Auctions: comic books October 1976

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 175 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0053244018

"When Giants Walk The Sky!" Part 5 of 5. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils and Inks by John Buscema. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Galactus and the High Evolutionary clash in the skies over Counter-Earth, while four billion souls below wonder if they will live or die! Can the High Evolutionary defeat the Devourer of Worlds ,and if not, do the Fantastic Four have a back-up plan to stave off the hunger of Galactus? It looks like mission impossible for the FF! Notes: Galactus returns in Fantastic Four 210. The High Evolutionary and Counter-Earth appear next in Marvel Two-In-One 62. The Impossible Man previously appeared way back in Fantastic Four 11. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Fast Willie Jackson (1976) 1 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Fast Willie Jackson (#1-7) was published by Archie Comics/Fitzgerald Periodicals. It is essentially Archie done with a black cast of characters, and drawn in a style similar to Dan Decarlo's. The cast of characters include Jabar, Dee Dee Wilson, Jo-Jo, Hannibal, and Frankie Johnson, along with Fast Willie Jackson himself. Cover art by G. Lemoine. Finders Keepers, art by G. Lemoine; Willie is hassled by The Man. Happy Birthday, Frankie, art by G. Lemoine; Dee Dee gives Frankie a present on her birthday. Don't Thread On Dee Dee, art by G. Lemoine; Dee Dee wants cool clothes. King Of Kung-Fu, art by G. Lemoine; Hannibal tries learning martial arts. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 VF+ 8.5

First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 204 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4756976018

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Vicious Circle!, script by Herb Trimpe (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton; The Hulk is sent back in time by Kronus (first appearance) to re-live the events that made him the Hulk so he can correct his mistakes and make sure the Jade Giant never existed. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0130758001

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appearance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4331250003

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appearance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 101 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4753131003

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appearance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 101 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appearance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo. Cover price $0.30.