always Strikes Twice" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Sandman is back on the block! And stealing an experimental cryogenic converter for a mysterious crime boss! The charter member of the Frightful Four easily breaks into the research complex! But instead of absconding with the converter, the Sandman lays a trap for the spectacular one (to even the score after his defeat in Marvel Team-Up 40)! When the web-slinger shows up, the showdown begins! It's another rock 'em sock 'em battle between the Amazing Spider-Man and the Sandman! Cameo appearances by Doctor Octopus and the Kingpin. (Notes: The Sandman appears next in Fantastic Four 176. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics publisher Dean Mullaney respectively. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Man-Mountain Marko. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #49 Fantastic Four by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 131.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Christmas with the Super-Heroes (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-43 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Limited Collectors' Edition: Christmas with the Super-Heroes. Reprints by Neal Adams, Berni Wrightson, and Joe Simon/Jack Kirby. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 131 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3831047013

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and first appearance of the new Bullseye in Watch Out For Bullseye--He Never Misses!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Brown (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt finds out about a tenement slum owned by Glenn Industries; Bullseye kills with a ball point pen; DD gets the skinny on Bullseye from a Bugle reporter; When DD chases down Bullseye, he ends up in a circus ring where he is about to have a very public fight for his life. (See Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) #15 for the first Bullseye.) The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #47 (Thor by Jack Kirby). 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457 GD/VG 3.0

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.

First Issue Special (1975) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656960003

"Starman" Pursued by Turran Kha, amiable alien Mikaal Tomas flees to Earth and warns of an impending invasion. Origin and first appearance of new Starman. Superman stars 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." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Mike Royer, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.30.

First Issue Special (1975) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656960004

"Starman" Pursued by Turran Kha, amiable alien Mikaal Tomas flees to Earth and warns of an impending invasion. Origin and first appearance of new Starman. Superman stars 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." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Mike Royer, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 2 FN 6.0

Signed by Frank Brunner (splash), certification is not included.

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner, Jim Starlin, and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Steve Gerber and Frank Brunner. Cry Turnip!; Howard sets out to help girlfriend Beverly as she gets into trouble with Turnip-Man; Can Howard and Beverly help this disgruntled, misguided vegetable persona!?; A Killraven parody. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Marvel Value Stamp series B # 59 (the Fantastic Four). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.