Auctions: comic books May 1976

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 156 FN/VF 7.0

"On a Clear Day, You Can See...The Mirage!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Wedding bells ring in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As Peter's former girlfriend (Betty Brant) and the web-slinger's future foe (Ned Leeds aka the Hobgoblin) tie the knot! The joyous ceremony proceeds as planned until a wedding crasher shows up! The Mirage! And he's not just looking for free hors d'oeuvres! Can the wall-crawler see through the Mirage and restore Betty and Ned's happy day? First Appearance of the Mirage. Appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The Mirage appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 96. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #83 the Incredible Hulk. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 133. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 156 FN+ 6.5

"On a Clear Day, You Can See...The Mirage!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Wedding bells ring in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As Peter's former girlfriend (Betty Brant) and the web-slinger's future foe (Ned Leeds aka the Hobgoblin) tie the knot! The joyous ceremony proceeds as planned until a wedding crasher shows up! The Mirage! And he's not just looking for free hors d'oeuvres! Can the wall-crawler see through the Mirage and restore Betty and Ned's happy day? First Appearance of the Mirage. Appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The Mirage appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 96. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #83 the Incredible Hulk. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 133. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 30 Cent Variant 14 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4590127006

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. "The Tomb of Dr. Strange!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Doctor Strange battles Dracula. The story continues from Tomb of Dracula #44; and continues in TOD #45. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643171023

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643171020

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 3 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Steve Gerber on first page. No certification is included.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 86 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by George Tuska. Certification not included.

1st appearance of Blizzard in "The Gentleman's Name is Blizzard!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Frank Giacoia. The Blizzard breaks into the Stark International Long Island plant to steal the Climatron! Can Iron Man defeat the Blizzard before his armor is frozen solid? First appearance of Gregor Shapanka as the Blizzard. He was previously the villain called Jack Frost. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #84. There exists a scarce 30-cent variant of this issue.) Cover price $0.25.