Auctions: comic books August 1976

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #4698273019

"A Hanging for a Hero!" Written by Marv Wolfman Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Jester continues to manipulate the media by faking a newscast by the president where he tells the public to kill all super heroes. Jester captures DD and holds a mock trial. Cameos by John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Gerald Ford. Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #5 (Stan Lee). Last 25-cent cover price. This is the 25-cent cover price edition. There also exists a 30-cent cover price edition which had limited distribution (for market testing). Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 462 VF 8.0

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Kill Batman - In Triplicate," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last two issues, Captain Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured two; This issue begins with Robin, having received an anonymous tip about the HQ of a Hudson University drug operation, goes through the snow to a cabin; As he approaches, an avalanche of snow lands on him; Early the next morning, Batman gets a call from Commissioner Gordon saying that a block of ice, in which Robin is embedded, is sitting on police HQ's doorstep; Batman arrives as do three criminals who attempt to steal the block of ice. "Clue of the Talking Orchid!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Union Studio, inks by Vince Colletta; Ralph and Sue attend the New York Film Festival and are approached by an old woman calling herself Orchid Annie who wants to steal Sue an Orchid Corsage which Ralph buys; During the film, Ralph and Sue hear a voice from the corsage mentioning a kidnapping; Ralph changes to Elongated Man and goes looking for Orchid Annie and discovers her to be a man in disguise. Justice For All Includes Children 6 public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618484023

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 VF 8.0

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 6 FN/VF 7.0

"Death Match!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. For months Danny Rand has searched for his beloved Colleen Wing. But now that he has found her, he may wish he hadn't. Iron Fist's enemies have brainwashed the woman he loves and now all she wants from him is his death. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) UK Edition 29UK FN 6.0

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Deadly Gambit of Conquer-Lord!", script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Knight stops Conquer-Lord from assassinating the mayor; Conquer-Lord escapes with Marlene as his hostage; Moon Knight goes after him. 36 pgs.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 47 FN 6.0

Signed by Walt Simonson (Splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Walt Simonson. The "X" Effect, script by Gerry Conway, art by Walt Simonson; The Metal Men travel to Antarctica to battle The Plutonium Man. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 39 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4014076003

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Last 25-cent cover price. 90210-608. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "Prophet of Peace", script by Arnold Drake, art by Alden McWilliams; The crew of The Enterprise finds a 20th century genius floating in space!; But is everything as it seems? 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 47 FN/VF 7.0

Brief Blade appearance in "Birthrite: Death!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 14 FN 6.0

Signed by Jim Starlin (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover by Jim Starlin. "Homecoming!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Steve Leialoha (finished art), inks by Steve Leialoha; Warlock defeats the creatures conjured up by the Star Thief and he knows, that his enemy is actually the invalid Barry Bauman; Star Thief creates a shark which proves to be too powerful for Warlock, he can only defeat it by leading into the path of a comet; After the collision with the comet, the Star Thief thinks Warlock unconscious but Adam tricked him and steals a part of his soul; Star Thief creates a fire giant and takes control of its body, Warlock realizes that this gives the giant a weakness and crushes its brain with a big rock. Letter to the editor from writer Paul Dini. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.